I agree with PH. I would either go for something like that Bankrupt Bikes wheelset or pay enough to get a pair of wheels from a recognised handbuilt place.
I got a pair of handbuilt 26" wheel for £145 plus delivery from Spa Cycles as they had a sale on. I was needing disc wheels though. No 26" rim only in the sale.
If you bought something like these you can pretty much be sure they would never break. I have have similar Spa wheels with Sputnik 700c rims used for thousands of miles of loaded touring. 16 stone rider and camping gear. No problems. The only reason not to would be if you wanted something a bit lighter.
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m10b0s200p5 ... ce-of-Rims
Another option is buy a handbuilt rear wheel as the rear takes most of the abuse and a cheap front wheel.
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- 17 Mar 2024, 11:08am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Budget wheels opinion
- Replies: 13
- Views: 520
- 16 Mar 2024, 5:18pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: crazyguyonabike site
- Replies: 11
- Views: 787
Re: crazyguyonabike site
That happens as the journals are the property of the author not the site. As for the owner. He is opinionated and expresses strong opinions. That said it only effects the forums and there is no need to use them. In fact compared to previous years the forums are quiet. As result of general changes in social media or site specific who knows? In any case having a very divisive owner hasn't stopped people using Twitter.
It is a useful site IMO whether you use the forums or not.
- 9 Mar 2024, 1:20pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Train Glasgow to Pitlochry Return
- Replies: 9
- Views: 494
Re: Train Glasgow to Pitlochry Return
Scotrail do get arsey about bikes. I saw a local in Oban turfed off even though he was only going one stop.Pebble wrote: ↑8 Mar 2024, 11:32pm I wouldn't worry, scotsrail seem to be quite relaxed about bikes, I often travel with bike and never book. I was on a train last week (not as a cyclist) from Livingston back to Edinburgh. There was loads of bikes on the train, I doubt any were booked. Seriously its not like it was 20 years ago when they could get all arsie like they do down in Engerland. The scot rail staff just seem to go on like normal human beings and the trains are pretty reliable.
The Glasgow - Livingston - Edinburgh line though does not require reservations. I guess the trains are big enough and frequent enough it is not an issue.
So I would not turn up to a Glasgow Pitlochry train without a booking and expect to get on. Last time I was trying to book a bike for Glasgow - Inverness the only way was by going via Aberdeen. So as stated above - book -, and book early.
- 5 Mar 2024, 3:15am
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: 20mph Did you know, FACT!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5985
Re: 20mph Did you know, FACT!
Appears that in this case it is actually motor vehicles they apply to.
"A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road at a speed exceeding a limit imposed by or under any enactment to which this section applies shall be guilty of an offence."
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/section/89
- 20 Feb 2024, 9:20am
- Forum: Using the Forum - request help : report difficulties
- Topic: Thread derailment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 732
Re: Thread derailment
Exactly. There is no point posting a video link without a couple of sentences saying what it is. Nobody will look at it.
- 19 Feb 2024, 9:47pm
- Forum: Using the Forum - request help : report difficulties
- Topic: Thread derailment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 732
- 13 Feb 2024, 7:31pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Will I get on the train?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3141
Re: Will I get on the train?
There was plenty staff available last time I got the Oban train to stop a local getting on for one stop with his bike because he didn't have a booking.rogerzilla wrote: ↑13 Feb 2024, 3:15pmWhat staff? We usually stand from Swindon to Bristol because our bike spaces are full of luggage amd surfboards.irc wrote: ↑12 Feb 2024, 11:07pmAsk staff before the train arrives which carriage has the bike space. Get on the train. If the bike rack is blocked by luggage then block the aisle with your bike. The staff will soon get the luggage moved. If it was me my bike would be in the bike rack and the luggage moved out the way but if you don't want to do that the staff are there to sort out issues like this.Lazybird wrote: ↑12 Feb 2024, 9:01pm Have booked a bike space on the train Exeter to Plymouth on a Friday morning in early May to catch the ferry to Roscoff. Now I’m worried that the bike rack will be full of general luggage and I won’t get on despite having booked. Is this a realistic possibilty or am I being overly pessimistic?
If you are getting on at the starting station, you might be able to get something done. At an intermediate station, no chance.
The other issue is that two normal bikes don't fit in the GWR "cupboard" anyway.
- 12 Feb 2024, 11:07pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Will I get on the train?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3141
Re: Will I get on the train?
