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  1. Frankenorange

    Today's Ride

    I adore these types of bridges :)
  2. Frankenorange

    Innovations that weren't...

    For wheels you could use Hope hubs that crack if you use them, Matrix Mt.Aero rims that crack if you use them and definitely those original carbon spokes that will completely fail, if you use them.
  3. Frankenorange

    Ken Bird tandem madness

    That is very interesting. Shot blast it and check for cracks, paint it, get some chains and bearings, 3 tyres and a seat from a racing kart and off you go. There used to be a sportive around Silverstone GP circuit which would be perfect for this. Some of the other circuits are worth looking in...
  4. Frankenorange

    No rhyme no reason just 1 Retrobike pic per post.

    What a collection :)
  5. Frankenorange

    Today's Ride

    Went for a ride today. It was such a strong wind down here. Like a knob i rode the circuit the way around that had the most miles into the feckin' wind! . Arm warmers and overshoes again!
  6. Frankenorange

    Mendiz steel frame identification

    Looks niiiiiiiiice
  7. Frankenorange

    Today's Ride

    Can you describe the typical courses in more detail, please. Basically; what obstacles are there and, i dunno, scale them from 1 to 10 with regards to severity. Not thinking of having a go myself. Just interested, that's all.
  8. Frankenorange

    Paris Olympics

    Another crazy day in the velodrome! i have enjoyed the cycling events and it was great to see some records broken and countries/athletes getting their first ever medals. Have also learnt a bit about some other sports and been amazed at what some people are capable of. It has been fun.
  9. Frankenorange

    The British bike thread

    I enjoyed reading this https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/different-times-ramsay-mackay
  10. Frankenorange

    Paris Olympics

    It is fun to watch and play at working out how to get from a2b. I got into bouldering and some indoor climbing, a long time ago, and it is hard work. I saw some amazing feats of strength from the talented climbers. I was rubbish at it :) Bouldering is worth having a go at as you only need a...
  11. Frankenorange

    Paris Olympics

    We watched a bunch of sports today. Always try and watch things we don't normally watch, during the games, so watched some climbing, badminton, wrestling, 3x3 basketball, handball, football, trampolining and breakdancing. Some of the latter was ok but holy cow was the australian woman, Raygun...
  12. Frankenorange

    Paris Olympics

    Gold for GB medical team ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn47x2xyk1do Today was a bit mental in the velodrome. Lots of incidents and hard lines taken by the judges but rules is rules! . Kesi Brown is ok btw.
  13. Frankenorange

    Sold 10 speed SRAM parts - just cover postage

    Under the grime; what is the condition like? Scrapes and scratches, heel rub, bearings, chainring and cassette teeth etc
  14. Frankenorange

    Road Racing Pictures •

    For anyone who doesn't know the Twigg story https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/feb/08/what-an-olympic-medalist-homeless-in-seattle-wants/
  15. Frankenorange

    Paris Olympics

    All Drug Olympics
  16. Frankenorange

    BoTM Bike of The Month August 2024 "USA Special" - now taking entries

    There is some honey in the hive, this month
  17. Frankenorange

    Paris Olympics

    Here is a bit about the Nigerian lass who got a last minute entry into the track events. Worth a read. The last paragraphs about how the home track is being abused boggles the mind...
  18. Frankenorange

    1992 specialized s works gravel bike

    I hope it has somehow ended up with the rare 700c RS fork
  19. Frankenorange

    1992 specialized s works gravel bike

    A picture or three please.
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