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04-05-20, 01:38 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,915
Posted By WOT

Here is my “new” build. The frame set is a...

Here is my “new” build. The frame set is a British Eagle Touristique. It’s a 531ST frame with a 531 fork. I believe it dates from the 90’s.
The groupset is predominately ultegra but with 105 cranks...
03-15-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,915
Posted By WOT

Here is my Trek after an overnight ride from...

Here is my Trek after an overnight ride from London to Winchester. Performed flawlessly.

...
10-30-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 65,670
Posted By WOT

Good for you!! Looking trim too, a couple of...

Good for you!! Looking trim too, a couple of century rides on that new steed will be no bother to you!!
Forum: Touring
10-22-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,309
Posted By WOT

^^^Beautiful Machine

^^^Beautiful Machine
Forum: Touring
10-22-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,309
Posted By WOT

I had decided to pick up a disc trucker frame...

I had decided to pick up a disc trucker frame until very recently. I spotted a lynskey on a ride recently and it just looked fantastic and the owner was gushing about it.

Today’s pricing on the...
Forum: Touring
10-21-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,309
Posted By WOT

Surly Disc Trucker vs Lynskey Backroad

I’m weighing up the pros and cons of the surly disc trucker vs lynskey backroad (2020 model).
Price is obviously a massive differentiator but apart from that, which would you go for and why?
10-04-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,661
Posted By WOT

Well worth a look at SJS’ listings for ideas. I...

Well worth a look at SJS’ listings for ideas. I used a SON mount with my B&M light and it worked perfectly.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/search/?term=Light%20bracket&page=...
09-28-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

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09-28-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

I’d been due to re-wire the rear light to tidy...

I’d been due to re-wire the rear light to tidy away the wire. Now completed and given a wipe down we’re ready for a 100km cycle in the morning to round out 1000km for September.
09-28-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

@Clyde1820 Can I ask what tyre pressure you run?...

@Clyde1820 Can I ask what tyre pressure you run? I am at 80psi rear and 100psi front. This is the maximum pressure for the tyres.

The thing with the wheel build was to be certain of reliability. I...
09-20-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

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09-20-19, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

Big tidy up to the wiring on my front fork over...

Big tidy up to the wiring on my front fork over night with the help of some clear gorilla tape. Very happy with the aesthetic improvement.
09-07-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,862
Posted By WOT

Synack42 I wanted to thank you for posting your...

Synack42 I wanted to thank you for posting your strategy here which also appears to be working well for me.

All going well i’ll post the results of my progress here in a few more months, in the...
09-02-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

Thanks for your kind comments and further...

Thanks for your kind comments and further research and input. After 2 years of hardship induced by a heavy rider, heavy panniers and aggressive braking sometimes needed for city cycling I ain’t...
08-31-19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

No Truing Stand, dishing tool or No Spoke...

No Truing Stand, dishing tool or
No Spoke Tension Meter

I mounted the wheel into the frame and began dialing in tension, hop, dish etc.
...
08-31-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

My long term goal is now set to upgrade my frame...

My long term goal is now set to upgrade my frame to a disc braker. Therefore I wanted to spend as little as possible on fixing this.

Rebuild was quoted at £160 by the original wheel builder incl...
08-31-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

Scrap Aluminium! ...

Scrap Aluminium!


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08-31-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

A week ago I was out for a spin and after pulling...

A week ago I was out for a spin and after pulling up following a speedy descent there was a rubbing noise.

Less than a minute later and BOOM! The side wall of my rear rim gave way, puncturing the...
08-27-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,172
Posted By WOT

Well done!

Well done!
08-25-19, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,278
Posted By WOT

Thanks for the straightforward answers. I’ll be...

Thanks for the straightforward answers. I’ll be passing on this one.
08-23-19, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,278
Posted By WOT

Here is the link on eBay ...

Here is the link on eBay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233317402638
08-23-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,278
Posted By WOT

Yagami Bike?

A bike has come up for sale in my size branded as YAGAMI.
The seller says it’s Japanese and made from Araya tubing.
It looks good in the ad however when I search for the brand I can’t find anything...
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 03:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,367
Posted By WOT

I would investigate the frame fully for other...

I would investigate the frame fully for other cracks that you haven’t seen yet and then have it fully repaired. It would be super annoying to fix this now and have another hairline appear shortly...
08-16-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

Also made the move to clipless, which is super....

