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by voodoo_simon
Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 5080
Views: 1366002

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Can't include a link for some reason, but Planet X are doing front and rear Sram Rival mechanical shifters (1x11, not hydro brakes) for £19.99 an end, so £39.98 plus postage. I bought some a while back and mine also came with cables. They weren't this cheap when I got them though! :roll: https://pl...
by voodoo_simon
Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Abandoned metal mines of mid-Wales on BBC
Replies: 16
Views: 404

Re: Abandoned metal mines of mid-Wales on BBC

There was also a young couple on that series doing a 100 mile walk around the Lakes over a week taking in some of the crags along the way. Worth 30 mins of anyone’s time, But yes, the mining one was vaguely exciting :-bd Shame most of the other series are not available, wonder what I’ve missed out on
by voodoo_simon
Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Suggest some winter mtb boots?
Replies: 66
Views: 1834

Re: Suggest some winter mtb boots?

In case anyone is wanting some winter boots, NORTHWAVE
Mens Celsius Xc Arctic GTX for under £100

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... id/3926672
by voodoo_simon
Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WTD - Mojo
Replies: 18
Views: 519

Re: WTD - Mojo

Perhaps theme your rides? One ride could be old churches, another could be towers or pubs with funny names etc Each year (well, the last two), I’ve bought a custom OS map of the area and tick of each square, good for those days I’m not sure where to ride or have a spare hour and don’t feel like ridi...
by voodoo_simon
Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel/mtb/road - organised events/challenges
Replies: 13
Views: 493

Re: Gravel/mtb/road - organised events/challenges

Glorious Gravel may be an option, not done one but they seem to be well received

https://gloriousgravel.com/
by voodoo_simon
Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11514
Views: 2143560

Re: The post man's been ...

Chuffing big box!! New, fully assembled Giant TCR. Nothing wrong with my old one to be honest but this has disk brakes and is 12 years newer... Clearly need pictures on new bike day! Slight delay but the new bike came for a spin this morning. 60 miles/8000 ft around the leafy lanes of Lancashire. E...
by voodoo_simon
Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tailfin Bar Bag first impressions
Replies: 7
Views: 667

Re: Tailfin Bar Bag first impressions

Must admit, I went to BeSpoked in Manchester the other month and came away being most impressed by Tailfin. The product looks great but the chap in the stand was simply the best sales person ever, took my though the whole range, explained it all and the reasoning behind it. Nothing was too much for ...
by voodoo_simon
Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Recommend me a decent stills camera
Replies: 51
Views: 4755

Re: Recommend me a decent stills camera

Some good points raised, I’ve been looking into cameras recently and this one gained my interest from the original thread, but thinking I may be better with something else Had a Canon DSLR about 12/14 years ago but when mini-voodoo came along, it was just too much to carry and use properly, so inves...
by voodoo_simon
Thu Oct 17, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dave's latest mad idea - please help
Replies: 20
Views: 985

Re: Dave's latest mad idea - please help

Sounds like “onism” to me (yeah, I’ve been trying to google some hipster travel words in Google and this one I thought fits well). Not keen on the use of hobo, sounds a bit 90s… [quote=jameso post_id=329304 time=<a href="tel:1729182184">1729182184</a> user_id=3307] This is brilliant Dave -...
by voodoo_simon
Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 5080
Views: 1366002

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Mountain equipment sample sale in Stockport (£2.50 a ticket) Might be an opportunity to grab a bargain sleeping bag, or something else https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sample-seconds-sale-mountain-equipment-sprayway-ronhill-more-registration-967659614957?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABHVHECntfolFtUQUlht4oTQ...
by voodoo_simon
Wed Oct 09, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How do you download routes?
Replies: 23
Views: 925

Re: How do you download routes?

Just tried on the iPhone for you

Click on download

Then go the address bar on your browser and click on downloads (via blue arrow)

Open up the file and tap on that

Mine took me straight to the OS app and uploaded the route there
by voodoo_simon
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 4287
Views: 649584

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

And went on a very mini pilgrim to Llangelynnin

It was either Jeff or John Climber that put this on my radar a few years ago (thanks)
by voodoo_simon
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 4287
Views: 649584

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Last Friday was my 40th :-bd

Went up a little peak called Crimpiau in Eryri
by voodoo_simon
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WTB rims and tyres! Is it just me, or are they a PITA?
Replies: 11
Views: 539

Re: WTB rims and tyres! Is it just me, or are they a PITA?

