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- Tue May 07, 2024 10:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Water Filter
- Replies: 18
- Views: 548
Re: Water Filter
There are two types of bottle, the rock hard one that I got a good price on but was basically useless, and the normal bike style one that's as squeezable as any other bottle. On the plus side, I at least have two filters now as the original one also fits the bottle that works. If their thread fitted...
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Squirt Lube or something Else?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1073
Re: Squirt Lube or something Else?
Top 4 Drip Lubes AFAIK are (in order of my recommendation*) - UFO Drip All Conditions - Silca Super Secret - Effetto Flower Power - Tru Tension Tungsten All Weather The first 2 are MEGA clean, the latter 2 dirtier but may last longer in wet conditions due to this (higher concentration of oil). All t...
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: chain wax anyone ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 765
Re: chain wax anyone ?
Squirt and Smoove are decent, but both old technology (if chain lube counts as technology?!) There are better products on the market now for all use types, 'the best' is hard to say as it does depend on use requirements. https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/lubetesting/ has more info than you'll ever ...
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 3:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Editing gpx files - split & merge
- Replies: 5
- Views: 399
Re: Editing gpx files - split & merge
Garmin Basecamp is the easiest for this that I've found. Old school looking program but easy to do the above.
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Next weekends BB200
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4383
Re: Next weekends BB200
Also going for the 'see what happens' approach here. Looks like a few more options for supplies than last year. Am planning a leisurely one so probably stopping somewhere. I'll also check my filter works this year after totally running out of water and finding my sawyer literally wouldn't let a drop...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:57 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Spacer between headtube and bar bag?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2578
Re: Spacer between headtube and bar bag?
This can work off the stem or bars. I'm using one to hold lights at the moment but it'd also work to hold a bag away from the ht https://www.topeak.com/global/en/produc ... arxtender-
- Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:33 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Venn carbon rims: anyone got any longer term exp?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 637
Re: Venn carbon rims: anyone got any longer term exp?
Nothing personally from me but they are the chosen carbon wheel of DCR wheels, who are highly regarded wheelbuilders. That either means they're great or just good margins/availability! I'd hope the former though...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:34 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: USB-C PD chargers for travel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 824
Re: USB-C PD chargers for travel
This is what I bought for the exact same reason, I spent the extra for the Anker brand:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08 ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08 ... UTF8&psc=1
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano brakes
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5293
Re: Shimano brakes
Have you tried bleeding them backwards through the bleed nipple Phil? Good shout, I've got two syringes that I attach top and bottom for tough bleeds - squeeze most of the fluid through from the top (using the squeeze/unlock/lock/release method) then push it back up. The brake fluid equivalent of f...
- Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:12 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4949
- Views: 1260745
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
What's the attraction of the watertogo bottles given their short lifespan compared to sawyers etc, is it just ease of use? Just curious incase I'm missing out Ease of use for me, plus the fact I used my Sawyer twice and it jammed solid - so no cheaper overall!* Having drunk from the W2G bottle, the...
- Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:07 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4949
- Views: 1260745
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Great stuff, got a second bottle that will do the job, another filter and a decent price. Thanks Andy!
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 7:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4949
- Views: 1260745
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
it is definitely harder to squeeze than a standard bottle but it takes me considerably less effort and time to get 500ml of water from the bottle than when using my Trailshot. Bumping for advice as I bought this: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-filtration-bottle-75cl/ ....and it's literally un...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 6:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Increasing rotor diameter. Worth it?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 678
Re: Increasing rotor diameter. Worth it?
BB7s will likely be the weakest link in the system, if they're not perfectly set up they're not great (and any pad wear will cause them to revert to less great) In the end in the same situation I spent far too much money and time before getting a Juin Tech R1, sticking it on the front and never havi...
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Enlighten Me Please
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2117
Re: Enlighten Me Please
Any thoughts on this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ravemen-Unisexs-PR1600-Light-Front/dp/B01NCWWZXJ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=ravemen+pr1600&qid=1643265543&sr=8-5 Seems well built and just about enough run time on low. Remote switch and 6000mAh battery. I can get it locally for €103 so on budget. Wha...
