Recent content by Dave_H

I wanted a pair of POOBAH's so much when I first started riding. They were out of my financial reach at the time so I had to make do with a basic pair of Shimano shoes that didn't have an ounce of velcro covering for the laces. They were soon replaced by a cheap pair of 'John Luck' shoes from...

8cm according to my tape measure HTH

Thanks. Forgot about those, they’ve been around for ages haven’t they? Not the most attractive but looks like it should be effective and priced for the project!

That sounds defeatist to me! 😁 Neither of what you said is the answer, why should it be so drastic? The box one option would be cheaper than either option you suggested so would be a realistic ‘best’ option to the problem. I’d just prefer it to be cheaper, hence the question.

There’s a good chance that this question may already exist in the last 14 years of this thread but I’ll ask anyway…. I’ve got an old horizontal dropout Inbred that is rim brake only. I’d like to bring it back to life on a shoestring budget but looking to run discs given those are the wheels I...

I think if anything it’s probably underpriced, but the second hand is tough going for anything but the rare / truly trick stuff at the moment. It’s lovely looking bike with a great that I keep coming back to and casting an eye over, but I’m trying to avoid buying retro stuff at the moment...

It’s with a bit of a heavy heart that I’m selling my Stooge Mk 2. Summer holiday needs paying for and mrs_h is insisting it’s time to asset strip the bike shed to fund it. 😢 I still don’t what’s wrong with a stay at home biking holiday! :LOL: Anyway, if you don’t know what a Stooge is … let...

I’m having a bit of a clearout of the spares sat around in the shed that I don’t know if I’ll use so worth offering out rather than sitting doing nothing. All £15 each posted. All are in good used condition unless I’ve stated otherwise. Garmin 820 – Battery life poor. I got a replacement...

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It seems to work fine as it is … used it on a short ride to check it functioned as it should.

Deore 12 speed Shifter and Mech Excellent condition, used for a couple of rides only £25 posted SOLD SLX 12 speed Rear Mech Again, excellent condition. Couple of minor scuffs £25 posted SOLD Garmin 820 Battery life fairly poor. I looked at videos on YouTube on replacing the battery and it...

Race Face Aeffect R Chainset - New, fitted to a project that isn't going to be finished. 165mm crank length. 24mm axle. New 32t Unite Co chainring XT Pedals aren't included but can leave on for an extra £40 £65 posted