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by boxelder
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Non-boost cranks on a boost L SantaCruz Highball
Replies: 17
Views: 1121

Re: Non-boost cranks on a boost L SantaCruz Highball

As above, chainrings are available with boost 3mm offset, but probably not if it has an odd bolt pattern.
Max recommended chainring is 36T on a boost crank on a Highball, so you might get away with it. It may also limit how wide a tyre you can run.
by boxelder
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jennride 2021 gpx
Replies: 13
Views: 1562

Re: Jennride 2021 gpx

Start when you want
by boxelder
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: #jennride 2021 26th June
Replies: 152
Views: 37793

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

If anyone is up for a beer with Billy no Mates here Andy, yes mate, i am if i manage to get there friday. but it may be saturday because i am on grandad duties all week. :-bd :-bd I'm planning to be around Staveley from around 8pm Friday? No plans other than a couple of days on the bike - Friday do...
by boxelder
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Trekkertent Stealth 1 - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 573

Re: FS: Trekkertent Stealth 1 - £160?

Sold
by boxelder
Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Father's Day
Replies: 10
Views: 1121

Re: Father's Day

Haha, lucky she caught you during the 15 mins where you're actually catching ZZ's
My 17yr old son came out for a bike ride and a post ride pub beer - think he even enjoyed it.
11yr daughter threw up all night and has had the day off school
Ah, the ups and downs B-( I-)
by boxelder
Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Trekkertent Stealth 1 - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 573

Re: FS: Trekkertent Stealth 1 - £160?

Open to offers on this
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Catching fly campers! *update*
Replies: 28
Views: 3787

Re: Catching fly campers!

remember all the stuff on the forum re travellers and wanting to change the law
Absolutely - watch what you wish for...........
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Catching fly campers! *update*
Replies: 28
Views: 3787

Re: Catching fly campers!

Wonder why that is? I assumed they were agents of the landowner ... or could certainly pretend to be quite convincingly. My understanding is that they they can request people to move on, after which it becomes an offence, but then it relies on the Police to attend and fine/charge - which obviously ...
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: #jennride 2021 26th June
Replies: 152
Views: 37793

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Will probably need to book for Friday night.
At the brewery bar? Yeah, limited capacity when I was there recently. You'd to wait to be seated inside or out.
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: #jennride 2021 26th June
Replies: 152
Views: 37793

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

If anyone is up for a beer with Billy no Mates here - the friends I was going to meet are now working.
Is there a bar up at the campsite, or is it Hawkshead Brewery again? Guess I'll get the info when I get around to processing an entry (was down for M100).
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Catching fly campers! *update*
Replies: 28
Views: 3787

Re: Catching fly campers!

Must have been the day for it........ Drove along Crummock to drop my daughter and work and there were a couple camped on the point at Rannerdale Knotts (if anyone's familiar). It's a really popular viewpoint and folk swim from it - even the tour buses stop there for the photo opps. Anyway, couple w...
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Trekkertent Stealth 1 - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 573

FS: Trekkertent Stealth 1 - SOLD

Includes Easton poles (max 41cm folded) and pegs. Used for 4/5 nights and in excellent condition. Mesh inner, no rear door, 40D green Silnylon. Details here http://www.trekkertent.com/home/home/3-stealth.html , for those who don't know about them already. I treated myself to a Big Agnes Copper Spur,...
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: #jennride 2021 26th June
Replies: 152
Views: 37793

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Me too. Double jagged, but still careful. It's 12-30 yr olds they are focussing on. Some locals are getting twitchy about visitors though, so always good to be extra considerate - I don't mean for this event obviously, as not much 'groups inside' stuff going on. Just good to bear in mind when you do...
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:55 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Gritfest 2021 anyone?
Replies: 24
Views: 4890

Re: Gritfest 2021 anyone?

Did this/is this going ahead?
by boxelder
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: #jennride 2021 26th June
Replies: 152
Views: 37793

Re: #jennride 2021 26th June

Surge testing started in Cumbria yesterday, due to a spike in Delta variant infections. Be extra vigilant if you're heading to the Lakes.
by boxelder
Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Six moons lunar solo
Replies: 19
Views: 2178

Re: Six moons lunar solo

Is having smoke blown one's anus pleasant? Pretty hot I'd have thought 🔥
by boxelder
Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Big Agnes tent experts......
Replies: 21
Views: 2390

Re: Big Agnes tent experts......

I've ordered a Copper Spur UL1 (non bikepack) as it's on free returns. Realised the poles I've been using on the Trekkertent are 42cm and never had an issue with them on bar roll or in frame bag. It's lighter than the bikepack (I don't need the strappy carry bag) and £70 cheaper. Here is one https:/...
by boxelder
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Big Agnes tent experts......
Replies: 21
Views: 2390

Re: Big Agnes tent experts......

Thanks folks. I think I'd go for a Tiger Wall, but they don't do a 1 person bike version. Copper Spur UL1 bike is looking best just now. I know Alan G rates his Fly Creek Dave. The only downside is that you have to put the inner up first - If they can be pitched in 'fast fly' mode, it's surely possi...
by boxelder
Sun Jun 13, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Big Agnes tent experts......
Replies: 21
Views: 2390

Big Agnes tent experts......

I'm after a lightweight, well featured tent I can backpack in Northern Britain with (March-Nov), but is small/light enough to carry on the bike. I have a Trekkertent Stealth, which I really like, but couldn't live with when backpacking, as you spend a lot more time in the tent, cooking etc. With the...
by boxelder
Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: MSR Trailshot
Replies: 20
Views: 1253

Re: MSR Trailshot

I always carry a foil Capri Sun pouch (with the top cut off) to fill the dirty water bag with water from the smallest trickle or puddle. It's also useful in larger bodies of water to be more selective when filling the dirty water bag with cleaner water and fewer particles.
Good tips :-bd
by boxelder
Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Paging any lake district route experts
Replies: 2
Views: 387

Re: Paging any lake district route experts

Fire away
by boxelder
Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cairngorms Loop(s) advice.
Replies: 37
Views: 3611

Re: Cairngorms Loop(s) advice.

Follow the CL route to Loch Morlich, and on to Ryvoan bothy (without turning right up towards Bynack). From Ryvoan continue on over to Forest Lodge and rejoin the outer loop around Nethy Bridge. Follow outer loop to Glen Tilt, but keep going along the Tilt back to Blair Atholl.
MTB not Gravel bike.
by boxelder
Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Undercarriage Multi-Day Hygiene
Replies: 43
Views: 3331

Re: Undercarriage Multi-Day Hygiene

Shorts off at night and talcum powder liberally applied, after whatever cleaning can be done. It's the constant humidity/dampness that's not good - a bit like a baby's mucky ar5e.
by boxelder
Sun May 30, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Front rack on a salsa firestarter fork?
Replies: 7
Views: 754

Re: Front rack on a salsa firestarter fork?

Ah, right, thought you were after something bolting to the outer bottle mounts. I've a mate may be able to make you something if you can't find what you're after. Decathlon - £25? Looks like it could be adapted https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/front-bike-rack-500/_/R-p-168780?mc=8487144&utm_source=...
by boxelder
Sun May 30, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Front rack on a salsa firestarter fork?
Replies: 7
Views: 754

Re: Front rack on a salsa firestarter fork?

Surly? https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carriers-ra ... ront-rack/

Is that the sort of thing you're after, or two small separate racks that bolt to the fork legs?
Google porteur racks for options, though they don't seem to use the 'bottle' bosses on forks.