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- Wed May 04, 2022 10:29 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A WRT on Bromptons.
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3367
Re: A WRT on Bromptons.
Thanks chaps, positive vibes all round! We had a great time, completely unstressed. The Brompton bag and my old Karrimor saddle bag easily carried all our gear, the Carradice bag carrier also allowed the bike to fold in the normal way. There’s an awful lot of vids on YT about Brompton touring and ca...
- Tue May 03, 2022 10:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A WRT on Bromptons.
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3367
A WRT on Bromptons.
Well. It was Thursday. The Thursday before the WRT. I’d just had a new bike delivered. I’d mentioned to Nick that it was coming, but not what the bike would be. I sent a picture over. The question came back…. “What about WRT on Brommies?” I replied positively, then we both thought “what the actual f...
- Tue May 03, 2022 5:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Thank you ...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1643
Re: Thank you ...
Thanks as well from the Brompton duo of Dr Nick and I.
I think we raised some smiles, and was great to come away with both a raffle prize and some unexpected beer!
Great too to see some new and old faces at BB towers, the lemon drizzle cake was exemplary and much appreciated at the finish.
I think we raised some smiles, and was great to come away with both a raffle prize and some unexpected beer!
Great too to see some new and old faces at BB towers, the lemon drizzle cake was exemplary and much appreciated at the finish.
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: eBikes for the ladies?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1700
Re: eBikes for the ladies?
I’ve had an Orbea Gain for around three years, Mrs Pickers uses it now if we’re out together. My 2p worth… splendidly reliable, uses the same hub motor as the Ribble (and Colnago I believe). No problem pedalling either with the motor off or above the 15.5 mph cut off. The battery is fixed in the fra...
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD WTB Scraper 27.5 i40 32H rims - as new
- Replies: 1
- Views: 313
Re: FS: WTB Scraper 27.5 i40 32H rims - as new
Can I take those please?
B50 here so close enough to collect!
B50 here so close enough to collect!
- Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: portsmouth to dartmoor electric tour...charging stops
- Replies: 5
- Views: 758
Re: portsmouth to dartmoor electric tour...charging stops
As TBD says, spend some cash - you’re gonna be there a while for any useful charge so don’t just take up space. I didn’t have any hassle that way when I had mine, but then I didn’t see buying food as a problem! Rule 1.
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Ideal Spoke Count
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1145
Re: Ideal Spoke Count
Back when I was not so well I had a Turbo Levo full fat ebike. The factory spec Roval wheels on that (27.5+) had 24 front and 28 rear.
That bike, with bikepacking kit and rider were likely 150kg. No grief at all. If the wheels are built well then 32 f&r are fine I’d say.
That bike, with bikepacking kit and rider were likely 150kg. No grief at all. If the wheels are built well then 32 f&r are fine I’d say.
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 2021 HONC
- Replies: 2
- Views: 489
2021 HONC
Entries open for this in the morning (30th), the event I think is 5th Sept.
I know there’s a few folk here do this most years.
I know there’s a few folk here do this most years.
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS - Sonder Nova 29" Wheelset - SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 402
FS - Sonder Nova 29" Wheelset - SOLD
Basically the stock wheelset from the Frontier in the other ad These are also in a good clean condition, bearings are still smooth, both wheels are running true. They are set up with tubeless tape but I've refitted the stock 29x2.4" WTB tyres with tubes. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5122...
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:09 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS - Medium Sonder Frontier F&F - SOLD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 513
FS - Medium Sonder Frontier F&F - SOLD
Medium Sonder Frontier V2 frame/fork/headset/seatpin clamp/axles Pretty good condition but it has seen some use so not perfect. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51228954448_87efd36505.jpg For sale! by Richard Picton , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51229807615_346155fe63.jpg For sa...
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hurray for fatties!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1420
- Tue May 04, 2021 3:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Destroying parts!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1505
Destroying parts!
On the back of the shifter thread, I’m surprised at the people that have broken various bits of their bike. I started riding offroad(ish...) in 1993. I’ve never broken any of the major parts of any bike I’ve had. Plenty of stuff I’ve worn out - including a couple of canti braked rims, one of which l...
