togglechaintour bikes

[GrahamNR17]

Woss this then?

[Roadstersrevenge]

seat-tube lug for something odd?

[GrahamNR17]

seat-tube lug for something odd?

Interesting, but the clamp is less than an inch, so probably too small for that

[Roadstersrevenge]

haha! I thought you knew what it was and we had to guess!

Steve will know what it is.

[GrahamNR17]

TCT2 Bookings

Toggle Chain Tour 2011 booking closes at 8pm on Sunday 8th May. Beyond that date I'll only have a waiting list in case anyone needs to drop out.

So far we have 20 people booked, with 18 definite. Should be a good weekend

[steve browne]

Woss this then?

Does it fit the handlebar stem? My thought was that it could be part of a twin bottle cage mount. Carolin suggested a wicker basket support.

[GrahamNR17]

Woss this then?

Does it fit the handlebar stem? My thought was that it could be part of a twin bottle cage mount. Carolin suggested a wicker basket support.

Yes, it fits a stem. It's too much co-incidence that it's the right size. I definitely think we're at the correct end of the bike.

[Greybeard]

Well, it's done apart from a new set of brake pads which I'll pick up in the morning. The spokes for the rear wheel were the last parts to arrive today and the wheel/sram hub were united as one by teatime
Initial rides around the garden are favourable, though the seat still needs lifting an inch or two - I'll await further tests between the rain showers tomorrow.
I was wondering whether an MTB with huge wheels is a sort of cycling version of automotive willy waving (a bit like pointless/uneccessary 4x4s) - but at least this beast will get used off-road so perhaps I can get away with just a discreet bit of swinging

[hubgearfreak]

I was wondering whether an MTB with huge wheels is a sort of cycling version of automotive willy waving (a bit like pointless/uneccessary 4x4s)

does it drink more fuel and is it used to intimidate others? NO

looks good. you'll be the envy amongst your RSF with that, i'm sure

[GrahamNR17]

I was wondering whether an MTB with huge wheels is a sort of cycling version of automotive willy waving (a bit like pointless/uneccessary 4x4s)

Yes, it's exactly that

Don't feel bad about it though, if you have a tiny winky, what else are you to do?

Graham, wots got small bikes wiv small wheels

PS: But your winky-waver 29er does look rather fabulous as does Tim's. But I shall never know what they're like to ride, cos the ground an' the pedals are so far away

[hubgearfreak]

Graham, wots got small bikes wiv small wheels

don't forget to mention your little noddy car as well.

[robc02]

I was wondering whether an MTB with huge wheels is a sort of cycling version of automotive willy waving (a bit like pointless/uneccessary 4x4s)

Wouldn't have thought of it if you hadn't mentioned it - anyway, no more so than 28inch wheels on a roadster, and they're something to be aspired to of course.

I'd love a hubgeared mountain bike, especially after riding a VERY muddy Chainreaction Mountain Marathon at Ruthin last September (nearly six hours hard labour!). I used an alternative transmission system and suffered severe and repeated chainsuck in the lowest gears during the later stages of the event. It really highlighted the benefits of a hubgear, even if used with a chain tensioner to accommodate the rear suspension movement.

[Greybeard]

Took the WW29er for a first short ride along some local bridleways today (nowhere near the expected amount of rain - they were still dry). And the result -
As Cool Hand Luke said - I'm shaking it here, Boss! I'm shaking it!

Steve (wot finks the bike has now got its ballgame name )

[hubgearfreak]

you're chuffed then GB? even if it's a bit of a girlie colour?

did the build present you with any bothers?

[GrahamNR17]

I like the concept of your 29ers. I do have a 26er with a three-speed in it

Would you get them wheels in a normal person sized frame?