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- Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Apparently, We Still Don't Know How Bikes Work.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 405
Re: Apparently, We Still Don't Know How Bikes Work.
Does a gyroscope in the opposite direction actually cancel out the affect or does it just double it?
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Moving to soton for a new job, any bears in the area?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 431
Re: Moving to soton for a new job, any bears in the area?
Congratulations on the new job 

- Thu Nov 05, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Looks nice in a gravelly type way.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 172
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: OT Honda CRV. SOLD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 292
Re: FS: OT Honda CRV.
That's a really good deal for someone. I'd have it but it would mean selling my van
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Which Gradventourer?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 343
Re: Which Gradventourer?
if you've wanted one for years just scratch the itch. I personally don't worry about bike weights too much and would probably prefer a reynolds stainless over ti.
Stooge are looking to do a drop bar bike next which would tempt me also.
Stooge are looking to do a drop bar bike next which would tempt me also.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Winter gravel
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1040
Re: Winter gravel
I think I will opt for the Mondials from Spa as recommended earlier,
From what I can see the 50's cost twice as much and I guess it also depends what/if you plan to run mudguards?
From what I can see the 50's cost twice as much and I guess it also depends what/if you plan to run mudguards?
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:09 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Winter gravel
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1040
Re: Winter gravel
OP have you ran the Riddlers tubeless?
I have had one ride on mine and got a puncture. Not sure whether to try them tubeless or just replace them. I've been looking at the Schwalbe Hurricane's.
I have had one ride on mine and got a puncture. Not sure whether to try them tubeless or just replace them. I've been looking at the Schwalbe Hurricane's.
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Krampus build help
- Replies: 10
- Views: 286
Re: Krampus build help
My 2x10 with 3" knards would rub the chain when I had it in the lowest gears. Even if it doesnt touch it still picked up loads of mud off the sidewall.
It rode really nice though so enjoy.
It rode really nice though so enjoy.
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:24 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hammock underquilt advise please
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1696
Re: Hammock underquilt advise please
Apparently this bloke can make you one in the UK,
https://www.instagram.com/ginger_scarff/
As can be seen on youtube here,
https://youtu.be/qjsiFartN3g?t=280
https://www.instagram.com/ginger_scarff/
As can be seen on youtube here,
https://youtu.be/qjsiFartN3g?t=280
- Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Road friendly 29” mtb tyres
- Replies: 11
- Views: 579
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What Gravel ****** brakes - GRX worth the dosh?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1684
Re: What Gravel ****** brakes - GRX worth the dosh?
Could be an option but would require a Giant stem,
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/giant_cond ... t-ID_76551
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/giant_cond ... t-ID_76551
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Current and ex Ducati owners....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 479
Re: Current and ex Ducati owners....
Transalp owner here as a poor mans Africa Twin
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OT: broken nut extraction tool?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 392
Re: OT: broken nut extraction tool?
if you take the mirror off will you be left with a stub to remove with mole grips?
It also shouldn't be that tight to remove as its not seized in and isn't under load anymore
It also shouldn't be that tight to remove as its not seized in and isn't under load anymore
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fork for Marin frame.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 356
Re: Fork for Marin frame.
yea just looked at marins site. It says hanger 38/39 for the four corners up to 2019 so its likely that one and is £24. The old elite frames used to be columbus thron tubesets i think but i'm not sure these are?
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fork for Marin frame.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 356
Re: Fork for Marin frame.
They had these for sale at peatys bike bonanza last november (?). The lack of axle/mech hanger and forks put me off. If Marin can't supply the bits i dont know who else can?
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:17 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rallymoto desktop road book rally
- Replies: 0
- Views: 213
Rallymoto desktop road book rally
Anybody else doing these? I know there's a few on here who like map reading/navigating. It may ease the boredom a bit and is for a good cause, Basically every weekday you get an email containing a PDF copy of a road book with a map. You have to follow the road book til the end and make a note of the...
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:26 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Motorcyclists.....what ya got?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4023
Re: Motorcyclists.....what ya got?
I've a 98 honda transalp 600 that i rebuilt last year. A suzuki sv650s that i was considering selling just due to lack of room and a beta alp 200 which im hoping to use for things like the TET, classic trials and long distance trials. So far i've only ridden it on a normal trial and found it extreme...
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Free for collection by bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1310
Re: Free for collection by bike
Thanks to Ben for the North face Hooded soft shell. Unfortunately it doesn't fit me either. The fit is a bit strange, the arms are good but the torso is both short and tight, i'd almost guess its a womens cut? Anyway i'm happy to pass it on as the same basis if anyone is interested? The gloves seem ...
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Free for collection by bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1310
Re: Free for collection by bike
I'm interested in the North face soft shell, any pictures and how much delivered?
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:37 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone tried putoline chain wax ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1356
Re: Anyone tried putoline chain wax ?
What model of chain are you using, I thought the mid-higher end ones were stainless?
I've just taken delivery of a big tub of Putoline yesterday.
I've just taken delivery of a big tub of Putoline yesterday.
- Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:41 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Coast to coast sometime......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1274
Re: Coast to coast may/June?
I'd still be up for this but;
1) i need to get some miles in
2) It probably needs to be nearer march/april which doesn't help with 1.
I have just looked at train tickets though and found one mid April for 16.50
1) i need to get some miles in
2) It probably needs to be nearer march/april which doesn't help with 1.
I have just looked at train tickets though and found one mid April for 16.50
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Stooge mk4
- Replies: 9
- Views: 976
Re: Stooge mk4
I've a Mk4 but i'm only two short wet rides in so too early to comment really. I did have to move my hook up in the garage as its easily the longest bike i own though.
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 3470
- Views: 628707
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
20% off at Evans, makes the Arkose D3 under £1000 after topcashback. I'm hoping I can get cyclescheme vouchers in time as I don't really NEED a new bike
- Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 2 wheeled adventure of a different kind.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1271
Re: 2 wheeled adventure of a different kind.
I spent quite a long while looking at CT90 and CT110's but they were generally old and expensive to get bits for. Moved onto Honda Innova's as they're 125cc fuel injected and have better brakes/suspension. I ended up buying a Beta Alp 200 about a month ago with the intention of doing classic trials/...
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 3470
- Views: 628707
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
I'm having a bit of a want vs need with these, DT Swiss M1900 29 15x100 12x142 wheelset £90
https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/WPDTSWISSM ... r-12x142mm
https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/WPDTSWISSM ... r-12x142mm