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I've gone for the Campag look alike. Think they're the A171.

You might live to regret those brakes when it gets muddier. I had to run them really close to the rim and even then had little modulation. You might find that with the lever quick release enabled you don't hit the rim at all. After trying out more expensive brakes (Avid Ultimate, TRP revox), all things considered (setup, mud clearance, price, weight) I still think the wide Tektros are the best.

Well done @fredtc! Didn't make it down in the end. That sand pit into the step up looked tricky.

I'll take the P2. PM coming tonight.

Edit: actually, just seen you're moving out this weekend. I'm away this weekend and probably unable to collect today or tomorrow, so I'll undibs. Good deal that though!

Cancelled. It was on social media somewhere earlier, but I can't find it now. Riding cross bikes in the wet? Don't be silly.

Sorry, read your pm then forgot to get back to you. All sorted now!

Can dig out the quick releases and deliver to either of those postcodes. Will most likely be a week or two before I can swap out the freehub.

Front and rear. That should fit, they're M8000. You might find you can get an entire hub for only a little more, with less waiting.

They're officially tubeless but do require tape, unlike UST tubeless (I think).

They're in Stoke Newington.

Have some QR, centerlock XT hubs laced to WTB i19. Used for one cross season. Freehub needs replacing other than that they're in good condition.

Taped up with Gorilla tape, ready to go tubeless with valves and tyres.

Will sell for hella cheap (£20) as they are, or £70 with the freehub replaced.

Probably central. Could probably ride there in time, just about, if necessary.

Think I rode 44x20 in December. Seemed about right. The gradients aren't severe. My fastest lap last year clocked in with a 27 kph average - it's fast.

Bikes okay on that in rush hour?

Amy imaginative public transport solutions for getting down to Beckenham Place Park on Thursday post work?

Worth considering the Kinlin XR22t or the XR31t rims too. Really wide (maybe too wide for some frames), pretty light (415 grams for the XR22t), offset available for the rear and not terrible value.

Nitto Randonneurs, and reservoir in the top compartment of the framebag.

Edited. Photobucket did work before didn't it?

Did a season of freewheels. Pain to swap out, as you say, and not as reliable as cassette freehubs in my experience, even with White Industries freewheels.

Not many options for 120mm cassette hubs. Google suggests the SunXCD, but it's expensive.

This got me through 7 days of on and off road touring in typical welsh weather.

http://gpxhyperlapse.com is handy for getting the feel of a route too.

Could be more useful with a bit of work. For example, if it took a streetview image shortly after every waypointed junction you could check you haven't routed yourself on any big roads.

glad (most) enjoyed it! sorry to hear you punctured @andyp, there were a few brambles that we tried to clear out as best as possible, but a few stragglers probably remained.

we did intend to put a few corners in before that bank to string things out a bit, but ran out of time and stakes, so it was a wee bit shorter than intended.

I've got a full frame bag so that's not an option. With the bar bag properly stuffed it actually seems better anyway. I might see what I can do with some shock cord, but hopefully it shouldn't be a massive issue.

Definetly file treads. There are a few off-camber sections which might get a bit slippery if there's a biblical thunderstorm during the race, but other than that they'll have the advantage.

Best way to stop a dry bag strapped to the bars from flopping around? Thinking about a bungee around the headtube.

You could try and slice the anchovies in half. Seems to be what lots recommend.

Ah yes, the sailing shop on the end of Neal Street? That'll have it I reckon. Thanks!

Leyton. Jubilee Park.