All sorted now. I've managed to do up the problem zip and took off the pull tag so I can't use it. I can access it from the other side as that zip is fine but iv had to cut the middle divider so it's now one big bag :lol: That is so clever :-bd :lol: ... Now I know how to repair mine when/if (hopef...

I will take please Stu. Hope i beat everyone to it... .. will go on the kids bike

I sold up my 520, 1000 and another retro Garmin after i found my Wahoo Bolt being so much more lovely. Fraction of the cost and double the batt life and less faff in learning how to use everything. I've not used for bikepacking as such but regularly for back to back cross-district rides. Not used it...

I totally agree with Stu... What a waste of 'standards'... The bike industry should have just brought out another bottom bracket and sold it to us on the basis of how stiff it is and how much tenth of a seconds you can save. Roadies (I'm kind of a roadie but with my mtb pants means I always get snob...

Heres a letter detailing pertinent points made by Keepers of the Peak:

https://kofthep.com/2018/06/04/rushup-i ... t-results/

Please can everyone take a minute to browse yhis article in Singletrack and make a respinse to Derbyshire Council who are attempting to screw up what seems to be a mice trail in the Dark Peak. I've not written my letter yet but pleasr don't copy and paste as the council have stated (according to the...

1 times (30t front ring and 42t rear large sprocket) for me here for all the reasons stated by the 1 times advocates above. Once its ready (I think I'm wearing that phrase out now in various circles :roll: ) it'll be going on the Pennine BridleWay and if I feel man enoughthen maybr even one of the n...

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PaulE wrote:No problem, I found the wheel in the corner of the garage when looking for something else so it's not going anywhere!

Cheers buddy, but my bro has come through with a beauty

Sounds exciting. What did he find in spare parts bin... a Chris King??

Haha. I remember when i kept getting confused as to why I kept using the term vaguely exciting when I had thiught i had said...

Standard patches (I used them leeches and some others aswell probably) work but you shouldnt need it. Now that youve sussed why thw sealant only works from the inside.... we cann tell you also. The fastwr you go out and ride the wheels, the more likely that it'll fill and seal properly any little no...

Haha... yup. Raodie wheels are crap wheels. Especially the top end ones that come with that nasty stuff called carbon!!. I had some 2k FSA wheels (bought used and hand built). Tubulars they were. They were handmade in Italy and had a disclaimer on the side stating that you might need to retrue them ...

After watching onw of the shakes videos (as mentioned regards Stans-shake above) so you have an idea of how you need to achieve the seals. Jusy shake it a little and leave on a side with the hole tipped on its side (ie. The hole being faced towards the ground) over your bucket with soapy water etc.....

As I'm sat here tweakig the last few bits on my Dura ace wheel which has alu nipples and bladed shimano (pain in the backside) spokes with non standard alu nipple size. I couldnt help but think to myself... maybe you asked the wring question and it should be more... Whats the BP connoisseurs spokes ...

JohnClimber wrote:Thanks all, I took on all your advise and ignored it all as I've just ordered a pair of small Crank Brothers Stamp 2's

Hooray. Thats the whole point of advise is it not ... lol

I once had some small (ish) centre lock (shimano) rotors foul on some avid juicy calipers. But then I seem to remember I got round the same problem at a later date by filing a small bit of the caliper or something away to ensure it didnt catch. I doubt the avid rotors would catch on xt calipers. Esp...

Ian... is it 26 inch rims you are after. If so I am trying to have a nice clearout and have a couple rims that may be interest to you (just pay postage if you can please aftwr they have got to you and i will send via 2nd class snail/cheap mail. The one that was always one of my prized possessions bu...

Not bikepacking as such but trailquesting and all sorts of other mtb shenanigans with and without the tent. Spd shimanos. V12s and V8s Currently am looking at getting the Nukeproof plasticky ones for the new Sonder. Only cos they come with good reviews and are cheaper or same as V8s... Then once I h...

I've no idea where you're based, but I have to throw a shoutout to Groves Cycles (**innocent whistling**). Website: http://www.grovescycles.co.uk Instagram here, can see more of what he does: https://www.instagram.com/grovescycles/ Disclaimer: nothing to do with me, but spot the family tie :roll: J...

What an amazing thread.. I often think along the lines of the theme of this. Currently builidng yhe mtb cos have realised that road riding on a fast (ish) road bike was almost taking the Ooo out of riding... cannot wait for the mtb to be on the trails again. My 2 pence though for Gairy... Take the g...

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Thanks Sean

So... since investing over 700 quid in my Sonder Transmitter frame and then accumulating some nice parts from various sales slowly with input from you guys... Namely Rockshox Reba Boost and some Travers Prongs SLX Boost cranks with xt gearing DT Swiss wheels from the nice bearbones man who sold me s...

Coming at it from another angle having a mix of BB7s and Slx/Xt hydraulics in the garage I don't find the difference to be that great. Certainly not night/day or only 20% of the power! :lol: The adjustments to cable brakes involve just using a torx key or twiddling a barrel, easily less faff than b...

I could be wrong. But for the hydraulics, dont forgrt that you are paying for the hydraulic integrated shifter (unlike mtb where the shifter is seperate). Personally from experience of loving my bb7s before going to hydraulics (avid juicy 3s and 7s back in the day) and then using mechanicals again b...

You top man. You might just have injected the fun into my commute. The workplace might try to refer me for a mental health assessment though whrn they find out I've come the 40 miles or so, mainly offroad ..