I'm going to give this route a bash next year; there I've said it, can't not do it now. Can't see me getting round anywhere near that fast though! Might get one of those Restrap carry harness things for those two big HAB sections. I wouldn't bother with the strap on Boab - the carries aren't long e...

firestarter wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:15 am Phil if boab doesn't want them I'd take them please thank

I'm fine for gravel tyres, so crack on.

Fitted, and test ridden. Most likely threaded one of the bolts, as they appear to be made of cheese. Also looks like I need to service the clutch again after the repeated dunking on the BB200.

I'm going to give this route a bash next year; there I've said it, can't not do it now. Can't see me getting round anywhere near that fast though! Might get one of those Restrap carry harness things for those two big HAB sections.

Lazarus wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2023 2:11 pm Don't know if just me but that link (boab) gave loads of spam and pop ups and videos and everything but the Web address

Didn't see any of that stuff, but then I run AdBlocker Ultimate and disallow pop-ups etc in the browser settings. YMMV, HAND, etc.

Also available direct from his website

Do the male parts of the bolts thread directly into the chainring? Yes, did a bit of googling early this morning and found a thread on the other forum talking about the 30t being threaded. When I got the gravel bike out this morning I had a quick look and yes, it's threaded. No idea how I missed th...

Switched bikes and started to take the cranks and bottom bracket off the Scandal. Took a bit of effort and some skinned knuckles, but they all came off without too much issue. Put the new Hope stainless bottom bracket on, then fitted the cranks and then the pedals. Went to fit the chainring and foun...

I’m curious how the bumper bar works out since I’m tempted to get myself one I'll find out tomorrow when I ride back from dropping the car off at the garage. Fitted and bled the new brake lever, also put new pads in front and back. The lever action isn't exactly short throw, so I might have to do i...

What? You don't want to ride around on saddle that looks like it's got an anal plug on it...?

Canyon have announced an updated Lux Trail . Was quite excited when they released the last one, but hte reviews weren't very good. Hopefully this one is better, as it looks like it ticks all my boxes... https://www.canyon.com/dw/image/v2/BCML_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-canyon-master/default/dw...

After two weeks of procrastination and literally doing anything, sanding and oiling the kitchen worktop for the first time in three years for instance, I've finally started to rebuild the RAG+. Drilled out a broken stem bolt, so I could refit the original 90mm stem, as the 100mm one I had been using...

Another terrible night's "sleep", so might bunk off work this arvo and finally put the RAG+ back together so I can go and ride without getting muddy. Also, a big load of vinyl arrived yesterday and the wife is away for the weekend, hope my speaker doesn't mind going to 11...

Le jour et la nuit du r​é​el by Colleen, on gold flecked clear vinyl.

VeloToez...?

That'll get the 'standards' types foaming at the mouth. A bit heavy as well - 7.5kg plus. The fancy spesh road bike my boss was banging on about the other week is 6. No mention of price, doubtless in the "if you have to ask, your not in the market" category..... I wouldn't say no to a S-W...

That's slightly perverse - all that tech to make it light and aero but if its got a motor then it will still only do 27kph. Target audience - rich idiots who want the look but can't be bothered putting in the miles. Yawn. Oh, you want a bike for rich idiots...? I give you the J.LAVERACK ASTON MARTI...

New Lotus eBike, yours for a wallet shredding £20k. Not sure I'd want to strap bags to it...

This arrived yesterday, so spent the morning listening to it...

I had a total of 6.27KM covered for my bivvy in January, was a there and back again effort. So do better than 3.1KM... Ooer, it's getting shorter. Unless Bear's was there and back. I just assumed it was one leg of a there and back bivvy! 3.76KM for the entire bivvy ride? That'd be a challenge...

One wheeze I was thinking of for December was bivvying as close as possible to our house, bearing in mind we live right in the middle of the town. I just checked, and my current (non-COVID backyard) record is 3.76km. Ooh right, ta, what's that in real money... OK, 2.33 miles. Should be able to take...

Thread bump. The bare wheels are still available if anyone is thinking of a second set to run thinner tyres on in the winter slop...

A total box ticking exercise this one, as I'm still caught in a serious post BB200 can't be arsed getting cold, wet and muddy mindset. I was supposed to go out Friday night, but ended up drinking beer and watching Barbie with my daughter. The original plan had been to head for an open sided barn ful...

Anyone from the flat lands fancy an East Angular Winter Bivvy...?

Oh dear bob... I just pulled it out of my squished pack. It's a large sadly (but fits like the Rab Microlight of medium). I think when I bought it, I must've been between sizes as they seemed to have wierd sizing. Can you measure the internal armpit to armpit width and let me know what that is...?