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- Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Normal 29ers ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 457
Re: Normal 29ers ?
Kona Unit, brother cycles big bro...longer than 29ers BITD, but pretty normal. Though low stack of unit might not be ideal for you...
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:01 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 261
Re: Maxxis Rambler 700x50
Just the Ramblers left, price dropped
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1931162
Re: The post man's been ...
A 2013 Ragley bigwig frame for a very bargain price on eBay. It's going to be a replacement for a 26er inbred frame as my town bike, so I can use old spare 29er wheels and tyres which I have plenty of. Should build up to a nice utility 29er with the parts I have
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 261
SOLD
SOLD
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Never legal to wildcamp on Dartmoor?
- Replies: 130
- Views: 9656
Re: Never legal to wildcamp on Dartmoor?
A good result, thank goodness! I had to laugh at the Darvall's response: "This case highlights the many and increasing challenges we face in trying to protect the fragile environment on Dartmoor. Our mission was to conserve this special place. It is regrettable that our role as custodians is gr...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are you reading now?
- Replies: 404
- Views: 45353
Re: What are you reading now?
Just finished Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit. A really interesting read, especially if you like Orwell, which I do. Oh good reminder, I like both Orwell and Rebecca Solnit, and this was on a 'mental note to self' reading list I had inevitably forgotten! Finished reading - and savouring Cormac's S...
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1931162
Re: The post man's been ...
Brake pads and Hutchinson Tundra's in 700x40 size. Tyres look like they'll come up big, and tread is decent. Bit of a last role of the gravel bike dice (possibly), to put mid size tyres in 700c that will be fit and forget, leave plenty of clearance for mud and mudguards, do well in most conditions o...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:04 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 843
Re: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
Had some Elixir R brakes back in the day - total crap, that was the last sram brake for me. Not had too many issues with Shimano (good old M755s didn't leak!) but Magura often looks a decent alternative, maybe not stonking power, but reportedly reliable at least?
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:54 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 843
Re: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
Can you mix and match Shimano and Hope? no for the reasons you mention, might work for little while but its not going to work long term Hope RX4 caliper comes in mineral or dot options so you can put them on Shimano or SRAM hydro drop levers. Mostly a flat mount option now, but they would work with...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:55 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cloth patches
- Replies: 14
- Views: 978
Re: Cloth patches
These maybe...I tried a cheaper amazon/ebay alternative and it was crap, but can imagine a decent sticky one would work
https://adventurepatch.co.uk/collections/badge-magic
https://adventurepatch.co.uk/collections/badge-magic
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:04 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Careful where you go bikepacking
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1147
Re: Careful where you go bikepacking
Nothing like dealing with the right priorities - could as easily be said for councils harassing rough sleepers, as it is for government focussing on small boat crossings and culture war skirmishes.
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking hall of fame?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1893
Re: Bikepacking hall of fame?
Good call on Jenn. It was her articles in singletrack and Whatmtb that piqued my interest in the Tour divide, plus it was a great article in its own right. Intrigued by what those 'issues' were...might have to look that up. I'd also give another vote for Cass Gilbert. Been following him for a very l...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted - all in one waterproof seat pack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 220
Re: Wanted - all in one waterproof seat pack
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPDWSB/p ... addle-pack
Got an older version of this and it's pretty tough and well made, good price too and seems to be the right size...
Got an older version of this and it's pretty tough and well made, good price too and seems to be the right size...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
- Replies: 15
- Views: 821
Re: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
That one looks lovely, but kinda proves my point, it is 50 to 75 quid a night minimum 2 night stay... doesn't help if you're travelling through and want basic but not boutique...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
- Replies: 15
- Views: 821
Re: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
I'm more inclined to try and use them now, and sad to see my nearest one on the list (Streatley). Although whenever i've tried to book somewhere in the past few years it's always been fully booked...but I can imagine Covid has hit hard, and i've no idea, but if they have outstanding loans or mortgag...
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New tyres Part 2 29ers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1694
Re: New tyres Part 2
Both my mezcal sizes went up very easily. There is a difference in drag between the 2.6 and 2.35 (especially as i've found the 2.35 a bit undersized on a 29mm rim, 2.6 is true to size) but it's not huge, and the 2.6 has enough cush to cope with fairly chunky stuff.
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New tyres Part 2 29ers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1694
Re: New tyres Part 2
As others above, I use a mezcal 2.6 front and 2.35 rear most of the year round, more than capable and decently fast. Also have an XR2 which as said, is fast, strong, surprisingly grippy, and well priced.
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Flattening the gravel bike
- Replies: 7
- Views: 431
Re: Flattening the gravel bike
Well it's an open goal but not a 90s mtb
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 4:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Flattening the gravel bike
- Replies: 7
- Views: 431
Re: Flattening the gravel bike
Thank you, I've got a pair of Ritchey Corralitos bars that I haven't put on yet, which are very short reach and drop...but not fitted yet because i'm thinking I may as well go for flat...
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Flattening the gravel bike
- Replies: 7
- Views: 431
Flattening the gravel bike
It's been on my mind for a while, as i've slowly been going off my drop bars. My mind is actually heading in the direction of a fairly light and versatile atb (might even say hybrid with extra tyre clearance!), for the longer mixed terrain rides and bikepacking where mtb is a chore on long tarmac bi...
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:07 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 3983
- Views: 503853
Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Wow, great way to do a wedding, congrats!
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What down tube bag…
- Replies: 11
- Views: 900
Re: What down tube bag…
I've got a wolf tooth pump bag that I find pretty useful, having the option to bolt on is good, but it's not waterproof. Other one to consider is the Topeak Gearpack, downtube specific organiser bag https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/1452-GEARPACK about £45 Maybe not the right shape for you, a...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 983
- Views: 122716
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
I think they can be split in half for transporting, but I guess for travel rather than commuting - and they must have QR connectors on the brake hose. As a bike object I still like it!
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:01 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Todays ride
- Replies: 3323
- Views: 628045
Re: Todays ride
Went out for a big 72 mile off road ride on Sunday on the Unit. It was going to be a bivvy night, but in the end I didn't fancy it after some poor nights of sleep recently (thanks kids! :lol: ). I didn't pack light as I wanted plenty of food on me, as there's not that many options for getting food o...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 983
- Views: 122716
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
This is a genuinely cool bike, first disc Moulton:
EDIT: Rear tyre does have a puncture!
EDIT: Rear tyre does have a puncture!