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Bristol , United Kingdom - 2 Followers
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bengourley mattbeer's article
Mar 9, 2026 at 15:36
Mar 9, 2026
Formula Cura 4 Brake Review: They're Light, But Not the Most Powerful
I ran these for a couple of years and absolutely hated them.
Really wanted to like them – aesthetically very nice to look at, reversible levers and made in Europe. But they absolutely sucked. I'm an ok home mechanic, got a reasonable bleed on them but couldn't set them up to have any power. Pistons were sticky from new and constantly going out of balance. I worked them out and lubricated them with brake fluid as recommended by the UK distro but they still were awful. My LBS worked their magic and got them set up slightly better, but they were never great. Sent them back to UK distro for a full rebuild and they came back worse.
Switched to Hope Tech 4 v4 and never looked back (just had to get used to the incessant pad squeal).
bengourley mattbeer's article
Nov 25, 2025 at 14:21
Nov 25, 2025
Review: Cane Creek's Free Shock Tuner App
I recently made something similar: highlysprung.app
It's not as shiny and is less educational, but lets you manage your settings (for any bike/component, not just CC!), take notes and help evolve your settings over time.
It's also free.
I didn't build a marketing site for it yet so the link just takes you to the login/signup page, but there are some screenshots here:
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/29004750/
Just me and my friends using it currently, would like to get some more people on board and see where it goes!
bengourley henryquinney's article
Nov 24, 2024 at 15:10
Nov 24, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Is Trail Bike Geo Location Dependent & Henry's Changing Role
@henryquinney: ahh that's a shame, I was looking forward to reading your analysis! Gearbox aside, did you get enough of a ride to have an impression of the bike, geometry-wise? The reason I ask is I'm thinking of buying one. My only hesitation is it came out in 2019 and hasn't been revised. Does it feel 5 years out of date vs the current crop of bikes?
Selling
Dec 23, 2023 at 10:13
Dec 23, 2023Formula Cura 4 brakeset
$199 GBPFormula Cura 4
Four piston brakes
Fully stripped, serviced, rebuilt and bled by UK Formula distro.
Collection from Bath or buyer pays postage. Buyer pays PayPal fees. You are welcome to visit and try them out.
Set up front/right rear/left but my bike is externally routed and the levers can be run either way up, so a super simple switch. No bleed required.
Mixmaster included for both brakes.
Rotors/adaptors not included unless you really want them, make an offer).
Also bleed blocks, bleed kit, mineral fluid and 1 spare pair of pads included.
Small amounts of cosmetic damage on the levers but generally in excellent condition.
Selling
Oct 27, 2023 at 3:55
Oct 27, 2023Leatt 5.0 clip shoe, size UK 10.5
$50 GBPTried for a few rides, but clips just aren't for me (still). Back to flats again!
I love these shoes, I really wish they did a flat version.
Fit true to size.
Toggle/strap system is much better than laces.
Material doesn't hold too much water and dries out quicker than other shoes I've owned.
Buyer pays shipping and paypal fees.
Hope TC pedals for sale too, see my other ad.
Selling
Oct 27, 2023 at 3:51
Oct 27, 2023Hope TC Union clip pedal
$60 GBPTried for a few rides, but clips just aren't for me (still). Back to flats again!
Buyer pays shipping and paypal fees.
All original cleats (4deg and 5deg), shims, pins, pin washers included. Plus a set of metal cleat shims.
Leatt clip shoes for sale too, see my other ads.
Selling
Sep 25, 2023 at 14:36
Sep 25, 2023Larry vs Harry eBullitt cargo bike
$3000 GBPFor sale
2020 Larry Vs Harry ebullit
Black
Shimano steps 6100 motor
Alfine 11 speed hub gears with electronic shift
Fahrer cargo bag and panel bags
Unfortunately I just don't use it as much anymore as my requirements have changed, so reluctantly selling.
Replaces lots of short car journeys! The Fahrer bags are great, it zips flat so you can strap oversized cargo to the deck. Larry Vs Harry also sell a child seat attachment that can fit 2 small children if you're interested in carrying passengers!
Great condition but it does have some marks – it's a second hand cargo bike after all! It has some surface rust on the chain as it does live outside (under a waterproof cover).
This is the offical ebullit. There are lots of aftermarket conversions out there.
It's a brilliant bike. Much more manoeuvrable and less unweildy than things like Urban arrow or Babboe. And your cargo is in front of you so you can keep an eye on it.
£3k ono
Battery, charger, cover included.
Collection from Bath, or I can deliver within a 15 mile radius (i.e. I will ride the bike to you and get a lift home!)
Selling
Jan 8, 2023 at 9:47
Jan 8, 2023Leatt AllMtn 5.0 waterproof jacket - size S
$65 GBPLast year's model of Leatt's fully waterproof jacket.
Size S (small), but comes up smaller than normal. I'd say it would fit a very slim adult up to 5"11 – like me, or a teen.
It's been used about 5-6 times and is in basically perfect condition. I've since bought the Leatt Monosuit so never really use this anymore.
Features include 2 vents on the front and 2 on the back, internal pocket, external lift pass pocket on the left arm and built in goggles/glasses cloth. It also has a magnet that you can apply to your helmet to keep the hood up which I haven't used and can be included.
Full description can be found here:
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/leatt-mtb-allmtn-5-0-jacket/rp-prod207183
Selling
Jul 1, 2021 at 2:57
Jul 1, 2021Kinesis CX Race EVO
$550 GBPListing my much loved CX bike for sale. Super light efficient and versatile bike. Great for trail gravel and tarmac. Previous owner set it up as a commuter/roadie, but I've used it for all season trail riding.
I'd really love to keep this bike but I live in Bath which has steep hills, so I want to upgrade to disc brakes… the frame is disc compatible, but I would need to upgrade the fork, groupset and wheelset, which is sadly not financially viable.
Kinesis CX Race EVO frame, size 57cm (large)
SRAM rival 1x11 groupset
SRAM GXP BB and SRAM crankset with 42T chainring
Bontrager Race wheelset, setup tubeless with Challenge Grifo tryes
SRAM Avid shorty ultimate cantilever brakes
Easton carbon seatpost
Aluminium stem and bars
Fabric saddle
(pedals not included)
This is a link to the frame on Kinesis' website, however a couple of details are incorrect as they made another iteration to the model after this one:
https://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Models/Crosslight/archive/CXRACE-EVO
Condition is good but not immaculate. This is a used off-road bike and the cosmetic condition reflects that.
Can provide more photos on request. Any questions just ask.
Collection preferred. But would consider posting at buyer's expense.
edit: updated photos







