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- Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:47 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Kit lust.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 3699
Re: Kit lust.
OT but if a Webber Yellowstone Octave Mandolin with 20" scale and finished in amber appeared for sale I would give it some very serious thought.
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:42 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3822
Re: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
Looking for a new long sleeved jersey too. 'Tis black. Wear it over a black base/fleece like I do and nobody'll ever know :grin: . I have to stay out of the sun so the idea of wearing a fleece base layer does not quite work for me. #:-S I do have some Merino arm warmers though. :-bd Or I could cut ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3822
Re: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
Looking for a new long sleeved jersey too.
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:54 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD donor e-bike
- Replies: 0
- Views: 174
WTD donor e-bike
Just looking to see what might be available for a winter project. Al frame designed for Fazua drive system, up to 29x2.2 rear tyre, an adjustable rear drop out or something like an alternator drop out. More in the gravel area as regards geometry but with short TT. I want to run carbon forks not shoc...
- Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What bars...?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1142
Re: What bars...?
Have had a look on the comparison website?
https://whatbars.com/
https://whatbars.com/
- Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:08 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Todays ride
- Replies: 3323
- Views: 658159
Re: Todays ride
Back to the new normal. Todays ride started in blistering heat. I didn't notice it clouding over until I reached the top of the Fire Beacon Hill where I paused for breath and a drink. It was suddenly cooler. On through the Beech wood where it was like autumn with leaves constantly falling. I noticed...
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:54 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking awards, your best bit of kit, ever!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2018
Re: Bikepacking awards, your best bit of kit, ever!
Shout out for the humble Snood/Neck warmer. Not talking about the three-foot-long Merino buff things but a cheap dhb one I bought in sale at Halfords years ago. It’s about eight inches high slightly fleece lining and got a pull cord for adjustment. I wear it all year. It keeps the sun off my neck in...
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:01 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, cheap 29r tyres. Pair of
- Replies: 3
- Views: 283
Re: wtd, cheap 29r tyres. Pair of
I have hanging on the wall in the garage: MountainKing 29x2.4 Protection MountainKing 29x2.2 Protection. Both very serviceable but used at the point where all the hairy bits from production have worn off. Send you some photos if interested. £25 posted - I think they are folders and never used tubele...
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:33 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How much tech do we actually need?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 936
Re: How much tech do we actually need?
As an aside this is quite entertaining and informative.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... ed-cycling
I particularly liked the comments about the Shimano market.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... ed-cycling
I particularly liked the comments about the Shimano market.
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:44 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: selling all and getting a cheating bike.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3192
Re: selling all and getting a cheating bike.
Perhaps a rule modification would allow e-bike riders a battery change at pre arranged spot via a third party? The reason that wouldn't work is because then everyone would get an e-bike. Aha what you would need is a handicap system that adds time to an e-bike against conventional bike or just anothe...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:45 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Midlands routes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 813
Midlands routes
This appeared in todays Guardian. Apologies if already posted. Lost lanes of the Midlands: five great cycle routes in the heart of England see https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/07/five-great-cycle-routes-in-the-midlands-england-lanes Is this part of a series or even the first one of a seri...
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:04 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New hardtail MTB
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1979
Re: New hardtail MTB
If I am reading the HT 550 results correctly it was 'won' by a Frenchman riding a FS Chinese carbon framed bike.
They appear to do hard tail versions and a reasonably priced seat post in the correct size for me.
Look on the Ali-Express website as the European one seems to have sold out of most things.
They appear to do hard tail versions and a reasonably priced seat post in the correct size for me.
Look on the Ali-Express website as the European one seems to have sold out of most things.
- Thu May 26, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: May Monkey Brain
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2601
Re: May Monkey Brain
Choice - yep, reckon we have choice, which pretty much equates to control. Free will on the other hand … I’m increasingly of the opinion it’s an illusion. From the old hippies handbook - You are totally free to choose but not free not to choose. I see this is now amended to - You are free to choose...
- Wed May 04, 2022 10:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, some good quality flat bars.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 740
Re: wtd, some good quality flat bars.
