Good info. I guess if I have killed it, it's preload, although I am usually careful to go no more than finger tight. Without the backing off though - so maybe I have overdone it even then.

Not a retrogrouch, but none of this business to be had with UN55s.

I will be surprised if this XT is dying so quickly. Then again it seems like some people get 100 miles out of them while some get 10,000 so who knows.

On a little 24 hour trip this weekend I noticed a click under pedalling load. I will need to properly investigate, but assuming it's not loose bolts somewhere I'm fairly confident it's either the pedals (some cheap knock-off Chesters) or the BB (MT-800). Strong suspicions that whatever it is is the ...

Got to say, it looks like a ton of fun.

I think we have to be careful about demonising XR on two counts:- 1) we are mostly old gits and it’s possible that their message and approach is aimed at an up and coming generation rather than a fading one 2) there has been a massive press campaign to denigrate the organisation. Some may be justif...

if you look at certain subreddits you'll increasingly see people exclusively loading the front end. looks ridiculous and i bet it's ridiculous to ride too. i know there was a bit of a trend for 'low trail' front loading bikes but seems crazy to me that you'd try and smash absolutely everything on th...

Ace info, cheers. I'll snoop around there!

I'm going to be up in the area this weekend and plan to have a look for the cairn to the north at Mynydd Bychan which legend suggests contains the battle dead. Might pick up a copy of that book.

Interesting, cheers for the definitive answer. Always struck me as incongruous.

I know this area is familiar to many people here and some seem to be familiar with the history of the area (battle, buildings etc.) so thought I'd ask as I've always wondered. Probably my favourite local area for riding and exploring. Going up to Hyddgen valley North from Nant y Moch, you come to th...

Good condition overall, the usual scuffing of the resin cages but nothing drastic at all.

Bearings feel a little rough on both of them so could maybe use an overhaul or some new grease.

Tenner plus post if anyone would like them. Can send pics if needed.

merlin cycles are doing the Niterider Lumina Micro 650 for £29.99

Not going to set hearts aflutter among the £300 light crew, but if anyone's looking for a cheap light/backup/helmet light or whatever - doubt you will get better for £30.

a Mytimug!

Obviously now I need an X-mug to complete the collection

Along with my new Soto Amicus, that makes for a fully upgraded cookset. Looking forward to testing it out next weekend.

I miss magpie's as there aren't any in Shetland, but back home we always used to say 'Hello Mr Magpie, how's your wife?' and I still do when ever I see one. Supposed to be bad luck if you don't, honest! I seem to talk to anything from animals to any inanimate objects, even bikes! I also sing stupid...

Sold STP

Standard bomb proof square taper BB, new in box. 68mm shell, 113mm spindle. English thread. Not made any more as far as I'm aware.

£19 posted.

Sold, thanks all.

In Reverse wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:03 pm If Pete doesn't fancy them I'd probably be interested.

Yours if Pete passes.

No worries, will send some over later.

https://www.wiggle.com/shimano-mt34-spd-touring-cycle-shoes-2015-1 See above for specs, pics on request. VGC with very little use, just a few mud flecks on them that I'll clean off. I never use them as I prefer flats these days for bikepacking. Cleats included - again lightly used but tons of life ...

I've had a Topeak Aero Wedge for donkeys years and it it works a treat, also didn't cost £50.

I also have complex opinions on this. Firstly I don't think there's such a thing as ethical consumption under capitalism, because while the profits end up in private hands the externalities and indirect costs (environmental damage, slavery, poor working conditions in general, etc) are distributed am...

TheBrownDog wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:29 pm
Something weird going on in the basement then ..?

In fairness to them it's the first piece of upper clothing I've bought from them and I'm in that weird zone between medium and large, so maybe I needed to size down. Still, I normally take a large and I was surprised at how flappy it was.

As above really, I think it can be well worth getting some warm scran down you. Plus when I'm doing a shop ahead of a trip I always find myself spending more than I thought on the usual breakfast/lunch/dinner stuff - finding a balance between calorofic density, packability, and palatability usually ...

A second-hand but unused Zephyros 1 tent to replace my big old Vango, and a BNWOT Rab Cirrus Flex jacket to replace my horrible cheap down job. Operating on a tight budget, so pleased to have got good deals on both, especially the jacket. An Alpkit Kanyo also arrived which I ordered before I found t...