Interesting the variations of side effects. I had headache both times. Very sore muscles for a week with fist jab. Still have a constant metallic taste in the mouth, approximately 10% of things smell different too. When outdoors ,I seem to smell a hamster cage smell quite regularly. Second jab resul...

I regularly carry stuff on my planet X Fork bag and mounts on my fox forks. Especially a 1.5ltr or 1ltr stainless steel flask. The cable ties are ok if not carrying heavy weight items. However ,found using the jubilee clips with some inner tube to protect the fork the best option. Handling is affect...

Interesting.....worn seat tubes!

Does it result in worn discs also?

Wow!
I have never burnt out a set of pads in any event including 8,12 and 24hr events in all sorts of weather conditions.

Be interesting to know how to achieve it! (Curious)

And how many of you do!

I ride my rigids like stu. The bars "floating" in my hands, barely any grip. I have alloy and carbon bars on various bikes,seems to work ok to reduce numbness and fatigue regardless of bar or fork material. Have heard good reports on revgrips? Very expensive, £60-100. But claimed to float ...

Happy mid century Stu!

Castor oil should work if you were a British bike or classic vehicle racer! .....smells good too when you warm it up!

Obviously not a cricket guy!

Just lost another lengthy post grrrr! The gist of it was that on one creaking job , I found the rear wheel ran smoothly,but upon dismantling the freehub and cartridge wheel bearings,I discovered they were corroded. Once replaced , the creaking was cured. (Only after doing previous stuff to cranks,pe...

Bottom bracket bearings are regularly culprits. If threaded type,unscrew them clean threads and regrease threads and re-install. Press fit same applies, except,tricky to remove and various cures ,from greasing outer and inner races ,to applying carbon grip paste to outer race,or paste to plastic cup...

Fwiw Ton, I have been running two bikes with belt drive a 700x35 hybrid and a cube 29er which I use on and off road. I Agree, expensive investment,but cheaper long term. However,not totally maintenance free. Needs to be cleaned with small brush and water, especially if clogged with mud etc. Off road...

Once a year remove ebb assembly,it allows any water out that may be trapped in seat,down and chain stay tubes. Clean and dry everything,smear of grease on mating surfaces, reassemble,and retension belt /chain. Using verniers is a faff. (Yes I learnt the hard way too! ) :roll: Just buy a park chain w...

"haunted"

Actually that was the reason to visit it with my mates originally in the 70's as a teenager,we obviously tried to scare each other during Halloween and other times of the year!

Great times the late seventies,punk,ska etc......

Thought you might know Reg! Are the ruins still there? The 80's was the last time I went there. Or is it a housing estate? Perhaps I should revisit it! By the way boner's, I am not endorsing riding on or off road without lights. :o . I admit I have been riding for 40+ years with my lights off during...

Shame I have missed the banter lately. Father has been in and out of hospital. However,this is a great topic. Night rides. Unfortunately I am a morning person,but I really enjoy riding in complete darkness if moon is out. During lockdown. It was fantastic! Absolutely no background noise. No cars,not...

pistonbroke wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:43 pm Not really Rohloff's fault but if you do get one, make sure you avoid SJS Cycles. I wanted to order a small paper gasket and drain plug screw to do an oil change, the cost of the parts is a fiver, they quoted £38 for postage and wouldn't budge when I queried it.

GULP!!

Main cons are weight and drag in the lower 7 gears, initial cost. Pros are low maintenance,ease of maintenance (oil change ) long service life, (claims of 100,000+ miles) A lot of round the world riders have used them. Can be used with gates belt drive instead of chain drive for even lower maintenan...

This rain is tiring....
....time for a bit of 80's goth, Camden town,the lyceum,Bowes Lyon in Stevenage etc. Virgin Prunes if I die I die. Walls of Jericho.... Xmal Duetchland...incubus sucubus.... Alien sex fiend....

Must join this ti party! I have never had any issues with a ti frame . 1/ A litespeed ghisallo 2002. Classic round tubed version. Other than wear and tear items,it performs like new. Has currently a sram force groupset, campagnolo record or super record mechanical upgrade is due... finally! Probably...

Jerseys arrived,thanks Stu.
Will wear one on weekend ride.
Classy.... befitting of ditch dwellers entering posh pubs!

WOW! Techno.
I was even fooled for a while.
Not a big strangler fan,but it did make me think "did they cover a Brubeck track?"


Excellent find!

Psling has made an important point. A service prior to long term storage is a good idea if you have the tools. Removal of seatpost ,BB and steering bearings,brake pads,clean, inspect,regrease (not the pads)and reassemble, will guarantee bike is ready to ride after storage. It's also good practice to...

Most of my bikes are hung in shed or garage. (Some above my motorbikes) :shock: Two ti bikes, various Ali and steel ones . All with wheels fitted. Hooks from the rafters. To protect paint the hooks have inner tubes wrapped around them if not plastic coated. Some have a strap looped around top tube t...

There are also two types of Shimano SPD cleats ,STD (black) and a commuter version (silver) . The STD version engages firmly and requires a larger arc to release,better for MTB / aggressive / sport type riding. The commuter version,feels looser,it requires a small arc to release and it can also be r...

Hi Harry.
Am based in North Herts/Beds.
Probably just about within your area.