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by DickieH
Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD 29+ boost front wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 299

Re: WTD 29+ boost front wheel

Hi, got a VGC Hunt Trail Wide front (29" x 30mm internal) boost, pop me a message if interested.
by DickieH
Sat Feb 19, 2022 11:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Tyres, i45 rim, Ritchey Kyote bars, other stuff
Replies: 2
Views: 611

Re: Tyres, i45 rim, Ritchey Kyote bars, other stuff

Sorry I missed this request.

Bars are uncut will email pic
by DickieH
Mon Feb 14, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Tyres, i45 rim, Ritchey Kyote bars, other stuff
Replies: 2
Views: 611

Tyres, i45 rim, Ritchey Kyote bars, other stuff

Hi, some surplus stuff to move on all including postage so can discount for more than one item posted together. Payment by bank transfer or PP f+f please. Please message me if interested, can send photos if required. SOLD Shimano mineral oil 1 litre, sealed OE bottle with instruction sheet SOLD Tyre...
by DickieH
Mon Jan 24, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 29+ suspension forks with clearance for 3.0” tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 1201

Re: 29+ suspension forks with clearance for 3.0” tyres

Did you note where I said mount the mudguard over (instead of under) the bridge.
by DickieH
Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 29+ suspension forks with clearance for 3.0” tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 1201

Re: 29+ suspension forks with clearance for 3.0” tyres

Had similar issue with DHF 4.8 in Bluto, so modified my mudhugger to fit over the bridge - 2 small cut outs. Not especially pretty but works fine! The side lugs still cable tie to the fork legs fine.

(You still won't get a DHF 29x3 in a Bluto though, not enough clearance even without a mudguard)
by DickieH
Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906828

Re: The post man's been ...

ScotRoutes wrote: Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:36 pm Polaris Vapour jacket and some long Fixies

Jacket fit is as expected; roomy enough for a layer beneath. I look forward to a test ride.
Is Vapour same fit as Enduro? I have vapour already, love it although a fold away hood would be nice, I can't ignore an Enduro at £15 though!
by DickieH
Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: If you were to buy a E bike ??
Replies: 20
Views: 1835

Re: If you were to buy a E bike ??

You know how great fat bikes are Tony... Having ridden (hired) both E-FS and E-fat, I'd take the latter. They are very fun with a bit of assistance. I like building bikes and dislike the whole off the shelf £5,000+ thing with meh components, crap reliability and constant warranty and getting strande...
by DickieH
Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Full suss vs rigid 29plus
Replies: 39
Views: 3232

Re: Full suss vs rigid 29plus

Dropper post is worth it for the (what, 200?) gates alone!

Descending out of the saddle with your knees as suspension will save your ass!
by DickieH
Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Full suss vs rigid 29plus
Replies: 39
Views: 3232

Re: Full suss vs rigid 29plus

Hmm, road background and arse pounding, 30psi etc ... You are descending out the saddle aren't you?

Dropper? That plus proper pressures should do wonders.

FWIW I'd go rigid single speed; forces me off to walk regularly which helps over such a long ride too.
by DickieH
Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Something on telly
Replies: 20
Views: 2019

Re: Something on telly

Great prog, lovely chap in a fantastic part of the world. Have had idle musings about doing similar. I don't know about Scotland but down here you can't even buy a patch of woodland or similar and live on it for more than 28 days, let alone rock up on somebody's huge estate. I imagine it's actually ...
by DickieH
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat bike mudguard
Replies: 11
Views: 1079

Re: Fat bike mudguard

Another here, great combo.

Can just squeeze a 4.4 JJ or 4.8 Minion on a Bluto under the front one (inc mud clearance but need to cut the front lip off with a woodsaw!). 4.8JJ would be too tall though I think.
by DickieH
Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Looking for a Ritchey Kyote bar
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: Looking for a Ritchey Kyote bar

Also got one barely used
by DickieH
Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Exposure Lights SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Exposure Lights

And I'll take the Joystick please, will pop you a pm
by DickieH
Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd, wide high rise bars and a short stem.
Replies: 5
Views: 803

Re: Wtd, wide high rise bars and a short stem.