Ask staff before the train arrives which carriage has the bike space. Get on the train. If the bike rack is blocked by luggage then block the aisle with your bike. The staff will soon get the luggage moved. If it was me my bike would be in the bike rack and the luggage moved out the way but if you don't want to do that the staff are there to sort out issues like this.Lazybird wrote: ↑12 Feb 2024, 9:01pm Have booked a bike space on the train Exeter to Plymouth on a Friday morning in early May to catch the ferry to Roscoff. Now I’m worried that the bike rack will be full of general luggage and I won’t get on despite having booked. Is this a realistic possibilty or am I being overly pessimistic?
- 11 Feb 2024, 8:31pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Footways - planning
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1227
Re: Footways - planning
Do we? My estate built 50 years ago has footpaths seperate from the roads. After 50 years of growth in vehicle ownership it still has enough parking. Build it adequately in the first place - problem solved.
In fact at work the other day I remarked that the new build estate we were in was unusual in that every house had 2 or more off road spaces. Compared to the footprint of a house and garden the amount needed for a couple of cars is not much.
I accept Victorian streets will have issues but you can't blame the designers back then for not seeing a century into the future.
- 7 Feb 2024, 1:23am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Ritchey Road Logic back in rim brakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 608
Re: Ritchey Road Logic back in rim brakes
Yikes! £1400. It looks fairy similar to my Surly Pacer frame. £200 second hand in great condition. The last frame I boughtwas my Spa Steel Tourer - memory says around £300? new fairly soon after they were introduced. Even allowing for inflation I couldn't bring myself to shell out £1400 for a frameset. Looks nice thouigh.
- 31 Jan 2024, 1:57pm
- Forum: Using the Forum - request help : report difficulties
- Topic: Campaigners / campaigning groups joining to use the forum as a platform
- Replies: 8
- Views: 747
Re: Campaigners / campaigning groups joining to use the forum as a platform
I have no issue with current members posting links as part of a campaign. I don't think it is appropriate for anyone to join just to post links then not take part in any subsequent discussion of the issue in question. That feels like spam.
Some forums have rules about needing to be a member for a certain time and/or make a certain number of posts before being allowed to post links.
Some forums have rules about needing to be a member for a certain time and/or make a certain number of posts before being allowed to post links.
- 29 Jan 2024, 1:56pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Conversion Rim to Disc Frames
- Replies: 10
- Views: 675
Re: Conversion Rim to Disc Frames
You would need new hubs. bar endshifters and drop bar brake levers could work with cable disc brakes. But given you are needing buy a new frame. new wheels, new brakes, possibly new brake levers a second hand Disc Trucker is the way to go IMO. For little difference in price you would end up with two bikes. Or your current Trucker could be sold to go towards the relacement.
Or as an alternative to a Disc Trucker
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Or as an alternative to a Disc Trucker
viewtopic.php?t=159606
- 18 Jan 2024, 9:21am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Chain slipping under load - chainring wear?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1327
- 6 Jan 2024, 6:27am
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: Cycling, carbs, the bonk and ketones - in that order
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2176
Re: Cycling, carbs, the bonk and ketones - in that order
Interesting topic. On my last 1 month tour I lost 12 pounds in weight so was obviously burning fat much of the time. I never experienced any bonk symptoms. It was fully loaded and slow paced.
I have experienced the bonk before usually on a very long (for me) day ride or walk. Needed to get some carbs in and rest for 30 mins before going on. Though also bonked once or twice on previous tours last time was in 2009. No idea why I haven't bonked on more recent tours. It all seems a bit random.
I have experienced the bonk before usually on a very long (for me) day ride or walk. Needed to get some carbs in and rest for 30 mins before going on. Though also bonked once or twice on previous tours last time was in 2009. No idea why I haven't bonked on more recent tours. It all seems a bit random.
- 2 Jan 2024, 10:58pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Bi-Focal Contact Lenses & Alternative Tricks? Anybody Experiences/Knowledge
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1723
Re: Bi-Focal Contact Lenses? Anybody Experiences/Knowledge
I use bifocals from Specsavers. Minimal distance prescription and +2 for reading. Wear them all the time and just forget they are on. It's one thing I wouldn't buy online. Apart from the pupil distance the line between the main lense and the close vision insert needs to be in the right place.
Edit Sorry I see you are looking for contacts. It;s glasses I wear.
Edit Sorry I see you are looking for contacts. It;s glasses I wear.