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by ianpv
Sat Nov 24, 2018 12:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wheels, frame and forks
Replies: 18
Views: 4097

Re: Wheels, frame and forks

poss interested in the outdry - are there any pics on the flickr links? Couldn't see them!

I
by ianpv
Sat Nov 24, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 2019
Replies: 514
Views: 98787

Re: Highland Trail 2019

I just sent in my request, after a pretty easy year last year (only did torino-nice in terms of events).

Ian
by ianpv
Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Serious Assault
Replies: 29
Views: 6076

Re: Serious Assault

That's unbelievable Pete, Adam told me about it on Saturday. Keep us updated on finger and outcome!
by ianpv
Wed Nov 07, 2018 1:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel bike gearing
Replies: 46
Views: 8758

Re: Gravel bike gearing

On my Arkose, I've got an MTB triple with 24/38 rings, an 11-32 11 speed cassette, and 105 shifters and mechs. Worked fine for loaded riding around the uk, TNR and in a couple of cross races, but may be a little undergeared with road tyres on in fast group rides (but probably fine for most winter ri...
by ianpv
Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

I got a MASSIVE e-bike box from the bins at spoc.fr (just past the airport), turned the bars and put the bike in whole. Unpacked it at the carousel and wheeled out through customs!
by ianpv
Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

I had a fantastic time - thanks for organising James. I gave myself 8 days which was too generous really - I ended up with some short days at the end and two pretty much full days in Nice. The route was great, the options great to allow people to choose depending on difficulty wanted/time available/...
by ianpv
Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

I'm on 40mm 700c Terene Elwood tyres which seem pretty tough and roll ok-ish. I've also managed to fit an mtb triple with two rings (26/38) onto the bike and it is shifting fine with a 105 front mech and 11/32 cassette. So I'll be able to spin up the climbs at least. Maybe.
by ianpv
Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

I got a place through the cancellations at the last minute, so I'm definitely winging it. Need to sort out some turin accommodation sunday night! Got to say that the cue sheets/route guides etc. are fantastic, so thanks to James for that :-bd . Hope my downloaded open maps are up to scratch, but oth...
by ianpv
Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Short travel full sus
Replies: 35
Views: 5995

Re: Short travel full sus

Same amount of moving bits and bearings as most 4-bar bikes, including faux bar, vpp etc. although more moving parts than a Scott Spark and Kona HeiHei DL. Well, the old ones didn't have a pivot by the rear axle, they had flexy chainstays, but I take your point re: the new ones (mine were old ones,...
by ianpv
Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Short travel full sus
Replies: 35
Views: 5995

Re: Short travel full sus

What's up with the Spearfish? There's nothing particularly special about the spearfish, but it is an efficient short travel bike with relatively few moving bits. 80mm travel gives you more clearance for a small seatpack than 100mm, or 130mm. I think Pete's anthem looked great - shock layout leaves ...
by ianpv
Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Short travel full sus
Replies: 35
Views: 5995

Re: Short travel full sus

Perfect bike for a lot of races/ITT I think - I did the HT550 on the spearfish, braunton 150, LL200 etc. Save a lot of fatigue and energy I think, but luggage space is tight (small frame bag, seat pack can be a problem) so I quite often carry a rucksack on the sus bike. If it's a real mtb route/some...
by ianpv
Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

jameso wrote:Cock up, as in not actually signing up to start with? :grin: sorry... but I will look at how many reserves and whats fairest asap.
:lol: that's the one :???:
by ianpv
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:39 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

:YMPRAY: :YMPRAY: that James can find me a space after my monumental registration cock up... :roll:
by ianpv
Mon May 28, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

Pistonbroke - thanks! That's great. My plans are currently pretty......fluid! I've only just confirmed that I'm in so nothing concrete. But plane to Nice, drop bag, train to Turin sounds like a good plan. So, yes, I'm taking the train :lol: I'll have a look at flights this week. Most likely a simila...
by ianpv
Mon May 28, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

piston broke - could I beg a space to shove my bikebag under your van, too?

ZBD - I may be in touch re: travel plans, seeing as we'll both be flying from bristol! Watching the HT550 dots has got me excited for this!
by ianpv
Sun May 27, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Best way back to Knighton from Dovey on BH Monday
Replies: 4
Views: 992

Re: Best way back to Knighton from Dovey on BH Monday

I rode back on the road slowly the day after I did it. It was a nice ride, would've been great on a road bike! It's not at all like doing the TCW twice, it's much, much easier! Although the first climb up the mountain is a good one...
by ianpv
Fri May 25, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 550 - 2018
Replies: 518
Views: 99919

Re: Highland Trail 550 - 2018

Great to see my old bike ready for another ht550 Bob! Hope you're enjoying it!
by ianpv
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Cairngorms Loop parking
Replies: 10
Views: 2745

Re: Cairngorms Loop parking

I left mine for a night at the station, too. It was still there!
by ianpv
Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino nice who's doing it this yr
Replies: 379
Views: 61929

Re: Torino nice who's doing it this yr

I'm really hoping to do it this year - been signed up for the last two but not yet made it. Doesn't help that my son's 9th birthday is on the 4th... again!

Re: geekery, I'll be doing it on a rigid 29er with mountain bike gears, so if they don't work for me god help me...
by ianpv
Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cumulus quilt conundrum
Replies: 43
Views: 6887

Re: Cumulus quilt conundrum

I'm a cold sleeper and I've got the 350 for 3 season use, I like it!
by ianpv
Tue Mar 13, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sonder Transmitter
Replies: 13
Views: 3680

Re: Sonder Transmitter

Pete McNeil did the HT550 on a transmitter, too. He seemed to be going ok on it. Looks a fun bike.
by ianpv
Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Dropper Post
Replies: 8
Views: 2246

Re: WTD: Dropper Post

I've just bought the external routing brand x - first impressions are that it is pretty good, but no long term experience yet! I've got a KS Lev dx (my favourite) a reverb (not great) and have had a specialized control post (pretty good but only two positions), and used to run a gravity dropper - I'...
by ianpv
Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Reasonably large clear out - with pics
Replies: 15
Views: 3912

Re: Reasonably large clear out - with pics

Is there still a seal kit left? I'll have it if so.

I
by ianpv
Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 550 - 2018
Replies: 518
Views: 99919

Re: HIghland Trail 550 - 2018

...well, me and HTrider managed a single beer after getting the bunkhouse rooms at the Oykel Bridge Hotel after the northern loop this year. Then I slept in 'til 4am the next day, and Bob had got up early and disappeared :o :lol: