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- Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Replacement hub advice please
- Replies: 8
- Views: 792
Re: Replacement hub advice please
I’ve had lots of Novatech hubs (either branded as such or as part of Superstar wheels, and I’ve been very impressed. I’ve had two bikes with Novatec hubs and found them both high maintenance. I think I am a bit hard on bike parts, I don’t know why, some people find some components fine that fall ap...
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Replacement hub advice please
- Replies: 8
- Views: 792
Replacement hub advice please
I’ve given up nursing my Novatech rear hub on my Arkose X. Over the last 18 months I’ve replaced pawls, then freehub, bearings, and now the axle has snapped at the join between the free hub and body. It has a fairly hard life and I’ve got the message! The rim’s good, so I’ll just rebuild the wheel w...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:49 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1726
Re: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
Thanks all. Have ordered a Deore c/set.
Middleburn - not really a fan of this brand or of square taper BB.
Zee, XT, SLX all a bit above my budget.
Middleburn - not really a fan of this brand or of square taper BB.
Zee, XT, SLX all a bit above my budget.
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1726
Re: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
Thanks for the info. I think I’ll go for a Deore c/set and deal with getting an aftermarket spider when the chainring wears out.
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:26 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1726
Re: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
Can I ask why you want to run a 1/8" chain? I’ve got a Halo Fatfoot cog on the back that’s 1/8”. The problem seems to be that all the Shimsno single or double c/sets I see for sale have an offset spider, ie bolt holes not at 90deg intervals. When did that change? That means I’m stuck with usin...
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:07 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1726
Crankset for a single speed - help needed
A bit of help needed! I have to replace the crank set on my El Mariachi SS. It’s got a very old Truvativ GPX on it. I’d like to replace it with something that I can run a wide 1/8” chain on and would take my newish 32t 104 BCD Surly chainring when the supplied one wears out. Also - cheapish if poss,...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Lake District hike suggestions please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1066
Re: Lake District hike suggestions please
Not a high summit but a beautiful spot - what about Haystacks? There are various tarns near the top and the undulating ground means you should be able to get a sheltered spot. Easy route is along lakeside and up Scarth Gap and onto Haystacks. A more challenging route would be the Red Pike/High Crag ...
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 9:18 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Help oh wise ones (tubeless issue)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1420
Re: Help oh wise ones (tubeless issue)
Personally, if they are panaracer gravel king tyres, i would start with throwing them in the bin. To counter that, I haven’t had any trouble setting up Gravel King SK tyres. Using WTB i25 rims and Gorilla tape. They went up fine and I only have to top them up every 2 weeks or so. For the OP - I’d t...
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Six moons lunar solo
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2120
Re: Six moons lunar solo
I’ve used the aluminium one from ULOG which was a bit too flexible for comfort when windy (any engineers on here - looked like a good example of Euler buckling about to happen...). Bought a carbon one off Stuart and it’s absolutely solid. (I did snap it by clumsily leaning on it, but Stuart sorted a...
- Fri May 28, 2021 12:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT550 2021
- Replies: 637
- Views: 65830
Re: HT550 2021
It looks like Liam has stretched his chain a bit (not surprising really...)
- Sat May 08, 2021 9:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10020
Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
Nice to see how many like an El Mar on here. Mine’s about 10 years old and only ever been singlespeed. I’ve had a handful of steel singlespeeds over the years and the El Mar is by far the best. I like a bike that does it’s job without drama and lets me get on with the ride without having to engage m...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking tent
- Replies: 77
- Views: 8657
Re: Bikepacking tent
Another happy Lunar Solo user here. Simple, sturdy and roomy enough for me at 6’. Also Stuart’s carbon poles work a treat and are super light.
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:57 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OT: Murray Walker has left us
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1046
Re: OT: Murray Walker has left us
One of his friends on the radio yesterday - “even in his quieter moments he sounded like his trousers were on fire”
I was never a big F1 fan but he made a dull sport interesting. RIP
I was never a big F1 fan but he made a dull sport interesting. RIP
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 6:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Whilst out today I found this....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3922
Re: Whilst out today I found this....
Yesterday morning. Ocado van heading up a track it would never get through, ice covered puddle gave way. Driver looking slightly embarrassed... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50943296083_d500b87de8_z.jpg Untitled by Chris Farley , on Flickr I'm guessing someone was missing their artisan sourdou...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:24 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Runners input please
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3588
Re: Runners input please
I like my Altra Lone Peaks. They have a very wide toe box that lets your foot spread out. Also zero drop so encourage a more ‘natural’ running style.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone recognise this beauty?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 559
Re: Anyone recognise this beauty?
Have had a look in it a few times but decided against it. It is near the Parsley Hay car park and right on the trail so you might get someone passing/disturbance potentially. Both times I have just popped into a nearby field and camped/bivvied out of sight. I can’t relax in those situations so prefe...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
- Replies: 621
- Views: 56998
Re: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
I have dropped a message to Moguy but nothing back yet.
ChrisF
ChrisF
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Magazine fans.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3800
Re: Magazine fans.
That looks great. Ordered.
- Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:35 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
- Replies: 621
- Views: 56998
Re: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
...am I too late? If not put me down for it please.
ChrisF, New Mills, Peak District.
It’ll get my lazy arse back out in the hills.
ChrisF, New Mills, Peak District.
It’ll get my lazy arse back out in the hills.
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
- Replies: 96
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Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
No why? Beyond knob waving I really can’t see why you’d want to put yourself at that disadvantage The why is always a tricky one. Simplicity is a plus point. Lack of maintenance, I’m a lazy bike cleaner so yep to that. I think advantage/disadvantage misses the point a bit, it isn’t all about effici...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10020
Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
No.Will SSing make them hurt more?
I’ve had bad knee problems in the past including 3 cartilage ops. I reckon hilly SS riding has made my knees stronger. Occasionally get knee pain now but only after riding a geared bike.
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10020
Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
because i wish i bloody was. ... you are. It’s just a bike with one gear. (Well 3, going by the old adage - sit down, stand up, walk). After 20 odd years of single speeding, some of it fit-ish, some of it fat-ish, I reckon it’s mostly about having the right attitude. Definitely not a bike for flatl...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shaky shaky alternaty
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3739
Re: Shaky shaky alternaty
Pace 3x3 Event jacket? I had one for a few years, basic design with just a back pocket but really good fabric and tough and they retail at about £100. I’m not sure what it weighs but would fit in a back pocket, maybe 300gms. I use an Alpkit Gravitas now, it is really light and works well, but the re...
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: anyone suffer from Hotfoot ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3746
Re: anyone suffer from Hotfoot ?
Sometimes, on longer rides, the two smallest ties on my right foot start to experience sharp pains. I now try to have a sit down and take my shoes off, every few hours. Not sure if this is the same as 'hotfoot' or even related, but maybe somebody can explain it. Have a google at Morton’s neuroma. I...
- Mon May 04, 2020 8:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: TDR bike suitability
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5659
Re: TDR bike suitability
I’m sorry but those forks are gopping, and they’re on backwards too.