http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ en-US Sat, 25 May 2013 01:04:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/tweedlove-enduro#post-4983223 Wed, 15 May 2013 19:55:24 +0000 flyingmonkeycorps 4983223@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone racing? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/schraeder-to-prestatyn-rim-covertor#post-4958922 Wed, 08 May 2013 07:55:19 +0000 benz 4958922@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Can you buy grommet things to allow me to run Prestatyn tube where rim drilled for Schraeder?</p> <p>Mavic 717....</p> <p>Thanks. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-to-ruin-a-perfectly-good-set-of-brakes#post-5011410 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:50:59 +0000 Trailseeker 5011410@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hope-mono-M4-brake-set-custom-anodised-look-stunning-/251280105889?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&amp;hash=item3a817621a1&amp;autorefresh=true">How to ruin a perfectly good set of brakes</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/automatic-watch-for-less-than-100#post-5005387 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:43:01 +0000 jamesgarbett 5005387@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Invicta or Seiko?</p> <p>Or something else? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-thomson-elite-seatpost-309-x-410mm#post-5011599 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:36:29 +0000 mapu 5011599@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Thomson Elite seatpost 30.9 x 410mm. Black. In very good nick with just a ding or two around the clamp and a few abrasion marks on post itself.</p> <p>£40 posted, photos available. Silly Thomson bag provided.</p> <p>Email in profile - cheers! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/old-men-in-the-hills#post-5011117 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:58:12 +0000 andrewh 5011117@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone hear this on the news yesterday?<br /> in 2003 a Japanese man climbed Everest for the first time, at the age of 70, at the time he was the oldest person to do so.<br /> He was beaten by a nepalese man, can't remember either of their names, who is one year older.<br /> The japanese bloke got the record back in 2008 aged 75, only to have it taken away again by the same man.<br /> He reached the summit again yesterday, aged 80.<br /> The nepalese chap is already at basecamp andd wants the record back!<br /> .<br /> No reason for posting that other than that I am seriously impressed. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/whos-stormed-out-of-a-gig-then#post-5011444 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:47 +0000 cinnamon_girl 5011444@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I must confess to doing this twice. It was a case of INLISTATS - ooooh get me. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Step up Paul Rodgers who had to deal with a dodgy sound system followed by Steve Winwood who didn't play what I wanted him to, boo <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Over to you people ... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-carbon-stuff-seat-lyrics-lightweight-wheelset#post-5011394 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:46:13 +0000 radoggair 5011394@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ritchey carbon stem 90mm - excellent condition - £50<br /> Ritchey carbon bars 580mm flat - usual grip marks but great condition - £50<br /> RS Lyrics coil 160mm, 1.25 steerer, not used for a while, marks on stanchions through general use, stanchions perfect and everything works - £300<br /> Specialized toupe saddle - used once £30<br /> Easton monkeylite xc 685mm carbon bars, low rise, some marks but generally good condition - £50<br /> ZTR hubs on olympic rims, sapim spokes. True and about 1350g - £215</p> <p>photos on request </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/any-good-riding-near-swanage#post-5011451 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:03:59 +0000 Kevsterjw 5011451@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>As title says, have a week there from tomorrow. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/squealing-brakes#post-4993972 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:20:26 +0000 crapjumper 4993972@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've got a massive squeal and sometimes it vibrates through the frame when i'm using my rear brake.I've checked all the usual places and everything is all good and tight with no oil or grease where it shouldn't be.The brakes are juicy 3's and the pads are sintered and about 2 months old (changed my front ones at the same time and they're fine ).I'm sure some of you good people out there must have had this problem in the past so any answers will be gratefully received. thanks </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/alpine-160-owners#post-5010207 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000 Jeffus 5010207@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hi thinking of buying the New Alpine 160, hows the old one ride, is it good for an all round bike, was going to get a Santa Cruz Tr , but really like the new Alpine just looks like it will ride well if you know what I mean.some bikes just look right <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/bristol-brt2-route-ashton-avenue-bridge#post-3936179 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:26:31 +0000 noteeth 3936179@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I know a transport plan should be about rather more than just personal aesthetics, but I'd be pretty sad if they run buses over Ashton Avenue Bridge. I like its pleasantly shabby ambience (and the cheering sight of the Bunker posse fettling bikes in their open-air workshop) - it always brings to mind film gem <em>The Station Agent</em>, or perhaps a strangely-rural corner of Brooklyn. Anyway, rides back from the Nova won't be the same, that's for sure... <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p><img src="http://www.bowerashton.co.uk/grph/walk/ashton-bridge.jpg"></p> <p>(image from <a href="http://www.bowerashton.co.uk/clanage-footpath.htm)" rel="nofollow">http://www.bowerashton.co.uk/clanage-footpath.htm)</a>.