Hi Groovers, Has anyone got a kids 24" wheel bike (boys) that they would like to sell on in time for Christmas. My 9 year old needs something to replace his spesh hot rock 20. Any offers let me know. M

Could be just the job for our local xmas pub to pub ride!

Hey groovers, my light has just packed up and i need a decent one to stop me unintentionally hugging any more trees. Has anyone got one they would like to sell on? Cheers. m

mikehowarth wrote:I've got some Crank Brothers Egg Beaters which I was about to advertise.

Good condition with only around 100 miles on them.

Hi Mike, how much would you be wanting for the Beaters?

Hi, I may be interested in the Egg Beaters - but depends on cost as I am trying to do a cheap overhaul of old Kona to see if I can get some of the Single Speed love!! M

Hi groovers - as part of converting an old bike to SS this weekend, I have noticed the pedals on the bike are shocked. Anyone got a pair of pedals they would like to get shot of ?? Thanks M

To all the groovers out there....I have bitten the bullet and spoken to Charlie The Bike Mongers ...... quite possibly the coolest kids on the block... and have ordered the goods - to arrive in a brown paper bag, addressed to the neighbour in case Mrs Groover finds out what I am up to this weekend -...

Thanks groover / dude !! A perfect weekend lined up - a couple of beers, old bike on the kitchen table and youtube instructional! Struggle with 11 and 20 gears....one should be interesting - but hey its ok to walk and push and ..... catch a ride on the back of a passing truck. Get them banjo's out!!

Thanks for the posts so far - looks like a weekend without my wife and son may give me the chance to get on with things! Anyone fancy child minding the 2 daughters though!!??

Hey groovers, I have an old Kona Cindercone lurking in the garage and it has sat there doing nothing for years. Could anyone give me a run down on how to get it converted to Single Speed, what I would need and what you reckon it would cost. Thanks gurus. M

Hi groovers. Has anyone got a decent track pump they would like to move on to a new home!??

Yes great news letters Stu. As a complete newby to this bike packing lark, the newsletters do give that extra bit of inspiration to just get out there and go nowhere at the same time as getting lost while getting there!

I keep meaning to do that - but never have. Well done - looks absolutely fantastic.

Hi groovers. I have an old Kona Cindercone sitting in the garage. How much do you reckon it would cost for me to get it set up as single speed? Is it a tricky conversion to do?? Thanks,m

When I was an athlete in my previous life, I went on a warm weather training camp in Spain. As I was walking back to camp a hoard of rabied looking strays came out of nowhere and surrounded me. My coach had conveniently ran to a safe place a short distance away. It was from here he gave his advice: ...

Finally a subject I'm an 'expert on' :lol: As above, really easy to say but don't take on many things and it becomes easier. Being anti-social makes this easier but has taken me years to get my wife to think similar, sometimes she would double book herself for parties/outings etc and then end up ca...

Ok groovers - here goes. So, I thought i had lost loads in last (first!) 2 weeks. Alas I seem to have stayed the same. But I am eating better, drinking less and riding more. So...next weigh in should be "epic!!" This forum is great as it keeps it real - I would have really tried to fudge t...

Hi, I will take the Hunka if pre offer falls through. Max

Thanks for that - I will indeed give it a go! My daughter who is 7 can use a sewing machine, so I must be able to cobble something together - or maybe she would like to "help" me!! Will keep posted as to the outcome. Thanks again.

Looks great. I too am a novice with a sewing machine but always up for a challenge. Sorry for being blonde but what material did you use / where do you get it from? Many thanks. Max

Thanks - He is only 9 and really likes it, so ho am I to kill his enthusiasm!! We have a trangia set already and have had for past 20 years and agree they are brill. This is just for something a bit different! Thanks for your comments though. M

That looks amazing and very inspirational. Cant wait to do first overnight bike ride with my boy very soon.

Hi groovers, my son has the smaller part of a mess tin set (genuine SAS issue and all that!) but he is missing the bigger tin. Has anyone got one / a set they don't need any more - I know they are only a fiver or so, but thought I might help someone clear some kit out !!!! M

is it best to try and a) up the miles or b) up the time in the saddle. I am guessing the latter, but just wanted any advice / affirmation!? M Aim for both. :wink: If you up your speed in an effort to up the mileage count, you will become fitter but it's more important to know you can churn out an a...

Me again! For training for a long ride like BB200 and training for endurance - is it best to try and a) up the miles or b) up the time in the saddle. I am guessing the latter, but just wanted any advice / affirmation!? M