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by Richpips
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Dropbar Disc bike - NOW £200!
Replies: 1
Views: 346

Re: Dropbar Disc bike - NOW £200!

Reduced to 200 quid!
by Richpips
Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dub bottom.brackets are they rubbish?
Replies: 17
Views: 1547

Re: Dub bottom.brackets are they rubbish?

I have a Dub BB on my Broken Rd that must have done 7000 miles, same on Tom's bike.

Though I have never had issues with bottom bracket bearings. I've a cheap ISIS BB that must have done 6000 miles.
by Richpips
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Jennride
Replies: 59
Views: 7819

Re: Winter Jennride

I'm in.
by Richpips
Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Dropbar Disc bike - NOW £200!
Replies: 1
Views: 346

Dropbar Disc bike - NOW £200!

Trek Crossrip 55 ctc (virtual) seat tube, 55cm top tube. Fits me fine at just under 5' 10". Alloy frame, carbon fork. 50/34 with a 34-11 cassette. 18 speed Sora, recent chain. BB7 disc brakes. Top bar brake levers. Non matching 35mm nobbly tyres. I can throw in a pair of 28mm gatorskins Cosmeti...
by Richpips
Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Inuit hi-tech clothing.
Replies: 4
Views: 429

Inuit hi-tech clothing.

I've seen two of these seal gut jackets in the last couple of weeks, which must be a sign.

From a distance they look like DCF which I guess is why they caught my eye. The earliest date from 5000 years ago.

http://veritablesexperts.com/Contenu/ve ... hcoen.html
by Richpips
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Aeroe rack
Replies: 3
Views: 237

Re: WTD: Aeroe rack

Lazarus wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:49 pm I assume you mean rear ?
I have an unused front one , which may be of use if you get the rack ( don't know if it fits the back)
Cost £30 new ,bought it in a sale and never used..Still in thenpacket
I think the one I'm after is different, unfortunately. Thanks though.
by Richpips
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Any other AXS road or mtb early adopters?
Replies: 8
Views: 532

Re: Any other AXS road or mtb early adopters?

firestarter wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:37 pm Wel l subject to cycle to work being approved ive just ordered a bike with axs rival single ring so fingers crossed it comes and I like it lol
One of the cool things is you can mix and match road and mtb stuff. :grin:
by Richpips
Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Any other AXS road or mtb early adopters?
Replies: 8
Views: 532

Any other AXS road or mtb early adopters?

Apparently, it's the future. I'm now the owner of electronic shifting on my Stooge and I like it.
by Richpips
Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Aeroe rack
Replies: 3
Views: 237

WTD: Aeroe rack

Worth an ask, I'm looking for an Aeroe rack and a spare cradle if anyone has surplus.
by Richpips
Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape & Serenity Nest
Replies: 0
Views: 330

Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape & Serenity Nest

I bought this combo earlier this year 2nd hand (little used) as an option for this summer's accommodation but ended up using my Lunar Solo. There have been a couple of mods. Notably, a couple of extra guy points on the cape and a couple of lifting loops on the nest. £180 please which is what I paid ...
by Richpips
Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 2023
Replies: 303
Views: 66179

Re: HT550 2023

Stuart Allan is doing well on his fixed gear ride of the HT550.

He's hoping to get to Fisherfield tomorrow.

maps.findmespot.com/s/M1NY/61
by Richpips
Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Contemplating a change of air mattress...
Replies: 20
Views: 1018

Re: Contemplating a change of air mattress...

The latest neoairs are not noisy like the old ones.
by Richpips
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Restrap = Aero bar bag.
Replies: 5
Views: 357

Re: Restrap = Aero bar bag.

Thanks!
by Richpips
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Restrap = Aero bar bag.
Replies: 5
Views: 357

Re: Restrap = Aero bar bag.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:24 am Could you not just strap whatever size drybag you like to the bars in a similar position - no holster required?
Yep, that is also a possibility. I do like a holster though.
by Richpips
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Restrap = Aero bar bag.
Replies: 5
Views: 357

Restrap = Aero bar bag.

has anyone got one of these?

Would I get a bigger drybag in the holster?

https://restrap.com/products/race-aero-bar-bag
by Richpips
Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Kid friendly bikepacking route???
Replies: 5
Views: 409

Re: Kid friendly bikepacking route???

Tissington, High Peak Trails have flatness and campsites.
by Richpips
Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1927130

Re: The post man's been ...

A pair of Fortis 35s on Pro5 hubs + a Hope brakeset and a centrelock disc

Hopefully I have everything for the Stooge and my new Fixie build now.
by Richpips
Wed Aug 09, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Alone
Replies: 7
Views: 774

Re: Alone

Just watched the first two episodes. Finding food in that area looks quite challenging.
by Richpips
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Aeroe Fat Spider?
Replies: 6
Views: 435

Re: Aeroe Fat Spider?

voodoo_simon wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:58 pm
Richpips wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:55 pm
Loki wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:41 pm vaguely exciting thanks, luckily I work in the trade so cost is a non issue, I will probably use it with my stash of alpkit dry bags :)
Which B2B?
Freewheel have just started importing them (madison)
Thanks :wink:
by Richpips
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Aeroe Fat Spider?
Replies: 6
Views: 435

Re: Aeroe Fat Spider?

Loki wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:41 pm vaguely exciting thanks, luckily I work in the trade so cost is a non issue, I will probably use it with my stash of alpkit dry bags :)
Which B2B?
by Richpips
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
Replies: 54
Views: 2656

Re: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead

I'm just back from a trip and am still buzzing. For ages I'd been saying I'd do something this year. The year was halfway done before I committed thoughThe key was booking dates off work, and buying insurance and a flight to the start point. I made a plan with cycle.travel which I mostly ignored mak...
by Richpips
Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 29 x 3" tyre
Replies: 6
Views: 583

WTD: 29 x 3" tyre

As title a 29" x 3" tyre (tubeless ready) wanted please.
by Richpips
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1927130

Re: The post man's been ...

Mk4 Stooge F+F plus moto bars delivered by an off duty postman today to my work. :-bd
by Richpips
Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Replies: 17
Views: 1843

Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!

I'll take these please. Apidura 1.5L bladder - triangle shaped for a frame bag. Used, no leaks (the valve is unused as I used a camelbak valve) - £20 XTR clutch Rear mech - 10 speed with carbon cage. Good condition but well used - £30 XTR shifters - 10 speed and 3x - well used but excellent conditio...
by Richpips
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD Chris King 1 1/8 baseplates
Replies: 2
Views: 182

WTD Chris King 1 1/8 baseplates

I'm looking for a couple of old school Chris King base plates if you have such a thing in your parts draw.