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by lune ranger
Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cargo Bib Shorts
Replies: 11
Views: 1032

Re: Cargo Bib Shorts

I’ve got some from the ‘expensive clothing company that shall not be named’ and like them a lot. The pockets are great for gels, bars, bananas (oh err) etc whilst riding. Also stuffing mitts etc into when stopped. They would hold a phone just fine - there’s no bumping around like baggy short pockets...
by lune ranger
Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1521
Views: 246676

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Yesterday. I drilled out the frame guides on my gravel bike so I could run an uninterrupted length of gear outer cable. There was an annoying clicking sound being generated when I turned the bars more than a few degrees and I think it was confirm the ferule. I hate internal cables. Also cleaned the ...
by lune ranger
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: That stupid idea I mentioned ...
Replies: 24
Views: 1787

Re: That stupid idea I mentioned ...

Isn’t your Moulton missing its wheels? :roll:
by lune ranger
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Where to sell a sat phone and sat data hub?
Replies: 3
Views: 325

Re: Where to sell a sat phone and sat data hub?

Ah, good stuff. The only people I know who use sat phones have boats. :-bd
by lune ranger
Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: drop bars set up on my fargo ?
Replies: 4
Views: 370

Re: drop bars set up on my fargo ?

ton wrote: Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:34 pm
Shouldn’t have sold the Rohloff
i could hardly change the gear with the gripshift.
Oh, that’s a shame. Do you have wrist problems?
Do you mean the standard Rohloff shifter for flat bars or something aftermarket?
by lune ranger
Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: drop bars set up on my fargo ?
Replies: 4
Views: 370

Re: drop bars set up on my fargo ?

Shouldn’t have sold the Rohloff! I’ve a cracking drop bar Rohloff driven Fargo. But seeing as though you did I’d be looking at SRAM 2x10 lots of used stuff on eBay. My nonRohloff gravel bike runs Rival 2x10 shifters (mechanical), Shimano GRX 2x10 crankset, Rival front mech, SRAM GX rear mech and Air...
by lune ranger
Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: XXL Bivi Bags without a taper
Replies: 19
Views: 1458

Re: XXL Bivi Bags without a taper

Not the lightest option but look at a British or Dutch (and probably many other) military bivi bag. They are generously sized to take into account a squaddie sleeping in his boots cuddling a weapon. I have a Dutch single hoop version from years ago, base is very heavy pu coated nylon. Upper is exce...
by lune ranger
Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Putting ‘mountains’ into mountain biking
Replies: 30
Views: 2189

Re: Putting ‘mountains’ into mountain biking

That would be going back to 2018 when I last ride Helvellyn and Highstreet in the Lakes. Formerly I considered myself a ‘mountain’biker and sought out the highest bridleways of the north of England. I’m now much more of an all terrain biker. I have always massively valued the ability of a bike and r...
by lune ranger
Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: XXL Bivi Bags without a taper
Replies: 19
Views: 1458

Re: XXL Bivi Bags without a taper

Not the lightest option but look at a British or Dutch (and probably many other) military bivi bag. They are generously sized to take into account a squaddie sleeping in his boots cuddling a weapon.
by lune ranger
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike in a cardboard box on a train
Replies: 8
Views: 571

Re: Bike in a cardboard box on a train

PaulB2 wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:05 am Somewhat nerve wracking on the west coast mainline though, since you're always wondering if they'll actually remember to let you off.
I had to pull the emergency stop once at Lancaster because the train started to pull off without letting me out despite reminding the guard at Preston.
by lune ranger
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike in a cardboard box on a train
Replies: 8
Views: 571

Re: Bike in a cardboard box on a train

That’s good. Once you get past the pain taking bikes on the train is quite satisfying :roll:
by lune ranger
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike in a cardboard box on a train
Replies: 8
Views: 571

Re: Bike in a cardboard box on a train

Which train?
Caledonian Sleeper takes bikes:

https://www.sleeper.scot/travelling-with-bikes/

As do LNER, Avanti West Coast, GWR and (?) all trains in the UK outside of dedicated commuter services. It may be a massive pain in the arse but it’s doable with a complete bike.
by lune ranger
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Unused Vittoria Bomboloni 29x3 Tryes
Replies: 0
Views: 207

