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by FLV
Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone gone back to sus forks (from rigid)
Replies: 27
Views: 2571

Re: Anyone gone back to sus forks (from rigid)

I swap back and forwards a bit. I think 2/3 of the time, I generally prefer a suspension fork. Stu is right, there is very little / nothing that cant be ridden on a rigid but for me personally I am more comfortable and a little speedier on a suspension fork. However I do like to pop the rigid forks ...
by FLV
Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS Hope T47 BB - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 238

FS Hope T47 BB - SOLD

Hope bottom bracket

T47 stainless, 68/73
30mm spindle

Black

Brand new in its box.

£45 posted
by FLV
Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '23
Replies: 483
Views: 89439

Re: Fat Fighters '23

7 Jan, 104kg
13 Jan, 103.9kg

Not counting that as a change!!

Target 95kg
by FLV
Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS:OT: RST Motorcycle Jacket
Replies: 5
Views: 408

Re: FS:OT: RST Motorcycle Jacket

Yep, unless stu wants it (I have no idea on the model)
by FLV
Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '23
Replies: 483
Views: 89439

Re: Fat Fighters '23

Back home again so did my first weigh in yesterday.

More than I wanted to see. But it’s where I am.

7 Jan, 104kg

Target 95kg
(Decided to stick with what I consider and achievable target)
by FLV
Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '23
Replies: 483
Views: 89439

Re: Fat Fighters '23

I’m in too. Had an up and down couple of years also. Many struggles I won’t go into but am determined to move towards ‘balance’ in the next few months. I have some ambitions and plans which all involve a big change of mindset and approach for me. Anyway, weigh in and targets on Sunday when I’m back ...
by FLV
Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Endura Hyperon 2 bib short, never worn, XL
Replies: 4
Views: 372

Re: FS: Chapeau, Pearl Izumi, Endura

Just the bibs left cheers
by FLV
Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Endura Hyperon 2 bib short, never worn, XL
Replies: 4
Views: 372

FS: Endura Hyperon 2 bib short, never worn, XL

Only the bib shorts left now, cheers Endura Hyperon 2 bib short, never worn, XL, £25 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52595913135_dec6e2143b_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52594999222_ca6d1d99bb_z.jpg Everything sold below, just left in case buyer wants to check details once received....
by FLV
Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS:OT: RST Motorcycle Jacket
Replies: 5
Views: 408

Re: FS:OT: RST Motorcycle Jacket

Not sure mate, will have another look
by FLV
Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Free family tent
Replies: 0
Views: 219

Free family tent

Decathlon Arpenaz 5.2 XL family tent.

Very good condition.

Free if you collect it from Glossop.

It’s massive and heavy so no postage.
by FLV
Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS:OT: RST Motorcycle Jacket
Replies: 5
Views: 408

FS:OT: RST Motorcycle Jacket

I know there are a few riders on here so quick try to see if anyone wants this jacket RST Motorcycle Jacket with armour and liners UK48/EU58 Armour included, attached dry liner, removable thermal liner. Excellent condition, I just don't need it. £25 posted https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5259093...
by FLV
Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2023 - Plans, rides and things to look forward to
Replies: 36
Views: 2141

Re: 2023 - Plans, rides and things to look forward to

Always enjoy these threads, I often follow suit with planning lots of fun things. Quite often tho I don’t follow through with some. So, for 2023 my goal is actually to relieve some of the stress and pressure from my daily life. I’ll be staying off strava, won’t be pressuring myself to ride 5,6,7 day...
by FLV
Tue Dec 27, 2022 11:07 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3323
Views: 650780

Re: Todays ride

Cheers.
I’ll try :grin:
by FLV
Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3323
Views: 650780

Re: Todays ride

Todays ride finished in AnE
Busted wing now means I’ll be off the bike a while
by FLV
Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Too much stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 2007

Re: Too much stuff

This thread could turn into a fun ‘who’s got rid of what’ place soon :-bd
by FLV
Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Too much stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 2007

Re: Too much stuff

Shewie wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:12 pm
I say make the most of it while you can :-bd
I have been, it’s irritating me a fair bit these days.

Time to clear out for sure
by FLV
Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Too much stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 2007

Re: Too much stuff

Cheeky Monkey wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 12:31 pm Now Dave, what are you selling? :lol: :lol:
3 bikes
Forks
Wheels
Tyres
Riding clothes
Climbing kit
Moto helmets and jackets
Stoves
Tents
Bikepacking bags
General camping kit
Massive family tent

Etc etc
by FLV
Fri Dec 23, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Surly Karate Monkey (SOLD)
Replies: 0
Views: 314

FS: Surly Karate Monkey (SOLD)

In my quest to have a massive simplification, here is my Karate Monkey for sale again. 2022 Surly Karate Monkey Size: Large Fools Gold colour All round really nice condition. One or two minor scuffs. This is a really versatile bike and can be (and has been) built however you want. It takes 27.5+ or ...
by FLV
Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Too much stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 2007

Too much stuff

Just a pondering if its just me really? I have way too much stuff. I reckon I spend way too my time looking for the stuff I actually want to use. It really seems to be the case that a mixture of the lure of the shiney new has led me down the path of building stuff up over time to the point where its...
by FLV
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The spirit of adventure.
Replies: 4
Views: 394

Re: The spirit of adventure.

I like it.

Monkey bikes are both cool and very funny.

A few more bits of sillyness here

https://www.theadventurists.com/

Same people I think
by FLV
Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2022 Photo Comp'.We have a WINNER
Replies: 25
Views: 2444

Re: 2022 Photo Comp'.We have a WINNER

Escape Goat wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 11:51 pm fair play, wonderful shot!
that was my thought too :-)
by FLV
Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '22 - (The year of victory edition!)
Replies: 466
Views: 35332

Re: Fat Fighters '22 - (The year of victory edition!)

First Friday of 2022 Target 1 - 27th March, 95kg Target 2 - 24th June, 92kg Re-start (2021) 101kg 31st Dec 99.6kg 07th Jan 99.5kg Could do with a bit of a boost really, just been on a little 3 day trip which I hoped would help, but I ate a LOT of food :-bd Still, going the right way :grin: I'll be ...
by FLV
Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Cheap gravel wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 483

Re: FS: Cheap gravel wheels

Sold
by FLV
Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rigid MTB tyre size..?
Replies: 17
Views: 1032

Re: Rigid MTB tyre size..?

2.4 or 2.6 rear
2.6 or 3.0 front

For rigid bikes.
by FLV
Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Cheap gravel wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 483

Re: FS: Cheap gravel wheels

No discs no, sorry.