Anybody got one lying about before I buy new? Sunrace M96, Microshift SL, Dura Ace, or even old school Deore/XT thumbies? (Wish I hadn't sold my pair of those).

Just want a friction thumbie for my 2x10 setup.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:12 pm

directdrive wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 7:14 pm Quite interested in that XTR shifter, you have any pics?

Hya Ddrive.. if you look at Singletrackworld I've popped a pic up on there. You caught me just in time as I'm yet to ebay it

Edit: will honour the 20% off for you and do it at 40 posted...

Nice one, you will have PM.

Quite interested in that XTR shifter, you have any pics?

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 7:27 am Perhaps only an issue on the XL version? I've sold hundreds of standard sized straps and never had one returned.

Could be, I've also got standard ones with the same grip mould, no problems with them.

They sent me some new ones which have different grips. Seems like the older moulds were the problem.

Just got an email back from Bikemonger who said they've got some newer stock with a different grip moulding, so it sounds like it might be an issue with an older batch. They will raise it with Voile. Can't fault the service from Bikemonger but was surprised at the issue with these straps as they've ...

Currently running an Aliexpress knockoff of the Raceface Chester. These are nylon bodied but have taken hard rock hits with barely even any cosmetic damage and have sealed bearings + replaceable pins. The shape is comfortable and the grip is immense (I came from SPDs and didn't think a non-spud peda...

Bought some green XL Voile Straps from Bikemonger. Took them out on a 2-weeker in Scotland and one broke almost immediately - the 'tail' or pull tab came off. On closer inspection I noticed damage to the other strap too - a small crack or nick below the lower-most rib on the tail. See pic. Returned ...

A pair of "Menora" 4 pot brakes from AliExpress. Essentially rebadged Clarks M4s which are totally unavailable anywhere - even asked Clarks themselves who have none. These seem totally spot on and were £41 for the pair, delivered from China in a week. They're even right hand front/left ha...

excellent reads both of them. I need to tick the full TCW off my list before I move away from Aberystwyth.

Inspired by Geowizard’s YouTube videos? He did a straight line across the whole of Scotland… no Cairngorms but he did have to sneak through a plywood factory and across a high-speed rail line, which I don’t think impressed McPlod. the geowizard videos are great - Wales and Norway particularly good,...

Shewie wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:59 pm A pair of stem cells for sale here ..

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Thanks, nabbed those and a pot to boot!

I'd be interested in the stem cells. Depending on where in Mid Wales you are I might be able to collect. PMd.

After a simple pan set to supplement my existing gear. A saucepan and fry pan/lid would be just fine. Would need to be in good condition with nothing stubbornly burnt onto the bottom. Obviously TI is nice but aluminium is good. Also looking for half-decent quality stem or top tube bags. Like Alpkit ...

Lazarus wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:24 am I managed with just a longer B screw when I did this i would try that first as it costs pence

second the longer b-screw, I managed to clear either a 40 or 42 tooth cog on a 1x9 system with an old Deore M592 (can't remember). Worked well, suspect it would work here too.

I'm loath to revive a dead thread but I have the same question and was wondering how much has changed in the past 3 years since this was posted. Was already looking at the Tarbet spot. Going for a 10 day or so trip and just looking for somewhere to leave the car where it won't be disturbing too man...

No changes that I'm aware of. :-bd Good to know, cheers. Reading around a bit I saw there's been a lot of moaning about motorhomes and caravans in the Loch Lomond/Trossachs area, but doesn't sound like that'll have too much bearing on leaving a hatchback somewhere hopefully. It has been ridiculousl...

ballibeg wrote: ↑Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:25 pm No changes that I'm aware of.

Good to know, cheers. Reading around a bit I saw there's been a lot of moaning about motorhomes and caravans in the Loch Lomond/Trossachs area, but doesn't sound like that'll have too much bearing on leaving a hatchback somewhere hopefully.

I'm loath to revive a dead thread but I have the same question and was wondering how much has changed in the past 3 years since this was posted. Was already looking at the Tarbet spot. Going for a 10 day or so trip and just looking for somewhere to leave the car where it won't be disturbing too many...

Wurz wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 5:13 pm Anyone used sea to summit stretch loc straps? Seem almost identical but about half the price, what's not to like?

Length-for-length, those almost exactly the same price (and some of them are more expensive for the equivalent length) as Voile straps off of Bikemonger.

Been through tons of pairs of these the last year or two. They've all broken or failed somehow, except the Taotronics ones which I put in the oven by mistake. Tried variously Taotronics, Soundpeats, Anker, MPOW.... I'm now on the absolute best ones I've ever used - Anker Soundcore Life A1. Less than...

While down definitely doesn't like being soaked, a little moisture ain't going to be a problem. The shell material on most decent down jackets will keep a light shower at bay or give you enough time to get under cover if it's heavier. When it comes to "winter" down jackets - not going to ...

Just seen Decathlon have the green Forclaz/Quechua down jacket (not synthetic) for £40, not what OP is after really but with apparently 'responsible' down and decent fill power. Not the lightest or the warmest but looks like deals to me. To be honest I was thinking about down but for UK bikepacking ...

None of these ‘bike brands’ actually manufacture bearings though?? Just buy decent genuine bearings to fit whatever shells you already have, The only time I’ve spent big money on a bottom bracket was to convert a rubbish bb30 frame to run 24mm shimano and used a ride works screw together adaptor jo...

I put a Rideworks on the singlespeed, seems like a notch up in quality over a Hope one. Only a few hundred miles so far but going good. Interesting, had not heard of that brand before. A bit cheaper even than a Hope. Can't see much online re: durability but I suppose the important thing is replacea...