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by darbeze
Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Weekend plans?
Replies: 60
Views: 3870

Re: Weekend plans?

1st Comp Safari event for about 4 years. We* drove the 1st incarnation of the truck beyond some of the driveline's limits, so we went back to the drawing board and completely redesigned and rebuilt it. Finally ready to get it back out there and see if the concept works. The only bit of Hilux left is...
by darbeze
Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: The Hebridean Way
Replies: 28
Views: 4798

Re: The Hebridean Way

That was lovely. Heading that way in October and will have a bike with me too!

Definitely have to have a little explore...

Si
by darbeze
Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Electric cars - impressive.
Replies: 65
Views: 3956

Re: Electric cars - impressive.

It is impressive, but I can't get past what we do to get the raw materials to make the batteries and what we do with them when they are worn out... Not to mention how the electricity is generated that we use to charge them. Having said all of that, very impressive engineering and one of my favourite...
by darbeze
Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Dartmoor 200. September 18th
Replies: 81
Views: 11950

Re: Dartmoor 200. September 18th

Would you be open to slow riders who are not in a particularly fit condition at the moment? I like the look of your route and very much appreciate you putting it together. I live around these parts and have been thinking about getting off my backside and riding on the moor again. I envisage that I w...
by darbeze
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: How old?
Replies: 4
Views: 559

Re: How old?

Rainspotting from 2013 is my oldest...

Haven't worn it for a good while though...

I currently have 17 (or 18) BB tee shirts. They have their own drawer! :lol:

Si
by darbeze
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Boners on the Gower.
Replies: 19
Views: 2319

Re: Boners on the Gower.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:46 am
Glad you caught a glimpse of your mojo

Stuart...
I'm beginning to suspect it was in my pocket all along Si :wink:
Reckon I should take a peek in my own pocket...

Definitely need to be riding more. Haven't slept out since WRT 2020....
by darbeze
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Boners on the Gower.
Replies: 19
Views: 2319

Re: Boners on the Gower.

Looks and sounds like a great trip...

Glad you caught a glimpse of your mojo Stuart...

Si
by darbeze
Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Pembrokeshire - how (not) to do it
Replies: 19
Views: 1756

Re: Pembrokeshire - how (not) to do it

I was in Pembrokeshire last week and enjoyed the area, including Barafundle Bay. I did keep seeing gravel type bikepackers around and wondered what they were up to. A quick Google told me about the PCR, which I had never heard of. Sounds good. May be tempted one day.

Si
by darbeze
Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bespoke frame - anyone done it?
Replies: 46
Views: 4527

Re: Bespoke frame - anyone done it?

Try Simon Aske of Aske Bikes in South Devon.

He'll listen to what you want, carry out a full bike fit and make what you want/need.

www.askebikes.co.uk

Plus he's a great chap.

I have had my custom Aske bike for just over 2 years now and still love it.

Cheers,

Si
by darbeze
Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:36 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Better Slate Than Never
Replies: 39
Views: 4399

Re: Better Slate Than Never

Thanks Reg,

A marvellous trip which makes for a very interesting and entertaining read.

Si
by darbeze
Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Father's Day
Replies: 10
Views: 1072

Re: Father's Day

A nice bottle of 15 year old single malt from my eldest....

Good lad.

Si
by darbeze
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: My WRT report, better late than never!
Replies: 1
Views: 589

Re: My WRT report, better late than never!

Enjoyed that Rob...

I'll be back next year, don't worry :-bd

Si
by darbeze
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The WRT 2021 mini movie
Replies: 17
Views: 1647

Re: The WRT 2021 mini movie

Enjoyed that John.

Gave me a taste of what I missed this year.

Cheers,

Si
by darbeze
Thu May 13, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: And here's another for you.
Replies: 55
Views: 5114

Re: And here's another for you.

You make a difference Stuart. Like others have said already. I am now definitely anti-campfire. That is down to you. I have even been known to "bag it up" and bring it back with me to avoid leaving "waste" behind... Education is the best tool. My wife Fi is as evangelical as you....
by darbeze
Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT 2021.
Replies: 59
Views: 6835

Re: WRT 2021.

Shall have to revisit the calendar. I, like some others didn't expect the good news to happen so soon.... I already moved our visitors from the weekend before due to a rescheduled bike event. They are going to think I am well weird to ask them to delay again for the same reason 😂😂 I would be gutted ...
by darbeze
Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy 50th birthday Stuart
Replies: 68
Views: 6544

Re: Happy 50th birthday Stuart

Very many happy returns Stuart!

Have a great day and thank you for all that you do for us and the wider bikepacking community.

Cheers,

Si :-bd :-bd
by darbeze
Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted; 26ins rigid forks
Replies: 5
Views: 833

Re: Wanted; 26ins rigid forks

Emailed you with some pictures.

Cheers,

Si
by darbeze
Mon Mar 22, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted; 26ins rigid forks
Replies: 5
Views: 833

Re: Wanted; 26ins rigid forks

Mounty wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:45 am Yes please Si, send over some pics, cheers

Sent you a PM.
Hi,

I haven't had a PM today...

Cheers,

Si
by darbeze
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted; 26ins rigid forks
Replies: 5
Views: 833

Re: Wanted; 26ins rigid forks

I have some Kona Project 2 disk forks for a 26er...

Recently packaged up ready to post...

Steerer is 214mm straight 1 1/8".

Can email some pictures of you want.

Si
by darbeze
Wed Mar 17, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd rigid fork 26er
Replies: 13
Views: 1787

Re: Wtd rigid fork 26er

If nobbythesheep does not want these and the steerer is 200mm(ish) I would have them gladly. Regards ~ Simon Hi Simon, The forks are available if you are still interested. £30 plus one of the postage options I have listed above. The steerer is 214mm. I can send you pictures if you give me an email ...
by darbeze
Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd rigid fork 26er
Replies: 13
Views: 1787

Re: Wtd rigid fork 26er

nobbythesheep wrote: Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:33 pm Hi so if SimonA still wants them let him have them ,had to change my plans last minute,sorry for messing you about

Thanks for letting me know.

Si
by darbeze
Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd rigid fork 26er
Replies: 13
Views: 1787

Re: Wtd rigid fork 26er

OK, I have packaged up the forks, weighed and measured the parcel. Royal Mail prices are as follows, with insurance up to £50. Signed for 2nd class - £6.10 Tracked 48 - £7.26 Tracked 48 with signature - £7.62 Signed for 1st class - £9.92 Then its gets into age verification and quick delivery options...
by darbeze
Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Building a PC
Replies: 10
Views: 1296

Re: Building a PC

ebuyer.com seem to be a good source of components...

I have used them before for various bits and they seemed good.

Cheers,

Si
by darbeze
Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd rigid fork 26er
Replies: 13
Views: 1787

Re: Wtd rigid fork 26er

nobbythesheep wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:23 pm Based Cumbria so postage would be best please
OK,

I shall package them up and see what the postage cost is.

Cheers,

Si
by darbeze
Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd rigid fork 26er
Replies: 13
Views: 1787

Re: Wtd rigid fork 26er

Are you anywhere near the South West? South Devon to be more precise... If not, I can pack and weigh the forks to see how much it will cost to post them. I took a look on eBay and the only Kona P2 forks on there were all cantilever bossed models and were all over £50! I would take £30+postage. Let m...