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- Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:30 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Carbon rims for bikepacking
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1765
Re: Carbon rims for bikepacking
We use Roval carbon rims on all our mtn bikes. Admittedly 2 sets haven't been used loaded but have around 4-5 years of racing and training all over the uk. 1 set has been used a lot loaded and i am 86kg. Absolutely no problems all still run true. I wouldnt even question using them for HT550. Plus we...
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Newsletter - New Year edition
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2625
Re: Newsletter - New Year edition
Not received a newsletter or any other updates for ages. No spam, correct email as i am getting PM's. Any other ideas?
- Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS Schwalbe Thunderburts 29 x 2.1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1078
Re: FS Schwalbe Thunderburts 29 x 2.1
Pics received. Look like very good condition. Will have to wait till after christmas if you still have them.
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 8:48 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS Schwalbe Thunderburts 29 x 2.1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1078
Re: FS Schwalbe Thunderburts 29 x 2.1
Photos please. Have they been gunked?
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:40 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: U-clips?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3600
Re: U-clips?!
A non tested maillon rapide. Lots of sizes.
- Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Recommended brakes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2543
Re: Recommended brakes
Ì wouldn't go for maguras personally. 3 sets of MTS inc carbon blades, 2 sets failed, and one of those ended in 18 stitches. Swapped to XT 765's i think. They are ok. We have a pair of Hope x2 race which have been brilliant on a world cup xc bike, had little maintenance issues.
- Thu Nov 22, 2018 11:17 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Peak District winter bivy. On the wrong date! Weekend before
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8107
Re: Peak District winter bivy. On the wrong date! Weekend be
Pending visit to consultant next week and him saying I can start riding outside, plus a few test rides to see how the thumb holds up. Then I am a very strong possibility. Fingers crossed. Ive only ridden on the turbo since August.
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SRAM X5 FD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 803
Re: SRAM X5 FD
Use a low direct mount GX or X0 2x10 on that mount, check that your chainrings are compatible, top pull?
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 11:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Buffalo Sleeping Bags, Thermarest Mats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2928
Re: Buffalo Sleeping Bags, Thermarest Mats
The shelled one is 'Super Bag'.
- Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:01 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hydrophobic Down - Any Disadvantages?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2545
Re: Hydrophobic Down - Any Disadvantages?
It was nikwax downproof and other coating products that started the damp resistance trend. Plus, it was the product that highlighted the issue with the down tendrils breaking off and folk ending with a bag of none lofting down bits. Experiments took place at ME Glossop and is probably why Pete doesn...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 2:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bamboo T shirts ... orders CLOSING tonight.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6512
Re: Bamboo T shirts ... order yours now.
Done, thanks Stu!
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Neoprene Gloves
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3255
Re: Neoprene Gloves
Aldi this coming Thursday I believe.
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:40 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bamboo shirts update.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 11834
Re: Bamboo shirts update.
I'm in. M or L pending on weight loss with the thumb. Turbos running hot and weights going slowly down and current predicition is 6 weeks before going to work.... ho hum.
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:03 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rear 'battery' powered lights with the longest run time?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8398
Re: Rear 'battery' powered lights with the longest run time?
There is evidence, but I cant be bothered to find it re the random flashing being better. It is similar but not linked to why emergency service vehicles use multi tones, and random flashing lights (not on all vehicles yet). Basically it makes you stand out more and reduces the mesmerising bit.
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Ullnar Collateral Ligament Repair
- Replies: 1
- Views: 717
Ullnar Collateral Ligament Repair
Has anyone had this surgery? Also know as 'skier's or game keepers thumb'. I was knocked off the bike by another rider swinging across the trail and taking my front wheel out. It happened on the High Peak Trail nr Harborough Rocks. I had done around 50 miles on the South Peak Loop, and taking it ste...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:09 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: those Lidl sleep mats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1692
Re: those Lidl sleep mats
I couldnt find any first time around. Thought one would be handy as a loaner/spare. Might have to spend on the Alpkit one with extra 10%off.
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:43 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Creaking at SPD interface?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1727
Re: Creaking at SPD interface?
Richard, tightening the cleat will only make it harder to clip-in and release. It doesn't increase grip on the shoes cleat, that stays the same.
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:19 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Rushup (Dark Peak) needs you!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4155
Re: Rushup (Dark Peak) needs you!
There is no supply in the Peak District for crushed gritstone. The gritstone that is used on any track renovation/creation is imported from Lancashire. The area is SSSI and introducing large amounts of limestone into a gritstone area is going to alter pH levels somewhere, or a white streak in a brow...
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:41 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Penny farthing
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10155
Re: Penny farthing
A chap in out club called Richard Thoday (on facebook) would be good to talk to. He toured in the alps early this year ticking a few cols on his Penny. He also won the London Nocturne last week and did some pacing for the hour record. He is always out in the Peak riding his Penny including ITT's.
- Thu May 31, 2018 1:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SRAM upgrade
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1373
Re: SRAM upgrade
As Stu says. Potentially use a Wolftooth Road Link, I believe they will work with SRAM unlike the script says https://www.18bikes.co.uk/wolftooth-wol ... dlink.html
- Sun May 13, 2018 7:18 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Extender sprocket
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1164
Re: Extender sprocket
Sell the extender and buy a SunRace cassette. That way you don't get any big gaps just sensible increments. Simple.
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:25 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Oval Rings and Derailleur Wear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1303
Re: Oval Rings and Derailleur Wear
Whitestone - it is worthwhile servicing the clutch mechanism in shadow mech's, It has definitely saved me two XTR's and one XT mech's. Sewing machine oil and not much of it is your friend, it's slightly fiddly until you understand how it works. Obviously I don't know the circumstances of your mech f...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Pass storming in the Lakes, on a 1930s roadster
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2483
Re: Pass storming in the Lakes, on a 1930s roadster
I had the pleasure of doing some filming and an article with him for 'World' Magazine some while ago. It was sea kayaking based and we paddled round Holy Island , Anglesey, his first time sea kayaking. He was absolutely at home just like he had been kayaking for years. He is exactly like you see him...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New handlebars?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2096
Re: New handlebars?
They will stop the front end bouncing around... 500g for 760 wide.
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:31 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tyvek on the shop page?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2888
Re: Tyvek on the shop page?
I have some of Stu's Permavent as a groundsheet in Deschutes, it work's really well no issues. With a bit of sticky tape and scissors you can make it into a bathtub style groundsheet. I also have an Ookworks bathtub but which is great on a flat surface, slight slope and off you go down it.... seam g...