Recent content by Alp*Willi

I've been away for a while due to ill health (Double Cs - Covid and Cancer) but the good news is that things are improving (although frustratingly my fitness isn't). It's been many years since I met up with the Clan at Mabie and learnt to fly on my CroMega (not intentionally I hasten to add)...

Re: Hi guys. Well this has possibly been one of the longest builds EVER but the bike is now finally rideable. As we've all experienced, many factors get in the way of a concerted effort to build our bikes from scratch, this has been no different. The biggest delay was due to a problem with the...

Hi all. Well it looks like my trusty Dart on my Cro Mega is on its final ride tomorrow. On inspection I have found that there is a split in the sidewall. It may last a rag around Dalbeattie 7 stanes blue route later or go out in a blaze of glory. Either way, it looks like it needs replacing...

Re: ZZ Cracking video. It was making me dizzy watching the speed the trees were flying past. Don't remember travelling that fast the last time I braved GT. Gutted I missed it but Mrs W wanted to go shopping...... Rhys

Re: Hi there That is a really nice example of a Dale and well looked after. I'm not up on road bike sizes - who would this size of frame typically fit? I have a 56cm and I suspect that it is a little small for me as I feel quite cramped.

Hi all I have been reading this post with mucho interest. As a landlord in the North East I would like to put my bit across. I am a landlord by circumstance rather than choice. It is not a business to me and there may well be other landlords like me. Due to my job moving, I had to up sticks...

Iain They allow entries on the day as follows: Late Entry Registrations Please appreciate we solely rely upon sponsorship, therefore your late entry must cover our expenses, We make every effort to reduce costs wherever possible. However, certain costs are unavoidable, and we are firmly...

One of my work colleagues borrowed a bike last year to do it and didn't check out the size or set it up beforehand. Spent the whole ride out of the saddle :shock: Claims he didn't find it difficult until 3 days later when he couldn't even get out of a chair without his legs giving out :lol...

Yep, Saturday morning and early pm is meant to be wet. Latest met forecast shows a reasonably warm day with a tailwind to help the football-shirt wearing Geordies on their Argos specials home to Tynemouth :P

A week to go and the excitement is palpable :shock: I'll be playing on the 'normal' Dale again and it looks like saltyman is going SS this year rather than FT (fat tyres). Hillwalker and Mr Panda, are you guys signed up for this? Are there anymore Retrobikers riding out?

Hi there. I've had problems with my threaded headsets often on my Alpinestar. Found it was the aluminium washer with the lug that slots into the groove on the steerer that had worn. Replaced that and the headset would remain tight again.Haven't found out why the washer keeps wearing out. Bought...

That's me signed up! Gotta do it now :roll:

Hi there The first bit from the start at Seahouses to the turnoff at Embleton (about 30 minutes) is probably the worst for traffic. During that bit, its not just cars but other cyclists you have to look out for. It gets a little like Wacky Races at times because it is B and unclass roads you...

OK guys, the build has started. 8) Lots of different technologies on this bike that I'm not used to so its taking a little longer than I thought. None of my other steeds have discs or aheadsets so my old brain is taking on a little re-training :D Got the forks on but it looks like the...

Gents In case you aren't aware, the Bike Jumbles have started again at the Cycle Hub in Newcastle. They occur every 1st Sunday until later on it the year, starting at 1000. Pop down, sell your wares or maybe pickup some more stuff for your Mancave!!!! Further info at http://www.thecyclehub.org/