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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-02-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By nantman85

thanks for your insight, I’ve found today the SMP...

thanks for your insight, I’ve found today the SMP only works if I change my distance to the bars which although may make me a bit quicker will be less than optimal for comfort.

I know what you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-01-21, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By nantman85

Every other day I ride in the week but try to...

Every other day I ride in the week but try to take a longer route home on a Friday night. Sometimes meet with pals and do a longer 35 mile ride.
My bike isn’t a road bike it’s probably what you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-01-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By nantman85

Selle SMP Plus

I have been on a rather long saddle quest for some time now. I have been looking for a saddle for long rides with cycling bibs but one that I can also tolerate for commuting (9 miles each way) and...
Forum: Touring
01-24-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,200
Posted By nantman85

i will experiment with them in but loose and see...

i will experiment with them in but loose and see if it is the best of both worlds.

i had a brown one that developed a fault after 40 miles but have the black one now but the brown one seemed more...
Forum: Touring
01-24-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,200
Posted By nantman85

Brooks Imperial B17

Hi, I have the brooks imperial B17 which has the slot and is laced at the sides.

I have 240 miles on it and it is breaking in but is quite stiff still especially as it’s nose up slighy, as the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,678
Posted By nantman85

Thanks for the detailed response, I think this is...

Thanks for the detailed response, I think this is one of the reasons why I have not yet transitioned to discs. I like the simplicity of rim brakes as I am not the best when it comes to tinkering but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-20, 02:57 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,678
Posted By nantman85

Yes i have seen that seems to be the case, the...

Yes i have seen that seems to be the case, the toughroad slr2 2019 is in stock close to me for £600 which seems a good deal so I was thinking of biting the bullet on something low maintenance. It...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-13-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,678
Posted By nantman85

I am looking at this as an alternative to a drop...

I am looking at this as an alternative to a drop barred gravel bike. I come from a road bike back ground but have not yet dipped my toes into the world of disc brakes. Are discs as easy to look after...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-30-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,678
Posted By nantman85

Interested in trying one of these as a do it all...

Interested in trying one of these as a do it all commuter and family ride bike that can go anywhere.

In stock form can you get full mudguards on as well as the rack or would you need to go down in...
Forum: Touring
11-22-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By nantman85

maybe saggy was the wrong word but it felt more...

maybe saggy was the wrong word but it felt more like sitting in a sling and after a while felt grippy and became uncomfortable, with the leather it is a bit more slippery so better that way.

I am...
Forum: Touring
11-22-19, 04:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By nantman85

I had a C17 carved the all weather model but...

I had a C17 carved the all weather model but didn’t find it comfortable at all it was too saggy and too difficult to find that perfect sitting position.

The imperial is firmer than the C17 but...
Forum: Touring
11-21-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By nantman85

Cheers...I ride with full mudguards and don’t...

Cheers...I ride with full mudguards and don’t intend to ride when it’s tipping it down with rain but that will be my next purchase just in case I get caught out.
Forum: Touring
11-21-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By nantman85

Thanks for your input! Wiggle have said they will...

Thanks for your input! Wiggle have said they will take the saddle back for closer inspection so hopefully they let me swap the saddle.
Forum: Touring
11-21-19, 02:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By nantman85

it won’t let me post a pic as I’m a new user on...

it won’t let me post a pic as I’m a new user on the forum :/
Forum: Touring
11-20-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By nantman85

Thanks guys I’m taking it up with the retailer I...

Thanks guys I’m taking it up with the retailer I got this from. A little disheartened by the quality if I’m honest though.
Are there any similar saddles you recommend assuming I get a refund due to...
Forum: Touring
11-20-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By nantman85

Brooks B17 Imperial - early wear?

First post!

Last week I fitted a B17 Imperial to my Jamis Quest.

i proofided the top and underneath before I took it on it’s maiden journey and again the second day to ensure the bottom soaked...
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