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by substandard
Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4933
Views: 1242288

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

11 speed cassettes £14.99, sure they are far from light but ideal for commuting

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mob ... prod205123

That’s my hack bike getting a spruce up!
by substandard
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Smokestone Mr harry Frame REDUCED
Replies: 3
Views: 445

Re: Smokestone Mr harry Frame / fork

Fork sold
by substandard
Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone gone back to sus forks (from rigid)
Replies: 27
Views: 2573

Re: Anyone gone back to sus forks (from rigid)

i tried a modern 100mm sid with skinnier tyres and still seem to prefer chunky rubber and a rigid fork. The modern damper was impressive though! just like the simplicity of a rigid setup and the suspension fork setup wasnt really any comfier. 29 x 2.6-3.0" allows be to stay off the wimp levers ...
by substandard
Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Smokestone Mr harry Frame REDUCED
Replies: 3
Views: 445

Smokestone Mr harry Frame REDUCED

Up for sale is my Smokestone Mr harry frame, key details Size large 12x148mm Boost rear end with sliding drop out for easy Singlespeed setup (or emergency SS/Fixie mode) Tyre clearance for up to 29x2.8 Threaded BSA bottom bracket suspension corrected front triangle so you can run rigid or a suspensi...
by substandard
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4933
Views: 1242288

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

dhb spd shoes £25.50 delivered https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-dorica-mtb-shoe-2 got a pair of these for commuting so i dont ruin my nice shoes just slogging to work and back. Laces are not as much of a pain as i was expecting having always used boa's They are really great value, stiff enough - im used...
by substandard
Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What's the default GPS recommendation nowadays?
Replies: 40
Views: 3153

Re: What's the default GPS recommendation nowadays?

Have a garmin530 myself mainly as buttons win in the sub optimal conditions I often find myself navigating in! Mine has never been plugged in to a cable to upload a gpx, I just Bluetooth them across via Komoot. Also like the battery extender pack which connects via the pins in the mounting location,...
by substandard
Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!
Replies: 14
Views: 1790

Re: Dales Divide 2023 entries are OPEN!

It’s a great route, did it in 2020 when it was postponed to aug bank hol.
by substandard
Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4933
Views: 1242288

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

36 delivered for a boost 650b wheelset is insane
by substandard
Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OT: Vegan cheese recommendations
Replies: 8
Views: 550

Re: OT: Vegan cheese recommendations

Morrisons do a reasonable smoked vegan cheese, that’s my go to, it melts well too
by substandard
Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Diesel Heater For A Van Question.
Replies: 11
Views: 724

Re: Diesel Heater For A Van Question.

The cheap Chinese ones are fine if fitted properly. That’s what I have in my current van. Prices are around £150. Fitting no idea as have always fitted myself, have had eberspachers in the past and too, always use a co2 alarm Run wise the 10 litre tank lasts ages as vans are such small spaces, have ...
by substandard
Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Northwave arctic winter boots size 11 (46)
Replies: 8
Views: 474

Re: Northwave arctic winter boots size 11 (46)

Pics sent to Phil, will fire some over if he passes.

Apologies for confusion on size, dug out the email confirmation from when I bought them. Explains why they are a bit snug!

Proceeds of the sale will go towards funding size 12 wider winter boots , I wear shimano xc shoes in wide version normally
by substandard
Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 383

Re: WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels

Cheers for the message, but too spendy for a beater bike.
by substandard
Mon Dec 12, 2022 11:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Northwave arctic winter boots size 11 (46)
Replies: 8
Views: 474

Re: Northwave arctic winter boots size 11 (46)

They are these ones

https://www.merlincycles.com/northwave- ... ieshopping


Ping me an email address and I can send some pics if interested.
by substandard
Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Northwave arctic winter boots size 11 (46)
Replies: 8
Views: 474

Northwave arctic winter boots size 11 (46)

Northwave Arctic winter boots, size 11 eu 46 Have had some use but not much, I’m on the larger end of a size 11 and have reasonably wide feet, have finally given up on these as they are a tad small and narrow for me. One small snag to ankle cuff sealed up with tiger seal. Have always been used with ...
by substandard
Sat Dec 03, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Does anyone sell a mtb bar for converting drop bar to flat bar? - adding reach
Replies: 8
Views: 490

Re: Does anyone sell a mtb bar for converting drop bar to flat bar? - adding reach

Not having a 31.8mm clamp 130-140mm stem readily available, plus not having a normal mtb bar spare that I’m happy with so on the hunt for a bar anyway.

I have tried a koyote before but not on this bike,
by substandard
Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 383

Re: WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels

Defo after 100/130 qr wheels, frame was bent on a jig to open it up from 120. Another reason the 27” I was given don’t work.

I have a deep set of road rim wheels which fit it on from another bike so I’m sure stock rim brake wheels will fit
by substandard
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 383

Re: WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels

hey, cheers for the message - unfortunately not :( beginning of the year is all a bit too manic workwise to be compatible with having fun - type 2 or otherwise!!
by substandard
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Does anyone sell a mtb bar for converting drop bar to flat bar? - adding reach
Replies: 8
Views: 490

Does anyone sell a mtb bar for converting drop bar to flat bar? - adding reach

I know many frames have an 'in between' top tube/reach setup in geometry to facilitate being able to run flat or drops with a bit of stem length change here or there. However, on a frame specifically designed for drops (and used with a 90mm stem), im looking for an MTB riser bar that sweeps forward ...
by substandard
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 383

WTD: Cheap as chips 700c road rim brake wheels

Trying to revive my old 50's errands/pub bike of old as someone had given me some 27" wheels FOC. Unfortunately id forgotten that all the parts i had for it were optimised for using 700c wheels in it (long drop calipers etc) and ive only got a freehub style SS kit lying around. Anybody got a su...
by substandard
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: How long does a drivetrain last ??
Replies: 12
Views: 698

Re: How long does a drivetrain last ??

got almost 10,000 miles from an absolute black oval on my commuter bike Its now rolled over to around 14,000 miles, probably had 6 or 7 chains (whenever the chain checker says its time), still running the original rival rear mech (2nd or 3rd set of jockey wheels), shifter etc. Still running the seco...
by substandard
Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4933
Views: 1242288

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Superstar have some absolute bargains in their rim and wheelset clearances Wheelsets (650b boost and 29”) from £51 posted using 66wheeset code https://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/shop/mountain/mountain-wheels/clearance-wheelsets/ Rims from £23.99 a pair posted using Rim70 code https://www.superst...
by substandard
Sun Nov 20, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is there such a thing as a "racefit" Outdry?
Replies: 5
Views: 408

Re: Is there such a thing as a "racefit" Outdry?

Must be a rare breed, in all my years I’ve never seen a fashionable roadie 😂😂😂 There are definitely variation in the cut that Columbia use, however I’ve no idea how to unpick all the models. I’ve got a montrail one which is quite baggy and a titanium which is a tighter cut, it’s not tight fitting th...
by substandard
Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: The smoke ring challenge
Replies: 0
Views: 390

The smoke ring challenge

Looks like an interesting event for next year, a 200mile loop round the big smoke.

https://www.mtbepicsuk.co.uk/smoke-ring-challenge/

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