Thanks for all your help.
We have ordered an Ultegra BB that should arrive today
Regards
Ian
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- Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Will XT bottom bracket work in road frame?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1383
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Ever built a no expense spared bike?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4540
Re: Ever built a no expense spared bike?
I think i have a no expense spared bike. Its from about 12 years ago. Its a Moots PsychloX. It has a Ti frame, Moots Ti stem and Ti seatpost. It has Chris King hubs, BB and headset. The groupset is 10sp DA 7900. It has TRP EuroX cantis. It has a spare set of training wheels that also have a DA casse...
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Will XT bottom bracket work in road frame?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1383
Re: Will XT bottom bracket work in road frame?
Thanks Shaf!
Obviously not what i wanted to hear...but thank you
Ian
Obviously not what i wanted to hear...but thank you
Ian
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:31 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Will XT bottom bracket work in road frame?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1383
Will XT bottom bracket work in road frame?
Mrs B's road bike has an ultegra HT2 screw fit BB. Bike washing this morning and i discivered it has a ton of play. I dont have an Ultegra one to swap, but i do have an XT. Are they the same with just a different size (length) inner tube?
Thanks
Ian
Thanks
Ian
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Source for Polartec Alpha material?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1069
Re: Source for Polartec Alpha material?
It seems bizarre that we cant buy it in the uk.
However we have found a seamstress in USA who is hoing to sell us a small quantity.
Thanks for looking, i will post up how we get on.
Ian
However we have found a seamstress in USA who is hoing to sell us a small quantity.
Thanks for looking, i will post up how we get on.
Ian
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:46 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Source for Polartec Alpha material?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1069
Re: Source for Polartec Alpha material?
No one got a source?
My Google-fu seems to find an Etsy shop in usa selling offcuts but nothing in uk.
Ian
My Google-fu seems to find an Etsy shop in usa selling offcuts but nothing in uk.
Ian
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:39 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Source for Polartec Alpha material?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1069
Source for Polartec Alpha material?
Mrs B has a little project on the go, and is looking for some polartec alpha insulation fabric.
Does anyone have a recommended source?
Thanks
Ian
Does anyone have a recommended source?
Thanks
Ian
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Whats the go to insulated jacket?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2622
Re: Whats the go to insulated jacket?
Thanks all! Im going to hunt down some Montane jackets to try!
Ian
Ian
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Whats the go to insulated jacket?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2622
Whats the go to insulated jacket?
Me and Mrs B ride in all weathers and are looking for an insulated jacket. Yesterday it was super wet and we had a decent amount of wind here in Snowdonia. We have good waterproof shells that we are happy with. We use a Galibier gilet which has some sythetic inaulation. Ideally it need to be a littl...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted...29er Rear wheel, 135 qr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 592
Re: Wanted...29er Rear wheel, 135 qr
Thanks for your help guys. I will continue my search.
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted...29er Rear wheel, 135 qr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 592
Re: Wanted...29er Rear wheel, 135 qr
That would be fine if it is disc. How much do you want for it? Is it true and bearings ok?
Ian
Ian
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted...29er Rear wheel, 135 qr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 592
Wanted...29er Rear wheel, 135 qr
I have been fixing bikes up for a friends children. Its gone really well and they come out with me now. She also wants to cycle and has been given an old 29er with no rear wheel. Does anyone have a decent 29 rear wheel with 135 qr? Budget is pretty low as she is a single mum but i would rather get h...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: North to South Wales
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1917
Re: North to South Wales
Starts in Menai Bridge, but Bangor station is only 4 miles away and the route goes past! It finishes in Cardiff
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: North to South Wales
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1917
Re: North to South Wales
If you go onto The Racing Collective, they have a great route for XduroWales. You can get the GPX off the site.
I have done it twice and really enjoyed myself
Ian
I have done it twice and really enjoyed myself
Ian
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 10:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Just wanted to say thanks!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1263
Re: Just wanted to say thanks!
Shaf, i always enjoy your posts, but i didnt have the PhD stuff....i did have some nice Shimano disc hubs off you though.
Im also looking forwards to meeting and riding with you!
Ian
Im also looking forwards to meeting and riding with you!
Ian
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 10:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Re: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
Ok, so when i got home, i had another go at this….. I went to the athletes profile i was copying and pulled up the map of the route. Instead of clicking DOWNLOAD GPX, i clicked CREATE ROUTE and it the pulled up a route making page. I just clicked SAVE and it created a smaller file than before, which...
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:13 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Re: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
Ace. Thanks. I will try it as soon as im home from work!
Regards
Ian
Regards
Ian
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Re: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
Thanks. I shall try your suggestion when i get home
Ian
Ian
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Re: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
Ah ok. It has me puzzled as if you follow online tutorials or the Strava help page im pretty sure im doing it correct...but not the way you suggest. I shall see how that works out....
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Strava to Garmin Etrex problem...
I have seen a couple of rides that Strava buddies have done and wanted to follow the same route…. I go to the map of the ride and click GPX download. When this has downloaded, i drag and drop into my Garmin Etrex 30x. The file appears in track manager and i select it. So far so good. However when i ...
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4932
- Views: 1231238
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Wiggle have SLX 10sp 3x chainsets for £37.99 in 175mm length, with rings!
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:31 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4932
- Views: 1231238
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Bum....Tiagra shifters all gone
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted: Ergon grips
- Replies: 5
- Views: 713
Re: Wanted: Ergon grips
Are you still looking for some Ergons?
Do you have an e-mail for me to send pics
Ian
Username@gmail.com
Do you have an e-mail for me to send pics
Ian
Username@gmail.com
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Drive train cleaner / degreaser?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2847
Re: Drive train cleaner / degreaser?
I cant imagine anything better than Virosol (though this may be a personal failing). I use it in the park chain cleaner, then use a toothbrush in the last of the liquid in the chain cleaner to brush the cassette and chainrings. I then hose it off straight away. Its alkaline so it can fade bright ano...
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Drive train cleaner / degreaser?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2847
Re: Drive train cleaner / degreaser?
The little plastic box i find totally fantastic. That and a toothbrush really makes your drive chain look like new. We use VIROSOL its a commercial floor degreaser. Its quite alkaline but brings all the grease off. We rinse everything and relube when dry. Its available from commercial cleaning suppl...