http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ en-US Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/absoludicrous-pile-of-nonsense#post-1117189 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:39:38 +0000 eck 1117189@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>from planet-x/on-one...</p> <p>&quot;Never ridden a 29er? Imagine skipping cereal and eating miles for breakfast, using less energy and less pedal strokes to go the same distance as before. It&#39;s like waking up with legs a foot longer than they were last night and then going for a run. Imagine cruising past your bikey mates through a technical rock garden and then stepping on the gas and outpacing them by hundreds of meters. And when you stop pedalling you keep rolling ...and rolling. Save energy, save time, get a 29.&quot;</p> <p>now then, where to begin?!!</p> <p>&#39;using less energy and less pedal strokes to go the same distance as before.&#39;</p> <p>Er, is there some magic contraption that injects power into a 29er wheel? No. Could travel further with less pedal strokes by simply increasing the gear on my 26er bike? Yes. Besides, 29ers run lower gears precisely so that the effective gearing is the same as a 26er.</p> <p>&#39;Imagine cruising past your bikey mates through a technical rock garden and then stepping on the gas and outpacing them by hundreds of meters.&#39;</p> <p>I don&#39;t expect that someone would be able to cruise over a rock garden on the limited number of full-sus 29er bikes any better than the vast majority of 26er full-sus bikes. Also, it takes more energy to accelerate a bigger wheel, so, on the contrary, a 26er would outpace a 29er in terms of acceleration.</p> <p>&#39;Save energy, save time, get a 29.&#39;</p> <p>Where is the proof for this? I think it simply makes a convenient rhyme.</p> <p>In short, an almost entirely factually incorrect, load of nonsense. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/show-me-your-long-travel-hard-tail-builds-please-its-friday-after-all#post-1080447 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:28:49 +0000 CrAsH...tEsT..RiDeR 1080447@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Its friday and no photo thread yet, so show me your long travel hard tails </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/what-age-do-you-give-up-cycling#post-1112240 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:41:46 +0000 bernie 1112240@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>im 45 in november,i love trail riding or anything to do with off roading.problem is, that im struggilg a lot more now .tell me is there any 45s or over out there who i can look upto? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exercise-after-long-haul-flight#post-1117523 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:05:41 +0000 redted 1117523@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Am I right in thinking or I think have I heard/read somewhere, it isn&#39;t a good idea to do vigorous exercise if you have flown long haul recently? if so why? and how long should you leave before resuming exercise? </p> <p>I&#39;ve got a 2 week business trip to the far east and I&#39;m doing the Tour of Flanders Sportive 1 week after I return, I will be unable to train on a bike while I&#39;m away but want to do either gym work or running while I&#39;m away, to keep the meagre bit of fitness I&#39;m trying to develop before I go. </p> <p>Should I worry, or is it an old wives urban myth thing? Any experts on here able to advise me please? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/wow-does-this-guy-not-like-mountain-bikers#post-1106920 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:13:59 +0000 simonm 1106920@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://theblackamoorsite.blogspot.com/search?q=cyclists">http://theblackamoorsite.blogspot.com/search?q=cyclists</a></p> <p>I really like the bit where litter in a tree is randomly attributed to mountain bikers !!! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/just-snapped-the-my-gravity-dropper-remote-underside-the-bars-bit#post-1117481 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:51:51 +0000 mi©k 1117481@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>where can i get spares in the uk ? or is there a fix its only a bar sized underneath clamp bit not the actual remote so is there a bodge ? part of a brake clamp i could fit ? anyone ? ta </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sticky-piston-perhaps-on-hayes-stroker-carbons#post-1115346 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:51:03 +0000 DickBarton 1115346@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>My rear brake has been annoying me for the last few weeks and finally tonight I noticed that the lever is returning...I pull the brake on and let the lever go but it doesn&#39;t move...I have to force it back with my finger.</p> <p>The brake feels very wooden and I&#39;m not convinced the pistons are moving...had a very quick nosey at it just now (without much light) and I think the pad/piston may have a bit of corrosion on it.</p> <p>What can I do without doing a full bleed (as I lent my bleed tools to a mate and not seen him for a bit) and I&#39;m hoping I can do a quick &#39;bodge&#39; to start shifting the piston and see if that fixes the lever...