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- Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New lifestyle opportunity for someone?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1568
Re: New lifestyle opportunity for someone?
There used to be the National Watersports Centre on Great Cumbrae. It was truly world class, staffed by excellent outdoor types. Sportscotland made the utterly bonkers decision to close the centre last summer. I don't have words to describe the numpties responsible. NO WAY!!! I spent many days ther...
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Overseas purchases and imports
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6864
Re: Overseas purchases and imports
Anybody know if Garbaruk are selling to the UK now? Could quickly sink my project bike if they have stopped...
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:31 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What to do with a mussette?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2346
What to do with a mussette?
I have accumulated a number of ‘freeby’ mussettes and wondering if they have any practical application outside the world of pro cycling? I can’t see myself carrying my packed lunch round my neck when they are much more sensible ways to carry stuff on a bike, so has anybody found a way of upcycling t...
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cheap dropbar 1x12
- Replies: 4
- Views: 786
Re: Cheap dropbar 1x12
I’m am told by Ratio that their kit will work with a SRAM Force 1 RD, although to go bigger than 42t will require a longer cage. So I’m trying to order the Garbaruk 12s kit; cassette & long cage, which in theory should be a reasonably priced way to get a clean drop bar 12s setup. Unfortunately t...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What training app?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4097
Re: What training app?
Xert. I don't anymore but its brilliant If it’s brilliant, why did you stop using it? I’ve been on it for 3 years and find it interesting but equally frustrating. If the execution was as good as the concept, it could be brilliant, however the algorithms don’t work for me, and the prescribed workout...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:18 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, hydro brake set. or swap ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 569
Re: wtd, hydro brake set. or swap ?
Flat or drop bar?
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: who rides Ti ?
- Replies: 125
- Views: 13876
Re: who rides Ti ?
I’ve had two. Mostly out of curiosity. First was stolen before I had much riding on it. The replacement is OK, but nothing special. It’s no lighter than Alu, and I’ve not detected any magic ride quality. Even less to be gained in a FS bike, where alloy performs at least as good and better value. At ...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:04 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: My Arcteryx experience
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3121
Re: My Arcteryx experience
Surprised that Arcteryx behaved like this; I’ve always had excellent back-up from them, far better than most brands, only matched by Asoss. Owned several breathable membrane boots and even before the membrane is compromised (inevitable sooner or later) Water always gets in somehow hiking or riding i...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Ever built a no expense spared bike?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4438
Re: Ever built a no expense spared bike?
I would love to buy a package bike from Canyon, or some similar value option as that is definitely the best way to maximise bang for buck. But it just doesn't work for me, partly because my dimensions are not in the middle of the bell curve (so I don't fit the standard components specced - eg crank ...
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Similar to Exposure, but not... is there such a thing?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 9064
Re: Similar to Exposure, but not... is there such a thing?
I would love to love USE - Made in Britain, innovative designs (beyond just the Exposure lights), aesthetically pleasing products, and people who respond to customer enquiries. It's just a shame that every item I have bought from them has let me down. Aero bars that refuse to stay in place, and then...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:41 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15806
Re: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?
Still tempted, but leaving bookings to the last second.
Any idea how easy it will be to pick up food and accommodation along the way? Sampling the culinary delights is a big part of it for me, so if this is going to be challenging then I won’t bother.
Any idea how easy it will be to pick up food and accommodation along the way? Sampling the culinary delights is a big part of it for me, so if this is going to be challenging then I won’t bother.
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Spot Customer No Service
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1743
Re: Spot Customer No Service
Also my experience with Exposure kit - shoddy!ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:39 pm Maybe. But I'd rather have equipment that didn't rely on Customer Service to make up for the lack of quality.
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:43 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15806
Re: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?
I believe Italy is now on the amber list for UK travel. Won’t be booking flights until the last minute to avoid disappointment. Not even fussed about doing it during the event window as there is no mass start anyway, and I don’t want a ‘goody bag’ that will go straight to landfill. So, as much as I ...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Objects of interest - some free, some paid, etc. cannondale, middleburn, sram, knard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1649
Re: Objects of interest - some free, some paid, etc. cannondale, middleburn, sram, knard
Are the Rival shifters cable or hydro brakes?
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1925985
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1925985
Re: The post man's been ...
New wheels from Hunt. Just not the ones I ordered. Not even similar... but they did include a signed pre-despatch check sheet, so hopefully the arse who clearly didn't do their job can get a kicking. Muppets! Did make me think, if they can't get this right, what's the chances they will be doing any ...
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 6:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: You get what you pay for...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5803
Re: You get what you pay for...
On the other hand... Assos have been absolutely outstanding. I still have shorts from 20 years ago that are used every week (indoors now) and are still in decent condition. When I had a crash they repaired both the jersey and bib tights for free, even though they where over 2 years old. I recently b...
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD: 10/11 Speed Groupset *Found*
- Replies: 2
- Views: 755
Re: WTD: 10/11 Speed Groupset
Might be selling my SRAM XX gears. Loads of life left in them as they were only used for two summers on my precious race bike from the olden days! Not been ridden since 2014 and stored inside.
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: DeWidget Strapdeck
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3947
Re: DeWidget Strapdeck
Can’t wait to try mine, but the project is not quite complete. A conventional harness, like my Wildcat, doesn’t work with a Lefty. This should, and only needs to hold a 5L, sub 1kg roll with my bivi & sleep bag/vest/booties. Will update once the build is done; hope to use it for the rescheduled ...
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Not your usual bikepacking video.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4893
Re: Not your usual bikepacking video.
Thanks for sharing, Stu. Can't remember the last time I watched something as entertaining as this! Hipsters with a sense of humour - who even knew that existed?! Slovenia is a great place for bike touring, and I'd go back in a heartbeat. I'm sure I was being watched by the bears in some of those for...
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:32 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: F10 Project Hydrogen Tent - tempted?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3407
Re: F10 Project Hydrogen Tent - tempted?
I am tempted, but not camping enough at the moment to justify it! The older I get, the more I like a nice bed in the evening...! Price aside this thing looks OK but will suffer from the same faults as my pro carbon helium - really bad for condensation and impossible to get into in the rain without t...
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bottle cage for wider bottles
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1939
Re: Bottle cage for wider bottles
Arundel Loony Bin
https://r2-bike.com/ARUNDEL-Trinkflasch ... Mandible_3
I've not got one, but seen some decent reviews on an Ozzy YouTube channel.
https://r2-bike.com/ARUNDEL-Trinkflasch ... Mandible_3
I've not got one, but seen some decent reviews on an Ozzy YouTube channel.
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11508
Re: Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack
Has anyone ever managed to buy one of these from Cycle Republic, or found one at a reasonable price elsewhere?
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:40 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Drop Bar MTB Conversion
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1865
Re: Drop Bar MTB Conversion
Still trying to progress this silly idea... I have some surplus SRAM Force 11 speed Hydro levers and some old calipers (Magura and Formula) - I think I have seen people use these levers with non-SRAM callipers, but concerned there may be an issue with mineral Vs Synthetic fluid that will impact comp...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: You get what you pay for...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5803
Re: You get what you pay for...
Surely the correct pressure is: " hmmm? Yeah, be reet " A bit like the correct torque setting is either: umph!, gnnn! or "come loose now you bastard!" That's why I also have a torque wrench, Bob! Honestly, I don't mind paying a fair price for a gadget that enhances the riding ex...