Right then, not sure how much interest there is in a WWB, so I thought I'd try and find out (I think V's version further south is charging ahead). My initial plan was to head further north but a 32mm spanner was thrown in the works and I now have 'transport issues', so if there is some interest I'l...

I fitted one to my Inbred after getting fed up of replacing lots (various makes), not had an issue since. I recall popping the seals and giving them a clean re-grease once. If nothing else, I dislike the disposable nature of BB, so the ability to repair / replace bearings is a big bonus. I'll proba...

There's a couple of things that can cause aggressive wear on BB bearings. As Shaf says, the BB shell itself has to be correct - that is, both faces are parallel and in line so cut at 90deg and not 89deg. Since you are asking the question it's unlikely you'll have the tools to check and/or fix, find...

Another knackered Shimano bottom bracket that'll be three in two years. I don't do high mileage . Are hope or any other brand better ?? Just a normal 68mm threaded one Jay, I assume you're using standard Deore. Get an xt or xtr. They'll be good for 2 years or more. The bearings are very sensitive t...

Another knackered Shimano bottom bracket that'll be three in two years. I don't do high mileage .
Are hope or any other brand better ?? Just a normal 68mm threaded one

Just tie it up for now so it stops filling and go for a ride
Fix it after

How's that compare to October ?

Valley & peak

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nice meet you in the cafe phil but my name is jay not ben . i'll let you off though

Last weekends bb200 I used an old joystick (mk8) and a solar storm eBay special with a bigger battery. We got Lucky with the weather clear sky with a decent moon. So I didn't use both lights at the same time. Managed to get by fine unlike the year before.ended up using a backup headtorch to try and ...

I can say for sure but looks like rubbish ceramic from Victorian plum.
There stuff has not got the best reputation to be honest.
We fit a lot of ldeal standard & Roca stuff on our contracts

Since Rob opened the thread (sorry Stu) pls may I ask a plumbing Q too... If anyone has any exp of the newer type toilet basins. We had a new toilet fitted about 5 years ago cos the last one had leakage (outside - its complicated). I told the plumber to put a good one in and we just paid for the la...

Rob S wrote: ↑Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:49 pm Thanks Jay, I'll make sure I fit one. Better get three actually as the washing machine and dishwasher haven't got them either.

No harm in doing it rob

Hi Rob We started fitting double check on toilets and washing machine valves some years ago. It was Severn Trent (water board) who wanted it doing for backflow prevention. Apparently they managed to suck a toilet cleaning block that you can put in the cistern back into the drinking water. Just a wor...

A good ride out this mid morning. The chase was packed more walkers than biker's though

If you're one of the two people on Here who are still denying themselves the pleasures of a Gatewood cape, I reckon £93 is a good deal unless I missed the £50 postage small print (*). You can shell out £160 normally. https://www.mart4uk.co.uk/products/six-moon-designs-gatewood-cape-11-oz-1-person-u...

Got a 3d printer ? Want some hope tools?
https://www.hopetech.com/open-source-tools/

Seen it on stw thought it could be useful over here

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:26 pm I find this does wonders for my back or at least takes my mind of it.

That'll keep your back straight

Well done Steve

Looks/sounds great

No harm in having a ebike.
couldn't you get one on hire for a while to see how you get on ?

sounds like a good plot for a TV show

Who won ?

Nice looking ss . Good luck with the sale

Starling beady little eye at the moment . Would be interesting to try on the local trails
https://www.starlingcycles.com/bikes/beady-little-eye/