Recent content by Pete73

Finally got the right tool to change chainring on the Shimano E6100. From 44t down to 38t drops all the gears a bit and makes those steep Welsh hills a bit easier.

It's a 2020 Vitus MACH E. French manufacturer. Variously tagged as an Urban bike and a Hybrid, but I mostly use it for rural lane riding along with some off road miles. Shimano E6100 mid drive. Hard tail and carbon fork (no suspension). I'm working on replacing the back wheel with one...

I bought an e bike a year ago and I've done a few bits and pieces to make it the bike I want - that's all good. What I cannot get is the front forks offset is 44 mm (1 3/4") and I find the bars have to be held on to in order to keep a good track on the road. One hand on the bars is tolerable...

Interesting topic - will investigate. I had heard of the Thudbuster but winced at the cost. The idea of a shock absorbing stem is something I'd not seen before.

Been out for a day ride or two recently mostly exploring the Ystwyth valley around the Hafan Estate near Pont-Rhyd-y=Groes. Heres a recent pic...

Bucks, eh? Used to live in Chesham a few years ago before heading to California for a few years working in the Bay Area. Now on Wales west coast near Aberaeron.

Bought a copy and have read a couple of the route guides already. I'm sure I'll follow one of the routes soon

Thanks. Looking forward to chatting with like minded folks.

Thanks for the recommendation. I mostly use the OS map app on my phone but a little reading is a good idea.

Thanks for the welcome - used to live in Antioch, CA 2013-2017 before retiring and used to get up around your neck of the woods on occasion.

Bought a 2020 Vitus MACH E in September 2022 and been equipping it to my liking ever since. Grew up in a cycling family in SW Surrey but dropped the activity once thru school. Moved to US in '76 and lived there for 30 years or so. Been getting used to cycling again in retirement and Wales is...