</p> <p>Front brake feels very nice indeed and both stop me, but the constant rubbing and squeal if the rear wheel goes backwards is starting to annoy me!</p> <p>Thanks. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/what-pads-for-tektro-cr720s#post-1117498 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:58:08 +0000 Eggbox 1117498@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I would like some new brake pads for the CR720s on my cross bike. The pads are described as 877.12. They are the type that fit in an alloy carrier. The problem is I don&#39;t know which will fit as I can only find the 877.12 reference used by Tektro. Is this type of pad a standard fit like a shimano ones or are they all different? </p> <p>I fancied some kool stops but don&#39;t know which ones will fit.</p> <p>Any thoughts?</p> <p>ta </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mustard-pots#post-1117593 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:23:23 +0000 PeterPoddy 1117593@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>WTF can&#39;t I buy a mustard pot anymore?<br /> You know a little (Usually yellow) one with a lid and a small spoon.</p> <p>I&#39;ve tried every supermarket, cook shop, and department store ending with a long chat to a nice lady in John Lewis on Sunday who confirmed that, no, they don&#39;t stock them anymore. AND, she says, she&#39;s had 3 enquiries for them recently. So I&#39;m not the only one.</p> <p>(apparently Colemans sell one for £16. Madness)</p> <p>It&#39;s insane I tell you. What&#39;s happening to this country? I dispair.... </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/any-bt-openreach-employees-here-major-broadband-problems-longshot-i-know#post-1096649 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:19:12 +0000 beaker 1096649@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I&#39;ve been waiting to get Broadband connected at home for six months now and it&#39;s doing my head in..... I&#39;ve been given firm connection dates that come and go with no explaination from BT, differing excuses etc.... The house next to me has it but form some reason BT are unable or unwilling to connect me. All I want is the truth* and a way ahead. Is anyone here able to help?</p> <p>Cheers All.</p> <p>*I can handle the truth. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cadets-playing-at-soldierspilotssailors-or-just-a-bit-bent-ccf#post-1117518 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:04:36 +0000 Surfr 1117518@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Boot Bulling thread got me thinking. </p> <p>Great days. I hear it&#39;s not the same any more though. No more beastings and quality bollockings. </p> <p>Screwing up on parade used to mean 5 minutes holding metal and brass fire extinguishers at arms length, and promotion to Cpl lead to being beaten in a parachute harness in the NCOs mess then taken out and hozed down in the parade ground. </p> <p>Happy days. Sorry I&#39;ve gone all misty eyed. Have a few memory photos</p> <p>Squadron band at RAF Hendon<br /> <img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/362012138_f7f514091f_o.jpg"></p> <p>Conningsby Annual Camp photo<br /> <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/561053397_2b7f020d25.jpg"></p> <p>Chippy flying at 6AEF Abbingdon<br /> <img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/362013103_09c3618103.jpg"></p> <p>Dicking about after a Sunday shoot somewhere on the Thames Estuary no doubt. e used to shoot more than our fair share of 7.62 at our squadron (267) for some reason. Most Weekends were filled with shooting.<br /> <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/561040885_47c8746699.jpg"></p> <p>DofE Gold or Silver practice in the Beacons somewhere<br /> <img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/349009231_51fe653a7b.jpg"></p> <p>Sadly no photos of Gibraltar camp or from my Basic Glider Training and Initial Glider Training <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/saint-brakes-can-pull-1g#post-1117547 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:13:06 +0000 ooOOoo 1117547@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>well, nearly....interesting brake test on bikeradar</p> <p><img src="http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/disc-brake-systems/1265639743730-g5pgdlz4zid7-500-90-500-70.gif"></p> <p>Error #1 seems to be the y axis...should be m/s/s shouldn&#39;t it?</p> <p>On the video here<br /> <a href="http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/video-preview-our-biggest-brake-test-ever--24920" rel="nofollow">http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/video-preview-our-biggest-brake-test-ever--24920</a><br /> though he goes on about &quot;150N/m of force&quot;<br /> Assuming the brake lever is 10cm long, that would be 1500N of force, which I doubt I could achieve with one finger!<br /> I&#39;m assuming what he actually means is 150N, at the end of the lever, which sounds more realistic.