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by techno
Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kiddy Back tandem vs weehoo trailer thoughts
Replies: 13
Views: 484

Re: Kiddy Back tandem vs weehoo trailer thoughts

RobLyon wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:00 pm Here's what I ended up buying and then I've made a few changes like the bmx bars, kiddy cranks and stand. I had to remove the front mech to fit the stand so just waiting on a side swing to be delivered.
what kiddy crank adaptor is that rob?
by techno
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 61101

Re: BB200 2023

I was busy refreshing the info page and wondering why it wasn't open until I saw your comment about the shop rich. First weekend for me too :???: I'm in for that weekend too Al. 200 or 300? :-bd 200 as I missed it all together last year. You? 300 maybe. will have the full set of badges then.
by techno
Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 61101

Re: BB200 2023

Al wrote: Sat Jul 01, 2023 12:15 pm I was busy refreshing the info page and wondering why it wasn't open until I saw your comment about the shop rich.

First weekend for me too :???:
I'm in for that weekend too Al.
200 or 300? :-bd
by techno
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What down tube bag…
Replies: 11
Views: 834

Re: What down tube bag…

voodoo_simon wrote: Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:44 am Thanks for the suggestions, just saw a picture of a down tube back that was covered in mud and it’s making me rethink :lol:
I have emergency tools in mine strapped to a Bentley mini-deck. Can be utterly grim accessing the contents :YMSICK:
by techno
Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB300 eligibility?
Replies: 3
Views: 324

BB300 eligibility?

How recently do you have to have achieved your black badge if you want to enter the 300? Asking for a friend :???:
by techno
Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: really comfy long grips ??
Replies: 9
Views: 724

Re: really comfy long grips ??

odi longnecks in the longh flavour or similar:
https://www.odigrips.com/products/flang ... neck-160mm

scooter grigs come in long lengths. find a scooter shop near you and have a look:
https://www.rippedknees.co.uk/grips
by techno
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4895
Views: 1172790

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

11 speed cassettes £14.99, sure they are far from light but ideal for commuting https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/microshift-xle-11-h113-11-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod205123 That’s my hack bike getting a spruce up! Got one of them too, plus an 11-32 for a bit more. Hope they're not utter po...
by techno
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Nutritional Sups/Meals During a Long Distance Event
Replies: 35
Views: 1549

Re: Nutritional Sups/Meals During a Long Distance Event

Maybe do an experiment on yourself. Try your huel etc supplemented diet at home/work for a day or two and see how it feels?
Not "race" conditions I know but could show up any potential issues that may be exasperated on an event.
by techno
Thu Jan 12, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!
Replies: 14
Views: 1550

Re: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!

Escape Goat wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:40 pm
techno wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:03 pm
techno wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:38 pm I'm in :shock:
And now I've fecked my knee. Wtf


Knees Over Toes guy helped me with my knee issue. He’s on YouTubes.
thanks. will have a look
by techno
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!
Replies: 14
Views: 1550

Re: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!

techno wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:38 pm I'm in :shock:
And now I've fecked my knee. Wtf
by techno
Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!
Replies: 14
Views: 1550

Re: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!

I'm in :shock:
by techno
Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: MTB Batteries Lumen 800
Replies: 6
Views: 1131

Re: MTB Batteries Lumen 800

Rob S wrote: Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:06 pm
techno wrote: Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:20 pm
Rob S wrote: Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:48 pm I'd be interested in this if techno doesn't take it.
Sorry Rob, I took the light. Arrived today. Can't wait to try it out
I've got the bigger one MTB Batteries do on my handlebars. Very happy with it :-bd
Think of getting one of those eventually. good to know :cool:
by techno
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: MTB Batteries Lumen 800
Replies: 6
Views: 1131

Re: MTB Batteries Lumen 800

Rob S wrote: Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:48 pm I'd be interested in this if techno doesn't take it.
Sorry Rob, I took the light. Arrived today. Can't wait to try it out
by techno
Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: MTB Batteries Lumen 800
Replies: 6
Views: 1131

Re: MTB Batteries Lumen 800

woodsmith wrote: Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:56 am Bought for use on an event that I never attended. :roll: Used once for about two hours. Comes complete with charger, helmet mount and two batteries ( I bought a spare ) £40 +post
Is this still available?
by techno
Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4895
Views: 1172790

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

by techno
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tomorrow.
Replies: 74
Views: 4277

Re: Tomorrow.

In Reverse wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:20 pm
techno wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:21 pm should i go for the 300 this year?
Yes :grin:
Alexinthepeaks wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:28 pm is it about time i do the 300?
Definitely :lol:

I'm giving the 300 a go for the first time. As per previous posts I'm expecting a "punishment year".
Misery loves company eh Andy?
https://youtu.be/bqtLXuIHaN4
by techno
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tomorrow.
Replies: 74
Views: 4277

Re: Tomorrow.

No unless you like kicking yourself in the nuts regularly. Why not do the 200 but try to grab the middle badge so at a slightly (figuratively speaking) more relaxed pace. I'll be aiming for the blue or green. Not sure which but am gonna definitely train for it... Fancy getting together for a really...
by techno
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tomorrow.
Replies: 74
Views: 4277

Re: Tomorrow.

I'm in.
should i go for the 300 this year? seeing i got the black last year.....
by techno
Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Can we talk about Roman Roads? Please..
Replies: 45
Views: 2573

Re: Can we talk about Roman Roads? Please..

This is probably the most detailed and authoritative resource: https://romanroads.org/osarchive.html You need to join the association to access it. but the titles of the routes may give some useful guidance. on this part of their site you can see their maps and cross reference with bikehike or some...
by techno
Tue Jun 21, 2022 7:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Can we talk about Roman Roads? Please..
Replies: 45
Views: 2573

Re: Can we talk about Roman Roads? Please..

ermine street goes through south cave and on to york (A1034 turns into the A1079). not that pretty sadly.
Image
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman ... in_Britain
https://roadsofromanbritain.org/yorkshire.html very good site!
by techno
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.
Replies: 449
Views: 26206

Re: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:39 pm Not losing that are you ...
I like the portage handle. really neat.
by techno
Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Seat stay rear light recommendations?
Replies: 9
Views: 986

Re: Seat stay rear light recommendations?

After I lost two lights on one trip in a similar manner, I just went with a Cateye Omni 5 - not usb but you could buy 3 for the 30 quid limit and hot swap the lights with fresh batteries while leaving the mount on the stay. thats what i use. enough adjustment to fit most chainstays. takes aaa which...
by techno
Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lael Wilcox AZT FKT controversy.
Replies: 81
Views: 4712

Re: Lael Wilcox AZT FKT controversy.

rue and lael give their side on this pod: https://bikesordeath.com/podcast/
and sofiane sehil chipps in on the next episode.