Just the Ramblers left, price dropped

A 2013 Ragley bigwig frame for a very bargain price on eBay. It's going to be a replacement for a 26er inbred frame as my town bike, so I can use old spare 29er wheels and tyres which I have plenty of. Should build up to a nice utility 29er with the parts I have

SOLD

A good result, thank goodness! I had to laugh at the Darvall's response: "This case highlights the many and increasing challenges we face in trying to protect the fragile environment on Dartmoor. Our mission was to conserve this special place. It is regrettable that our role as custodians is gr...

Just finished Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit. A really interesting read, especially if you like Orwell, which I do. Oh good reminder, I like both Orwell and Rebecca Solnit, and this was on a 'mental note to self' reading list I had inevitably forgotten! Finished reading - and savouring Cormac's S...

Brake pads and Hutchinson Tundra's in 700x40 size. Tyres look like they'll come up big, and tread is decent. Bit of a last role of the gravel bike dice (possibly), to put mid size tyres in 700c that will be fit and forget, leave plenty of clearance for mud and mudguards, do well in most conditions o...

Had some Elixir R brakes back in the day - total crap, that was the last sram brake for me. Not had too many issues with Shimano (good old M755s didn't leak!) but Magura often looks a decent alternative, maybe not stonking power, but reportedly reliable at least?

Can you mix and match Shimano and Hope? no for the reasons you mention, might work for little while but its not going to work long term Hope RX4 caliper comes in mineral or dot options so you can put them on Shimano or SRAM hydro drop levers. Mostly a flat mount option now, but they would work with...

These maybe...I tried a cheaper amazon/ebay alternative and it was crap, but can imagine a decent sticky one would work
https://adventurepatch.co.uk/collections/badge-magic

Nothing like dealing with the right priorities - could as easily be said for councils harassing rough sleepers, as it is for government focussing on small boat crossings and culture war skirmishes.

Good call on Jenn. It was her articles in singletrack and Whatmtb that piqued my interest in the Tour divide, plus it was a great article in its own right. Intrigued by what those 'issues' were...might have to look that up. I'd also give another vote for Cass Gilbert. Been following him for a very l...

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPDWSB/p ... addle-pack
Got an older version of this and it's pretty tough and well made, good price too and seems to be the right size...

That one looks lovely, but kinda proves my point, it is 50 to 75 quid a night minimum 2 night stay... doesn't help if you're travelling through and want basic but not boutique...

I'm more inclined to try and use them now, and sad to see my nearest one on the list (Streatley). Although whenever i've tried to book somewhere in the past few years it's always been fully booked...but I can imagine Covid has hit hard, and i've no idea, but if they have outstanding loans or mortgag...

Both my mezcal sizes went up very easily. There is a difference in drag between the 2.6 and 2.35 (especially as i've found the 2.35 a bit undersized on a 29mm rim, 2.6 is true to size) but it's not huge, and the 2.6 has enough cush to cope with fairly chunky stuff.

As others above, I use a mezcal 2.6 front and 2.35 rear most of the year round, more than capable and decently fast. Also have an XR2 which as said, is fast, strong, surprisingly grippy, and well priced.

Well it's an open goal but not a 90s mtb

Thank you, I've got a pair of Ritchey Corralitos bars that I haven't put on yet, which are very short reach and drop...but not fitted yet because i'm thinking I may as well go for flat...

It's been on my mind for a while, as i've slowly been going off my drop bars. My mind is actually heading in the direction of a fairly light and versatile atb (might even say hybrid with extra tyre clearance!), for the longer mixed terrain rides and bikepacking where mtb is a chore on long tarmac bi...

Wow, great way to do a wedding, congrats!

I've got a wolf tooth pump bag that I find pretty useful, having the option to bolt on is good, but it's not waterproof. Other one to consider is the Topeak Gearpack, downtube specific organiser bag https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/1452-GEARPACK about £45 Maybe not the right shape for you, a...

I think they can be split in half for transporting, but I guess for travel rather than commuting - and they must have QR connectors on the brake hose. As a bike object I still like it!

Went out for a big 72 mile off road ride on Sunday on the Unit. It was going to be a bivvy night, but in the end I didn't fancy it after some poor nights of sleep recently (thanks kids! :lol: ). I didn't pack light as I wanted plenty of food on me, as there's not that many options for getting food o...

This is a genuinely cool bike, first disc Moulton:


EDIT: Rear tyre does have a puncture!

Yeah, I thought Ulrich was going to catch Mike's dot, but not now. Looks like a year of tough conditions for different reasons (not wildfires), but Alexandera Houchin is ahead of her own record, as her hefty SS gear seems to be better suited to the last parts of the route.