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- Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What you done t' your bike today
- Replies: 1543
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Re: What you done t' your bike today
Out on the mountain bike last night and noticed that grindy feeling in the steering towards the end of the ride. Thought to myself, I bet that headset is in a right state after a winter of mank. Stripped it down this morning and sure enough it was in horrible condition. Cleaned it all off (is there ...
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:22 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Blimey a bike packing event in 2021
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3169
Re: Blimey a bike packing event in 2021
Anyone heard any word on the HT550? Yes - The group start for the HT550 is still planned for 22nd May, but Nicola Sturgeon's briefing yesterday was very downbeat. Sadly I think the group start is now highly unlikely - for a start it sounds like no tourism facilities will be allowed to open by then ...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 'Made to lose' :???:
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2561
Re: 'Made to lose' :???:
So what's the point in doing a massive press launch like this if no-one (in the UK at least) can buy your product? I've often thought that doing the press launch too early reduces sales. You see a video and think, I'd like one of them, have a look around and the bike's not available for months. But...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 'Made to lose' :???:
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2561
Re: 'Made to lose' :???:
Leaving aside the marketing video, I was quite interested in the bike so naturally tried to see if there was anyone in the UK selling them. Short answer: no. I think I found somewhere which said perhaps April. So what's the point in doing a massive press launch like this if no-one (in the UK at leas...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Camino-ish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1132
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:06 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Camino-ish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1132
Re: Camino-ish
Worth it just to say I have a bike that had to be smuggled in on a trawlerfaustus wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:01 am Leftfield choice from Europe so it might not actually be deliverable unless smuggled on to a trawler, but similar to a camino...
https://www.finnacycles.com/en/content/ ... inium-2020
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Camino-ish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1132
Re: Camino-ish
stretches the -ish in £1.5k-ish but nice! Will have a look.FLV wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:56 pm Topstone?
https://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/canno ... 21-p353693
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Camino-ish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1132
Re: Camino-ish
I had a (too small) Camino and bought a PX Goldrush. Unfortunately I don't think it meets a few of your requirements but it is a lovely bike :grin: I'd imagine there's a alu or plastic equivalent in their range though. Think they have stopped taking C2W at mo'. Thanks, it looks like the Goldrush is...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Camino-ish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1132
Camino-ish
Was about to push the button on a Sonder Camino but they're now sold out on the options I want with no prospect of imminent restock, so I'm looking for an alternative. The criteria... - In stock or available by mid-March at latest - Around £1,500 - GRX 2x or would consider 1x - The Camino has cleara...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sonder Alpha wheels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 632
Re: Sonder Alpha wheels
Cheers Andre, have to confess I didn't even know that asymmetric rims were a thing
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:32 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sonder Alpha wheels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 632
Sonder Alpha wheels
Looking at a Sonder Camino at the moment and thinking of upgrading to the Alpha 700 wheels as the Novas don't have the best rep. I can't find any reviews - anyone have any experience with them? Thanks
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Brand X Ascend dropper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Re: Brand X Ascend dropper
Thanks @Jurassic and @Scotroutes.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Brand X Ascend dropper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Re: Brand X Ascend dropper
I have used one, no issues. With an Apidura dropper compatible frame pack. (light kit in it only for stability of the pack) on a 31,6 I used a valais on a 30.9 I used a piece of inner tube taped in place and just took care not to lower it into the seal. With the wildcat bag, which I also have, you'...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Brand X Ascend dropper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Re: Brand X Ascend dropper
I carried too much weight in my seatpack (cooking stuff etc) and it didn't wanna fully extend back up. I had as much air pressure (about 270psi I think) as my RS pump could squeeze in there after the service.... Yeah, I used to cram all sorts in my seat bag, but I can't stand the sway so try to kee...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Brand X Ascend dropper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Re: Brand X Ascend dropper
Mines a 31.6, external routing. I didn't know they did and internal, but my frame's not drilled anyway. I like the way their cable is fixed at the base of the post and doesn't go up and down with the post, makes routing much easier. My seatbag is a myog, but most seatbags are a similar size/shape. ...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Brand X Ascend dropper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Re: Brand X Ascend dropper
Cheers Sean, good to know. I need the 30.9mm version, 125mm of drop and internally routed. If that's what you've got I could be interested if you're selling.
What seatbag have you got on there? MYOG?
What seatbag have you got on there? MYOG?
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:50 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Brand X Ascend dropper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Re: Brand X Ascend dropper
Cheers Sean, good to know. I need the 30.9mm version, 125mm of drop and internally routed. If that's what you've got I could be interested if you're selling.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:04 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Brand X Ascend dropper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Brand X Ascend dropper
Anyone used a Brand X Ascend dropper with a seatbag attached? Did it work ok? Looking at the one with 125mm of drop. Thanks
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:08 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Can you ID this bike?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 672
Re: Can you ID this bike?
Cheers, Owen - that looks right.Owen wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:53 am I think its an Otso https://otsocycles.com/. They look pretty smart
Very nice, and expensive!
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:43 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Can you ID this bike?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 672
Can you ID this bike?
Someone will know the answer to this, I'm sure. What's the bike pictured in this article on the Revelate Designs blog?
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/site/im ... g-to-quit/
I like the look of it, but can't work out what it is.
Thanks
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/site/im ... g-to-quit/
I like the look of it, but can't work out what it is.
Thanks
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:19 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Downtube bag for tools
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1621
Re: Downtube bag for tools
I was going to offer you a Zefal Tool Bottle free plus postage but they are so cheap I probably couldn't post it for that. :roll: Thanks Mariner! I do have a couple of kegs - a Zefal which is great for day rides but too big when I'm using a frame bag, and a much smaller one which fits under the fra...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:16 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Downtube bag for tools
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1621
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Do you know, I'd not noticed that in the Bear Bones shop before, that might do the trick. Nice top tube bags tooBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:02 pm How about a nice Acepac tool roll? Very reasonable they are. Or one of those tool bottle case things.
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Downtube bag for tools
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1621
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Wolftooth B RAD bag and BRAD mini bag. Can be bought with or without the bottle cage plate. Just about exactly the same as that above. I have the mini. Fits tube (small light one), inflator, multi tool, levers and a outdoor provisions bar. I have one of these which I've used on various bikes (it's ...
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Downtube bag for tools
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1621
Re: Downtube bag for tools
Beerbabe looks good, thanks - I see she'll make custom too. Hadn't thought about putting a top tube bag in the frame!whitestone wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:41 pm Try Beerbabe - she makes bags out of old innertubes.
Alternatively just use a top tube bag inside the triangle.
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Downtube bag for tools
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1621
Downtube bag for tools
I'm looking for a bag like this from Bedrock: https://www.bedrockbags.com/gear/sinbad-stash-pack It's to carry tools on the downtube (inside the triangle, rather than underneath). The Bedrock bag seems quite reasonably priced, but postage from US + import charges pushes it up way too much. Anyone kn...