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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 974
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Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Yeah... that's one ugly bicycle. But then any long/high head tube looks stupid in my opinion. The thing with Kona's is, I never rode one that was rubbish to ride. They actually all rode really, really well. They were innovative in many aspects of biking. The early hardtails. Then the Stinky and Stab...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sub 1k hardtail
- Replies: 7
- Views: 148
Re: Sub 1k hardtail
something from Cube would be my choice. i am trying to sell my Fatbike, and this is gonna be my purchase. Cube offer far more for the money, than fashionable names/niches. https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/bikes/mountain-bikes/cube-reaction-pro-hardtail-mountain-bike-2022-verdegreen__8926 Agree. My gir...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:22 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Is this 'bikepacking'?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 1906
Re: Is this 'bikepacking'?
Have we yet found a consensus? So quiet here.
Stole that picture from the Swiss news page watson.ch. Yes. News...
Stole that picture from the Swiss news page watson.ch. Yes. News...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Is this 'bikepacking'?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 1906
Re: Is this 'bikepacking'?
What are we destroying?Bearlegged wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:21 pm https://www.instagram.com/p/C5viMkvMOsO/
I beleave that the more we define what ultra or bikepacking is, what the events or races are, or should be, the more we destroy it.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The next Eclipse
- Replies: 29
- Views: 582
Re: The next Eclipse
:-bd "While everybody else buggered off to Spain and Iceland to not only to see witches work and add more C02 to our demise, one Bob fellow got comfy on his camping chair in front on the freezer in the SPAR at Llanwrtyd, reading packaging's imprints and wondering if the expired pie warming in h...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 974
- Views: 120077
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Dont see how mesh can be heavier (.and its not on the stealth trekker tent ) Why do you object ? Genuine question Mesh can be heavier because of the construction and the materials used, thicker denier threads, etc. This. At Extremtextil the lightest fabric was (for >10 years) and still is 7D Nylon ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:24 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Feats of endurance (hardest geezer content)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 396
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The next Eclipse
- Replies: 29
- Views: 582
Re: The next Eclipse
redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:08 pm Aha. Thanks John. Sounds nasty. I'll probably stay away
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Feats of endurance (hardest geezer content)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 396
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The next Eclipse
- Replies: 29
- Views: 582
Re: The next Eclipse
I saw the 1999 one as well, 3000m up on Monte Pedido in the Pyrenees. We're in prime position for 2026 as we live 50km north of the blue line on John's map. Bookings being taken now 😏 Thanks, but sorry mate, I prefer Iceland. Are you taking booking Gian :smile: Sounds like a good idea :-bd 12.08. i...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The next Eclipse
- Replies: 29
- Views: 582
Re: The next Eclipse
Thanks, but sorry mate, I prefer Iceland.pistonbroke wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:52 pm I saw the 1999 one as well, 3000m up on Monte Pedido in the Pyrenees. We're in prime position for 2026 as we live 50km north of the blue line on John's map. Bookings being taken now
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:42 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Travelling across Europe quickly - how?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 496
Re: Travelling across Europe quickly - how?
A ferry is more polluting than an aircraft isn’t it? Recently read an article by Cunard saying that You have to question why organisers ban aircraft for their races but not ferries/ships to get to the races Looks like Eurostar is the best bet https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/travel-info/travel-planni...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Travelling across Europe quickly - how?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 496
Re: Travelling across Europe quickly - how?
But?: "disassembled bike goes as hand luggage on all [French] TGV trains so long as bag is less than 130x90cm". Doesn't mention the width though! And?: "bicycle can be taken on board [German] ICE trains if it is packed in a cover less than 120x90cm". Again no width, and German t...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3045
Re: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
if you don't mind of course not :-bd Happy to help. I always have time for such planning nerdery :mrgreen: both had merino layers, I might get him another katabatic. If you plan to use eg. lightweight down/synthetic jackets/smocks you can use those to boost the sleeping bag/quilts too. I'm also ver...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:25 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cranktank 3 vs cages on fork + smartwater bottles
- Replies: 20
- Views: 460
Re: Cranktank 3 vs cages on fork + smartwater bottles
Would a sawyer squeeze not filter out sediments? or is it a matter of clogging the filter? wouldn't backflushing help? No idea how much it takes and the amount of sediments will likely depend on time of year (temperatures, snowmelt), course of the water (is there a lake or a couple between glacier ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:37 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3045
Re: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
I'm also about to pull the trigger on a Katabatic Flex 22. I bought a Corus 22F/0C and was cold in a camping trip in Wales, so I'd rather be on the safe side as I sleep cold. It will be handy on our prep trips to Scotland. As stated before, expect at least one night of freezing in the Highlands. I ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3045
Re: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
as mentioned elsewhere - sorry for the late response. @Alpinum I was starting to plan the trip and I have a few questions to ask you if you dont' mind: We can do this ride between July and the 15th of September. You mentioned it is best to do it end of August/beginning of September, is that when the...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cranktank 3 vs cages on fork + smartwater bottles
- Replies: 20
- Views: 460
Re: Cranktank 3 vs cages on fork + smartwater bottles
Iceland Someone said Iceland? Where, where? :wink: I remembered Bonzo's Iceland thread and found I had not answered some questions... sorry for that :oops: . Will get on it. Thanks Reg for helping me remember. different kettle of (fermented) fish. You'd think with all that melted glacier water you...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Feats of endurance (hardest geezer content)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 396
Re: Feats of endurance (hardest geezer content)
Just discussed with a friend if this one was a form of nihilism: Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race I’m not familiar with that term but a quick google search would suggest maybe yes in that he’s done something that seems (almost) impossible (or I bet he had a lot of naysayers from the off). Anyways,...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Happy 'International Beaver Day'
- Replies: 29
- Views: 534
Re: Happy 'International Beaver Day'
Once fish were introduced the beavers came by themselves and now there's a family. Aren't beavers vegetarian? Have you got otters? Yes, I believe so. The end of renaturation was marked by putting fish in. No more digging etc. Once some kind of ecosystem level was established, the beaver came (natur...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Happy 'International Beaver Day'
- Replies: 29
- Views: 534
Re: Happy 'International Beaver Day'
There's a industry canal behind our house (more like a small stream) which went through a renaturation project. Once fish were introduced the beavers came by themselves and now there's a family. Quite amazing what they do. If you ever hear a clapping sound near the water, take a good look - it may w...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hap.... no, I'm saying nowt :)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 455
Re: Hap.... no, I'm saying nowt :)
All the best for you Stu
Keep it up
Keep it up
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: packable fleece?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 749
Re: packable fleece?
suspect sewing pandas Reg, please tell me you didn't... (I'm not at all tearing any quotes out of context.) This talk about functional clothing reminded me of my wool jumpers, especially the one made of lettlopi (an Icelandic wool), which are, for specific weather, incredibly functional. Best is, m...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Feats of endurance (hardest geezer content)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 396
Re: Feats of endurance (hardest geezer content)
Just discussed with a friend if this one was a form of nihilism:
Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race
Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: packable fleece?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 749
Re: packable fleece?
A layer should be removable if the conditions don't need it. My cheapo base and fleece(s) are warm and I add a U/L rain top if it rains or is very windy. Just the way I use the Core stuff. Exactly the same way. The Core stuff is just warmer for the weight and volume. very windy In real world, how m...