Tyres and chain finally arrived for the Rocky Road. Converted to tubeless and swapped out the shifty SX bits for some old 10s XTR. Different stem and bars to make it fit a bit better, then took it for a 2 hour test ride. Seems nice enough! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51690021086_3a98acace7_...

^When I measured 90cm from the end of the bar as per the online fitting instructions, the bend is barely noticeable so should be OK. Ordered with my other halves Prime account so should find out tomorrow

@lune ranger - thanks, good point re: bar diameter. Do you think they'd fit on drop bars with a bit of bend at the ends? The Beacons have a slight curve (so not like the "wiggle" on the Venturemax), so presumably if there's enough give in the material they might fit, or do you reckon they'...

Anyone put these Redshift drop grips on Ritchey Beacon bars or similar (the drops are more curved than the Redshift Kitchen Sink bars by the look of it)?. And whilst I'm at it, reckon these might work on loop bars ala Jones or Geoffs?

...Jones h bar bag from Bothy Bikes for the Geoff bars. Been waiting a while for them to come back into stock. Fits really well in the bar loop and very light, but zero frills and doesn't sit too nicely with my Exposure bracket on the front extension (or rear facing computer bracket mounted on the ...

£30 bicycle 3.5 tarp on its way...

Edit: why does this say "r...i...g" when you type it in, but converts to the word "bicycle" in the published text?!

12sp X01 chain, and a Toro mk12 in gun metal finish

^Glad it helped :cool: . I found another GuyKesTV review some months ago: https://youtu.be/7gA3g24zdCk It kind of covered the Silk Road and Rocky Road. Guy put the Silk Road Tech Talk vid shortly after (link at the end of the bikepacking vid), and we exchanged a few messages about him posting the Ro...

https://youtu.be/d-IBlzGG_xA
@Johnallen - Not sure whether the YouTube link works but here's a short "tech talk" on the Ti Rocky Road. Could've done with editing but still useful...

PX doing 25% off their Ti Rocky Road rigid 29er (£1,039), and the GX Titus version (£1,799). Both decent alternatives to the likes of the Bombtrack Beyond +, though not quite as much clearance on the back (good for 2.6 though). Not XD wheelsets either which might limit cassette choices, but still....

...and dropped off: Roll of Lizard Skins DSP 3.2 bartape for the new Beacon bars I put on the gravel bike on Monday. Looking forward to some bar-wrapping action tonight ready for trying the new bars out tomorrow. Pearson Adventure long sleeve jersey from Sigma. Outer material does seem more bramble-...

Fitted the weekend's birthday presents; Absolute Black direct mount boost oval 30t chainring to the rigid 29er, and some Ritchey Beacon bars to the Arkose X

^ but of course you do

PX told me the seat stay bosses on this and the Silk Road were to allow the use of the Trek 1120 rack. Apparently they were going to get a bespoke ti rack made to go with, but decided they'd be too expensive...

^could be worse, I'm still paying for my Silk Road which seems to be intrinsically the same bike....felt a bit sick when I saw the email from PX this morning! Probably would've gone for the Rocky Road version had it been available but its release was delayed at the time, with no eta. Really enjoying...

...Jones h bar bag from Bothy Bikes for the Geoff bars. Been waiting a while for them to come back into stock. Fits really well in the bar loop and very light, but zero frills and doesn't sit too nicely with my Exposure bracket on the front extension (or rear facing computer bracket mounted on the m...

Just ordered a couple of Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil™ Dry Sacks in 1 and 2L sizes. £8'ish each from Wiggle.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/sea-to-summit- ... igodigital

Thanks all. I put a AB 38t oval direct mount on my Rival 1x on my other bike to replace a standard 40t and like it, so reckon I'll go a similar way with the Silk Road. If I'm 32t currently I'm thinking 30t oval...? I'm pretty happy with the 1x, but guess main requirement is getting a lower gear for ...

The 10-52 GX cassette is a bit more spendy than £200 on its own TBF, but I think XD also gives you a 10t as well as the option of going up to 52t - I reckon I'd get a fair bit of use from the 10t on the flat. AB oval was about £60 i think, but appreciate still definitely cheaper than the cassette. W...

Just realised I'd missed the fact my GX equipped Titus Silk Road actually came with a 12sp NX 11-50 cassette on a Shimano freehub. Wheels are Alex Rim CXR30 with (I think) Formula hubs. Had thought it was XD... Want an easier gear for when fully loaded, so was actively considering pre-ordering a GX ...

https://i.postimg.cc/tR1WvmKP/20210914-165226-1.jpg Mescal 29 x 2.6 from Banana Industries. Went up tubeless first time and seems true to size, unlike the Bonty xr3 it's replaced (though the Bonty also popped on first time, and has admittedly been pretty good apart from it coming up quite a bit sma...

2 x Tailfin cages (small), Tailfin bag and assorted fixings, but sans the mounting arch which is still stuck in Taiwan as I understand. When they emailed to say it'd be delayed, I asked if they could send the cages out separately. Fair play, they did, but along with the other bits & bag which ca...

Hi. I might be interested. Can you confirm the colour and general condition?
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https://i.postimg.cc/W3vgH52m/20210902-172738.jpg Been eyeing up these shoes for a while, then they came up at Sportspursuit for a half decent price. Cleats fitted and quick ride round the block confirm they seem comfy, but only a longer ride will tell... Was getting hot spots on my Fizik Terra's s...

20" voile straps x 4. The price had put me offf or a while, but now fitted to the fork cages bought earlier in the week, I can see why they get a good rep.... Free delivery from Bikemonger, ordered Wednesday night, received Friday :cool: In less good news, Tailfin emailed to say the 2 Sept deli...

...and the Alpkit code only works on items in stock. Wanted a black Drop Bear. Out of stock, but Alpkit said restocking in 2-4 weeks. Asked if could pre-order and use the code, but they weren't having it Unfortunately, looking at their site, it seems quite a bit of kit isn't in stock.