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Month: April 2021 (Page 1 of 2)

Broken Wahoo Kickr – How Bad?

What happens if your Wahoo Kickr breaks and you keep riding it?

Kevin Biggs managed to get a cheap Wahoo Kickr that the original owner had listed as damaged and needing repair.

This Kickr had suffered the classic loose woodruff key which led to lots of banging and clunking when the trainer was used. The loose key means that the bearings can move in a way they aren’t meant to, which means they eventually fail.

The following images and words are from Kevin.

The guy ran the trainer for me and it had the usual clonking noise. When I got it home and the cover off it wasn’t obvious what the problem was. I had to hammer the fly-wheel shaft through using a sacrificial bolt screwed in to hit.

Broken Wahoo Kickr - How Bad?
Broken Wahoo Kickr – How Bad?
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Movie Monday 26 April 2021

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 26 April 2021.

Movie Monday 26 April 2021
Movie Monday 26 April 2021

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Social Media Saturday 24 April 2021

Welcome to Unsponsored and Social Media Saturday 24 April 2021.

Social Media Saturday 24 April 2021

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Sweet Protection Rocker 2021

One of the best helmets on the market the half cut Sweet Protection also gets a colour make over for 2021.

Matte Aquamarine

Gloss white and Dirt Black have been joined by Matte Aquamarine and Matte Chopper Orange Metallic.

Matte Chopper Orange Metallic

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Sweet Protection Strutter 2021

Designed in 1997 the Sweet Strutter has to be one of the most recognisable helmets in the paddlesport market place.

Gloss Chopper Orange

For this year we have the same design as last year but with a couple of new colours. RRP is ÂŁ179.99.

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Movie Monday 20 April 2021

What a day! We hope you are all well and have some time to check out this week’s Movie Monday. A little late but it is still Monday here.

So welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 20 April 2021.

Movie Monday 20 April 2021
Movie Monday 20 April 2021

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Social Media Saturday 17 April 2021

Welcome to Unsponsored and Social Media Saturday 17 April 2021. We hope that you are all staying safe.

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Movie Monday 12 April 2021

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 12 April 2021. Hopefully this will soften the blow of the start of the new working week.

Movie Monday 12 April 2021
Movie Monday 12 April 2021

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Bike2Boat Alps

I love watching videos that have a good dose of adventure and Bike2Boat Alps has stacks of adventure. The team made up of Olaf Obsommer, Jens Klatt, Adrian Mattern and Bren Orton travel 750km distance and 8000m of climbing with their paddling gear moving from river to river by bike. By removing the need for motorised transport the guys manage to complete the adventure with a low ecological impact.

Bike2Boat Alps
Bike2Boat Alps

Carrying some much kit on a trailer towed behind a bike with cooked brakes makes for some scary/comedic downhill action.

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Verus Kayaks Gladiator 2.0 – First Look

Thanks to Verus Kayaks UK I had the chance to briefly check out the Gladiator 2.0 at the Tees Barrage.

Verus Kayaks Gladiator 2.0 - First Look
Verus Kayaks Gladiator 2.0 – First Look

The Gladiator 2.0 is a half slice river runner that sits at 8’11” with a 27″ width.

Verus Kayaks Gladiator 2.0 – First Look

Here is what Verus have to say about the Gladiator 2.0.

The Gladiator 2.0 is the perfected version of our flagship river runner. Our team has taken this kayak down everything from cruising class II to charging class V creeks. The Gladiator has proven to be the most versatile boat in our quiver. Drawing from slalom designs, the widest part of the Gladiator is right behind the cockpit at 27”. This improves stability for beginners and allows experts to make dynamic moves while running challenging whitewater. The displacement hull is easy to roll, forgiving in chaotic waters and above all, FAST.  The new, low-profile stern will spice up your paddling and let you play all the way down your favorite run. Try a Gladiator today and find out what you can unlock from this timeless design.

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Tees Barrage 10 April 2021

Here are some shots taken this am at the Tees Barrage.

Tees Barrage 10 April 2021
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Social Media Saturday 10 April 2021

Saturday already! Welcome to Unsponsored and Social Media Saturday 10 April 2021.

Social Media Saturday 10 April 2021

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