I have some Selcof Carbon Riser bars sat in the spares box doing nowt.
740 wide 25mm rise with 6 degree back sweep 31.8 clamp.
Been used.
You can have them for postage.
740 wide 25mm rise with 6 degree back sweep 31.8 clamp.
Been used.
You can have them for postage.
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:23 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: how much?!!!! ...for a rack?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 595
Re: how much?!!!! ...for a rack?
Keep an eye on https://forum.cyclinguk.org/search.php? ... %5B0%5D=32
Not looked to see if it is still for sale but there appears to be an unused rack for sale for £20.
Might be made of putty but who knows?
Not looked to see if it is still for sale but there appears to be an unused rack for sale for £20.
Might be made of putty but who knows?
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:07 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: drj0n Limpet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 899
Re: drj0n Limpet
Or something like these? https://www.jcshi-torque.co.uk/heavy-duty-stainless-steel-p-clips/ These might be at the spendy end of the market but certain I have seen them on ebay. Search stainless steel marine p clip and look for the rubber lined version. They are made for a range of tube sizes so you ...
- Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:25 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Warm gloves - but not too cumbersome
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1173
Re: Warm gloves - but not too cumbersome
As an aside have we done 'usb heated gloves'? Cant remember where I ran across these and never heard of them before so don't know the details other than you plug them in before use. I don't know if you need to ride with a power bank on each arm? https://bikerumor.com/review-sealskinz-waterproof-heat...
- Sat Apr 09, 2022 10:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OT Heat Pumps and Solar
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1383
Re: OT Heat Pumps and Solar
It was several years ago so prices will be somewhat changed since then.
I think it was £14k for over speccd PV ASHP and Tesla battery plus installation.
Scaffolding was extra but last time I had the house scaffolded 2016 it was £1500.
Let me know how you get on.
I think it was £14k for over speccd PV ASHP and Tesla battery plus installation.
Scaffolding was extra but last time I had the house scaffolded 2016 it was £1500.
Let me know how you get on.
- Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OT Heat Pumps and Solar
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1383
Re: OT Heat Pumps and Solar
Thanks for the replies. lune ranger who did your installation? I am just down the road from you well Devon anyway. Had the garden landscaped a few years ago so not going to dig it up so limited to ASHP. I had all the rads over specced when we replumbed the house. Does a boilerless system run as hot ...
- Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OT Heat Pumps and Solar
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1383
OT Heat Pumps and Solar
A bit off topic but more liable to get a sensible discussion here.
Anyone replaced gas with Air Source Heatpump, Solar Panels and Battery Storage?
If so how is it working out?
Anyone replaced gas with Air Source Heatpump, Solar Panels and Battery Storage?
If so how is it working out?
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WANTED: SQ Lab Innerbarends
- Replies: 4
- Views: 580
Re: WANTED: SQ Lab Innerbarends
I use the Cane Creek Ergo bar ends that I would recommend if you don't find any SQ's.
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:05 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: eTrex thrown a wobbly
- Replies: 5
- Views: 627
Re: eTrex thrown a wobbly
Which satellite system are you using?
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bike shortage?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 477
Bike shortage?
From todays financial round up: The Times: Tandem, the Birmingham-based Aim minnow behind grand old names of British cycling such as Dawes and Falcon, has warned that shops are sitting on unsold bikes and that it is struggling to source cycles from abroad. Three takeaways from this 1. sale time is c...
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 9:39 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Favourite quotes
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3604
Re: Favourite quotes
From my working days the phases of project management:
1. Wild enthusiasm
2. Disillusionment
3. Confusion
4. Panic
5. Search for the guilty
6. Punishment of the innocent
7. Promotion of non-participants
The completion of JC's never pass an opportunity to pee is 'and never trust a fart'.
1. Wild enthusiasm
2. Disillusionment
3. Confusion
4. Panic
5. Search for the guilty
6. Punishment of the innocent
7. Promotion of non-participants
The completion of JC's never pass an opportunity to pee is 'and never trust a fart'.
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:08 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Mk3 stooge ss build SOLD SOLD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1253
Re: Mk3 stooge ss build
Where are you located?