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  1. rwm1962

    State of the industry: a running thread

    Since Covid I've had 2 jobs & turned down 3 I was offered. Nothing that paid particularly well but that's my choice now.
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    So called big collectors belittling smaller.

    Been scarce here for a while but not something I noticed. Nor in other 'collector' hobbies. UK based. Wouldn't give a flying puck if they did. I'd just laugh at them.
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    Retrobike Touring.

    Let me know if you need a service kit. I'll knock off a bit RB discount https://fettlebox.co.uk/monitor-17b-service-kit.html
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    Mangizmos "Rant Of The Day"

    Aye. Ashley killed Evans. I left just over 2 years ago after an 18 month stint & it's only got worse since. Such a shame.
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    Orange Vitamin T still in use

    Lovely bike. I'd have loved a Vitamin T but happy to have a Vit T2. Not quite. Published in 1978
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    Orange P7 Pure (now an ebike)

    After using this as a regular commuter ride it's definitely not as nice a ride as any of my regular P7's. Hard to put my finger on it but seems sluggish & more effort to ride. I had an off on my ebike 2001 P7 conversion & broke the bridge on the Pace Airforce & didnt want to go back to it's...
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    State of the industry: a running thread

    Having just bought one online for commuting I agree wholeheartedly! I'm on cusp of medium & large & so glad I went large. I'm hoping a set-back seat post & longer stem normalise it.
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    State of the industry: a running thread

    He doesn't need the company. Just the name to stick on his own sourced bikes. Like Muddy Fox.
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    State of the industry: a running thread

    Aye - they can't deduct from your salary for the scheme if you're on minimum wage so I don't qualify for a much vaunted benefit at work. Then the company send out surveys on how you travel to work so they can claim the kudos for their reduced carbon footprint for my unincentivised decision to...
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    Goodbye my friend

    Move on with them in your heart dude. They're gone but you live on, on their behalf. Much love.
  11. rwm1962

    Today's Ride

    Localish to me. Nice one. Had several months in one in recent years. I used my time off to do some builds & would take them for test rides wearing my boot.
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    Wheel building

    I'm not a big reader so just followed the Park Tools youtube video for my first wheel build last week. Granted it was a replacement like for like hub so I reused the spokes on the same side of hub & flange they came from. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
  13. rwm1962

    Sold Force Ten Helium Superlight 100 tent

    Never been used. Selling for a friend - proceeds to Marie Curie. £120 posted I've no experience of the tent but heard it's a bit short for 6 foot plus. Nice & light for bikepacking.
  14. rwm1962

    Anyone service stratos rear shock

    Excellent. Not done owt with mine yet but it's moving up the do list. Might be another job for the Lidl compressor!
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    Sold Brooks Professional Saddle - proceeds to Marie Curie

    Unused but with marks from storage & possibly paint mark - looks worse in image. Have not attempted to remove. Proceeds from sale are going to Marie Curie £50 posted
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    Sold XTR M950 shifters/lever & XTR M960 V brakes

    XTR M950 shifters & levers. £60 posted In good working order. Couple of points to note - a screw for the cable access port on one of the shifters was stripped so has a slot cut in it so a flat-blade screwdriver can be used to remove. Also the original pivot cover stickers are missing, a...
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    Anyone service stratos rear shock

    I'm in the same boat with an X1. I did find this here but no info on oil type or quantity. https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/stratos-rear-shock-manual.153141/
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    Show us your bikepacking rigs

    oops!
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    Has anyone ever used flexible noodles???

    I'm running them on one bike. Not noticed any issue.
  20. rwm1962

    For Sale Orange Hot Rod Bars - various

    SOLD 580mm £26 posted 580mm £15 posted 580mm £15 posted SOLD 600mm £15 posted
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