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by ledburner
Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:35 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Now sorted
Replies: 6
Views: 637

Re: Wanted rohloff shifter,cable box

Hi bikemad, Welcome to the rohloff owners club I was considering a Gebla box. Maybe we could do an exchange. Where, are you based? Any way PM me if you are interested. Ledburner. Ps I copied an monkey bone, rather than a speed bone, a neater solution. https://www.starbike.com/en/rohloff-monkey-bone-...
by ledburner
Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rescue my synthetic down gilet
Replies: 19
Views: 1526

Re: Rescue my synthetic down gilet

You can use the scorched 'brazier' as a tennis ball hammock. Free storage. Win - win! :lol: :-bd
by ledburner
Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Now sorted
Replies: 6
Views: 637

Re: Wanted rohloff shifter,cable box & 160mm monkeybone mount

Sorry I can't help you.
Try, maybe ebay and German/European ebay.de


Are you sharing one wheel between 2 bikes?

I modified a disk adaptor to do the same job as a speed/monkey bone.
by ledburner
Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: West Yorkshire/Yorkshire locals able to comment on this route?
Replies: 19
Views: 3710

Re: West Yorkshire/Yorkshire locals able to comment on this route?

From Slaithwaite (pronounced Slawit) go via Lingards Rd to Holt head, (via yewtree Lane, Lane&Dowry road & Moor lane, same road lots of name changes) this avoid Varley Rd, that is narrow & busy... But initially steeper & avoids awkward junction on Manchester Rd.. Also consider turni...
by ledburner
Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:30 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: West Yorkshire/Yorkshire locals able to comment on this route?
Replies: 19
Views: 3710

Re: West Yorkshire/Yorkshire locals able to comment on this route?

Hi here's my two'penn'th .. I think it may be more interesting to go: From Slaithwaite (pronounced Slawit) go via Lingards Rd to Holt head, (via yewtree Lane, Lane&Dowry road & Moor lane, same road lots of name changes) this avoid Varley Rd, that is narrow & busy... But initially steeper...
by ledburner
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Do you strava?
Replies: 70
Views: 5325

Re: Do you strava?

Steady on with the BSOs, that's almost just after breakfast.
I'm offended you're posting Bike shaped objects.
by ledburner
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Let's have a photo competition.
Replies: 67
Views: 5842

Re: Let's have a photo competition.

Cycling on the Mary Townley loop, (MTL), near lumbutts. 4th Nov, last free day before 5th Nov 2020 lockdown
by ledburner
Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:37 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Thirteen Years of surviving 'Pudding Real Moss'
Replies: 2
Views: 690

Re: Thirteen Years of surviving 'Pudding Real Moss'

Hi, thanks for a, good morning out. I enjoyed your write up. Thanks for pointing out not everyone has the same experiences and the chance to learn, as a child, how to ride a bike and the adventures that entails. Nievely, we assume everyone has similar child hood experiences until you learn how's oth...
by ledburner
Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 71
Views: 5491

Re: Where is everyone?

Working through out weekend :???: no playtime :cry:
by ledburner
Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ti bolts as (Hollowtech) crank arm pinch bolts!
Replies: 28
Views: 1732

Re: Ti bolts as (Hollowtech) crank arm pinch bolts!

Because the free Spell Cheque service expired at midnight, to continue subscription pay into my Bank of Nigerai business account... To unsubscrible please submit all personal details and passwords to gullible@spellchequer.com :-bd Also that one caught my eye. In hindsight I may be dyslexic, so I am ...
by ledburner
Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ti bolts as (Hollowtech) crank arm pinch bolts!
Replies: 28
Views: 1732

Re: Ti bolts as (Hollowtech) crank arm pinch bolts!