</p> <p>Anyway I remember trying them at fort william, and they were pretty pokey <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> Anyone here had any memorable emergency braking moments on there Saints? I&#39;ve got the original Saint&#39;s and they are nowhere near as good. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/brake-hose-routing-which-way-would-you-go#post-1117476 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:50:53 +0000 psychle 1117476@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So my frame has enclosed guides on the top tube for the rear brake. These are on the left-hand side of the frame, I run my rear brake on the left (as do most I think?)... with the brake line, I can either loop it round the right side of the stem and back to the lever, or stay on the left and go straight in? Is there a standard? Or just what looks best/right to each individual?</p> <p>To me, running it straight to the left looks weird... but maybe that&#39;s just because I&#39;m not used to it? What do ya&#39;ll reckon? Here are a couple of pics to compare...</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4343718476_df9a2046cd_m.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4343718628_0969dd2995_m.jpg"></p> <p>cheers <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ok-wtf-is-this-about-then-not-worksafe#post-1117181 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:38:22 +0000 t®ibal©hief 1117181@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>corset piercing....</p> <p><img src="http://www.stretchyourears.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/4d886_Img45_Chest_Corset.jpg"> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/relocating-to-south-end-of-the-peak-district-commuting-to-townscities#post-1116544 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:54:46 +0000 munkster 1116544@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hello all - my witterings have been converted and have got a job up in Derbyshire starting later in the year. SWMBO however will still need to get a job, pref in a reasonable sized hospital (as a pharmacist) such as in Derby so although I have researched times and distances of trains, cars and buses would appreciate any local knowledge on how this might pan out in reality.</p> <p>Thoughts are to live somewhere within spitting distance of the Belper train line into Derby. Trains don&#39;t seem very regular (not for someone used to London timetables anyway!) but presume they are reliable given people must have to depend on them? Belper or Ambergate stations seem to be well placed for where we are looking.</p> <p>Another alternative is Wirksworth but appreciate that&#39;s not on the train line - not far to drive to Belper or Ambergate though I would have thought? Any other options I&#39;ve not thought of there? Ideally would like to be west of the A6 although Crich/Fritchley are high on our list...</p> <p>Thanks muchly in advance for any help/insight. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/hows-lee-quarry-now#post-1115078 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:58:23 +0000 chris_mbuk 1115078@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>thinking of going down there tomorrow, has anyone been since sunday? whats it like terrain wise thx </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/paying-drug-addicts-to-be-sterilised#post-1117202 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:42:43 +0000 Nick 1117202@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><em>Barbara&#39;s experience of fostering babies born to those addicted to drugs and alcohol led her to one conclusion: that these women should be offered financial inducement to be sterilised, or given long-term contraception to stop them having children they are unable to care for. Founded over a decade ago in the United States, her organisation, Project Prevention, has so far made payments to over 3,000 women.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qhmfm">Taking a Stand</a></p> <p>Interesting, choice is being offered, but the motivation to get high will be so strong it must mean their perception is distorted when it comes to deciding to take the money and be sterilised. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-2008-specialized-epic-comp-medium-650-653#post-1116929 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:36:13 +0000 iolo 1116929@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I no longer need an arse up head down bike as I&#39;m far too unfit for this xc racing malarky.<br /> I&#39;ve just bought a meta 5 so I&#39;m selling this.<br /> It&#39;s an 08 comp spec Epic with x0 shifters and Thomson stem.<br /> It needs a service and probably needs new drivetrain.<br /> I need the pedals,bottlecages,pump and saddlebag so they&#39;re not included.<br /> It has no dents or cracks but has the occasional mark here and there (nothing bad).<br /> You&#39;ve probably heard about the shocks on these being crap. I had it replaced by Specialized and it has been fine since. I love it but its just a little too xc for my needs now.<br /> I live just down the road from Coed y Brenin.