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by bluebus200
Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1126
Views: 191187

Re: What are you listening to now?

Sleaford mods ‘mork and Mindy’

https://youtu.be/_m5OWbJYYWQ
by bluebus200
Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Living a meagre existence so you dont have to work ?
Replies: 177
Views: 20024

Re: Living a meagre existence so you dont have to work ?

anyone do it ? I have been living in camper vans since I left home. Self employed similar work when I want and choose my work. It's no bed of roses but it has afforded me enormous freedom over the last 20 odd years. The main thing I think is if you want freedom you have to avoid debt. There are man...
by bluebus200
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:21 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Future plans.....??
Replies: 120
Views: 37958

Re: Future plans.....??

I wanna do the trip to Spanish Lapland that was planned for this year but replaced by a ride around Dartmoor, which was probably tougher to be honest. It just looks amazing. https://montanasvacias.com/spanish-lappland/ @PaulB2 .... go the Big Bro frameset fella. Mine has become only the second bike...
by bluebus200
Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Living a meagre existence so you dont have to work ?
Replies: 177
Views: 20024

Re: Living a meagre existence so you dont have to work ?

Debt is the problem...that and the way it traps you in pointless energy sapping work. If your interested check out David greebers book 'debt, a history'. Also you might find this essay on pointless work interesting..

https://www.strike.coop/bullshit-jobs/
by bluebus200
Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Living a meagre existence so you dont have to work ?
Replies: 177
Views: 20024

Re: Living a meagre existence so you dont have to work ?

anyone do it ? I have been living in camper vans since I left home. Self employed similar work when I want and choose my work. It's no bed of roses but it has afforded me enormous freedom over the last 20 odd years. The main thing I think is if you want freedom you have to avoid debt. There are man...
by bluebus200
Thu Jan 21, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New biodegradable no ammonia tyre sealant
Replies: 6
Views: 1148

Re: New biodegradable no ammonia tyre sealant

dlovett wrote: Tue Dec 22, 2020 8:11 pm Wiggle have it now for £23 per ltr. I needed a new bottle or Stans's so instead I'll give it a try.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/effetto-maripo ... ant-1000ml
How did you get on with it?
by bluebus200
Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

Re: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???

Glad it worked :-bd Also worth noting that if you go 11speed in the future the mech will still work as its the same cable pull, I use mine with 11 speed rs685 and works perfectly :cool: Thanks :) have to say for a £50 mech it shifts great. The clutch makes a lot of difference! I tend to use my drop...
by bluebus200
Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:58 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - Lightweight Stove Solutions
Replies: 53
Views: 4931

Re: WTD - Lightweight Stove Solutions

Should anyone be interested in an update; I have done what many a man before me has I'm sure done too. I've listened to all of your advice, done research based on your advice. and ignored all of it because I think I know better. Gone for a Trangia mini. 330grams is leightweight by my standards and ...
by bluebus200
Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: wtd, 2 x salsa anything cages....... or similar.
Replies: 6
Views: 1220

Re: wtd, 2 x salsa anything cages....... or similar.

quimarche wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:34 pm Hi Tony

If that doesn't pan out, I have a couple of Gorilla Cages complete with straps, unused in original packaging.

Chris
If Tony doesn't want them I'd be interested in the gorilla cages?
by bluebus200
Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

Re: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???

I've got the grx400 on a 40t cassette with no extender, and it works perfectly. It is on a 1x setup though...but should be fine on 2x as shimano are always conservative with range compatability and it's only a 4 tooth increase. Nice to have a clutch mech too. I can confirm the grx400 rear mech work...
by bluebus200
Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

Re: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???

10 speed or 9? If you are on 9 then try and acquire a non shadow rear mech (as in the old style ones). The top jockey wheels are slightly offset which allows them to work fine with a 40. No clutch but no issue if you are using a thick/ thin chainring. Sadly a 10 speed... And a 2x (46/30)....I think...
by bluebus200
Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

Re: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???

Yes I've just been reading about poeple using the grx400 without and extender and getting it to work with 42t sprockets. Some people have said that could be done with the tiagra mech but I couldn't get it to work....I might try the grx without the extender before I shell out the £20 for the wolf too...
by bluebus200
Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

I broke my sunrace mech extender... What replacement options...???