Oh... btw. The ti bolts are £15 but at leaat they're available.. I went out with a girl from Wakefiled for a while. She was a mental health nurse too, Lynne her name was, blimey she was fun :wink: Wakefield or Wake filed . what's a wake an would you file it? That might make them a bit rough in Wake...
by ledburner
Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Base layer wisdom
Replies: 16
Views: 1180

Re: Base layer wisdom

We've got quite a large copse of bamboo on our land. I cut most of it down 2 years ago to make a roof for a gazebo but it has grown back with a vengeance. How much do I need to make a tee shirt? I think it may be a bit scratchy in it's raw state. It's either that or get a Panda. Bikepacking panda, ...
by ledburner
Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Base layer wisdom
Replies: 16
Views: 1180

Re: Base layer wisdom

What do they do to bamboo, to make it low odour? I like it in cooler weather.
I thought it was over hyped Viscose.
by ledburner
Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:44 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: 9 speed MTB gearing questions
Replies: 16
Views: 1165

Re: 9 speed MTB gearing questions

It was the original cc type quick release converted to disk 3yrs ago and free overhaul in the 'mother land' - internal springs& seals update. Not bad after 15+ years. Original shifter, new rubber from a gripshifter is more comfortable. I just need heart, legs & lung upgrading., it was relace...
by ledburner
Wed Dec 02, 2020 2:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: 9 speed MTB gearing questions
Replies: 16
Views: 1165

Re: 9 speed MTB gearing questions

Original Chain tensioner circa 1999 on a cube 29er frame. Hub #001351 so waiting for it to bed in! (chain) Tensioner has new spring kit.
by ledburner
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2000273

Re: The post man's been ...

Ti hip flask. Very light @80g, 280ml, ~10 fl. Oz =½pt. So may put something fortified rather than spirits... https://www.flickr.com/photos/191134804@N06/shares/XqEZYQ https://flic.kr/p/2kbWKep * I'm still struggling to insert pictures from Flickr a pp. Flickr. Com a bit better, but not cracked it, ...
by ledburner
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:02 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2000273

Re: The post man's been ...

Ti hip flask. Very light @80g, 280ml, ~10 fl. Oz =½pt. So may put something fortified rather than spirits... https://www.flickr.com/photos/191134804@N06/shares/XqEZYQ https://flic.kr/p/2kbWKep * I'm still struggling to insert pictures from Flickr a pp. Flickr. Com a bit better, but not cracked it.
by ledburner
Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New member saying Hello & tent advice
Replies: 14
Views: 1082

Re: New member saying Hello & tent advice

There was, also a vango F10 carbon in the classified.. No connection just a heads up..
by ledburner
Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: 9 speed MTB gearing questions
Replies: 16
Views: 1165

Re: 9 speed MTB gearing questions

Yes, fitting and spacing was the same until SRAM XD 1x11 and Shimano 12s microspline. The good ol' days.. Yep. It does make me very glad to run Rohloff I'm sticking with my rohloff. I've moved over to oval chain rings, now, double Chainring at front to select on road /off road gear ranges. Ideally ...
by ledburner
Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Longshot - Aldi / Moon rear light
Replies: 12
Views: 1127

Re: Longshot - Aldi / Moon rear light

Buy cheap, buy twice. Buy non-cheap, pay through the nose.. Can't win...
by ledburner
Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Good biking android phone recommendations
Replies: 9
Views: 1094

Re: Good biking android phone recommendations

DRY RICE INDEED! I have saved several phones/gadgets by putting them in a bag of dry rice on a warm radiator.. As soon as I have notice water ingress, ya what? I ts got p**s wet through , I immediately it turn it off. If possible take batteries out. Cling film or a small sandwich bag etc can make a ...
by ledburner
Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Good biking android phone recommendations
Replies: 9
Views: 1094

Re: Good biking android phone recommendations

Waterproof may be hard find only on flagship phones, is this your budget.? To start thd ball rolling Water proof; How about a Huawei P30pro (but flagship) ? Water resistant: Huawei P30 or better value Huawei nova 5T Start by looking at group test https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/collections/waterpr...
by ledburner
Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:20 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Garmin Dakota 20 new in box £ SOLD
Replies: 11
Views: 1449

Re: Garmin Dakota 20 new in box £ reduced!

Hi shaf, yes I got the map/route gpx. :-bd I thought I acknowledged it on 18 Nov. It appears I emailed my self it arrived. ' :roll: Quel plonker :???: Rodney.' as Dek Boy would say. :lol: :lol: so yes, thanks I've taken OS 25k screen grabs able off view ranger then decided I can manage without it. l...
by ledburner
Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Garmin Dakota 20 new in box £ SOLD
Replies: 11
Views: 1449

Re: Garmin Dakota 20 new in box £ reduced!

Paypal'd you back