Got a Ritchey Kyote, Ton, think you have/had one already though, and a no frills Brand X stem which I think is 60mm. Both black and vgc
by DickieH
Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: wtd, Fat bike mudhuggers.
Replies: 6
Views: 837

Re: wtd, Fat bike mudhuggers.

FatHugger is the front one and yeah a 29er rear fits nicely, I didn't need heat. If you go the rack route it also fits with a (modified - widened) Thule Tour rack on the seat stays as well, great combination.
by DickieH
Tue Sep 21, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OOF tyre clearance
Replies: 6
Views: 683

Re: OOF tyre clearance

Mate has Fatty Trail with a 4" in there atm and will have a look at clearance tonight. I can defo recommend the 4.4's over the 4.0 if you have a nice wide rim. More grip not much more rolling res, and fatter is alright right eh!
by DickieH
Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd. XL fat bike or frame
Replies: 12
Views: 1025

Re: Wtd. XL fat bike or frame

Smokescreen frame is v similar geo to my Chinese carbon fatty which I love for both trail riding and fatpacking. If they were 197 rear I'd have one of these as well, bargin!
by DickieH
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Get a map Q.
Replies: 10
Views: 870

Re: Get a map Q.

Twas me mentioned importing and not being able to edit. I can see how to edit the name and type of ride, but can't edit the route (gpx track created on bikehike) at all! Looks like I'll need to re-create it from scratch. - Open OS Maps - Click Routes at top - Click My Routes - Find your route then ...
by DickieH
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Why Did I Sell My Stooge Bars Again? WTD
Replies: 9
Views: 859

Re: Why Did I Sell My Stooge Bars Again? WTD

Got a once used Ritchey Kyote to offload Allen. Again, wide, sweepy, riser. Like an OG but wider.

I'm settled on the OG for fatpacking (v. comfy) and the Moto for trail riding (wide for control). I thought the Kyote might do both but it didn't work for me.
by DickieH
Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Why Did I Sell My Stooge Bars Again? WTD
Replies: 9
Views: 859

Re: Why Did I Sell My Stooge Bars Again? WTD

I feel guilty now Allen :wink: If I hadn't fitted them yesterday (yes, above your old Bluto) then I would have sold them back. Possibly.

FWIW These replaced a previous set I had and sold when I shouldn't have.
by DickieH
Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Get a map Q.
Replies: 10
Views: 870

Re: Get a map Q.

Twas me mentioned importing and not being able to edit. I can see how to edit the name and type of ride, but can't edit the route (gpx track created on bikehike) at all! Looks like I'll need to re-create it from scratch.
by DickieH
Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Get a map Q.
Replies: 10
Views: 870

Re: Get a map Q.

Is that the same as OS maps online? I have a subsription there. I Imported a gpx ... can't see how to edit it :-(

Come back bikehike! Reverse route, cut to end, clickety click, save route as gpx track, bosh!

I emailed them but heard nowt, not looking good is it?
by DickieH
Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Softshells, I'm lost.
Replies: 6
Views: 793

Re: Softshells, I'm lost.

I switch between a Rab Vital, excellent light wind shirt, and the slightly heavier/thicker Borealis depending conditions. Both breathable and showerproof and neither were expensive.
by DickieH
Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter boots and gloves
Replies: 38
Views: 4473

Re: Winter boots and gloves

Sorry, I never came back to confirm, yes, I am half a size up on the XM9, allows for my usual winter sockage of a pair of thins inside knee length sealskinz.
by DickieH
Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter boots and gloves
Replies: 38
Views: 4473

Re: Winter boots and gloves

I'm UK shoe 9. five ten freerider also a 9, I'll check the Shimano's out when home in a bit. Pretty sure I went 9.5 to take thick socks and allow circulation.