<br /> Thanks</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4332387558_5e88bd17b3_o.jpg"></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4331649511_7617597ed8_o.jpg"> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/deal-extreme-light-problem#post-1117617 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:28:16 +0000 SilentSparky 1117617@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Been using the Deal Extreme Bike light which has been great until I dropped it indoors <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cry.gif" title=":cry:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Now when I switch it on I get a strobing effect (going through the cycles changes the speed of the strobbing) I&#39;m guessing there is a loose connection somewhere now?</p> <p>Any ideas on how to dismantle the light to try and find the problem? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-to-get-custom-name-and-flag-decals-for-my-frame-from#post-1082891 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:04:05 +0000 Dimmadan 1082891@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I have decided to treat a few friends to some one off decals for an easter trip to Scotland.</p> <p>I want our names and a country flag but can&#39;t seem to find anyone who does it.</p> <p>Can anyone make any suggestions of companies who do or might be able to help please?</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-rockshox-pike-426-u-turn-2008#post-1116535 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:43 +0000 RopeyReignRider 1116535@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Coil, 95-140mm travel. Push-loc</p> <p>195mm steerer tube, good overall condition although there is a small mark on one stanchion.</p> <p>Pictures to follow, message me if interested!</p> <p>Medium and Firm springs included. </p> <p>Pics here <a href="http://dancsphotos.photos.de.com/c1812953.html">CLICKY!!</a></p> <p>£200 posted, or £180 collected (Sheffield) or make me a reasonable offer! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/wtd-hack-bike-parts#post-1117538 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:10:24 +0000 london_lad_liam 1117538@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>hey all,</p> <p>found my self being a commuter into town cant stand the public t-sport!!</p> <p>need a few parts to get a hack going the chepaer the better happy to pay postage.also not botherd about condition.</p> <p>-1&quot; threaded headset<br /> -1&quot; threaded fork w/canti bosses may consider one with out.<br /> -some cantis<br /> -1&quot; quill stem (possibly black)</p> <p>cheers all</p> <p>thanks </p> <p>LLL </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/home-wifi-connections-question-3#post-1115998 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:01:06 +0000 jojoA1 1115998@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I have a good WiFi signal showing on my mobile at home and I can connect my HTC hero and open web pages, but after about 5 mins it just starts timing out and will only work again if I disconnect it from the WiFi and connect again. It&#39;s most frustrating. Any solutions? (In noob speak please.) </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/6-nations#post-1024950 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:02:43 +0000 anagallis_arvensis 1024950@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So england have added 28 times capped new zealand league player to elite squad. Hope he does better than that Paul fella. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/a-roadie-groupset-question#post-1116765 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:56:39 +0000 headfirst 1116765@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Now I dont want to start a shimano vs campagnolo debate but...</p> <p>I&#39;ve currently got a road bike with mainly Sora bits on, and I&#39;m looking to get a new bike with either 105 or Veloce on it (same frame), I&#39;m leaning towards the Veloce as it sneaks in at less that the magic £1k mark for the bike to work scheme, but will I end up regretting it? From the few snippets I&#39;ve read elsewhere the &#39;feel&#39; of shifts is different between the two, more positive/&#39;industrial&#39; for the campag, but smoother/less positive for Shimano...</p> <p>(Well informed, objective and educated) thoughts please. <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/iplayer-working-for-you#post-1117602 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:25:12 +0000 alpin 1117602@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>whether i use firefox or IE it takes an ae for iplayer pages to load and when they do it&#39;ll often say &quot;content not currently available&quot;</p> <p>i&#39;m talking about radio iplayer as you&#39;re unable to recieve tv outside the UK. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/for-sale-54cm-kona-paddy-wagon-2008-upgraded-spec-300#post-1117597 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:24:27 +0000 Dylan08 1117597@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>For reluctant sale (as ive just purchased a new commuter and cant use two commute bikes!), rides very nice - perfect LOW maintainance commuter:</p> <p>2008 Kona Paddy Wagon - 54cm in VGC</p> <p>Standard spec apart from the following - Swiss-Top pad&#39;s / SRAM Ti/Ni Chain / Scott Comp Saddle / Fizik Bar-Tape / Front &amp; Rear Lights </p> <p>RRP of bike was £470 + £140 spent in upgrades</p> <p>A Bargain at £300 collected (West Yorkshire) - can post at cost £29.99 from my LBS</p> <p>Ta chaps </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1114162 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:56:11 +0000 dux 1114162@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Thinking of having an internal brick wall exposed in my new kitchen, just a thought at the minute but wondered if anyone on here had the same and could show some pics and give advice on what to do to the wall. