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by Owen
Wed Aug 31, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 3LW - problems?
Replies: 96
Views: 8635

Re: 3LW - problems?

Not sure why your LA did that as under the PSMA and now the PSGA they have always had OS map data for free. This is the Isle of Wight Council so who knows how they operate :???: This is the same Authority that commissioned a new chain ferry in 2016 that's cost £7.7 million (as of 2020) and is so un...
by Owen
Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1122
Views: 182301

Re: What are you listening to now?

I stuck a long post up on here about gigs I'd been to and different albums that were good in different ways etc. Somehow lost it. Anyway just catching up with old posts: I love Fugazi (and Minor Threat). One of the best gigs I’ve ever been to was Fugazi in Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall I went with hi...
by Owen
Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone know any decent bivy spots along this stretch (between Ashby Le Zuch + Lieghton B)
Replies: 21
Views: 1662

Re: Anyone know any decent bivy spots along this stretch (between Ashby Le Zuch + Lieghton B)

I'm not sure you actually wanted route advice, but here goes anyway! I've ridden Banbury to Bosworth area a few times, I used to live in Nuneaton when I was a kid and have friends/family around there. Last time going up there I went via Southam and round the edge of Cov to Bedworth, Nuneaton Mkt Bos...
by Owen
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A 'gravel bike' for mountain bikers.
Replies: 69
Views: 5475

Re: A 'gravel bike' for mountain bikers.

There's probably an interesting discussion to be had on brand perception / loyalty / favouritism on BB, but we surely don't need yet another introspective topic If you slap a different brand name on it, dangle a mug off the bag, stick that picture on the Radavist website would it be getting a kicki...
by Owen
Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sidetracked Magazine Issue 20 Cover
Replies: 65
Views: 5448

Re: Sidetracked Magazine Issue 20 Cover

I'm a subscriber to Sidetracked, I really like it - it's varied and covers some ace stuff. I don't really feel like its a lifestyle magazine as the expeditions and stuff in it look hard. I've flicked through some outdoor mags, like Trail Runner (or Running, dunno which one) and that's a bit mad - yo...
by Owen
Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115829

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Decathlon's bikepacking bike released soon. Looks like a very competitive price. Looking forward to seeing some reviews https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/touring-9 ... REEN_KHAKI
by Owen
Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Can you ID this bike?
Replies: 2
Views: 671

Re: Can you ID this bike?

I think its an Otso https://otsocycles.com/. They look pretty smart
by Owen
Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Something for the coffee snobs.
Replies: 234
Views: 50672

Re: Something for the coffee snobs.

Some of this stuff is good https://www.coaltowncoffee.co.uk/ and just up the road from me, but at the more expensive end. Not entirely useful to your search for other bean sources, but I'll add a thumbs up for them - the coffee is good, mail order from them has been quick and easy. My family are fr...
by Owen
Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Recommended MYOG stove?
Replies: 6
Views: 1675

Re: Recommended MYOG stove?

Thanks for the tips and recommendations, pretty miserable weekend looming so will give me something to do :-bd
by Owen
Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Recommended MYOG stove?
Replies: 6
Views: 1675

Recommended MYOG stove?

What's the best MYOG stove then? Oh right, that's a bit vague isn't it, try again. I've got some "normal" drink cans, some tonic cans, and a couple of Budweiser aluminium bottles somewhere, and I'm looking for some inspiration. I'd like to have a go at making a sideburner for a 600ml mug, ...
by Owen
Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115829

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Intrigued to find out where you saw that...? I signed up to the Riverside Touring newsletter and everything and have been checking their website, but have seen and heard nowt. Nice to finally get an idea of cost... popped up on the Riverside Instagram today, in the stories bit (click on Bikes above...
by Owen
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115829

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Sorry about the huge image!
by Owen
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115829

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Image

Decathlon drop-bar bikepacking bike, complete with USB charging hub. Looks pretty interesting, not sure if the bags come with it too but I'd imagine they'll sell them separately anyway.
by Owen
Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Folding bikes
Replies: 44
Views: 8369

Re: Folding bikes

Can't comment on "other" folders but I've had a Brompton for 9 years, it's ace. Does ride differently to a normal bike but I don't notice it really. I use it everyday for commuting, train to Oxford then about 3 or 4 miles to work. But I've also ridden a couple of bridleways around Sheffiel...
by Owen
Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: RIDE LONDON BIKE SHOW
Replies: 9
Views: 2487

Re: RIDE LONDON BIKE SHOW

I went today (collecting my number for the 100 on Sunday). I got a free baseball cap, some stickers and freebie bars/gels. Didn't really see any bargains. They did have that Trek bikepacking bike with the orange racks.

Not sure it's worth a trip unless you're passing or work there TBH!
by Owen
Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1192275

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Cheers, august17 worked for me too!
by Owen
Tue Aug 22, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1192275

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Was the Alpkit code limited time only? Not working now, bit gutted as they actually had stock of something I wanted for a change!
by Owen
Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: new wrist mounted garmin foretrex 601, might be of interest
Replies: 14
Views: 2858

Re: new wrist mounted garmin foretrex 601, might be of inter

Looks interesting, might be worth getting the Foretrex 701 as it
adds Applied Ballistics Elite software that calculates aiming solutions for long-range shooting
. never know when that'd come in handy.
by Owen
Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1907306

Re: The post man's been ...

An alpine camo Revelate Gas Tank turned up in the post this week :-bd just a shame that I'd actually ordered a large Ranger frame bag :roll:
by Owen
Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?
Replies: 84
Views: 19927

Re: Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?

Maybe it is a brand perception thing, Genesis have got a "bikepacking bike" image? Pinnacle is Evans own brand, bit like Boardman and Halfords? Now being objective I know that's daft, pretty sure Jameso knows what he's doing (!), and they've got some interesting bikes in their range. Maybe...
by Owen
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?
Replies: 84
Views: 19927

Re: Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?

Cheers Mark, good to know.

(hello btw, decided it's probably cheaper to buy a new bike than fix my old one so I can finally do the TCW with you!) (and you can have your brakes back, haven't used them)

Think the longitude's are reduced in 18 at the moment but they're still £250 more
by Owen
Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?
Replies: 84
Views: 19927

Re: Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?

To be honest I'm looking for reasons not to get one!

Sounds good, only concern is the EBB, not needed on fact mind, just that I haven't had a bike with one.
by Owen
Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?
Replies: 84
Views: 19927

Pinnacle Ramin 3 plus - anyone got one?

After reading Stu's review (and the current price drop) I like the look of the ramin 3 Plus https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-ramin-3-plus-2016-mountain-bike-EV264163 . just wondering if Stu's got an update on how it rides, or if anyone has tried one. Looks like a bargain version of the Genesis L...
by Owen
Tue Sep 29, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cycle show disappointment
Replies: 27
Views: 4891

Re: Cycle show disappointment

Wildcat Gear is available through some bike shops. We're trying to build the dealer list so there's good coverage across the country. From little acorns and all that :smile: Any bike shops reading can get in touch via the Wildcat website if you'd like to stock some UK made Bikepacking gear :-bd Ple...
by Owen
Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: No more solo overnighters for me
Replies: 10
Views: 2324

Re: No more solo overnighters for me

I'm an insulin dependent diabetic, and have done a few solo trips. I've found the key is to make sure your background insulin is sorted, and go low on fast acting - I've gone to bed (well, tent) with blood as high as 20 and woke up with it around 5-6. It's surprising how much it drops after exercise...