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by faustus
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: So this is who lights fires ...
Replies: 150
Views: 14435

Re: So this is who lights fires ...

As is lighting a fire to heat up a pop tart later on...
by faustus
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906192

Re: The post man's been ...

Fear not, Wiggle and CRC are alive again, albeit just a re-tread of all the other myriad Mike Ashley websites. You can probably find what you need on the House of Fraser site just as easily! :roll:
by faustus
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel SORTED
Replies: 13
Views: 208

Re: WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel

Thanks for the heads-up Shaf, they sound great but I've just got a pair of bargain wheels sorted. :-bd
by faustus
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Monks trod - wtf
Replies: 30
Views: 839

Re: Monks trod - wtf

What a strange decision, and I would expect this added media attention might help to focus thinking around it. As a historical route it deserves preservation, but it's usage by motorised vehicles doesn't match the environmental conditions and the sensitive habitat it crosses. That should really be t...
by faustus
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482985

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

A whim purchase 2nd hand frame arrived. Cheap, and really bloody nice Gen 5 Cotic Soul in mercury silver. Going to run it 120mm mullet, hence the need for a 27.5 wheel. Going to be a pure fun/trail machine, and the Titus will be the XC/all rounder machine. Just want to get it built up and enjoy it, ...
by faustus
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel SORTED
Replies: 13
Views: 208

Re: WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel

Thanks Lazarus, i'm still holding out for just the rear currently, and i've my eye on the Ribble wheelset currently on offer for £99 if I need to get a pair - thanks though. Shaf - if you can confirm the hub and rim/rim internal diameter this does sound interesting so i'd be grateful for pictures. L...
by faustus
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel SORTED
Replies: 13
Views: 208

Re: WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel

Thanks, not sure if they can be converted? I have to say i'm not really after a carbon rim but a kinlin rim might be good depending on internal width..?
by faustus
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel SORTED
Replies: 13
Views: 208

WTD: 27.5 boost rear wheel SORTED

Looking for a decent-ish 27.5 rear wheel, needs to be:

Boost 148x12
Shimano HG freehub (or swappable)
Not too garish colour!
Decent width, preferably over 25mm, ideally 30mm. 40mm+ wide for plus tyres won't fit intended frame or tyre choice.

Thanks
by faustus
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The Wolf Way
Replies: 5
Views: 345

The Wolf Way

Seems to be a 'new' route launching from Cycling UK in Suffolk. Don't know much beyond what is on the webpages of Cycling UK and promotional article in the guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/mar/19/wolf-way-suffolks-new-medieval-cycle-trail https://www.cyclinguk.org/route/wolf-way Goo...
by faustus
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: On One rigid forks, circa 2011 vintage
Replies: 7
Views: 232

Re: WTD: On One rigid forks, circa 2011 vintage

There's a complete inbred 29er being sold on STW and it comes with the carbon fork as a spare pparently, so maybe they could be persuaded to part with the fork?
https://singletrackworld.com/advert/on- ... slot-drop/
by faustus
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Similar but cheaper (rear rack content)
Replies: 6
Views: 325

Re: Similar but cheaper (rear rack content)

Think the only other option with three pack mounts is a similar price, the Tumbleweed T-rack or mini pannier rack [just seen they're out of stock anyway]...otherwise you're looking at a tailfin alloy rack with those mounts, at an extra £100+. https://www.wizard.works/product-category/accessories/bas...
by faustus
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: So this is who lights fires ...
Replies: 150
Views: 14435

Re: So this is who lights fires ...

What a strange video (the instagram one). Drag a load of expensive gear to a nice location, make a ridiculous fire, burn your socks, get cold, don't sleep, trudge back to the car vowing to buy some more stuff. Inspirational. :roll:
by faustus
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Older school gravel cx options?
Replies: 12
Views: 335

Re: Older school gravel cx options?

Was going to suggest something from spa cycles...not sure how many of their frames are qr though. This is cheap and might fit the bill https://www.customriders.com/bike-parts/frames/fairdale-weekender-frame-and-fork-kit-2023-black__23337?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=FDFR-987-MBK&gad_source=1...
by faustus
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildlife
Replies: 670
Views: 129535

Re: Wildlife

Frogs back in the pond and spawning, hopefully they hatch. The male has finally let go of the female and she's just chilling in the pond now. :-bd

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by faustus
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: They have finally arrived
Replies: 8
Views: 358

Re: They have finally arrived

Isn't an actual gimp suit cheaper, and also waterproof? :shock:
by faustus
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking race tips from a pro...
Replies: 10
Views: 427

Bikepacking race tips from a pro...

Some hilarious wisdom from Alexandera Houchin. She's so damn cool. I'd not heard the phrase 'constipation cookie' before :lol: There's lots of honest thoughts on how to deal with pee stops and periods; an extra layer of difficulty that men don't have to think about, but should remember is a thing fo...
by faustus
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482985

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

sean_iow wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:47 am I heard the longing for proper controls in cars like we used to have is...

Knobstalgia :lol:
:lol: Sign me up! I want a bumper sticker too!
by faustus
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906192

Re: The post man's been ...

Also delivered the bargain Ragley fork - which seems pretty good for the money. Not used a fork with an integrated crown race before, let alone a carbon one, but will see how it goes. Also arriving are some cable guides to use on the fork mounts, as I refuse to use internal hose routing on forks. Ba...
by faustus
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482985

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

I couldn't agree with you more Reg. I'll also take the easy pun you are dangling, by declaring, as far as cars go - i love knobs! :lol: I only have a basic screen in our car, but on the occasions I use it I get really annoyed by how distracting it is. On top of things being impenetrably hidden behin...
by faustus
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Recommend me a decent stills camera
Replies: 18
Views: 704

Re: Recommend me a decent stills camera

Good further points on image processing, thank you. Shooting Raw+JPEG is a good point, as the RAW file is there if needed. To be honest i've only really stuck with JPEGs in any case, mainly as i've never had a decent enough PC/Laptop to do processing or use as a photo software platform. I've also no...
by faustus
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn

I think what this whole discussion brings up is the wider issue that for many decades, UK energy policy/strategy has been lacking on many fronts. Politics clearly comes into it on many occasions, but the upshot is where we find ourselves; which is not enough headroom in supply, older sites being kep...
by faustus
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn

The other issue with nuclear being the cost and time to build, putting it out of near-term strategy. This comes alongside old plants going offline/being decommissioned. Just look at Hinckley Point C, started 2017, commission date 2029-31 at best. The cost overrun means an increased cost per MWh, not...
by faustus
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn

Yeah carbon payback is a good point, and with solar too. I think with old solar panels they struggled to pay themselves back, but modern more efficient ones are 1 to 4 years apparently. And obviously with fossil fuels there is no payback, just net increase in Co2. The biomass/wood power stations are...
by faustus
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1191131

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Got a pair of those trig forks for the triple mounts, as my V3 Camino doesn't have them. Also used EXTRA10 code for an extra ten quid off, so a decent bargain...
by faustus
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1191131

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Oooh, some interesting Salsa stuff, i'm hovering over the cutthroat fork - very tempting indeed. Can even overcome the flat mount on it quite easily...Though have just seen there is a recall issue with them, so that might need checking first! On the Sonder PSA - very surprised to see them on Sports ...