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by trob6
Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What lights?
Replies: 37
Views: 2187

Re: What lights?

I have just bought a Magic Shine bar light, the 5000 lumen one, light and spread is really good. Comes with a back light too which runs off the same battery. I ride in the woods through the winter and have used the cheapo Chinese ones for years but the batteries are crap, this light is much better, ...
by trob6
Sun Oct 09, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide fit shoes
Replies: 12
Views: 1016

Re: Wide fit shoes

I have quite wide feet and have got some Fizik terra ergolace shoes, they have a vibram sole too so walking up things is good as well.
Tim.
by trob6
Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Organised bikepacking trips? Or anyone interested in small group ride
Replies: 18
Views: 1647

Re: Organised bikepacking trips? Or anyone interested in small group ride

I'm south midlands, near Redditch if that's any help, I have one spot that's really good with no murders atall!
Could go for a spin and show you if you like?
Tim.
by trob6
Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Riding on Monday?
Replies: 93
Views: 5230

Re: Riding on Monday?

I went for a ride with some friends and we had a picnic, it was very quiet in the morning like lockdown rides as someone said. Couldn't watch it on the telly as its been bust for a couple of months, it's quite good so I don't think I will get another. Watched the highlights if that's the phrase?this...
by trob6
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1547
Views: 267833

Re: What you done t' your bike today

fatbikephil wrote: Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:31 pm :-bd
Always good to see another convert
I expect in the coming weeks I will say things like " I feel much more connected to the bike" and other such nonsense :lol:
by trob6
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1547
Views: 267833

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Well I made a new one! I had Covid last week which was a bit rubbish but in the days when I felt less bad but still didnt want to go back to work I set about sorting my garage which is very tidy anyway but has things everywhere and I discovered I had everything to make a bike apart from a frame and ...
by trob6
Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD fs Cotic Solaris Max 2019 Small Frame only.
Replies: 2
Views: 331

Re: Fs Cotic Solaris Max 2019 Medium Frame only.

It has no headset cups, my mistake sorry.
Tim.
by trob6
Mon Sep 05, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD fs Cotic Solaris Max 2019 Small Frame only.
Replies: 2
Views: 331

SOLD fs Cotic Solaris Max 2019 Small Frame only.

Selling for a freind of mine, she used it for the tour divide in 2019 and a few other trips but has since swapped for another frame. Has a few marks as you would expect but straight otherwise , Orangey red colour, comes with an alpkit frame bag, rear 11 speed mech, rear spindle, head set cups but no...
by trob6
Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.

You know you want too :-bd
by trob6
Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: wtd: 29er single speed boost frame
Replies: 1
Views: 175

Re: wtd: 29er single speed boost frame

Not Sure if I can do this but I was just about to post the very same thing! Im in the midlands though, sorry for the hijack and please remove it if you want/can.
Tim.
by trob6
Tue Aug 30, 2022 2:56 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.

Hello
I am just South of Birmingham, Junction 2 of the m42 is close by.
by trob6
Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Fs Spot Tracker Gen 3
Replies: 0
Views: 191

Fs Spot Tracker Gen 3

Had it a few years now but I will be getting an inreach in the future.
All still works £50 plus postage.
Tim.
by trob6
Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS Vango Helium 200 Tent
Replies: 4
Views: 1357

Re: FS Vango Helium 200 Tent

This is still for sale but now £180.
Tim.
by trob6
Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.

Still for sale, dont really want to use ebay!
by trob6
Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.

32mm stantions, Sid SL.
by trob6
Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.
Replies: 9
Views: 923

SOLD FS Rockshox sid Ulimate 29er forks 2022 New.

This years model in blue, race day damper,100mm travel, boost. Star nut fitted, uncut steerer, used for 50 miles. I bought 2 sets as I am doing the silk road this year as a pair with my wife but she is now not doing it and says to sell them. I am very impressed with them, silky smooth. £600 I would ...
by trob6
Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS Muddy Fox Courier bike 1987 size large
Replies: 1
Views: 279

FS Muddy Fox Courier bike 1987 size large

My Moms old bike, I think she bought it new, I used to hack about on it as a boy when it was miles to big for me! I've made it work again as is was in there garage for 10 years at least, only thing not original is the saddle as it rotted to bits. I've ridden it a bit for old times sake buts its just...
by trob6
Sun May 08, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dry bag question
Replies: 14
Views: 1081

Re: Dry bag question

Alpkit make a bigger tapered bag called a big papa.
by trob6
Fri May 06, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Fs Roval carbon 650B wheelset, sp dyno hub, klite switch.
Replies: 2
Views: 354

Re: Fs Roval carbon 650B wheelset, sp dyno hub, klite switch.

Well if anyone is interested make me an offer ?
by trob6
Mon May 02, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Fs Roval carbon 650B wheelset, sp dyno hub, klite switch.
Replies: 2
Views: 354

Re: Fs Roval carbon 650B wheelset, sp dyno hub, klite switch.itch .

Forgot to say they are set up tubeless and they come with the original front hub.
Tim.
by trob6
Mon May 02, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Fs Roval carbon 650B wheelset, sp dyno hub, klite switch.
Replies: 2
Views: 354

Fs Roval carbon 650B wheelset, sp dyno hub, klite switch.

Wheel are boost Dynamo has done a couple of thousand miles. Freehub has the xd driver. Klite switch to power the klite USB box and light, ( not for sale) Wheels come with Vittoria mezcals, front is OK rear is worn. No cassette or brake discs. I have used these so they do have marks on but are straig...
by trob6
Sat Apr 02, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Etrex Stem Mount
Replies: 25
Views: 7486

Re: Etrex Stem Mount

benp1 wrote: Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:30 pm Nearly a year on, anyone got any updates or improvements?
I use the same base mount from ebay and one of the cheapy bar mounts but file the base until it fits the base mount and but the little bolts it, it seems to work very well.
by trob6
Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Prescription riding glasses
Replies: 9
Views: 1138

Re: Prescription riding glasses

I have some Rad8 prescription glasses, I need some new glasses and have got to the point where I need a read prescription too so bit the bullet and got the 2 prescriptions and the reactilite option too. They are proper safety glasses too which I tested last week at work with a large drill bit. Great...
by trob6
Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Fs Sram Guide Rsc brakes
Replies: 0
Views: 242

Fs Sram Guide Rsc brakes

Front and back in black with bar clamps and a matchmaker for sram shifter.
The rear master cylinder has had a new rebuild kit and it feels different to the front I'm not sure why but feel I should mention it.
£100 posted.
Tim.
by trob6
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3992
Views: 519737

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Well I'm not at work today and am motorbiking to Seaton to see 3 old friends I havnt seen since the Covid thing began, although it's raining now but you can't have it all!