So I was thinking possibly a Sonder Broken Road Pinion, with the electric smartshift option.... probably 650b for more tyre volume. I love the idea of the massive gear range ( I NEED very low gearing) of the pinion. Also if Gates Belt drive , virtually nothing to go wrong. reading this reminds me o...

i need a new front light. something that will run for a long time hopefully.
dont want mega bright . only needs 1 bulb. 1000 lumens will be plenty.
and good in cold weather.

any ideas greatly appreciated.

about 15 years ago i purchased one of the first Specialized Tricross bikes, to use as a do it all kind of bike. it came with some rubber/plastic inserts on the forks, which flexed i think, for comfort. it also came with canti brakes, but with no cable hanger. anyway, without the stuff i know now, me...

i am considering one of these. a proper bike from a proper bike shop.

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m1b0s23p510 ... -Hydraulic

21 stone 4lbs here. which to be honest, i am ok with.
last year was a stonking year on the bike, topping just over 6000 miles.

if more riding means a bit of weight loss, all good then.

anyone fancy a bit of swap shop ?? rather than buying stuff willynilly nowadays, i like to try and swap......... less stuff bought is good for everyone allround, so i want a alpkit or similar stem mounted waterbottle bag/ stem cell. condition is of no concern i have to trade, a good condition set of...

in the UK winter, i ride in a single layer pair of trousers from either Keela or Quechua. always ok even down to recent rides of minus 7. so roughly, by adding say a pair of merino base leggings or similar, what kind of temps would be managed ? in my head i always think a good base can cope with dou...

Rich, would you have a Ton size tent/shelter you need rid of ? i need a new one.

currently laid up with a virus....... but got some plans

Fat Viking in Norway in 2 weeks time. cant bloody wait.
winter Jennride in feb, if Norway goes well.
and plans to ride some Audax events with my good lady.
and probably a Belgium-Holland tour in summer, because i just love the places.

it is the roam. fingers crossed it will do what i need.

etrex now sold. wahoo road purchased.

the wife has just reminded me, we had a garmin tour years ago, and it was a PITA to use. we sold it.

failed with this again. came down with a cold 2 days ago. was up to 200 miles i think. all good tho.

this is a bit hard to do in our sub standard weather. well done to anyone who completed.

i bought a garmin etrex off here, but it is not any use to me. i use a chrome book, and you cant load routes from chromebook onto a garmin etrex. so i will ask again if it is ok. i need a simple gps unit. all i need to do is load a gpx file for a event onto it, from either my chromebook or via bluet...

bought this Garmin etrex 30 off here a month or so ago. but i can use it. so it is for sale.
i paid £70 for. i have not used it, so how does £50 delivered sound ?

i is boxed with 2 great mounts and lanyard thing, and cables.

anyone ?

Andy, payment sent for Soma bars.
cheers.

owned three 29+ bikes in the past, and all were brilliant and perfect for a massive rider. 1 x jones plus, and 2 x surly ecr's. only sold or swapped to try something else. i may dip my toe in again if the mood takes me. my current offroad bike is a 26'' wheeled fatbike with 4.8 tyres. again, perfect...

i use these mate. just as comfy as Ergon ones. and a quarter ofthe price.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/l ... -bar-grips

me and Mrs T will be having a half hearted attempt. 40 miles short last year while on a Dales tour.
riding from home this year, with plenty cafes and pubs planned.

selling this as i need more rise.

pair of Ritchey kyote bars, fitted with ESI xl chunky grips. £40 the pair.

PM sent re the soma dream bars.

Paul, yes mate, how wide are they ?

looking for some wide high bars for my fatty.

surly sunrise, stooge moto's, tumbleweeds. anyone ??

cheers.

i am usually in a grump at this time of year. always hated xmas, but this year something has changed and i feel quite chipper. so, inspiration. Kevin Sinfield, former Leeds Rhino's captain. the work he does for the MND charity is astounding. amazing bloke, and someone i could look up to. trip.myself...

i have bought 2 pairs recently. i got a pair for here in the UK, and a pair foe a trip to Norway i have coming up. wore these yesterday and minus 7 on a 50 miles fatbike ride....... pretty perfect, https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-water-repellent-and-wind-resistant-trekking-trousers-mt900/_/R-p-3...