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  • in reply to: New Cycliq Fly 12 out #1009469
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    mark1a

    Agreed, they already have

    Agreed, they already have Varia front lights, and previously dabbled with action cams with the VIRB range. I’d be interested in a relaunched camera with built in light. 

    in reply to: What makes a bike slow? #1009221
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    That’s interesting regarding

    That’s interesting regarding the fitter’s recommendation with cranks – I’m a similar age to you (53), similar height (180cm) and old knee injury from a c1982 BMX incident (tabletop, succesful launch, unsuccessful landing), and the fitter (Gary from GA Cycles, not far from you and highly recommended) said 172.5mm were perfect. I’ve had zero fit issues since visiting them.

    Other measurements as follows:

     

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    in reply to: About time too – universal mech hanger from SRAM. #1009247
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    This has been available for

    This has been available for around 3 years now, only seems to have gained traction in the MTB world, have not seen anything on road bikes. 

    in reply to: Drivers and their problems #998399
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    mark1a

    The news article refers to

    The news article refers to the establishment as a “restaurant” in the first paragraph. Fake news. 

    mark1a
    jh2727 wrote:
    JustTryingToGetFromAtoB wrote:
    jaymack wrote:
    A number of very large cows each full of bovine malice just loitering in the road. Not a thought for other road users as I whizzed around an Ashdown Forest bend. The solution was of course the best bunny hop I’ve ever done onto the grass verge. Sadly the verge was in fact a sea of mud and, with the wholly predictable but somehow unforseen change in traction, I ended a rather soggy heap. Still no one else was there to bear witness and I don’t think it’s on my Strava stat’s so perhaps it never actually happened despite the indelible grubby mark on the left shoulder of my then days old winter top.
    I bet those cows don’t pay road tax

    Given the emissions they put out, you’d expect the VED to be enourmous.

    Depends on whether they were calved before or after April 2017.

    in reply to: Aaaaarggghh! *Sparrow* Crossings. #1008929
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    How about a “Bearded Tit”

    How about a “Bearded Tit” crossing for Hoxton and Shoreditch?

    mark1a

    Too tip for tubeless tyres.

    Top tip for tubeless tyres.  A couple of years ago I was replacing the sealant on my gravel bike. Thought I’d do this in the garden as it had the potential to be messy.

    Always make sure you shake the bottle of Stans before refilling the tyres, but crucially, make sure the cap is fully closed. 

    Face like a plasterer’s radio… ?

    in reply to: Anyone else had a long wait on a Ti frame delivery? #1008757
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    Fair enough. Mine is a Vaaru

    Fair enough. Mine is a Vaaru MPA, based in UK, made in Taiwan. I’m really pleased with it, very smooth comfortable ride (although that may be down to tubeless 30mm tyres, or the frame material). I’ll caveat that with a few shortish local rides thus far. The company were great to deal with, very easy and friendly. Reasonably priced too, once I’d decided I wasn’t going to wait for a bespoke UK made one from alternative brands, and in the short time I’ve had it, the build quality seems exceptional. 

    MPA | Endurance Frame

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    in reply to: Anyone else had a long wait on a Ti frame delivery? #1008753
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    I picked up a new Ti frameset

    I picked up a new Ti frameset just two weeks ago as it happens. There was no wait on it, my size was in stock so I went over to Bognor Regis and collected it. 

    What is it you’re waiting for and where is it made?

    in reply to: Pictures of your Bike #685315
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    New addition to the fleet, a

    New addition to the fleet, a titanium Vaaru MPA.

    Built for some longer distance rides

    Shimano 105 R7000 mechanical/hydro disc groupset
    4iiii power meter
    Hunt Four Seasons wheelset
    Schwalbe G-One Speed 30mm tubeless
    Prime cockpit
     

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    mark1a

    NOt just me then! I didn’t

    Not just me then! I didn’t post it yesterday in case it was just me!

    in reply to: Oakley? Meh #1008343
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    ????

    ????

    in reply to: Disc Pad Recommendations #1008345
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    mark1a

    Sorry, don’t have any

    Sorry, don’t have any experience with SRAM pads on road bikes, but I’m more interested in what pads you’re using to get 20000km from rim brakes?

    With disc brakes I usually get 5000-6000km from a set of Shimano Icetech resin pads, although I’m 88kg and live in a hilly area. Your mileage may vary but yours sound OK to me. 

    in reply to: Help buying mountain bike under £100 #1008261
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    mark1a

    Welcome.

    Welcome.

    in reply to: Water Proof Cycling Bell? #1008189
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    mark1a

    Does it ask to see the

    Does it ask to see the manager in a loud shrill tone?

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