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Been on the lookout for a carradice style saddlebag for a while, but ideally not carradice brand as I don't think the material ages well - anyone have anything around? Would be supported by a bagman mount (non-qr).

Thanks,

Phil

Did you end up trying this out? I've wondered the same thing but not had time to test it out

Will DM some extra questions

Are these 130mm width?

The byways are foldable bead? Dibs if so

What kits do people recommend? Halfords used to do an amazing one with rubbery rather than plasticy patches but I haven't seen it in years. Can't get the old style to work consistently

This instant Laksa brand is worth seeking out

Does either stem on 5 or 6 happen to be 90 or 100mm?

It came with the f+f so not totally sure, but looks like a match yeah.

So, crown race and something else?

Edit: the upper cap is rounded unlike that one so probably this

I've noticed some play in the headset of a bike I've just put together and can't place it with certainty. The play is in the lower part, i.e the bottom bearing area and doesn't go away with increased load from the top nut.

There doesn't appear to be a race on the fork - is there always one or is there a direct mount type system?

the bearing itself feels smooth but maybe has a minor amount of play (less than I can feel when the fork is in place, however) - is this normal?

Should I purchase new bearings, a race, or will I need a whole new headset?

Always thought this bike ripped, glws

I'll take the derailleurs - will pm

Edit: missed, no worries

Do you know the width of the rear hub? Looking for a 130mm wheelset

Is the O.L.D of that prime wheel 130 by any chance?

Big dredge on this, but do people think drilling a hole where there isn't one is a good idea? I just took the bottom bracket out from a frame I recently bought and found quite a lot of rust+ water inside. Seems structurally okay otherwise - is it worth drilling a hole?

Has this been converted to 700c?

Did these go?

These still available?

Don't suppose you still have this around?

From the feel I think this is probably what's happened. I've emailed them and got this explanation, with an offer to return them for another set of they don't settle after a few rides, so that's that I'll try.

"The bearings used are high grease fill, SKF bearings which means they will appear a little tight to begin with. The seals used on the rear hub can cause some friction to begin with too, this means they keep more dirt etc out but both the seals and bearings will bed in after some use."

Are those used with cartridge bearings? I'll email them tomorrow and ask what level of smoothness I should expect. Add it is I don't feel comfortable

Cheers

I bought some wheels from the recent superstar sale, and they have arrived with quite stiff bearings. The front even feels like it has notches... Is this normal for for brand new wheels? Will they bed in and be fine?

Another set of wheels I've had from them don't have any issues spinning out the box so I'm worried it's a defect. They're their V6 hub so sealed bearings. I'm half worried some part has been poorly machined and may never be right.

Thanks

Thanks both! I'll try with the direct planting and cross my fingers for the slugs

Does anyone have feel strongly that I shouldn't direct plant broad beans at this time of year? I've been a little too busy to keep up with the allotment recently and wondering whether it'd get more developed plants by direct planting now or sowing into deeper pots and planting out in a few weeks. London based.

The decathlon one comes with a shim that allows you to use it in 1 1/8 threaded - I think you can see it in the final photo here https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/headset-damper-stem/_/R-p-423

I've used the shim with a velo orange quill stem for about a year now without issue