- Tue May 04, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A dilemma.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1893
Re: A dilemma.....
It’s not entirely..... there may be other plans afoot.Cheeky Monkey wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 10:35 am Crankset 1 - stripped a pedal thread.
Crankset 2 - stripped a pinch bolt thread.
But this isn't really about *need* is it
- Tue May 04, 2021 3:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone used large Carradice pack for off road?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1728
Re: Anyone used large Carradice pack for off road?
Can’t speak directly about the Carradice, but I have used a 40yr old (original) Karrimor saddlebag in recent years in Scotland and France with a normal rear rack and a compression strap to hold the whole bag onto the rack as well as the saddle straps. Not sure I’d trust the Carradice bracket off roa...
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A dilemma.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1893
Re: A dilemma.....
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- Sun May 02, 2021 6:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A dilemma.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1893
Re: A dilemma.....
Depends a bit on your finances and hoarding tendencies, but given current parts availability it mightn't be the worst thing to have some spares handy. Very much this This is my line of thinking too, although actual mechanical failures are very rare indeed for me. I’ve not kept spare parts at all in...
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A dilemma.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1893
Re: A dilemma.....
The failure was simply a tension spring popped out from the release lever. I’d say extremely likely to reoccur. Fixable when out and about certainly but fiddly and very likely to lose parts.
Ok. Decision made. Keeping.
Do I tell Mrs Pickers I fixed it....?
Ok. Decision made. Keeping.
Do I tell Mrs Pickers I fixed it....?
- Sun May 02, 2021 5:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A dilemma.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1893
A dilemma.....
Out for a ride today, the RH SRAM shifter failed. Wouldn’t click up or down, it was stuck just up from the middle of the cassette so rideable. Couple of miles from home so straight back and then out on another bike. Ride done. Obviously these new fangled 12sp shifters are pretty delicate, once they ...
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:28 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Happy 50th birthday Stuart
- Replies: 68
- Views: 6656
Re: Happy 50th birthday Stuart
Blimey! Happy Birthday Stu
Welcome to the Saga generation!
Welcome to the Saga generation!
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:29 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Mag windshield update and upgrade.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3315
Re: Mag windshield update and upgrade.
If there’s enough ti left for another could you add me to the list please Stu, let me know the cost.
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:10 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Have a Heart...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2101
Re: Have a Heart...
Good advice here. BP that high can give the same crap as I’ve had/got - you want to be avoiding that! Coffee makes some difference but not huge for me so I wouldn’t necessarily lose too much sleep there (nice machine btw!). Make sure you tell the doc you’re pretty active - it may have some influence...
- Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone know any decent bivy spots along this stretch (between Ashby Le Zuch + Lieghton B)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1664
Re: Anyone know any decent bivy spots along this stretch (between Ashby Le Zuch + Lieghton B)
Reg and I bivvied at a spot near Ashby last year. Seemed quiet but turned out to be under the flight path for East Mids airport..... Nice spot but I'd go a bit nearer the LB end if you actually like sleep!
- Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:06 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Veloviewer map - explorer tiles
- Replies: 794
- Views: 139675
Re: Veloviewer map - explorer tiles
Has anybody else noticed this on VV? On the map screen a small camera icon has appeared in the top right corner..... If you do an update and dab the check for new segments button, VV imports all the pics (or at least a URL thumbnail) from Strava so you can view them in VV. If you select the VV map a...
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:08 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Strictly Local
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10091
Re: Strictly Local
I did a ride last year that took in every metre of road/RoW inside my postcode area (B50). It's not a huge area, only about 6 miles across. The ride was about 55 miles all told.
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:02 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Pete & Reg's State Of The Nation Tour - Part 1
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2713
Re: Pete & Reg's State Of The Nation Tour - Part 1
I feel somebody needs to strongly stand up to this kind of political diatribe. The Right Honourable Gentleman appears to vacillate and dither when he should be making decisions and getting on with it. He doesn't know which direction to head in and ends up going round in circles when we need strong ...