A general thread for things that don't warrant a thread of their own

[Swoop1]

Sometimes I want to post something that I don't think warrants its own thread so, if the powers that be are OK with it, I thought I would start a general astro stuffs thread.

Here is something that made me think about starting this thread.

Look what a new Hope threaded bottom bracket arrived in today (and yes, I did get first dibs on it!)-

[saac]

Do you think the manufacturers of threaded bottom brackets know how they are doing their bit for the circular economy and sustainability? They deserve a medal - and therein lies another discussion, astro awards for accidental supporting companies to the astro cause  

Jim 

[Swoop1]

Hope are one of the companies that manufacture what is affectionately known as Bike Porn. Their components are a) very well engineered and b) anodized in very nice colours.

The most sought after colour is Hope Green (much like the green of Skywatcher dovetails). The reason it is so sought after is, it is team issue. If you see someone riding a bike with green Hope kit on it, don't challenge them, they are either VERY good riders, are good friends with a VERY good rider, or they stole it.....

[Roy Challen]

I've been a member here for 10 years today! Happy SGL anniversary to me😄

[scarp15]

Very nice have one of those bolt cases (which are not as easy to come by nowadays I believe), which I've used to securely transport a 31mm Nagler. Quite agree with you concerning UK bicycle parts manufacturer Hope. Have a set of their wheels and hub on one of my bikes and as a convert to Flat pedals, two bikes now have fitted Hope Flat pedals, quality of engineering and design is superb. 

[andrew s]

35 minutes ago, scarp15 said:

Very nice have one of those bolt cases (which are not as easy to come by nowadays I believe), which I've used to securely transport a 31mm Nagler. Quite agree with you concerning UK bicycle parts manufacturer Hope. Have a set of their wheels and hub on one of my bikes and as a convert to Flat pedals, two bikes now have fitted Hope Flat pedals, quality of engineering and design is superb. 

... and have the noisiest rear hubs going. I free wheel to warn pedestrians (on a cycle path) of my approach.  

Regards Andrew 

[scarp15]

3 hours ago, andrew s said:

... and have the noisiest rear hubs going. I free wheel to warn pedestrians (on a cycle path) of my approach.  

Regards Andrew 

Ahh right, not had that problem, but can appreciate that pedestrians wandering across cycle lanes whilst gawping at their phone could know of your approach (frequently ring my bell in just such a scenario).