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by slarge
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB300 riders
Replies: 13
Views: 1024

Re: BB300 riders

I am now a proud fair weather rider and camper. Might even get me a check shirt.
by slarge
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70380

Re: BB200 2023

This is why I thought this situation was ok Bob. As I was trying to areange it for everyone? But to ensure that, would you not have to contact every rider directly? Aha. So if I asked you or Dee to put out an announcement via email. Then it might be acceptable :-bd nay or yay? Good point Stu, ta. I...
by slarge
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The BB200 Tyre Anxiety Thread
Replies: 14
Views: 1123

Re: The BB200 Tyre Anxiety Thread

I have Ikons front and back - they're what's fitted....

I think a Nobby Nic on the front and a Ralph on the back is often an ideal balance of grip, robustness and rolling resistance.

There's loads of riding where the you don't need the grip - fire roads and tarmac just want fastish tyres.
by slarge
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB300 riders
Replies: 13
Views: 1024

Re: BB300 riders

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:38 pm
Is that it, just 2 brave souls? And a possible Alex?
I might sign up - guaranteed a podium 😉 (if it were a race !!)
There's a handful more Steve.
I might leave them to it - fancy an easier ride with a bivvy if the weather's good
by slarge
Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: wtd, 2 x stem cells and a seatpack.... Sorted.
Replies: 5
Views: 548

Re: wtd, 2 x stem cells and a seatpack.... Cheap.

Got a topeak seatpack - good condition and still has the drybag inside. Might be the 12 litre one. £20 posted or make an offer
by slarge
Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB300 riders
Replies: 13
Views: 1024

Re: BB300 riders

Is that it, just 2 brave souls? And a possible Alex?
I might sign up - guaranteed a podium 😉 (if it were a race !!)
by slarge
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The great British train scandal
Replies: 37
Views: 3874

Re: The great British train scandal

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:43 pm
(there's only 1.3m people
No one taller or is it a bit like a scaled up Lilliput?
I'd be a giant :grin:
by slarge
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70380

Re: BB200 2023

So the 200 route and 300 look similar - will we be able to decide when we get there?
by slarge
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Sept with Sean (and Andy, and also Reg, Verena, Hux and Ralph)
Replies: 37
Views: 8999

Re: Sept with Sean (and Andy, and also Reg, Verena, Hux and Ralph)

Sounds like a cracking trip so far. You went past my neck of the woods - would have joined you but I was in Yorkshire
by slarge
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Frame Mounted Hydration...
Replies: 26
Views: 955

Re: Frame Mounted Hydration...

riderdown wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:39 am
. You had to suck quite hard to lift the water from the base of the frame to mouth
I think that is in part the poor bite valve it comes with
I used a camelbak bite valve as the original one was not good.
by slarge
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Frame Mounted Hydration...
Replies: 26
Views: 955

Re: Frame Mounted Hydration...

I had the apidura 1.5l one, and to be honest I didn't like it. You had to suck quite hard to lift the water from the base of the frame to mouth height and it gave me ulcers (this was over several days though). I always found the bite valve in the wrong place (was on the bars not my chest), and diffi...
by slarge
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The Dullest Square
Replies: 19
Views: 1348

Re: The Dullest Square

How many squares does Ipswich cover? That has to be pretty dull
by slarge
Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sorry about that ...
Replies: 11
Views: 693

Re: Sorry about that ...

They seem to be fixed Stu
by slarge
Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Are you a hoarder?
Replies: 27
Views: 2300

Re: Are you a hoarder?

I keep stuff, including wood- have you seen how expensive wood is to buy?
But my dad is on another level - he's got a box full of oak offcuts - nothing longer than 3". To me that's kindling but he won't let me have it (he's 87 and never going to use it)
by slarge
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: GBDuro
Replies: 45
Views: 3433

Re: GBDuro

I entered but a month ago pulled out. My head was somewhere else and it's a race that's not a race which messes with me.
Good luck to those riding though!!
by slarge
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lake District guide coming soon
Replies: 19
Views: 1260

Re: Lake District guide coming soon

That second pic is just up the road for me - Loweswater. Bearded chap in a BB jersey pedalled past me this arvo in Keswick - own up?? Was he a little bloke with a massive beard on a singlespeed? Fair bit bigger than Javi and the beard was white (if that's who you were thinking) :grin: How is the Sp...
by slarge
Fri Aug 11, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd - 2 man lightweight tent (in green)
Replies: 5
Views: 537

Re: Wtd - 2 man lightweight tent (in green)

These are good by all accounts: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naturehike-Season-Backpacking-Camping-Outdoor/dp/B074145RHL/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3AYRLPJYYJ3X9&keywords=naturehike&qid=1691750378&sprefix=naturehike%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.42a483c5-1df2-46ee-a728-92d018483bf9&...
by slarge
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lake District guide coming soon
Replies: 19
Views: 1260

Re: Lake District guide coming soon

boxelder wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:14 pm That second pic is just up the road for me - Loweswater.

Bearded chap in a BB jersey pedalled past me this arvo in Keswick - own up??
Was he a little bloke with a massive beard on a singlespeed?
by slarge
Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Replies: 17
Views: 1712

Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!

PaulE wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:50 am What wheel size are the Reba SLs for? Could do with some QR forks for my wife's bike as the suntour ones on it are like a lead filled pogo stick!
29" wheels Paul. Check the steerer you need though as the steerer on these forks are expertly cut to very short
by slarge
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Replies: 17
Views: 1712

Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!

substandard wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:59 pm MT zoom bars… ‘all straight’ does that translate to all flat bars rather than riser bars?

In search of a light riser bar
Yes mate, all flat. I don't have any riser bars...
I think that might be yhe only thing I don't have
by slarge
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
Replies: 54
Views: 2599

Re: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead

Rockbus, ride down to Burton Dassett and bivvy there - one of my favourite spots is that. If you say a date I'll try to make it. Its only 40 mins from Warwick and there is a track along the railway to Harbury, then over the fields towards Gaydon. All flat until the hill at the end. I've been doing t...
by slarge
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Replies: 17
Views: 1712

Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!

interested in 9 speed mechs and Mt Zoom carbon bars - I'd be up for some pics when you get a chance (no great rush), and info on width, diameter and bend of bars (if any are upwards of 660 and at least 9 degrees then I'm very interested) OK, will be home tomorrow so can send pics over the weekend. ...
by slarge
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:43 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Replies: 17
Views: 1712

Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!

Rockbus wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:32 pm Don’t need any of the stuff but thought I’d just say hi as I’m in Leamington so nice to see a member near!
Hi fella, good to virtually meet you
by slarge
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Replies: 17
Views: 1712

Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!

nobbythesheep wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:50 am Are the ultegra shifters hydraulic or mechanical?
They're mechanical (and 10 speed)
by slarge
Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Replies: 17
Views: 1712

Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!

javatime wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:53 am Will pm for other 10 speed cassette and cheaper slx brakes.
Replied to you David.
kvragu wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:41 pm Interested in the 9speed mechs! Pending pics and specs and whatnot.
I'm away until Friday, so will send pics if you pm your email address. They are a mixed bag so don't get your hopes up!!