WTB Rangers are the hardest tyres to break the bead I've ever dealt with, including various motorcycle tyres! You need thumbs of steel..... The rims haven't been an issue with other brands of tyres, it's just WTB tyres. These were the tyres I had to cut off! They’re also ridiculously heavy too, slo...
by voodoo_simon
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WTB rims and tyres! Is it just me, or are they a PITA?
Replies: 11
Views: 539

Re: WTB rims and tyres! Is it just me, or are they a PITA?

It’s not just you I struggled to even cut a WTB wire bead tyre off a WTB rim, it took far too much effort and force and tears and anger etc etc Was much easier to put Vittoria tyres on tubeless as a replacement (and it wasn’t the best either but they’re on now). Gravel bike also has the double combo...
by voodoo_simon
Mon Oct 07, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lost / found I-phone? (BB200)
Replies: 15
Views: 683

Re: Lost / found I-phone? (BB200)

Can the owner log into their iCloud account and then trace the phone from there?
by voodoo_simon
Thu Oct 03, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11514
Views: 2143560

Re: The post man's been ...

Ordered yesterday, arrived today and all setup (and hopefully working), a cat tracker. Fingers crossed it doesn’t let us down I have derived great pleasure from wandering around neighbouring areas waving my phone in the air so I can retrieve another lost collar. :???: I've given up on collars and t...
by voodoo_simon
Mon Sep 30, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11514
Views: 2143560

Re: The post man's been ...

Chuffing big box!! New, fully assembled Giant TCR. Nothing wrong with my old one to be honest but this has disk brakes and is 12 years newer... Clearly need pictures on new bike day! - - - Two items, one arrived at the weekend. A second hand mountain equipment fleece/softshell coat at a bargain pri...
by voodoo_simon
Sun Sep 29, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 4287
Views: 649584

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Tracker ordered and it’s on its way - he’s ground until tomorrow What did you go for...? Was considering getting one for one of ours... Went for this https://tractive.com/ Will see what it’s like, arriving tomorrow. Was recommended by a friend, they have the dog version and think it’s good (I think...
by voodoo_simon
Sun Sep 29, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 4287
Views: 649584

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Finally some good news, cat has been missing for a week and we’ve found him today!

So excited to have the little knobber home :-bd

Tracker ordered and it’s on its way - he’s ground until tomorrow

Found via the power of Facebook, through a friend of a friend

Time to feed him up
by voodoo_simon
Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Panniers. Easiest on and off able.
Replies: 9
Views: 793

Re: Panniers. Easiest on and off able.

+2 for Ortlieb…

Although they don’t fall into the affordable section (but good value as they last)

If you’re in France, I’d go to decathlon and see what they have there

Vinted back in Blighty always havs Ortlieb on sale (it’s a second hand clothing site), so maybe worth looking there in the future
by voodoo_simon
Sun Sep 22, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Day ride holiday destination suggestions.
Replies: 7
Views: 587

Re: Day ride holiday destination suggestions.

Not sure if you’ve seen this? May give you an idea

https://bikepacking.com/plog/gran-canaria-grande-video/
by voodoo_simon
Sat Sep 21, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 4287
Views: 649584

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Thinking of Shaf’s post when I came across this

Don’t view it only a PC as the pictures are so bad :lol: Gordon Buchanan has nothing to worry about yet…
by voodoo_simon
Sat Sep 21, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Day ride holiday destination suggestions.
Replies: 7
Views: 587

Re: Day ride holiday destination suggestions.

Not a personal recommendation but maybe the Canaries?

There must be some decent gravel there from looking at this website, just base yourself on one of the islands
https://granguanche.com/
by voodoo_simon
Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The new Brompton G-line folding bike
Replies: 2
Views: 378

Re: The new Brompton G-line folding bike

I like it, look great. Was after two bomptons for next summer (well, was supposed to be this summer but money…!). They’d be great for our needs but at £2400 starting price, needing two is getting rather expensive :| Not sure about having discs on them, maybe more of workaround of the tyre width inst...