</p> <p>More seriously, I'm not sure BRT2 is the answer to Bristol's transport issues. More here: <a href="http://stopbrt2.org.uk/what-brt2" rel="nofollow">http://stopbrt2.org.uk/what-brt2</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/psa-men-behaving-badly-repeats#post-5011223 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:39:56 +0000 Kryton57 5011223@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>... all night on GOLD. </p> <p>*gets Stella from fridge* </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/gay-cyclists#post-5004123 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:17 +0000 MidlandTrailquestsGraham 5004123@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Quite frankly, I'm shocked.</p> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/r270/970835_10201144857965079_1612018113_n.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/re-heating-risotto#post-5010272 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:03:34 +0000 cynic-al 5010272@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Am thinking it might make a good camp-meal, but I wonder how well it would re-heat. Just add a bit of water? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/yet-another-psa-3-for-2-brake-pads#post-5011579 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:27:47 +0000 user-removed 5011579@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=46a129867644e6288d54cf3bd&amp;id=fd54bb5782">EBC brake pads, pay for two, get three.</a></p> <p>Not the cheapest but an attractive offer... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/vintagewatchtrackworld-where-to-get-serviced#post-5010732 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:43:05 +0000 dannybgoode 5010732@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Good evening all</p> <p>I have an Omega Chronostop like this:</p> <p><img src="http://www.retrovintagewatch.com/images/detailed/2/omega-chronostop-watch-01.jpg"></p> <p>It is in desperate need of a good service, maybe the glass replacing etc.</p> <p>Can anyone suggest where to go and a rough idea of cost.</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Danny B </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/swap-316mm-thomson-post-for-272mm#post-5011575 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:22:55 +0000 Speeder 5011575@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've got a straight Black 31.6x367mm post I'd like to swap for a similar 27.2mm version</p> <p>It's in pretty good condition, no scratches but a bit of wear to the anodising but this is really only on the bottom 3 of 4 inches and it's minimal</p> <p>What do you have?</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Gary </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/one-for-the-old-school-among-us-amp-research#post-5005861 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:40:58 +0000 bland 5005861@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Stumbled upon a link to AMP Research and it seems they are still going, however not making bikes any longer. Before you click the link have a think what you imagine they are making these days!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amp-research.com/">Link to site </a></p> <p>Also, there is a section on the company history with this in about mountain bikes</p> <p><blockquote>AMP RESEARCH MOUNTAIN BIKES<br /> In the 1990s, Leitner turned his attention to innovating in the mountain-bike world, creating the now-legendary AMP Research full-suspension bikes. Characterized by Leitner’s revolutionary four-bar articulating front fork, energy-saving Horst-link rear suspension and the first cable/hydraulic bicycle front disc brake, these ultra-light, all-aluminum bicycles set the standard for mountain-bike technology. AMP Research also produced similar Mercedes-Benz bicycles, which were marketed through Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the United States and Europe. Leitner later licensed the Horst-link technology to Turner and Specialized Bicycles, which is the design foundation of their full-suspension mountain bikes.</blockquote></p> <p>Really interested in the bit about Leitner licencing the horst link out. never realised that before. Must be a nice little earner for them. Really surprised they havent tried dabbling with bikes again in house though as they have a name established and the licence for horst link, seems like a nice business opening for someone to go in and run the operation under their banner! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-know-there-are-a-few-coppers-on-here#post-4857493 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:12:30 +0000 bearnecessities 4857493@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So would you mind clearing something up for me?</p> <p>On M62 today at around 4pm, J22 (get the facts in) something unmarked in blues &amp; twos came flying up behind me...the blues looked a bit larger than usual and the twos sounded a bit quieter than normal, but obviously I got out of the way sharpish. </p> <p>Thing is, it was a van. A dull as dishwater VW T5 thing, with clear windows all round, like it belonged to a builder/hippie. Not a nice one, if you know what I mean. I couldn't figure out what purpose it would have as an undercover motorway vehicle, other than it would be impressively undercover!!! </p> <p>Do CID drive around in random vans, or was I done by some bright spark with access to the internet and some electrical skills?</p> <p>The main headlights were also in sequence. </p>