This thread is a goldmine for my Wildcat bikepacking frame R&D. (so far I've got Pinion, with an IGH, beltdrive AND chain, replaceable sliding dropouts that also rock and an eccentric BB. Geometry to work with drop bars and flat bars (maybe at the same time), steel tubing with a carbon wrap and ...

Bear Frame Supplies made me a bunch for some steel forks I was building. Good value. Might be worth asking. It might be something they can do relatively cheaply even as a one-off if they are already making them.

https://bearframesupplies.co.uk/axles/

ask for Aaron and tell them I sent you.

Paul Components do one. Paragon Machine Works do one (although it's 175mm) 171mm length is short for 150mm spacing. Is that 171mm from the inside face of the hex end to the end of the axle? How long is the threaded section? Rockshox Maxle is 15x1.5 so maybe they'd have something (for the Bluto) but ...

woodsmith wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:03 pm The sexism works both ways.

No it doesn't. That's not how sexism works. That's not how any form of discrimination works.

Looks like the starting waves were ordered according to your own stated 'target finish days' in 10 min intervals, all within 1hr 40mins https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l0T2AzQTmzeUkODuMglZqtPntfByO_LyJv9p0QcGxcM/htmlview?fbclid=IwAR1fNewjkSI8IcUHHocKRDSlH_EGeVud-rog6y0jiRU6_jdUoQxwoqBrtE0 B...

A separate group start for women is a terrible idea. Of course it is. Why on earth would you divide up riders based on gender when gender obviously has no bearing on the speed they can ride, or their endurance, or their ability to finish or in fact, anything to do with the race. What next year. Sep...

A separate group start for women is a terrible idea. Of course it is. Why on earth would you divide up riders based on gender when gender obviously has no bearing on the speed they can ride, or their endurance, or their ability to finish or in fact, anything to do with the race. What next year. Sepa...

I think that there are so many other opportunities and challenges for endurance/adventure cyclists to get involved with, I'm actually surprised riders (and even more, sponsors) go for this sort of thing anyway. I find following fast endurance racing pretty dull. There's never really that much of a s...

were tested according to the ISO test for city and kids bikes My understanding is that also includes 'trekking' Gian but in fairness I, like everyone else isn't quite sure where that starts and stops. I shall continue to use them and report back on my progress ... unless of course I'm dead somewher...

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:37 pm Yes. I ended up buying the XL Steven so I could try and wrap the thickness of a full drybag properly... I suppose I could have gone with the standard Voile and used two per side.

I thought the longest XL and STD were the same (32") just that the XL is wider?

I have the Dr Jon strapdeck and modified some Voile straps (longer ones are too wide to get through the holes so needed shaving) Just to say that all of the standard Voile straps including the longest (32") fit through the holes on the drj0n Strapdeck just fine. I can only assume you have the ...

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 7:31 pm I guess those EBB's that Shand supply wouldn't be affected by the threaded BB shell then?

No issues, they're designed to work with a threaded T47 or a PF30. The minor diameter of a PF47 is the same (or close enough to be irrelevant) to the internal diameter of a PF30.

I do like their rear drop out detailing. Not available for SS though which their gravel bike frame is. Probs just as well as I'd end up buying one.... The T47 bottom bracket means that you can fit an EBB. The gear hanger is removable and isn't tied into the axle placement so it can be removed reall...

I've been using one of these Decathlon tapered dry bags in the same homemade harness that I previously used the same Alpkit bag as yours. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/6-to-15l-watertight-bikepacking-saddle-bag/_/R-p-323978?mc=8579464 257g for an empty bag?? Ooft. Nope. 196g on my kitchen scales so...

woodsmith wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 10:40 pm I've been using one of these Decathlon tapered dry bags in the same homemade harness that I previously used the same Alpkit bag as yours.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/6-to-15l- ... mc=8579464

257g for an empty bag?? Ooft.

If you know the part number, drop an email to dean@shandcycles.com Shand used to keep a lot of different Paragon dropout parts in stock. Can't say for sure I know what they have right now but it's worth asking.

Steven

The Wildcat one? https://wildcat.cc/collections/dry-bags/products/wildcat-double-ended-drybag-13l-black https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0253/2232/4065/products/double-ended-dry-bag-1_1296x.jpg?v=1597613190 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0253/2232/4065/products/double-ended-dry-bag-3_1296x.jpg?v...

My experience is that there are a ton of inaccuracies on bikeinsights. So much of it is just user generated so I'd double check that it's all as it should be. I think it's a great resource and if you can get the brands verified and locked then it would be a great tool. As far as bikes being really s...

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sun Mar 13, 2022 10:18 pm Aeffects need a crank extractor (bolt on NDS) but the ride has the self extracting bolt on the DS

Ah, failed to spot it was a Ride. My bad.

I have a RF Aeffect crank on a fatbike and it needs a crank extractor, 8mm bolt then a regular Shimano style extractor. That was specced as an OE crank though. That might make a difference.

Can use bar mounted GPS and lights with the Wildcat harness too. I suspect in the same way as the Revelate works fine.

Some good chat on this thread. We always try and do something for the BB crew and so if anyone wants to jump on a Wildcat harness (Lion-front or Tiger-rear) then use the code 'tenten' at the checkout and get 10% off.

Steven

MRP do a 490 ATC

https://www.ison-distribution.com/engli ... =FKMRC2900

I buy into the school that says keep the same length stem. The idea is for your hands to be further back. That's the point of the sweep back position. I'm too lazy to look but I'm pretty sure I've read Jeff Jones explaining this is how they were designed.

It's not hard to look at but I'm just not seeing anything that hasn't been available from various manufacturers for years. Am I missing something obvious? I think it's really nice. I don't think it has to offer something that is unique or hasn't been available before. People buy all sorts of things...