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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.
mark1a
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:

mark1a
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.
mark1a
The news article refers to
The news article refers to the establishment as a “restaurant” in the first paragraph. Fake news.
December 12, 2022 at 6:10 pm in reply to: What’s the scariest thing happen to you on a bike (not involving a driver)? #1008541
mark1a
jh2727 wrote:JustTryingToGetFromAtoB wrote:
I bet those cows don’t pay road taxjaymack 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.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.
mark1a
How about a “Bearded Tit”
How about a “Bearded Tit” crossing for Hoxton and Shoreditch?
December 7, 2022 at 1:11 am in reply to: Electronic shifting, tubeless etc…are bikes getting too complicated? #1008675
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… ?
December 6, 2022 at 6:00 pm in reply to: Anyone else had a long wait on a Ti frame delivery? #1008757
mark1a
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.
December 6, 2022 at 5:45 pm in reply to: Anyone else had a long wait on a Ti frame delivery? #1008753
mark1a
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?
mark1a
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
November 29, 2022 at 12:03 pm in reply to: What’s the scariest thing happen to you on a bike (not involving a driver)? #1008475
mark1a
NOt just me then! I didn’t
Not just me then! I didn’t post it yesterday in case it was just me!
mark1a
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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.
mark1a
Welcome.
Welcome.
mark1a
Does it ask to see the
Does it ask to see the manager in a loud shrill tone?
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