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-pair-of-29er-panaracer-rampage-tyres#post-1117592 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:23:19 +0000 KarlE 1117592@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>2.35,folding tyres. Used for 3 rides,loads of tread left-£30 posted</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/lawn-mower-type-pull-start-pumps#post-1117546 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:12:44 +0000 Pook 1117546@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>We got talking about pumps the other day and someone mentioned ones that work by pulling a cord like those you get on a mower.</p> <p>Anyone seen them?<br /> I&#39;d google but i don&#39;t know the name of them </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-source-of-copter-tape#post-1117548 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:13:33 +0000 Wally 1117548@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Apparently new steel frame has paint like cheese, so looking for a good source of the rolls.<br /> Ta, Wally. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/car-crash-keep-getting-phone-calls#post-1113883 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:27:28 +0000 anagallis_arvensis 1113883@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Someone ran into the back of us at some traffic lights on saturday. Mrs was driving lights changed she stopped care behind didnt. Once I&#39;d established that the dog hadnt been squashed I had to deal with some bloke (foreign) telling her it was her fault. I told cassie to sit in the car took blokes name, number reg etc and gave him mine, and refused tro talk about who&#39;s fault it was as I can have a bit of a temper, especially when the lady of my life is involved. Since then I&#39;ve had a number of phone calls with him demanding my insurance companies number, which I gave him. Depsite my company calling him prior to this after I reported it. Had 6 messages today to call him.</p> <p>Given that I refuse to argue with idiots (unless its hainey re global warming or england rugby fans :lol:) what can I do. Just glad I did give him my address. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pitch-hill-conditions#post-1117474 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:50:33 +0000 heihei 1117474@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just wondering where to ride tonight. Has Pitch dried out at all? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-bb-hardwear-overshoes#post-1117587 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:22:26 +0000 KarlE 1117587@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Black,size 47/48,only used for 1 night ride as i ordered the wrong size. £18 posted<br /> Cheers </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fixie-commuter-project-10#post-1117584 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:22:02 +0000 thisisnotaspoon 1117584@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pugeot road bike, heavy, steel, generaly a bit poo, </p> <p>but its all there appart form some 5/6speed wheels or single speed bits.</p> <p>£10 collected from Reading, £35 posted </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/wtd-100mm-okay-ish-forks-tora-recon-etc-9spd-shim-shifters-deore-lx#post-1117293 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:04:59 +0000 Tiger6791 1117293@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Since I had my bike stolen and I can&#39;t afford another I&#39;m going to have to upgrade a low end Trek I have for as little cash as poss.</p> <p>I need some okay ish F 100mm forks, the sort of thing that people may have upgarded from Toras etc.</p> <p>I also need some 9spd Shifters, again low end is okay wouldn&#39;t mind combi brake and pod in one.</p> <p>Lastly a set of good &#39;V&#39; brakes LX or XT or Avids</p> <p>Matt </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/bell-for-road-bike#post-1117578 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:20:28 +0000 HoratioHufnagel 1117578@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I&#39;m going to switch to commuting on a road bike, but theres no space for all my stuff on the bars!</p> <p>does anyone make a bell that doesn&#39; take up space on the bars?? i saw one that attached the the STIs but can&#39;t find anyone that sells it.</p> <p>people seem to respond much more positively to a couple of tings on a bell i&#39;ve noticed, especially on tow paths etc.. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/vital-toolbox-tools#post-1116981 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:48:06 +0000 Pook 1116981@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So I&#39;ve got a varied collection of tools that just about get my bike fixed when it needs to be.