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by Lazarus
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 29+ suspension forks
Replies: 3
Views: 213

Re: WTD: 29+ suspension forks

I have the exact fork you requested - if not sorted feel free to DM me.... I dont really use them but dont really want to sell them [ this is not a haggling technique and they would be at a good price as I got them new from the wiggle ebay store and think I paid £160 for them]. Wont have done more t...
by Lazarus
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Viz top tip
Replies: 31
Views: 1732

Re: Viz top tip

You'll be invoking Godwin's Law next or worrying about the children
steady on now,I have some limits
to imply they don't think it is a "big deal"
Reasonable point and I shall interpret it as such going fwd
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Things that have recently annoyed me
Replies: 74
Views: 3612

Re: Things that have recently annoyed me

Just taken the dynamo hub off and done the first commute on the proper road wheel

WHY IS THE DT SWISS LOGO ON THE FRONT WHEEL UPSIDE DOWN*

I forgot how much this annoyed me
* its a disc wheel so its not me
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Viz top tip
Replies: 31
Views: 1732

Re: Viz top tip

I just find the "worse things happens" something you can always say, to anything, unless its as extreme as the two things I stated. I could have used the zombie apocalypse and thermonuclear war but doubt that would have met with universal approval/understanding either [ and the two I menti...
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Viz top tip
Replies: 31
Views: 1732

Re: Viz top tip

There are bigger issues in the world to be concerned with!
You can say that about anything that is not a war or genocide including everyone on here having all their bikes stolen.
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by Lazarus
Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Viz top tip
Replies: 31
Views: 1732

Re: Viz top tip

this smacks of a woke exercise in re-branding I don't think calling a place in Wales by its( or a ) Welsh name rather than an English ( imperialist ?) one is woke unless you think England gets to name the world. I don't see what the problem is tbh. Apparently the English snowflakes don't seem to li...
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4931
Views: 1206763

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

no idea what colour baby s**t is and unlikely to find out, but hope it's not that
The first few are way worse than anything you could possibly imagine
Applies as much to children as their poops :lol:
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 41mm internal (rim) and a 2.4 inch tyre?
Replies: 10
Views: 501

Re: 41mm internal (rim) and a 2.4 inch tyre?

exactly as stated tyre started rubbing on one side and the knobbly bit and mud just wore through the chain stay Thankfully it creaked massively so it was spotted rather than snapped on me but you could flex the drive side chain stay and see the issue - the frame was retired -i would strongly advise ...
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Hebden to Edale part of PBW advice sought.
Replies: 12
Views: 4780

Re: Hebden to Edale part of PBW advice sought.

I did MTL in 8 hours as my first post covid ride-this was a serious mistake on my part and really, really hurt. I had nothing in the tank and consumed the entire groups supply of gels ! Strava says 6,500ft of climbing and 45.27miles [ couple of detours for nicer descents and a cafe so agree on two d...
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 41mm internal (rim) and a 2.4 inch tyre?
Replies: 10
Views: 501

Re: 41mm internal (rim) and a 2.4 inch tyre?

I have a 3 " tyre on 30 mm rim so yes the tyre will fit - how optimal or otherwise is the question- we should probably just swap rims :wink: :lol: As for will the tyre come off- No idea as that is largely down to tyre and rim combo I would go with what they say as that frame is carbon,iirc, and...
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Now Sorted : Stem cell or similar
Replies: 9
Views: 882

Re: WTD : Stem cell or similar

what are the dimensions
17 cm length [ soft closure bit is 3 cm, closed it about 16 cm]
circ 9 cm


Mine are about 3- 5 years old though, no idea if they have changed - never had any issue using them
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: NBD - And now for something completely different...
Replies: 28
Views: 2283

Re: NBD - And now for something completely different...

Good effort and not so much restored as re purposed and improved

chapeau
by Lazarus
Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 196861

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Cannot see how it breaks the rules, its a bike you used it to get to a bivyy spot and you kipped out.
by Lazarus
Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 969
Views: 119760

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Was discussing a harness the other day when hike a biking up nan bield as the tube fair digs into you

Not sure I would get one but interested in the review.
by Lazarus
Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Who actually uses a guide book…?
Replies: 29
Views: 1529

Re: Who actually uses a guide book…?

I did not take it as one [ though on reflection it fair term , sorry] its just sometimes local knowledge is a good thing [ unless its you planning the route :wink: ]
by Lazarus
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Who actually uses a guide book…?
Replies: 29
Views: 1529

Re: Who actually uses a guide book…?

Pre internet pretty sure we all did these days I just use the internet for the guides Following a pre defined route ,by someone who knows the area , just makes sense to me and is not what I call a hand rail IMHO its unwise for me , who barley knows the highlands, to plan a route for the gravel bike ...
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: "Unison, Harmony or a System" - My ultimate bivi
Replies: 4
Views: 500

Re: "Unison, Harmony or a System" - My ultimate bivi

Problem with a bivvy bag is how to get in, or out, when it's raining. IMHO it's not really a practical solution for UK weather
Glad it works for you John as clearly it's all personal choice
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 2023
Replies: 303
Views: 66032

Re: HT550 2023

Thanks
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 2023
Replies: 303
Views: 66032

Re: HT550 2023

Not moved for a while no, hope everything is ok
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Boot repairs - glue
Replies: 7
Views: 3666

Re: Boot repairs - glue

Shoe goo?

TBH i would take them to a cobbler
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Dales Divide 2023
Replies: 10
Views: 1104

Re: Dales Divide 2023

I took a down gilet to use as an extra footbox for sleeping. Game changer. I always thought a puffer jacket with zip off/velcro arms was the TLS solution and use the arms as socks - I lack the skills to make this happen as MYOG but can confirm i can get my legs in the arms of the jacket i would use...
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jones type bars and geometry set up
Replies: 22
Views: 2028

Re: Jones type bars and geometry set up

All mine are in front* [ just], including the Jones but they have the longest stem, except the salsa spearfish which is a good 60-80 mm in front as a guess

Does this matter , no idea.

* I am in the process of servicing them all so they are all out, I had to look to know
by Lazarus
Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1543
Views: 254410

Re: What you done t' your bike today

I don't like a spacer on top of the stem
Agree but it all depends how much steerer the stem pinch bolt has to clamp on to as I like that close to the end even less , especially if a carbon steerer that may crush.
by Lazarus
Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1543
Views: 254410

Re: What you done t' your bike today

What they say as you need enough space above the end of the steerer to compress( without hitting the steerer) as it won't compress below this ( as the cap hits the steerer)
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 196861

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Think I got three in in March [ as I also stayed on a boat and rode there on a bike]

Planning on a biggish bike ride some weekend if the weather holds and a local if not....also avoiding last minute.com again after the first two were last day of the month.