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- Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:45 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Need new cycling glasses
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1176
Re: Need new cycling glasses
I already had some Oakley Radars so I wear them when sunny and road riding For mountain biking and most weather conditions I wear some Bolle Contours Been very impressed with them for the money, even bought the Bolle case for them. They're just normal safety specs but looks a bit nicer than most pairs
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: PHD Pied D'Elephant
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3822
Re: PHD Pied D'Elephant
I would have guessed a jacket to be warmer as your arms have to warm themselves, rather than being able to bring them towards your chest/body?
I like the idea of taking off the bottom half when you get up and leaving the top half on for a bit (and similar for the evening)
I like the idea of taking off the bottom half when you get up and leaving the top half on for a bit (and similar for the evening)
- Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: FFS!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2580
Re: FFS!
One husband for sale...Average condition for the age but plenty of life left yet?The Boss wrote:Icheck the classifieds for the forthcoming ad
OVNO
"My husband said its me or the bike, some days I do miss him"
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:33 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Commute by bike, How far, how often
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4183
Re: Commute by bike, How far, how often
Just a quick update from me
Been singlespeed curious for a while. Cycled home in one gear only the way home and was less than a minute off my quickest time for the trip. Reckon i'll be exploring singlespeed options now!
Been singlespeed curious for a while. Cycled home in one gear only the way home and was less than a minute off my quickest time for the trip. Reckon i'll be exploring singlespeed options now!
- Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:56 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Commute by bike, How far, how often
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4183
Re: Commute by bike, How far, how often
Gosh
I've tried to do my 16 mile each way commute once a week. I mostly manage it (today is my cycling day)
I thought that was quite impressive, clearly not compared with all you lot! I cycle about 50 miles a week on average
I've tried to do my 16 mile each way commute once a week. I mostly manage it (today is my cycling day)
I thought that was quite impressive, clearly not compared with all you lot! I cycle about 50 miles a week on average
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Flat Pedals?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2060
Re: Flat Pedals?
I like my flat pedals cos I can confidence-dab and fall off without too much problem! I was surprised by how many SPD wearers there were on the WRT, I expected to see more flats. I wore Teva Links then, as they're what I usually ride in If it was wet then the Links would be too slippy, they're very ...
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:02 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: FFS!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2580
Re: FFS!
Sounds like a good excuse for a new motorbike
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:59 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: need new shorts and gloves
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1394
Re: need new shorts and gloves
Does all year round mean warm enough for the winter, or cool enough for the summer? I'm pretty sure you can't have both!
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:57 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: new pump??
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2727
Re: new pump??
Road Morph my on road bike Mountain Morphy on my MTB Yes they're large, but its almost like an insurance policy against getting punctures. I'm worried that if I switch to a smaller pump I'll actually need to use it more Mountain Morph fits inside my frame, but I put it on the fork leg for the WRT as...
- Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken thread on crank
- Replies: 130
- Views: 22384
Re: Broken thread on crank
Top work guys, I'm afraid I have nothing to offer as I've only just got into MTBing, but good on you all
- Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:37 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 'Lucky' kit?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1617
Re: 'Lucky' kit?
That's mine too. My snow peak Ti 450 mug. Been on nearly every trip I've done since I've had it. Irrespective of the type (bushcrafting, car camping, wild camping, bikepacking, day walks)
Been used on wood, gas, meths, esbit and BBQs
Been used on wood, gas, meths, esbit and BBQs
- Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Which Lightweight pegs ????
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1408
Re: Which Lightweight pegs ????
Pegs are the one of the areas that I find saving weight can lead to a negative impact in actual use The lightest pegs, like Ti skewers, don't hold anything well when the ground is vaguely soft. I sometimes use them for ancillary points, but anything taking a proper load is done with something like a...
- Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Teddy bear Bones 14th/15th June - This weekend!
- Replies: 116
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Re: Teddy bear Bones 14th/15th June - This weekend!
This looks like great fun. Kids are too young here and its a mission to get up there but I'm still jealous
Weather should be great for you guys
Weather should be great for you guys
- Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: recommend a head net?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1576
Re: recommend a head net?
Totally Herby Stopper head net
Bought one for the WRT, no midgies. I can therefore confirm it works wonders!
Bought one for the WRT, no midgies. I can therefore confirm it works wonders!
- Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:25 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Talk to me about small frame bags / seat packs please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1312
Re: Talk to me about small frame bags / seat packs please
I used to have a large topeak wedge on my mtb but can't use it with a dropper so have the deuter front triangle bag too, very good value For the WRT I used a normal post with a proper seat pack so used the Deuter bag as my frame bag. Meant I could have a bottle in each bottle cage within my XL frame...
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Neoair Air-tap?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 629
Re: Neoair Air-tap?
I have a pump sack too I use it to store my sleeping bag in when it goes in my rucksack, or in the case of the WRT in my front dry bag with my other camping bits. Keeps it dry amongst other bits if they're wet as its almost a dry bag (roll the top, seams are sealed, only a tiny hole in the bottom) I...
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:25 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4954
- Views: 1264013
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
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- Sat May 31, 2014 10:19 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: A South Wales Loop
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3553
Re: A South Wales Loop
Good lord, that is some ride!
I'd struggle with that on flat roads!
I'd struggle with that on flat roads!
- Fri May 30, 2014 11:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Solstice ... that old chestnut again.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1798
Re: Solstice ... that old chestnut again.
Solstices always on the same dates no?
21 June and 21 Dec
21 June and 21 Dec
- Fri May 30, 2014 11:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: weight verses cost
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1671
Re: weight verses cost
I should also probably say - my kit is light but my bike is heavy!
I use my kit for walking and other stuff so it has more uses than just bikepacking. For bikepacking it would be easier to get a lighter, rigid bike in cost terms
I use my kit for walking and other stuff so it has more uses than just bikepacking. For bikepacking it would be easier to get a lighter, rigid bike in cost terms
- Fri May 30, 2014 10:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: weight verses cost
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1671
Re: weight verses cost
It's entirely subjective
Easier to save weight off you than your kit
Weight, cost, quality/robustness - the golden triangle
Easier to save weight off you than your kit
Weight, cost, quality/robustness - the golden triangle
- Fri May 30, 2014 10:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Right, I've had it with this stupid piece of...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2646
Re: Right, I've had it with this stupid piece of...
Large Neoair here
I used a Neoair pump sack with it as well
I used a Neoair pump sack with it as well
- Thu May 29, 2014 2:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Chapeau to the HT550 folk....And a question?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2872
Re: Chapeau to the HT550 folk....And a question?
Out of interest, why did this die a death? Found it a great way of researching the WRT over the winters8tannorm wrote:the old WRT blog too: http://welshridething.blogspot.co.uk/ although it's no longer updated and hasn't been for a while.
- Sat May 24, 2014 10:43 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone not use a mtb for bikepacking trips?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 9808
Re: Anyone not use a mtb for bikepacking trips?
Bikepacking bags are more aesthetically pleasing than a pannier set up. Anyone else ever thought that
I know you can't carry as much, but they do look much better
I know you can't carry as much, but they do look much better
- Wed May 21, 2014 10:10 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: how much???!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2771
Re: how much???!!!
It seems a lot for people that like it already But if you factor in all the costs in putting it together, plus the fact its their full time job so they need to earn from it, then it seems reasonable. How much would a guide cost to hire for a day? Personally its not for me, but its good for people wh...