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- Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: anyone run a Gates belt drive on their rohloff ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 412
Re: anyone run a Gates belt drive on their rohloff ?
Fwiw Ton, I have been running two bikes with belt drive a 700x35 hybrid and a cube 29er which I use on and off road. I Agree, expensive investment,but cheaper long term. However,not totally maintenance free. Needs to be cleaned with small brush and water, especially if clogged with mud etc. Off road...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Made me smile, plus EBB and Chain question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 321
Re: Made me smile, plus EBB and Chain question
Once a year remove ebb assembly,it allows any water out that may be trapped in seat,down and chain stay tubes. Clean and dry everything,smear of grease on mating surfaces, reassemble,and retension belt /chain. Using verniers is a faff. (Yes I learnt the hard way too! ) :roll: Just buy a park chain w...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1151
Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
"haunted"
Actually that was the reason to visit it with my mates originally in the 70's as a teenager,we obviously tried to scare each other during Halloween and other times of the year!
Great times the late seventies,punk,ska etc......

Actually that was the reason to visit it with my mates originally in the 70's as a teenager,we obviously tried to scare each other during Halloween and other times of the year!
Great times the late seventies,punk,ska etc......
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1151
Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
Thought you might know Reg! Are the ruins still there? The 80's was the last time I went there. Or is it a housing estate? Perhaps I should revisit it! By the way boner's, I am not endorsing riding on or off road without lights. :o . I admit I have been riding for 40+ years with my lights off during...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1151
Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
Shame I have missed the banter lately. Father has been in and out of hospital. However,this is a great topic. Night rides. Unfortunately I am a morning person,but I really enjoy riding in complete darkness if moon is out. During lockdown. It was fantastic! Absolutely no background noise. No cars,not...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rohloff hub
- Replies: 21
- Views: 527
Re: Rohloff hub
GULP!!pistonbroke wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:43 pmNot really Rohloff's fault but if you do get one, make sure you avoid SJS Cycles. I wanted to order a small paper gasket and drain plug screw to do an oil change, the cost of the parts is a fiver, they quoted £38 for postage and wouldn't budge when I queried it.

- Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rohloff hub
- Replies: 21
- Views: 527
Re: Rohloff hub
Main cons are weight and drag in the lower 7 gears, initial cost. Pros are low maintenance,ease of maintenance (oil change ) long service life, (claims of 100,000+ miles) A lot of round the world riders have used them. Can be used with gates belt drive instead of chain drive for even lower maintenan...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are you listening to now?
- Replies: 515
- Views: 19826
Re: What are you listening to now?
This rain is tiring....
....time for a bit of 80's goth, Camden town,the lyceum,Bowes Lyon in Stevenage etc. Virgin Prunes if I die I die. Walls of Jericho.... Xmal Duetchland...incubus sucubus.... Alien sex fiend....
....time for a bit of 80's goth, Camden town,the lyceum,Bowes Lyon in Stevenage etc. Virgin Prunes if I die I die. Walls of Jericho.... Xmal Duetchland...incubus sucubus.... Alien sex fiend....
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: who rides Ti ?
- Replies: 125
- Views: 4524
Re: who rides Ti ?
Must join this ti party! I have never had any issues with a ti frame . 1/ A litespeed ghisallo 2002. Classic round tubed version. Other than wear and tear items,it performs like new. Has currently a sram force groupset, campagnolo record or super record mechanical upgrade is due... finally! Probably...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:27 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New jerseys - you'll 'ave them next week.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1967
Re: New jerseys - you'll 'ave them next week.
Jerseys arrived,thanks Stu.
Will wear one on weekend ride.
Classy.... befitting of ditch dwellers entering posh pubs!
Will wear one on weekend ride.
Classy.... befitting of ditch dwellers entering posh pubs!

- Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are you listening to now?
- Replies: 515
- Views: 19826
Re: What are you listening to now?
WOW! Techno.
I was even fooled for a while.
Not a big strangler fan,but it did make me think "did they cover a Brubeck track?"
Excellent find!
I was even fooled for a while.
Not a big strangler fan,but it did make me think "did they cover a Brubeck track?"

Excellent find!

- Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Long term storage - top tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 393
Re: Long term storage - top tube
Psling has made an important point. A service prior to long term storage is a good idea if you have the tools. Removal of seatpost ,BB and steering bearings,brake pads,clean, inspect,regrease (not the pads)and reassemble, will guarantee bike is ready to ride after storage. It's also good practice to...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Long term storage - top tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 393
Re: Long term storage - top tube
Most of my bikes are hung in shed or garage. (Some above my motorbikes) :shock: Two ti bikes, various Ali and steel ones . All with wheels fitted. Hooks from the rafters. To protect paint the hooks have inner tubes wrapped around them if not plastic coated. Some have a strap looped around top tube t...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPD cleats, standard?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 282
Re: SPD cleats, standard?
There are also two types of Shimano SPD cleats ,STD (black) and a commuter version (silver) . The STD version engages firmly and requires a larger arc to release,better for MTB / aggressive / sport type riding. The commuter version,feels looser,it requires a small arc to release and it can also be r...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:27 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Anyone around Herts/ northern Chilterns?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1579
Re: Anyone around Herts/ northern Chilterns?
Hi Harry.
Am based in North Herts/Beds.
Probably just about within your area.
Am based in North Herts/Beds.
Probably just about within your area.
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 191
- Views: 9742
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Chater Lea.... The company was in Letchworth garden city. I always liked Chater Lea components, lovely stainless steel. As a kid I remember a few local guys having bikes with campagnolo components and Chater Lea . Both attractive in their own way. Quite heavy though, not for weight weenie's! The bui...
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are you listening to now?
- Replies: 515
- Views: 19826
Re: What are you listening to now?
Nice little mix KQ.
Takes me back to my childhood.
Just listening to classic 2 tone ,
May lead to some Trojan tracks!
Takes me back to my childhood.
Just listening to classic 2 tone ,
May lead to some Trojan tracks!
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Current and ex Ducati owners....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 515
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
- Replies: 1164
- Views: 236683
Re: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Great photo K1100T.
Looked a bit like that at the end of yesterday's ride.
By the time I had showered,the heavens opened!! Phew!
Looked a bit like that at the end of yesterday's ride.
By the time I had showered,the heavens opened!! Phew!

- Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The Acepac luggage I mentioned.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2085
Re: The Acepac luggage I mentioned.
Hey Shaf,
Is that vinegar in the camelback?

Is that vinegar in the camelback?

- Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Troubleshooting (Rohloff) help needed
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1412
Re: Troubleshooting (Rohloff) help needed
Advise you convert the carrier,then the sprockets will be easy to replace. The first time I rotated a sprocket and fitted a new chain it felt rough through the pedals. I just replace the sprocket and chain now. The big bang happen every time I replaced the sprocket,caused a few grazed knuckles and c...
- Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The Acepac luggage I mentioned.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2085
Re: The Acepac luggage I mentioned.
Unfortunately lost my lengthy 1st day report as I typed it... :roll: So here is summary. Acepac bar harness,large fuel tank,fat bottle bag. Today's ride 62miles ,33% off road. After adjusting straps during ride ,everything performed without drama...as it should! I think a d-widgit would prevent wear...
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 9538
- Views: 1081883
Re: The post man's been ...
orange long johns


- Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 9538
- Views: 1081883
Re: The post man's been ...
As if Stu hasn't enough on his plate!!


- Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Supernova E3 + Taillight + Cinq Plug - SOLD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 215
Re: Supernova E3 + Taillight + Cinq Plug
Am interested RP.
can you pm me photo?
Thanks
can you pm me photo?
Thanks