Single Speed Conversion Complete!!

Well that wasn't so bad.  In fact my conversion from geared annoyance to single speed simplicity went without the usual mechanical hells you can get from removing and reinstalling components.  Even my chainring bolts came undone without too much swearing!  The hardest part was getting...

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Singlespeed Parts Ordered

I've been threatening this for some time, but finally I've got around to ordering the parts to convert my Mtb to a single speed fun machine.  I've got a bit sick of my gears recently, a combination of needing a new rear mech as the shifting just doesn't seem to work well no matter what I do or...

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Want It Wednesday #20

I'm sorry folks.  Normally I have something beautiful to show you, something that we can all have a little oooh and ahhh at but this time.......well this time there is nothing.  My Want It Wednesday this time is not about something I want to buy, or something I wish I had the money to buy but something much more simple I simply want to get out and ride again. Since I raced at the beginning of April, I have not touched my bike.  I've sadly...

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The Halfords Tour Series - Rd 2 Durham

I love this race. I first went to see it last year in Durham City centre and it has thankfully made a return again this year.  The race is basically a Criterium race on a 1.4km circuit, the course is tight, bumpy with a steep cobbled decent and an even steeper cobbled climb.  The corners...

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How To Do A 24 Hours Solo Mountain Bike Race- What You're Going To Need- Part 2

Pit Area Pit Crew Without a doubt having a pit crew can make a difference for your race ahead.  Having one or two helpers can make your life so much easier in what is already a challenging race.  It may be called a solo event but having a team behind you can mean the difference in between...

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Want It Wednesday #19 - On-One Scandal 2012

These Wednesdays seem to come round way too quick!  Well my last want was very much the dream, and unless I win millions on the lottery was never going to really happen.  Instead I am now on a saving mission to buy a new bike. I have been spending a great deal of my time on On-Ones website...

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How To Do A 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Race - What You're Going To Need - Part 1

What do I need for a successful race? So you've signed up for that race, but as a first time entrant your probably now buzzing with a million and one questions.  One that entered my head, and took some planning, was what I needed on race day.  If you've walked around a 24 hour race site you'll...

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