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by Alexinthepeaks
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd - 2.6" 29er tyres (fast and light)
Replies: 0
Views: 284

Wtd - 2.6" 29er tyres (fast and light)

What do you have - must be in good condition as its for Ht550 in May
by Alexinthepeaks
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd - Frame Bag - Longer Pipedream Sirius S5
Replies: 0
Views: 244

Wtd - Frame Bag - Longer Pipedream Sirius S5

Wanted a framebag to fit a Pipedream Sirius S5 - a custom one if possible that fits the full triangle
by Alexinthepeaks
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd - Hope Stem 35/50mm
Replies: 0
Views: 224

Wtd - Hope Stem 35/50mm

Ideally after a Hope AM Mountain Stem in 35/50mm with a 31.8 clamp but will consider others
by Alexinthepeaks
Fri Feb 02, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 271

Re: Wtd brakes

There are some silly prices on ebay at the min - i just picked up a set of brand new Sram Level brakes for £30
by Alexinthepeaks
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kiddy Back tandem vs weehoo trailer thoughts
Replies: 13
Views: 493

Re: Kiddy Back tandem vs weehoo trailer thoughts

I currently have a Weehoo double trailer which has been fantastic. I got he double during covid and pulled my then 6 and 4 year old around. The 6 year old is now 9 and riding by himself, so i have removed the rear seat and use the area for bikepacking kit. She is now 6, and last summer we did a grea...
by Alexinthepeaks
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4898
Views: 1190334

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Stooge Moto Bars back in stock....not sure if its a bargain but ive ordered some non the less....
by Alexinthepeaks
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Cheap GPS
Replies: 4
Views: 468

Re: Wanted - Cheap GPS

Alexpalacefan wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:37 pm I've got a Polar watch you can have for nothing if you want.
Alex
Hi Alex -thanks for the offer, but Dave sorted me out with teh Edge 520- which is fantastic! Just what i needed!
by Alexinthepeaks
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Brompton C Line Explore - Rack and Bags
Replies: 3
Views: 427

Re: Brompton C Line Explore - Rack and Bags

its the large Blue one that clips to the front block...its very smart

https://www.brompton.com/p/569/brompton ... ge-in-navy
by Alexinthepeaks
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '24. The year for deflation!
Replies: 90
Views: 3148

Re: Fat Fighters '24. The year for deflation!

Haven't had any alcohol so far this year, Indeed that's very well done. though might be forced into having one tonight Don't ever let anyone force you into screwing over your liver. Stay firm and strong and you'll also be a shining example for your littel un! Lots of evidence to prove it swerves ou...
by Alexinthepeaks
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Cheap GPS
Replies: 4
Views: 468

Re: Wanted - Cheap GPS

Looking for a cheap GPS unit that can track the usual metrics for my 9 year old. Were planning on doing some bikepacking events together this year and he wants to start tracking his rides. I have an Edge 520 been in the cupboard for years. The usb rubber cover is missing apart from that in good nic...
by Alexinthepeaks
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Brompton C Line Explore - Rack and Bags
Replies: 3
Views: 427

Brompton C Line Explore - Rack and Bags

Nearly new Brompton C Line Explore - £1495 Done about 150miles - great condition Racing Green Shimano SPD pedals instead of the awful brompton ones Flat Bar Brompton Pump Brompton Rack - £125 Joseph K Brompton Telescopic Seatpost Pillar - Suitable for tall people! Brompton Borough Bag L (Great condi...
by Alexinthepeaks
Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Cheap GPS
Replies: 4
Views: 468

Wanted - Cheap GPS

Looking for a cheap GPS unit that can track the usual metrics for my 9 year old.
Were planning on doing some bikepacking events together this year and he wants to start tracking his rides.
by Alexinthepeaks
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking / ITT specific coaching.
Replies: 35
Views: 11481

Re: Bikepacking / ITT specific coaching.

100%! in the run up the the LL300 FKT i used visualisation techniques to anticipate difficult times and scenareos. When those arose i could simply refer back to my visualiamsations which helped me process what was going on and allow me to navigate that difficulty without really giving it too much he...
by Alexinthepeaks
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking / ITT specific coaching.
Replies: 35
Views: 11481

Re: Bikepacking / ITT specific coaching.

Its definatley a niche in the market and i expect he could potentially do quite well if he markets himself at the right demographic. Their is potentially a very high cost involved with entering such events when you add it all up, especially when you factor in training time in the run up. If you want...
by Alexinthepeaks
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 - 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 9290

HT550 - 2024

Looks like i got a golden ticket!

Anyone else from here?
by Alexinthepeaks
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 2023
Replies: 303
Views: 63522

Re: HT550 2023

Anyone putting in an application for 2024 - entries open tomorrow for just 24hrs.....Wifey has completed a U Turn on the "your never doing that again stance" and given me the green light! :) Fingers crossed i get in!
by Alexinthepeaks
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1521
Views: 246670

Re: What you done t' your bike today

New lefty leg...got destroyed during BB200

ImageLefty by alexberry1, on Flickr
ImageLefty by alexberry1, on Flickr
by Alexinthepeaks
Thu Nov 09, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lakeland 200 ITT
Replies: 21
Views: 3285

Re: Lakeland 200 ITT

I'm never gonna be at the top of any FKT table, so no skin of my nose but something something film crew and self supported? :wink: I don't think the FKT has any problems with film crew and self supported... It's just go as fast as you can on your own steam. I believe Beaumont when he went for the H...
by Alexinthepeaks
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lakeland 200 ITT
Replies: 21
Views: 3285

Re: Lakeland 200 ITT

Nah, i got the LL300 record: https://www.strava.com/activities/9153605176 But this is ripe for the picking in summer with a bit of training! (fighting talk)... Incidently the self supported website has not updated with my time despite emailing them a couple of times! meh.... Its still showing Chris ...
by Alexinthepeaks
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lakeland 200 ITT
Replies: 21
Views: 3285

Lakeland 200 ITT

Just came across this great video documantary on the LL200

https://youtu.be/A4vmiFGy4aU?si=pLHrNBWsTK6OkX0T

Looks like the record still stands....tempted to have a crack in early summer!
by Alexinthepeaks
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
Replies: 24
Views: 6908

Re: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District

Looking foreward to this! And yes ill be chasing a fast time!
by Alexinthepeaks
Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pinion Gearbox???
Replies: 27
Views: 3884

Re: Pinion Gearbox???

Apparentley around £400 up on the standard geared version so not crazy crazy....
by Alexinthepeaks
Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pinion Gearbox???
Replies: 27
Views: 3884

Re: Pinion Gearbox???

Has anyone seen the new Smartshift (electroncic) shifting system by Pinion: It looks fantastic, two of my main issues were having to stop pedelling to shift, and the grip shift. Both of these are now no longer an issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCegy0YJRj8 Ive also seen that Olsen are looking...
by Alexinthepeaks
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Smokestone Bow Ti fatbike £2,250 Large
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Re: Smokestone Bow Ti fatbike £2,250 Large

Got any pics?
Im 6'1" with 34" inseam...think it would be dooable?
by Alexinthepeaks
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 69913

Re: BB200 2023

Cant agree more, ive just come back from a couple hours riding around me in the Peaks and i cant feel my fingers or toes! Well done everyone!