So yesterday I broke my sunrace gear hanger extender on my drop bar gravel bike. The rear mech got dragged into the spokes by mud and twisted it, snapping the extender that I was using. I have a 11-40 cassette and was using a sunrace extender (like Woolf tooth) to get my tiagra mech to work with the...
by bluebus200
Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are your feelings about next year?
Replies: 40
Views: 3928

Re: What are your feelings about next year?

Intrigue....no doubt it's hard times but it is also incredibly interesting to see how everything is playing out. Ultimately life is always difficult for one reason or another, it always has been. The way I see it is all I can do is accept that and do the best I can given my resources and ability. Wi...
by bluebus200
Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A Q for the hammock users.
Replies: 20
Views: 2178

Re: A Q for the hammock users.

I think it takes more learning and getting your kit right but after that I wouldn't say it's any more faff, well not much more than a couple of minutes. My hammock packs into snake sleeves including the tarp. You just pull the sleeves back and it all drops into place...peg out the tarp and it's done...
by bluebus200
Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A Q for the hammock users.
Replies: 20
Views: 2178

Re: A Q for the hammock users.

I think it takes more learning and getting your kit right but after that I wouldn't say it's any more faff, well not much more than a couple of minutes. My hammock packs into snake sleeves including the tarp. You just pull the sleeves back and it all drops into place...peg out the tarp and it's done...
by bluebus200
Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A Q for the hammock users.
Replies: 20
Views: 2178

Re: A Q for the hammock users.

For me it’s this: Hammocking is an activity in it’s own right. If I want to sleep in a hammock I’ll organise a trip around it. If I just want to go on a trip, I’ll ground sleep as it’s way more convenient, lighter and simpler. Whilst it’s true to point out that hammocks can to some places a bivi ca...
by bluebus200
Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How to insert pictures
Replies: 249
Views: 146812

Re: How to insert pictures

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50755064011_bbb8148c16_h.jpg 7A61AE7C-0C77-4CDB-B3BC-0EF6FFD954CF by Chris Harris , on Flickr I have those type mudguards, brilliant. They actually work and less bike cleaning :-bd I like it, but it does still leave my motor and some wiring prone to splatter! I n...
by bluebus200
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ebike questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 1780

Re: Ebike questions.

I built this during lockdown. Under £1000 and relatively easy to do. A genesis latitude with bafang mid motor and 17.5 ah battery. Pretty good range 50-80 miles depending on how much effort you put in and terrain. I couldn't afford anoff the peg ebike. Now it's done I think you get way better value ...
by bluebus200
Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A Q for the hammock users.
Replies: 20
Views: 2178

Re: A Q for the hammock users.

I use a Hennessy super light. Has a mozzy net built in. I used it in Asturias this summer... Super humid and tonnes of biting things... Zero problems. The thing I like about hammocks are: The ground is simply not an issue. With my set up I get v nearly the protection of a tent without the weight and...
by bluebus200
Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:39 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you drinking now?
Replies: 704
Views: 71085

Re: What are you drinking now?

10yr old Jura single malt....it was a Christmas present to myself but I may need to resupply!
by bluebus200
Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Films to watch while isolating
Replies: 291
Views: 63244

Re: Films to watch while isolating

The sun trip,

Ok so its electric bikes but it's electric bikes with solar panels going thousands of miles in crazy places!

https://youtu.be/P1LB0jPh7QQ
by bluebus200
Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New biodegradable no ammonia tyre sealant
Replies: 6
Views: 1148

Re: New biodegradable no ammonia tyre sealant

Only about 200 miles and a couple of weeks since fitting the tyres but zero hassles thus far and very little pressure drop. As said above you can get it from wiggle now. Thanks for the heads up about it drying out I'll keep an eye out for that. On the price issue, each to their own, but I don't reck...
by bluebus200
Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS - Jones Loop Bars 710mm Ally, black
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: FS - Jones Loop Bars 710mm Ally, black

Hi... Probably sold... But do you still have them?