Looking for a 7spd shimano compatible freehub for hack/work bike.
Ones I've found online are gonna cost me more than the bike did!
Ta.

A warning for those who haven't been on this bit of road http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=373650&Y=458545&A=Y&Z=120 but it's not in the best of condition so if it's dusk/dark when you get there take care as there's some serious pot holes. A friend rode over it on Sunday and said it ...

Roobell7 wrote:Bike loaded on the car. Kit bag in the boot

Nearly time to head up the M1 towards the Yorkshire Dales and the YD200

Taken the day off work today, and just had fish n chips with the kids :)
Bike packed, Train tickets remembered. See you over there this evening.

Looking at the forecast http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2637702?day=2 I've had a rethink :-bd Luggage. Revelate Feed bag - 100g Alpkit Stem Cell - 65g Bearbabe downtube bag - 170g Alpkit Fuel pod - 80g Total: 415g Bivy Nowt Spare clothes Buff - 25g Windshirt - 110g (this will do as a waterproof if the...

I use my thin, lightweight rain smock as wind gear too. Large Platypus weighs about 30 g. No boxers. Montbell bivi bag. Just shy of 200 g. Maps... opening pandora's box; Use gps only. Backup on phone. No paper. Cut down on the bags. Most are overbuild. Mine always fail at the velcro, not the seams....

So, my current "worst case scenario" list is: Clothes to pack: merino buff = 36g waterproof = 380g Total = 416g Sleeping Gear: bivi bag = 350g sleeping bag = 660g bed/spare socks = 70g boxers =70g Total = 1150g Tech & Misc: front light inc batteries = 130g rear light = 55g maps & c...

Pletscher map holder arrived while I was away, fitted to top of steerer with a few spacers and a longer bolt.
Thanks for the tip off

Many thanks all for the helpful replies. I'm going away to the dales with my boys for a couple of days so will process the above info while away and do some pruning when back. Ta.

355g for an inner tube? unfortunately yes, 27.5 x 2.8" Replace the 6" adjustable with a cut down 15mm spanner. thought about this but is also useful for chain tensioner. Change your brake pads before you go. good idea! Don't bother with a lock, bog roll or the paracetamol. yeah, all now o...

I'd order all those items by weight and then start looking at the heavier items first. Do you intend to bivy or are you aiming to ride through and a bivy would just be something that you might have to do? In the latter case would emergency kit do or do you want to be comfy? Makes a big difference t...

Really not much there to be losing and the stuff you've highlighted is the stuff I'd leave behind. Although ... What's an Unbottle? That seems heavy. I probably wouldn't take the lock but that's just me. I'd ditch the tooth brush / paste ... no time for that on an ITT :wink: Thanks Stu, the Unbottl...

Hey, I'm preparing for the YD200 which will be my first ITT. I'm trying to slim down my gear, & have already trimmed off 4.5kg from my last overnighter! I'm looking for suggestions as to whatothers would see as superfluous from the following, thanks :-bd . (items in bold are things i might cut a...

I've been using a Pletscher Map Holder since the early 90s when I picked on up at the York CTC Rally. Didn't know they were still available, and at this price they are an utter bargain. I attach to my handlebars with a bodged Ever Ready Nightrider front bracket, but there are other options. https:/...

I've no interest in jumps or doing Danny McAskill style tricks or the like but being able to bunny hop water bars is useful in my general riding (look at all the comments about water bars in the HT550 reports), I just have to learn how to do it. :oops: I'll come find you at the YD200 and give you a...

Train tickets to skipton arrived, YD200 here we come :-bd Trainline comes up with £183 for a return to Skipton from my local station Long Buckby :shock: but I can get a return to Leeds for £86.50 :roll: . From Banbury it's £187.50 but from Rugby £75 In contrast I took a return from Long Buckby to L...

Train tickets to skipton arrived, YD200 here we come

Trailstar clones £36.50 today only free delivery. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/550G-Camping-Tent-Ultralight-1-2Person-Outdoor-20D-Nylon-Both-Sides-Silicon-Pyramid-Large-pentagonal-tower/32745448389.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.34.owxeJB&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10065_101...

looking to get a new pair of wheels for the sequoia. wheel builder I have used previously does not work with mavic rim. any recommendations for wheel builders? DT Swiss hubs Sapin spokes Mavic rims some local opinion, I've had really great wheels from ken ellekers in the past (10ish years ago). not...

There are 3 theee good things about the pour and store bags, be interested to hear if it's true of the others - very thick plastic (i.e. Robust) - extra strong seal - stands up on its own - has a base that concertinas open (i.e. Easier to eat out of and mix things up inside) Do the cheapo other bag...

You can also get tip'n'zip bags from home bargains. About 80p for ten.

A / Custom build around 2016 Genesis longitude frameset.

B / Yes, gets me everywhere I point it, is great fun and comfortable to ride.

C / In an ideal world I'd maybe have a full suss of some flavour & a single speed XC bike and a nicer commuter and a tandem to take the kids out and.....

Alpinum wrote:My mum says I was born with a rucksack.

Sounds like difficult birth!

BigdummySteve wrote:

techno mail wrote: Hmm they are better than instant but I struggle to get enough umph. My favourite is Starbucks via or if you really want good coffee an aeropress.

I fancy an aeropress for home but not really fitting with the TLS ethos!
Might look at the Starbucks stuff, thanks.

voodoo_simon wrote:Coffee bags :

Have thought about trying some of these. Which did you get, what's the verdict?

I did buy a pair from there and they arrived fine in about 7 - 10 days. However, they are the Race Guard version not 'Tubeless Easy'. How difficult they'll be to set-up tubeless remains to be seen :wink: I reckon when you've things like this pretty much day after day, you don't want heavy tyres :-b...