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- 8 Dec 2019, 9:16pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Available 350mm/400mm 27.2 seatposts with ~30mm or more setback?
- Replies: 8
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Re: Available 350mm/400mm 27.2 seatposts with ~30mm or more setback?
I could be Interested in that, if the OP isn't. How old is it and how much would you want for it?
- 10 Oct 2019, 8:17am
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: What Would You Do With £170M
- Replies: 94
- Views: 3350
Re: What Would You Do With £170M
I'd buy a massive turnip.
- 4 Jan 2019, 12:42pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Ortlieb bar bag fixing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 996
Re: Ortlieb bar bag fixing
Norman H wrote:Another advantage of the R&K fitting is that the cable can be cheaply replaced with a suitably sheathed length of old brake cable inner. The Ortlieb cable has a unique brass ferrule fixed to one end and is expensive to replace.
Just cut off the cable flush, then drill through and you can use any old cable with a ferrule, I think mine has a gear one in.
- 3 Jan 2019, 7:41pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Ortlieb bar bag fixing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 996
Re: Ortlieb bar bag fixing
My Ortlieb bar bag fits to my R and K mounting without any modification on one of my bikes. I don't know if the design of either has changed in the last few years though.
That said, the Ortlieb mounting, whilst it looks flimsy, is sturdy enough on my other bike.
That said, the Ortlieb mounting, whilst it looks flimsy, is sturdy enough on my other bike.
- 16 Aug 2018, 9:11pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Speed Awareness Course
- Replies: 258
- Views: 10797
Re: Speed Awareness Course
fausto copy wrote:Be warned of the term "local".
It's local to where you were caught.
A mate of mine was caught in Southampton and had to return there in order to keep his clean licence.
That cost him £50 in fuel and a hotel overnight stay, so not just a cheap and convenient kop-out.
Don't think that's true. I was zapped in Cumbria and did the course in Manchester. As I recall, when booking the course (it was online) you could choose the area in which to take the course.
- 31 Jan 2018, 2:03pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Best chain tugs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 990
Re: Best chain tugs?
The Surly version is good, although the price makes your eyes smart a bit. It makes chain tensioning a piece of cake and doesn't hinder wheel removal. I'd recommend one (you only need one).
- 28 Jan 2018, 6:47pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lon Las Cymru Elan valley area
- Replies: 5
- Views: 638
Re: Lon Las Cymru Elan valley area
I did that loop in August last year. Road surface is fine and there was no traffic. There are some hilly parts though. I hope I could do it at 83!
- 14 May 2017, 9:40pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Bike transport Ullapool to Inverness - Sharing Costs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6052
Re: Bike transport Ullapool to Inverness - Sharing Costs
The normal bus will take a bike or two, if you ask nicely. They get put in the luggage compartment under the bus. Me and a friend did this last week.
- 13 Jul 2016, 12:47pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lon Las Cymru
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2264
Re: Lon Las Cymru
Looks like you had a great time. I could do that route every year and not get bored with it.
- 7 Jun 2016, 10:28pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: LLC - Harlech
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1757
Re: LLC - Harlech
I'd do the second route, but the best part is after Harlech through Eisingrug, which both your routes go through. It's stunning.
I love Harlech castle, it's my favourite in the world. I go every year and don't get bored with it.
I love Harlech castle, it's my favourite in the world. I go every year and don't get bored with it.
- 19 Feb 2016, 9:25am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: LLC - Harlech
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1757
Re: LLC - Harlech
The hills behind Harlech were one of the highlights for me both times I've done LLC. I would do them. In particular the road through Eisingrug is superb, but it is very tough.
- 12 Feb 2016, 2:55pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Bike-friendly cafe - what would you like to see?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2928
Re: Bike-friendly cafe - what would you like to see?
A hook on the back of toilet doors. A simple thing but saves a load of aggro trying to stop your clothes going on the floor.
- 14 Mar 2015, 10:05am
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Mam Tor, shivering mountain
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8568
Re: Mam Tor, shivering mountain
To be fair to them though, if that had happened, it would have been Darwinism in action.
- 8 Feb 2015, 7:55pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Northumberland Coast route queries
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1403
Re: Northumberland Coast route queries
It's a footpath, you can't cycle on it. Hacks me off when out walking and someone flies past on a path on a bike. If you must use it, please push your bike.
I've done the coast and castles route and it's a good one, there are some bits where wider tyres are a bonus but overall 28/32 mm are fine. Take time to watch the tide come in over the Lindisfarne causeway, from either side, it's magical.
I've done the coast and castles route and it's a good one, there are some bits where wider tyres are a bonus but overall 28/32 mm are fine. Take time to watch the tide come in over the Lindisfarne causeway, from either side, it's magical.
- 8 Dec 2014, 9:54am
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Enjoyable Audax
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3337
Re: Enjoyable Audax
Merry Wanderer, if you've got the saddle sorted that's more than half the battle. After that it's just a case of putting in some long rides. On the Audax itself you'll be able to go further than you've done before. Even after a bit of a winter lay off I find the first couple hard work and can't think of going further, but fitness soon builds up. That said, I don't do the extra long rides, hilly 100 or 200s are my preference, in fact there seems a belief that all Audaxers aspire to PBP, they don't, it's not obligatory.
I can see why an Audax is not everyone's cup of tea, the time limits can add pressure, but they are a great way of seeing an area using a route planned by someone with local knowledge and meeting like minded people.
I can see why an Audax is not everyone's cup of tea, the time limits can add pressure, but they are a great way of seeing an area using a route planned by someone with local knowledge and meeting like minded people.