Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:33 pm This post has just reminded me how much I like the space frame Moultons - anyone got one. How could you not love one of these?

benp1 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:51 am You know those are all excuses right?

Check out http://www.brompfication.com

Yes, yes I know

Check out http://www.brompfication.com......,naughty

I was fate, was served a cup of coffee by today’s client in this mug

https://flic.kr/p/2h7hcMe

benp1 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:58 am So much for one bike then eh?

This one is easy hidden also it will fit in a suitcase, also it’s my 50th tomorrow and I’ll get bugger all I want from anyone else, also I’m worth it

One downside.....huge amount of tempting goodness available for Bromptons

RIP wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 11:39 pm Yep, echoed. Worth every penny/pound/grand. Mrs Perrin: "it's either the Brompton or me". Hmmmm.....

Wisdom of masses accepted, Picking up an immaculate M3L on Friday

I’m very interested in getting a folding bike, mainly for little trips while working away. I’ve a possible trip to Serbia and Venice and taking a full sized bike is impractical. Also I could use it on central London gigs ( unless I need 200kg I’d test weights) Obviously the Brompton has come to my a...

I’ll be up with my lad, he’s forgotten about the bogs and tussock yomping

RIP wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 2:53 pm 'bikepacking'.....'brewery'.... helppp!!

I think you’d manage Alas I will be in London or Serbia working either, can’t usually make midweek events anyway due to very early starts.

pistonbroke wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:06 pm . Btw, 99% of my rides are done in lycra shorts and I've yet to encounter anyone pointing and laughing over here, it's just the norm.

Aye, Lycra just works. Whey I did jogle i started with over shorts and quickly ditched them.

I find as I get older I like the heat less and less, I coped ok on the Spanish C2C but I did commit the MTB crime of wearing only Lycra :oops: I also need lots of water, I’d fill up two big bottles compared to Duncan’s one, I’ve noticed that reg only uses one tiny bottle as well. I’m a ‘compact’ out...

Gave it a gentle pat on the way into the house after 9 days in Devon with the family. I could have left it there when I was riding last week but took the unusual decision to leave it at home. I have to admit sitting on the beach with Devon’s hills in the background was torture, Next weekend is mine!

I’ve a paramo which I love, its a bit of a microclimate inside when working hard, you do feel the perspiration but never wet, however too warm until autumn/winter. My summer top in an OMM which seems to keep me dry while breathing well. The outdry didn’t work for me, I found it much like wearing a b...

I may have a rohloff chain tensioner knocking about, I’ll have a look when I get home.

Almost finished it! Need to wrap the bars once I'm done testing out lever positions and bar angles. It gets better with every ride https://i.imgur.com/763stMI.jpg Big thanks again to Adam (Artie Fuckin) and Charlie (Charliecres) for parts of the puzzle Oo that’s nice :-bd I had the pleasure of watc...

99percentchimp wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:07 pm

BigdummySteve wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:57 pm
Oh I’d be up for that, always wanted to sit on lord Hereford,s knob.

?not so keen on Three Cocks though BDS?

Been there done that me, reg and pickers almost certainly fit the bill

"No Steve, the Black Mountain and the Black Mountains are two different places". Saw that coming :wink: . Reminds me that I still have on my bucket list a route including Lord Hereford's Knob, Three Cocks, and, er, Fan-y-Big. But not this weekend admittedly. Maybe November if anyone fanci...

Wotsits wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:29 pm You need Di3...

Eagle 12 speed shifted with a barend is very good, one day I’ll invest in an AXS Eagle upgrade but for now I’m a happy camper

I’m after a 11 speed rear wheel for my boys bike,
135mm QR, XD driver disk

Any one got anything suitable? I’ve some nice Sram 11 speed hardware kicking about and it seems a shame not to use it.

I can adjust it so it goes up ok-ish but then not down and when it does it takes three changes before it moves at all. Likewise down ok but not up smoothly. Fingers crossed the new mech sorts it. Never had a problem like this before I had a similar problem with my rival shifter, after trying new ca...

pull 18" out of the hole and rest the bike on top of the crosspiece. Yes I can tell you're about as impressed as Mrs Perrin was. :shock: I am impressed with the idea of gorilla tree planting, I may adopt it as an ace way to leave a bit behind for future generations. How long do you grow them o...

Ok have educated myself, ‘ rarer than giant pandas’ apparently. Well done reg

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:41 pm 10 x black poplar cuttings for potting up then guerilla planting next year down by the river.

I like the idea, any particular reason for poplars?

I’ve often thought planting a few trees along some routes

I’m not antisocial but currently sat on a crowded beach with the hills in the background, my idea of hell.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 12:16 pm I can't believe how sociable you all are, doubtful I'll see a soul now until Tue .... fantastic

Lucky bugger

I’m in north Devon atm, without the bike. Can’t complain really I was here the week before and had a good run around the B150 course. Saturday will be spent keeping family happy, Sunday driving home and perhaps watching MotoGP. Unlikely to get out Monday either I’m angling for a pass next weekend I’...

So.. Judging from this thread (except for probably the weight penalty and/or the cosmetic factor) am I right to say that Shimano dynamo hubs are almost or as good as SON... *sorry to hear about your SP Johnny :sad: In terms of service life I believe so, however the son has better output and is a ge...