Recent content by widowmaker

It's OK I'm going to fit some, that's why I posted the question 😃

Thanks Captain, I hope all is well with you. It's been my go to bike since I bought it

One question someone may be able to help with. Trying to source some new wheels. The bikes in storage at my parents so can't measure the rear spacing. It's a 7 speed rear block. I'm assuming it's 130mm OLD. Anyone confirm - Thanks in advance

Resonates with me, I have spent years hoarding bikes, talking about bikes etc etc. I find the today's ride thread on here motivates me. I put a quick bike ride into the schedule before other things even just for a few miles. All the best!!

Put like that I'll get muddy.

8 mile dusk ride, along the Blandford Trailway, not embarrassed to say the legs were gone from Sundays ride. Used the granny gear for the first time in a few years 😃

Thanks for the info

I wondered if she had a Raleigh Gemini that's all. I haven't seen many around. Hopefully build up into a nice bike 😎

Has she got a Gemini?

Any recommendations for a short rear mudguard for my Rockhopper, I have tried an old Crud one but it sits too high. Not really a fan of them as they spoil the aesthetics but not a fan of being muddy either.

Not pretty but effective!!

Need a few opinions on this wee beastie. Not entirely sure what to do, can't make my mind up 🤔 Going to use it for some long distance credit card touring. I'm definitely keeping the paint original that's for sure, and some black bar tape. Any changes will need to reversible. Can't decide if I...

Nice one 😎

Can I take STX RC PM sent

A 20 mile shakedown ride on the Rockhopper, upgraded with some LX/Deore from the parts bin. Just the right weather, a bit of breeze too.