Also made the move to clipless, which is super. No issues with falling off yet but I have set the pedals to just about the lowest possible strength setting so unclipping is really easy.

...
08-16-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

The bracket for my B&M front light was too short...

The bracket for my B&M front light was too short casting a nasty shadow from the front wheel.
My options from the B&M catalogue were to mount the light on the handlebar or to get a marginal increase...
08-08-19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

That longer bracket, mounted on the bridge of my...

That longer bracket, mounted on the bridge of my fork would be ideal. I’ll get one ordered shortly.
08-07-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

Fantastic, interested in the custom connectors,...

Fantastic, interested in the custom connectors, obviously i’ll search later but if you know any more please let me know.

There is a good argument for using the seatpost in fairness.
08-07-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

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It is pointed down a little but not as much as...
08-07-19, 08:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

That’s very tidy!!

That’s very tidy!!
08-07-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

Thanks for all the information. Your Lynskey...

Thanks for all the information.

Your Lynskey is a beautiful looking bike.

Personally I’m a one bike kinda guy so my goal is to get this one as good as possible.

That said I take your point...
08-07-19, 04:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

I’m going to experiment with some heat shrink...

I’m going to experiment with some heat shrink tubing. I guess I have the benefit of having a black frame in that regard. I’ve read that black heat shrink is one of the better ones for UV resistance....
08-07-19, 04:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

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08-07-19, 04:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

I suppose I could have started this thread with...

I suppose I could have started this thread with what has worked for me to date.

I didn’t shorten any of the original wires to give me flexibility for the future. Now the future is here.

Photos...
08-05-19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

Winner

Winner
08-04-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 65,670
Posted By WOT

You are flying, great progress!

You are flying, great progress!
08-01-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 65,670
Posted By WOT

Do you have a Strava profile link? i’d like to...

Do you have a Strava profile link? i’d like to follow your journey there?
07-30-19, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By WOT

Hub Dyno Wiring Examples Please?

I’ve got a shimano hub dyno on my bike for the last year and a half. It powers B&M front and rear lights.

The routing of my “wiring” particularly to the rear light is functional but not very...
07-20-19, 10:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,862
Posted By WOT

Got it, that’s really interesting, thank you!

Got it, that’s really interesting, thank you!
07-20-19, 02:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,862
Posted By WOT

Excellent, I’ve never tried using any of those...

Excellent, I’ve never tried using any of those apps previously but am now using Lose it. I’ve gone for a 45Kg reduction over 12 months which isn’t aggressive.

Can I clarify your approach? You have...
07-18-19, 03:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,862
Posted By WOT

Hi OP, congratulations. As others have said you...

Hi OP, congratulations. As others have said you look younger.
What is your weekly calorie intake at the moment vs your exercise regime?
07-15-19, 12:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

They work really well for me in that position and...

They work really well for me in that position and typically operate the brakes with one or two fingers.
I can reach the brakes from the bull horns too.
I intend to move everything about 10mm wider...
07-14-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

My back wheel was built by PIM cycles and the...

My back wheel was built by PIM cycles and the spec was:
Suzue CR-00 hub,
Kinlin ADHN 700 rim built up with
48 Sapim Strong spokes
07-11-19, 01:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 66,963
Posted By WOT

OP, regardless of what you buy at some point...

OP, regardless of what you buy at some point you’ll need to have some part of it replaced or repaired at your local bike shop.
If only for that fact you might as well go talk to them now. They may...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
Posted By WOT

Looks like a smaller bluer version of mine....

Looks like a smaller bluer version of mine. https://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/1177584-trek-fx-7-2-clyde-cycle.html
07-09-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

Thanks for your comments. The course of bike...

Thanks for your comments. The course of bike evolution is part of the fun. I had a smaller mini pump and said i’d use it to pump one of the tyres after a tube change. It was not comfortable using it...
07-08-19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,765
Posted By WOT

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My setup
07-08-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

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07-08-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

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07-08-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

Thank you, i’ve never seen those inner bar ends...

Thank you, i’ve never seen those inner bar ends before. I’m reluctant to change the current setup for the time being but i’ll Have a good review of the website.

The 48 spoker felt like overkill...
07-06-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,845
Posted By WOT

In the photo above you’ll see the cockpit is a...

In the photo above you’ll see the cockpit is a bit unusual. The bell was the 1st accessory to go on. It’s a BBB item.
For longer rides I wanted some bullhorns and considered getting some Ergon EG5L...
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