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I normally use questor for this type of insurance with hire cars. Looks like they cover motorhomes

Much appreciated!

If there’s a queue they actively fish out people whose departures are imminent, so arriving last minute is fine.

(Probably)

I normally use questor for this type of insurance with hire cars. Looks like they cover motorhomes

Much appreciated!

I think this is one for reading the small print of the terms and conditions - whenever I've been looking at excess insurance, most of the policies have been explicit that they're for car hire only, but it's sometimes a bit buried.

I know I've seen some that cover at least vans - can't remember about motorhomes - so wouldn't rely on anything unless it was explicit about covering the vehicle type. I think they've normally been a separate policy type to the more generic, car hire ones.

Yes the two LB rims are both hooked. I don't think I'd ride hooked TBH. Its for himod frame that originally comes with 21 int/32mm ext hollowgram wheels whereas the LB WR 40 rims are 25int/32mm ext. Is that extra 4mm internally going to make a difference? LB wheels will end up half the price and 200g lighter.

What's the typical minimum length of a steerer tube needed when buying a fork? Head tube length + x cm?

Head tube length + x cm?

Depends on what kind of headset, you'll need 45mm on top of the headtube length + headset stack to give yourself a wide choice of stems.

What's the secret to finding somewhere to stay that's cheap and not a shithole? I need somewhere for 1 night in Nottingham in June and everything apart from a bed in a dorm is pretty expensive. I'd just do the hostel but I'm probably going to get a few beers in me and the snoring isn't fair to inflict on strangers.

Which thread do we use to comment on lufguss issues?

Technical or other?

You mean you wouldn't ride hookless I presume.

But yeah as I said WR range are great for 28-32c, I have the WR45's on my all road bike and they have been perfect.

Technical (I think)

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/131364/?offset=7625#comment17364541

Maybe here?

Cheers

and @Vince thanks, this is perfect. They live next door to a branch so I've ordered something for them to collect.

Any suggestions for bike stands that allow decent locking (like a sheffield stand) that can be installed where there's no concrete base (it's a shallow floor above a basement)? Will be used for locking bikes on the street all day and space is quite limited so planters are probably out.
Cheers

Want to go down to the lakes and cycle around, with the main goal to try Hardknott and see how impossible it is for a recreational rider. Will be in August so it'd be a terrible time for booking accommodations; any place cheap and cheerful (currently considering around the Eskdale region so we can cycle there from Ravenglass but open to anywhere really!) people can recommend?

What about something like a scaffold pole attached horizontally to the wall using stand-offs?

I'm not sure you'll find cheap and cheerful in the Lakes in August, but I have been going to Eskdale regularly for many years now and I love it, much quieter, far fewer tourists, stunning scenery and some great pubs. Some lovely campsites around there, and YHA too, but in school holidays have no idea if there will be any availability at this point.

Front Yard Company?

I think you have to book >9 months out for most things in the UK.

How do I make my bike more comfortable for longer, multi day rides? I’m tentatively thinking about a fixed LEJOG and wondering about improvements.

Saddle: I’ve always used Flites, but all the ones I have are hard and become pretty unforgiving by the end of a long day. Brooks Cambium with a cutout?

Seatpost: is there much to be gained from using a carbon post? Are suspension posts good? I’d be worried about not being able to push into the saddle when climbing seated.

Aero extensions are on the list for aero and another comfortable position.

Also braking. I currently have Paul Touring cantis with Koolstop pads. The front is noisy (which is remedied with toe-ing the pads and cleaning the rim again), front disc would be nice, but likely too complicated with new wheel, fork, lever etc.
in terms of pure performance, what’s the best bet short pull brake? Would it be silly to buy a Paul Mini Moto for the front?

Brooks Cambium with a cutout

I find cambiums like rocks, fine for 20 miles but then agony as they're solid at the back. (The middle bit is fine though). I don't wear bibs though, so could be that.

I find the Specialized Bridge saddle with mimic to be my fav. I can do 100mile rides, mulitiday rides on it and it's never been sore (coupled with Icebreaker Anatomical long leg boxers).

Saddles are so subjective though.

I can't help with the rest but I recently tried out a Brooks C15 after using a Flite for years. I got on with the Flite pretty well but the Brooks is even better. You're welcome to borrow the Brooks for a couple of weeks to test it out of you like. It's heavy though!

Yeah, I basically need a fellow flite user who’s found a modern solution. It’s the gooch area that hurts on a long ride. The back is fine for me and I always wear padded bibs when riding.

Heavy is fine! No point saving grams if it’s limiting how far I can ride in a day through discomfort.
I’ll also need to mount the bagman on it, so a substantial saddle is advisable anyway.

I’ve been meaning to keep my eye out for a c15, and you make me think I’m on the right track. Do you use one with a cutout or not?