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by Al
Sun May 23, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: wtb volt saddle SORTED NOW
Replies: 7
Views: 746

Wtd: wtb volt saddle SORTED NOW

Anyone have a spare 142mm wtb volt they would part with?

Seem to be out of stock everywhere :roll:
by Al
Tue May 18, 2021 7:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Couldn't you just have some fun with this ...
Replies: 16
Views: 1732

Re: Couldn't you just have some fun with this ...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:30 pm I added a link beneath the pic Al. Looks like you can buy one.
Nice one. I shall let you know how it survives 3 over excited smallish people.

Just need to knock up a triangular tarp now :roll:
by Al
Mon May 17, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Couldn't you just have some fun with this ...
Replies: 16
Views: 1732

Re: Couldn't you just have some fun with this ...

Anyone seen these in the UK? Love to get one for my kids.
by Al
Mon May 17, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Couldn't you just have some fun with this ...
Replies: 16
Views: 1732

Re: Couldn't you just have some fun with this ...

Anyone seen these in the UK? Love to get one for my kids.
by Al
Sat May 15, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wet Gear Query
Replies: 79
Views: 7031

Re: Wet Gear Query

Have a look a brynje. Looks terrible but nothing breathes or wicks like it. You can layer a thin synthetic over the top as well Just bought one after after reading Andy Kirkpatrick evangelising about them. It’s quite a look :shock: but I think it will work well. I’ve had good results with Paramo, j...
by Al
Wed May 12, 2021 6:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Phone case
Replies: 4
Views: 738

Re: Phone case

I’ve had a few of the lifeproof cases but on all of the the screen cover has come away from the case eventually.

Currently using a punk case which seems much more durable.
by Al
Tue May 11, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Polartec Alpha jacket SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 459

Re: Polartec Alpha jacket

Yep - check your email
by Al
Tue May 11, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Polartec Alpha jacket SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 459

Polartec Alpha jacket SOLD

I picked up a Sugoi hybrid jacket cheap to try the new fangled Polartec Alpha stuff. It’s only in the body (which is a kind of silvery-blue colour) and the arms are a kind of stretchy grey fleece. Made a great winter riding jersey, with just a thin base layer it does breath really well. Anyway, it’s...
by Al
Tue May 11, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jones loops vs drop bars
Replies: 27
Views: 3401

Re: Jones loops vs drop bars

I built up a vagabond for fun during the lockdown. Took me a while to get the bars right - was originally using salsa cowchippers. Either the drops felt right but the hoods were at the wrong angle and too high or vice versa. Swapping to ritchey venturemax was amazing - super short drop, so both the ...
by Al
Tue May 11, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Microshift 10spd mtn thumbshifters SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 483

Re: Microshift 10spd mtn thumbshifters

PM sent
by Al
Mon May 10, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Microshift 10spd mtn thumbshifters SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 483

Microshift 10spd mtn thumbshifters SOLD

I love these, but I really don’t need to hoard a spare pair :oops:

Microshift SL-M10
Work with 10spd mtn clutch derailleur. Friction mode when things break, just like the good old days.

Cost me £95ish from sjs and have seen little use.


£50 posted.
by Al
Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Decanting Smidge into smaller bottle
Replies: 15
Views: 1825

Re: Decanting Smidge into smaller bottle

I picked up a smaller spray of smidge - it’s a funny shaped thing, like a thick credit card shape. Nice and easy to pack though. https://www.climbers-shop.com/essentials/insect-protection/pocket-smidge-insect-repellent__10940275?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=6000555&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsqmEBhDiARI...
by Al
Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Decanting Smidge into smaller bottle
Replies: 15
Views: 1825

Re: Decanting Smidge into smaller bottle

I picked up a smaller spray of smidge - it’s a funny shaped thing, like a thick credit card shape. Nice and easy to pack though. https://www.climbers-shop.com/essentials/insect-protection/pocket-smidge-insect-repellent__10940275?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=6000555&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsqmEBhDiARIs...
by Al
Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Help me with my creak
Replies: 50
Views: 4327

Re: Help me with my creak

Happened on my road bike. Had pedals, cranks, bottom bracket, seatpost all off regressed and re fitted but no joy. Eventually tracked it down to the front qr not being tight enough :lol:
by Al
Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tips and tricks for a cold night
Replies: 31
Views: 3676

Re: Tips and tricks for a cold night

In addition to hats, I find that some sort of scarf or other thin, loose material draped over my face and neck helps. It warms the air around the face and that I breathe in, whereas otherwise that cold air often bothers me and keeps me awake. Less of an issue in a tent than in a bivvy bag. A simila...
by Al
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: DT Swiss hub - help please
Replies: 2
Views: 329

Re: DT Swiss hub - help please

Took it apart again and noticed the metal spacer behind the ring nut wasn’t seated and was pinned between it and the bearing.
Flattened it back out with the hammer ( :shock: )put it all back together and normal service is resumed :-bd
by Al
Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: DT Swiss hub - help please
Replies: 2
Views: 329

DT Swiss hub - help please

Just replaced the rear wheel bearings (not freehub) in an older dt 350 hub. Getting the ratchet ring loose was something else, but all seeming went well and hub is back together in the order it came apart. Everything feels appropriately smooth spinning axle in your hand, but tightening the qr and th...
by Al
Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Bar bag support
Replies: 6
Views: 2799

Re: Bar bag support

Cunning... no rack base needed, just the lower supported by the struts with the bag hanging from the bars? I like that. Sadly like all good ideas nicked from other greater minds - google Fabio’s chest peck deck (edit don’t do that :shock: throws up some alarming exercise videos). There is a very en...
by Al
Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Sony RX100 Mk3 Camera - Sold
Replies: 6
Views: 807

Re: FS: Sony RX100 Mk3 Camera

Yes please Rich. PM on its way.
by Al
Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Bar bag support
Replies: 6
Views: 2799

Re: Bar bag support

Close up :-bd
by Al
Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Bar bag support
Replies: 6
Views: 2799

Bar bag support

I’ve had one of the small acepac bags from stu on the gravel commuter for a while now and love how convenient it is. This had me lusting after the swift industries saddle bags to mount on the bars for bike packing duties on less technical routes. The eye watering prices meant it would be a pretty ex...
by Al
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Brilliant words
Replies: 4
Views: 744

Re: Brilliant words

Our 4 yr olds best insult was always ‘you big fat belly rat’
by Al
Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: brakes / rotors
Replies: 2
Views: 380

Re: Wanted: brakes / rotors

I just bought some bb7s to go on my wife’s bike and will be taking off some basic shimano hydraulics. Depends how much of a rush your in as I only paid last night and don’t want to leave her without any brakes as it’s her only bike. Could find at least one spare rotor too. Say £35 posted? Let me kno...
by Al
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Now sorted: BB7 Mtn / trp spyke
Replies: 3
Views: 603

Re: WTD: BB7 Mtn / trp spyke

Very interested!

Let me know if your willing to part with them and if so how much for. :-bd
by Al
Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Now sorted: BB7 Mtn / trp spyke
Replies: 3
Views: 603

Re: WTD: BB7 Mtn / trp spyke

A little bump, just in case someone else is looking....