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Grease (is the word)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1687
Re: Grease (is the word)
I've got this for general use : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHITE-LITHIUM-CALCIUM-GREASE-HIGH-ADHESIVE-SALT-WATER-RESISTANT-500g-TUB-WG2-/391512674311?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Other options on his shop page at decent prices. I actually mainly...
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: DT swiss hub bearing help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 747
Re: DT swiss hub bearing help
If the local shop said £15 then...
A. it might be easier to pay them
...but....
B. They won't be using decent bearings!
Ps at the end of the doc there are measurements for the bearings, if you can find the right hub and out those in a breeding finder it'll give you the part number
A. it might be easier to pay them
...but....
B. They won't be using decent bearings!
Ps at the end of the doc there are measurements for the bearings, if you can find the right hub and out those in a breeding finder it'll give you the part number
- Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:45 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tents, tarps, bivvies... help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1368
Re: Tents, tarps, bivvies... help!
Thanks for the replies all. One thing that looks less than ideal about the Soloist is that you have to pitch the inner first, which means potentially getting wetter if it is chucking it down. Is that a significant drawback? It looks pretty quick to erect so maybe not. You can pitch outer first with...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tents, tarps, bivvies... help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1368
Re: Tents, tarps, bivvies... help!
Came in to give a long post about all the stuff I've tried (and mention that the bug bivvy is tiny, btw), ending in "Alpkit Soloist would be a good starting point". Randomly, the topic under this is:
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- Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Coming soon to a ditch near you....
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3499
Re: Coming soon to a ditch near you....
Much as we may hate them they are a valuable food source for lots of critters and birds so don't be too hard on them. A bird's equivalent of finding the free pack of Haribo in the Wiggle order, I'm sure.... ....on a related topic, recommendations for nets for under a tarp with a groundsheet to keep...
- Wed May 05, 2021 3:43 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone used large Carradice pack for off road?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1832
Re: Anyone used large Carradice pack for off road?
I've used the super c for light off roading, it did come loose at the fixing bolt on day 2 but let's give it the benefit of the doubt that I'd not cranked it enough. I also looked into the support stays but chose against them in the end as I read they were discontinued due to causing more problems t...
- Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rear Derailleur Fitting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 587
Re: Rear Derailleur Fitting
Looks like you might have fitted it wrong - it's meant to stick out backwards nearly 90 degrees from the hanger. There are two prongs on the mech, you'd think the hanger goes between them like I assumed first time I saw one, it actually goes against the lower one. Page 8 here where it says 'stopper ...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:04 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What Gravel ****** brakes - GRX worth the dosh?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6916
Re: What Gravel ****** brakes - GRX worth the dosh?
I've used almost everything that can attach to a cable - BB5, BB7, Spyres, Hy/Rd and Juin Tech R1s Out of those by far the best is the Juin Tech R1, second would be a toss up between Hy/Rd and BB7 - the Hy/Rd were a disappointing 'not really a step up' for me. As designed, they go almost to the bar ...
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Am i talking bollocks ? wool versus cotton/nylon mix
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1540
Re: Am i talking bollocks ? wool versus cotton/nylon mix
Could be related to this, that the other socks are compressing the calves and cutting the blood off. As a bigger guy with large calves I've had similar with certain socks, I generally wear shorter socks to avoid this
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:24 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Which Carradice do I want...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1282
Re: Which Carradice do I want...
Super C, if you ask me. Lighter/same weight as the similar longflap types, quick release buckles and extra storage space for the inevitable 'I'll just pick up some shopping on the way home/carry some extra clothes' moments. Pair with either a bagman QR or the SQR depending on anticipated load and se...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Who Rides the Cheapest Bike?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1749
Re: Who Rides the Cheapest Bike?
Depending on definition of what you 'paid' for it, I bought my commuter/now fixed bike for £20. I have spent a fair bit on it though, have done: New saddle New seat post New bars New stem New brakes New bottom bracket New headset New pedals New crankset x 3 (bent 2 trying to climb a rather steep roa...