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- Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SRAM and Shimano grx compatibility
- Replies: 14
- Views: 660
Re: SRAM and Shimano grx compatibility
What shifters are you using with the 10 speed SRAM MTB rear mech Lazarus? Sram Rival 11 speed hydraulic 2 x 11 [ and an ultegra front mech ! Does rub in big big - enough to annoy not enough its unworkable ] Pull rate is the same a 10 speed MTB hence you can fit and then deal with bigger teeth gaps ...
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:40 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SRAM and Shimano grx compatibility
- Replies: 14
- Views: 660
Re: SRAM and Shimano grx compatibility
I use a long cage 10 speed SRAM MTB mech on my double set up. Gives a bigger range.I have a 42 rear and a 50/34 ( I think). It will just work in all gears but I don't advise big big or small small Might have a spare double SRAM crank if interested Not that helpful for you but MTB mechs give more opt...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:38 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Jennride 2023 27th May Tickets Live 7pm
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7364
Re: Jennride 2023 27th May Tickets Live 7pm
Rather depends on the route tbh over to ambleside then around langdales/Grizdale/Windermere and ferry back is very gravel friendly( actual proper lakes/mountains I would not be advising a gravel bike )
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone fancy it?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1148
Re: Anyone fancy it?
Brilliant as was jamesoYes because that proves you've got what it takes to survive the harsh environment ...... of your spare bedroom
Each to their own but it's a firm get to f**k from meMaybe they want to be sure you can't catch them when they **** off with your entry fee
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Surly Ice Cream Truck - SOLD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 448
Re: FS: Surly Ice Cream Truck - Price Reduced
It's too big / I am too small or I would be tempted .
- Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4932
- Views: 1216307
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
SPatz have got a 1/3 off but probably dont quite hit the bargain aspect of this thread and much more roadie than bikepacking Only had mine [gravel ones] about a month but they are considerably warmer than anything else i have owned - walking wise they seem just about ok[ toe and hook and loop are un...
- Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:45 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
- Replies: 1037
- Views: 197354
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
I am not doing another entry and I am aiming for this Sunday for this months and may even get a decent ride to get to the chosen spotI may add another award - 'last minute of the month
- Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:59 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
- Replies: 1037
- Views: 197354
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Well did get out for mine but ( and it's a big but ) It was incredibly late ( son to a & e) and I forgot everything electronic in my rush to get out and might not have even got in bed before midnight / might have cannot be certain. No phone to check. It's was bloody windy and rained a lot is my ...
- Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:52 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Jennride 2023 27th May Tickets Live 7pm
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7364
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: WRT volunteer required.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 346
Re: WRT volunteer required.
what are you expecting stand up, impressions, ventriloquist, quizzes,
Is it star attraction or compere?
Is it star attraction or compere?
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: This doesn't look right to me
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1057
Re: This doesn't look right to me
What they said and undo it before tapping flush don't just hit it.
Don't undo it so much it falls apart...learnt that the hard way.
Don't undo it so much it falls apart...learnt that the hard way.
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:18 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
- Replies: 1037
- Views: 197354
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Also had time commitments and various other things but bike is loaded and I will get out on 31 st and be in the tent
comfortably before midnight.
Only short and local though but they al count.
comfortably before midnight.
Only short and local though but they al count.
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT or InReach?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1946
Re: SPOT or InReach?
Yes mine is always lanyard to me when solo for that reason.
It's not something I had considered but think it's advice in the manual
It's not something I had considered but think it's advice in the manual
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:31 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dynamo lights
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1538
Re: Dynamo lights
Don't as at least it's working and I look fwd to your review ( start with poor at really slow speeds )Feel like a real silly goose right now
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dynamo lights
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1538
Re: Dynamo lights
EDIT:My sinewave will flicker if you just push the bike / move it but no idea re K lite and start speed ORIGINAL If it's a wire issue there will be external signs of distress as it's a multitude of thin copper wire wound together ( so really needs a clean cut and a gap to totally fail) . It's pretty...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT or InReach?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1946
Re: SPOT or InReach?
The InReach would sync to my Edge or Forerunner device My crash detection has only ever"worked" when I was riding along and nothing at all has happened . It was gravel bike territory at the time so not even very rough For balance I have not proper crashed with it so no idea if it works th...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dynamo lights
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1538
Re: Dynamo lights
Are you saying the light does not work ? Can you bypass the connector and plug light into dynamo hub directly* ( could be switch connector or light seeing hub definitely works) . Should allow you to know if it's the light or the connector. * Don't have a k lite but assume this is risk free but CHECK...
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT or InReach?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1946
Re: SPOT or InReach?
Mine is +44 as well but assume they are all set to your own country rather than all UK
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Custom Framebag Supplier?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 943
Re: Custom Framebag Supplier?
Yes I bought ALPKIT as it's gets about 4 outings a year so basic is fine.whether the bike in question is a keeper or not
I also have a half frame ALPKIT permanently on my moat used bike and it's aged well over the years of use with no obvious issues yet
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT or InReach?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1946
Re: SPOT or InReach?
To be clear.you preset the message yourself and what the message is and who it goes to. Don't think there is a limit as I had 11 numbers when doing a group Lejog.Preset messages are free
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT or InReach?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1946
Re: SPOT or InReach?
Does this mean folk who send messages to me get them included in their normal plan? Yes you pay to receive them ( or they are part of your subscription amount) In reach tracking is not available at the £15 rather ( 10p a ping ) The one with tracking is about 35 a month or some such. Basically spot ...
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Labour policy to expand wild camping?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 886
Re: Labour policy to expand wild camping?
knowing they have hee haw chance of getting re-elected anytime soon.... They have a near 50% polling and 20 %+ lead Even the Tories expect them to form the next government. Soon means 18mths. As.for the legislation it's centuries over due and zero chance the Tory party of shooters, landowners and t...
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Crank length
- Replies: 16
- Views: 887
Re: Crank length
Was thinking about this commuting in today and wondered if anyone had ever made a crank with a number of pedal holes so you could try different lengths...presumably not easy given pedal thread size.
Agreed I would not want to be taller on the road bike
Agreed I would not want to be taller on the road bike
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
- Replies: 1037
- Views: 197354
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
pencilled in for this Sunday night - been a struggle for time for a variety of reasons
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Looking for a problem?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1110
Re: Looking for a problem?
May be useful for pro DH mechanic but apart from that I cannot see any other real market
Secondly a non bedded in disc pad still stops you
Secondly a non bedded in disc pad still stops you