</p> <p>But are the basic tools you need to get by?</p> <p>I&#39;m just adding as and when i need stuff now. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/parking-at-leic-de-montfort-hall-tonight#post-1117571 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:18:50 +0000 sofaking 1117571@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone know where is best to park there this evening after 7. rang up the box office and their carpark is full. on street parking would be fine<br /> thanks<br /> Matt </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-eggbeaters-spares-661-lid-saddles-incl-charge-ladies-petzl-others#post-1116321 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:53:13 +0000 PeterPoddy 1116321@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Full size pics here, smaller pics load faster! <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/peter_atkin/sets/72157614958378464/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/peter_atkin/sets/72157614958378464/</a></p> <p>First up, 2 pairs of Crank Brothers Eggbeater SLs<br /> Both pairs in near identical condition, not much wear to the cages so in very good working order. Both recently been rebuilt and I’ve just greased them both up to sell, so the bearings are spot on.<br /> I’ve got one pair of used Premium cleats to go with one set of pedals (No pic of cleats, sorry, but there’s plenty of life left in them)<br /> £30 with cleats<br /> £25 without<br /> (Check the price on CRC now, go on, that’s a BARGAIN!)<br /> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/4341864050_3be9bf9d3c_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/4341864050_3be9bf9d3c_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/4341864050_3be9bf9d3c_m.jpg</a></p> <p>1 brand new set of Premium Cleats, boxed, bagged, unused.<br /> £11<br /> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4341122605_6e9df13721_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4341122605_de21db316d_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4341122605_de21db316d_o.jpg</a></p> <p>1 brand new Eggbeater/Candy rebuild kit, unused. Box but no instructions<br /> £9<br /> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4341122989_2646fd8152_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4341122989_2646fd8152_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4341122989_2646fd8152_m.jpg</a></p> <p>1 Eggbeater rebuild kit, for earlier style pedals with a bolt not a nutted axle. No instructions or box, and I don’t think it’s complete either, so just £2 if you can use it <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4341868102_653059efda_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4341868102_653059efda_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4341868102_653059efda_m.jpg</a></p> <p>661 full face lid. Worn once (Too small for me) Size labelled as XL (62cm) but it’s smaller than that, say about 60cm. VGC, not crashed in! Not too hot as it has vents on top.<br /> £29<br /> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4341867330_f00b420a38_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4341867330_f00b420a38_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4341867330_f00b420a38_m.jpg</a></p> <p>Charge Ladle ladies saddle. Bit of paint wear on the rails and the logo has worn off the nose, but otherwise perfect. Lovely ‘branded’ detail.<br /> £13<br /> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4341869386_71139c8b65_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4341869386_71139c8b65_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4341869386_71139c8b65_m.jpg</a></p> <p>Brown Bontrager Race Light saddle. In good condition, no rips or damage but rather worn on the rear sides. Very light though!<br /> £9<br /> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4341869738_757bb7f4f5_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4341869738_757bb7f4f5_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4341869738_757bb7f4f5_m.jpg</a></p> <p>Kinetic Commuter Pedals. Dynamo inside lights up 3 flashing LEDs in each pedal as you ride, stays flashing a couple of minutes when stopped. VGC and quite expensive new, and they work VERY well indeed!<br /> £14<br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4341126015_1fa15c10f1_m.jpg "><br /> <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4341126015_1fa15c10f1_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4341126015_1fa15c10f1_m.jpg</a></p> <p>Petzl head torch. LEDs with 3 settings and an adjustable halogen spot as well. (Only one lit at a time) VGC, no batteries.<br /> £12<br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4341870218_4e2f91037b_m.jpg"><br /> <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4341870218_4e2f91037b_m.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4341870218_4e2f91037b_m.jpg</a></p> <p>ALL PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE</p> <p>PLEASE – PAYPAL AS A GIFT OR CHEQUE ONLY</p> <p>Email me on <a href="mailto:peterpoddy@googlemail.com">peterpoddy@googlemail.com</a></p> <p>Thanks for looking!<br /> Peter </p>