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- Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: You get what you pay for...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5903
Re: You get what you pay for...
A pump that connects to your phone ... let's be honest, that has 'shattering disappointment' written all over it right from the start didn't it? We know that 'NEW' doesn't usually mean better it just means different from before and I had you down as cynical enough to know better Craig. :wink: BTW, ...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:16 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: You get what you pay for...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5903
You get what you pay for...
...except when you don't. The premier brands love to push that BS down our throats to justify their stupid pricing. And I'm not claiming cheap is always best - I'm sure we have all fallen foul of the 'bargain' that turned out to be a lemon. But I may have found a brand that is top trumps for taking ...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fatfighters 2020
- Replies: 247
- Views: 35859
Re: Fatfighters 2020
As you are all aware, the internet is awash with BS on diet, nutrition, etc. It must be one of the few areas with more crap science than cycling websites! But this guy seems to make sense, and offers some balanced analysis of credible peer reviewed scientific papers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:17 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Trans Cambrian Way?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 18991
Re: Trans Cambrian Way?
A new record for the TCW East to West? I don't recall the first 5km being on roads, but then it was a long time ago.
Good effort doing it on a 'gravel bike' - although he acknowledges it wasn't the best idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ncg4dLO190&t=4s
Good effort doing it on a 'gravel bike' - although he acknowledges it wasn't the best idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ncg4dLO190&t=4s
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Stupid ideas you can't shake.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9335
Re: Stupid ideas you can't shake.
Do you ever get an idea in your head to do something but a week or two later it's past and you're thinking about something else instead? Do you ever get those that simply refuse to go away? They might not be right at the top of your thinking pile but a little nudge has them skipping to the top and ...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4933
- Views: 1244683
- Sun May 31, 2020 1:58 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: GBDURO goes from self-supported to self-sufficient
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8033
Re: GBDURO goes from self-supported to self-sufficient
An exercise in desperation.
Good luck to them...
- Wed May 27, 2020 1:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4933
- Views: 1244683
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Sorry if this is mega necky, but does anybody have a discount code for Merlin? Just about to pull the trigger on a big order...
- Thu May 14, 2020 10:41 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Harness V Cradle help
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11456
Re: Harness V Cradle help
Apologies for the dull question; I've not used Voile straps before for securing bags on the bike. What size/length do I need to use with a strap-deck cradle to secure 5 and 8 litre size dry-bags? I think 20" works well or 25" if you want the added security wrapping round the bars too. Lon...
- Wed May 13, 2020 2:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Gravel Gearing....again
- Replies: 67
- Views: 9700
Re: Gravel Gearing....again
Amazes me that with all the hype around Shimano Gravel and GRX, they still haven't got a 26-40 range or 28-42 chainset. I really rate Shimano's kit but they're still too far off the mark in this area. Same / similar to Stuart here, XT 28-40 MTB 10s chainset and 11-32 or 11-36 rear (650B wheels). No...
- Wed May 13, 2020 1:45 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Harness V Cradle help
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11456
Re: Harness V Cradle help
Apologies for the dull question; I've not used Voile straps before for securing bags on the bike.
What size/length do I need to use with a strap-deck cradle to secure 5 and 8 litre size dry-bags?
What size/length do I need to use with a strap-deck cradle to secure 5 and 8 litre size dry-bags?
- Fri May 08, 2020 10:28 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Mavic
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1314
Re: Mavic
That said, they lost a lot of the wheel market when everyone went tubeless and never really seemed to come back, despite still making good rims (there shoes were crap though....) I thought Mavic were market leaders with tubeless - my first tubeless wheels where Mavic UST, in 2011, and served me wel...
- Fri May 01, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Harness V Cradle help
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11456
Re: Harness V Cradle help
I've not managed to work out how to do a bundle in an easy way using our store so I've added a temporary discount code 'FUNKBUNDLE' that'll give you 15% off any purchase with at least 3 items in your basket. Good shout Steve - any idea when the large strap deck will be back in stock? How do the nan...
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4933
- Views: 1244683
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Do you have a link?ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:23 pm 25% off at Adidas. Includes the Terrex Trail Cross boots which I've been eyeing up for bikepacking.
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:23 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17011
Re: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?
Just need to wait and see what EJ (and airport parking) do with my original bookings. Still not heard anything about flights booked to France for the end of this month.
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?
- Replies: 270
- Views: 59827
Re: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?
Sounds like you are having more joy than me. I just tried to suspend my annual subscription until the pandemic situation was resolved, and got a moronic email back that only indicated they had not read my simple request... are you using the standard customerservice@findmespot email address? Almost a...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rainspotting
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4451
Re: Rainspotting
There's a jokey bit at the start when it's explained that the routes guy is a tour guide. I'm not sure how many folk will watch it and want to hire him 😂 Quite! I don't think many people will be asking for the GPX file... I did wonder what the extensive luggage was for, given there was no intention...
- Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Films to watch while isolating
- Replies: 291
- Views: 64379
Re: Films to watch while isolating
Explorers web has a list of free Banff Mtn Film Festival films that can be viewed for free https://explorersweb.com/2020/03/23/100-adventure-films-to-stream-for-free/ Anybody get this to work? Clicked on the link to the movie list and went to what looked like a PDF then weird sub standard started h...
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:09 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11906
Re: Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack
Yes, the bike industry has being doing ‘bespoke’ (=non-compatible) solutions for years to tie-in customers. I did see something on YouTube the other day that a guy had 3D printed to store a small power pack in the steerer tube. Looked very neat. Edit: found it: https://content.playsportsnetwork.com/...
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:04 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11906
Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack
Anybody found an alternative battery pack that fits the Edge 530/830/1030 devices? No way I'm spending north of £100 for the official Garmin branded battery. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-External-Battery-Pack-Edge-Black/dp/B077C45BGN I know I could just run a standard external power pack (and hav...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:48 am
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Lightweight tool roll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4367
Re: Lightweight tool roll
Much appreciated Stu, although I’ve no idea when I’ll be next up in your ‘hood, with the current situation.
Could be worse, I could have booked flights for two cycling events in Europe in May... Doh!
Could be worse, I could have booked flights for two cycling events in Europe in May... Doh!
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Italy Divide ...not refunding entry fee am I allowed to be miffed!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2940
Re: Italy Divide ...not refunding entry fee am I allowed to be miffed!
Have the organisers not cancelled the event due to the C-19 lockdown? I can't imagine the Italian authorities would be happy if they get wind of it. Will be interested to see how the Tuscany Trail organisers deal with this. If the flights are not cancelled, I will go, but given how things are rapidl...
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:45 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11456
- Views: 1972253
- Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:44 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Lightweight tool roll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4367
Re: Lightweight tool roll
I'd definitely be interested in one of those if you put them into production...
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Total brake failure
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3547
Re: Total brake failure
Hope anchors?
Presumably no indication of external damage to the hose?
Quite bizarre...
Presumably no indication of external damage to the hose?
Quite bizarre...