FS: Unused Vittoria Bomboloni 29x3 Tryes

2 of Vittoria Bomboloni TR 120tpi 29x3
Tubeless with folding bead.
Brand new and in original packaging.
£45 each £80 the pair. Postage included.
by lune ranger
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Wildcat Cheetah TT bag
Replies: 0
Views: 207

FS: Wildcat Cheetah TT bag

Used but in pretty good order.
Wildcat Cheetah top tube bag. The type with a ‘cutout’ to fit bikes like Surly with an extra tube between the seat tube and top tube.
Black ballistic nylon material
£28 including postage.
by lune ranger
Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Where to sell a sat phone and sat data hub?
Replies: 3
Views: 325

Re: Where to sell a sat phone and sat data hub?

Somewhere where yachting folk frequent? They’re keen users of sat comms.
by lune ranger
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Replies: 21
Views: 1151

Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!

Why is everyone so cynical? I think it looks great. Definitely gonna get one in Hymalayan Salt colour way. I can dangle my mug from my seat pack as per usual AND tuck my racing spoon in the elastic on the side on my helmet. What’s not to like :-bd
by lune ranger
Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone any long distance exp of these Selle Italia Gelflow saddles
Replies: 15
Views: 838

Re: Anyone any long distance exp of these Selle Italia Gelflow saddles

Profoundly ugly. However it’s also very comfy over distance. To put the width in context, I use narrow saddles like Selle Italia Flite 1990 and SLR usually and had no problems adapting to the ugly behemoth.
Comfortable from the first second.
by lune ranger
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone any long distance exp of these Selle Italia Gelflow saddles
Replies: 15
Views: 838

Re: Anyone any long distance exp of these Selle Italia Gelflow saddles

If you want a padded comfy saddle I’d highly recommend this:

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/saddles/ter ... dle-black/

Had a version of this (Ti rails/leather cover) on my bike when I rode in Central Asia. No arse trouble at all over nearly a year of riding.
by lune ranger
Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Surly Monkey Nuts & Tuggnut
Replies: 0
Views: 185

FS: Surly Monkey Nuts & Tuggnut

Both are for traditional135mm QR or nutted axles.

SURLY TUGGNUT: Modified such that the ‘flames’ on the bottom edge (if fitted on drive side) have been removed. Works perfectly well. £15 posted.

SURLY MONKEY NUTS: £10 posted.
by lune ranger
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Using Garmin Mapshare
Replies: 6
Views: 503

Re: Using Garmin Mapshare

I very often change from my pre set plan whilst out for a multitude of reasons. I’ve been used to leaving my wife a route she can refer to if I fail to come home. Traditionally this has been leaving Strava with my route open on my laptop. I could continue to do this but it would be neater to have it...
by lune ranger
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Using Garmin Mapshare
Replies: 6
Views: 503

Re: Using Garmin Mapshare

Thanks Sean. The sharing my position and current track on a map other people can access thing is easy and free (already paid for at least :roll: )
What I want is my social media followers (my wife) to be able to see my intended route as well as where I am on Mapshare page.
Any suggestions?
by lune ranger
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Using Garmin Mapshare
Replies: 6
Views: 503

Using Garmin Mapshare

Having bought an InReach Messenger I’ve been setting it up today. One thing I’d like to do with my Mapshare page is add an intended route onto it prior to heading out on a trip. So when my contacts log in they could see my current position against my intended route. Is this possible? I’m not seeing ...
by lune ranger
Mon Feb 20, 2023 12:11 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1521
Views: 246676

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Nothing particular. Had the post on my Krampus previously but the Krampus has gone elsewhere now so the post needed a home.
by lune ranger
Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SPOT or InReach?
Replies: 30
Views: 1877

Re: SPOT or InReach?

nifty mounting option that will attach the thing to a rucksack, bike bag or the bike itself. Got a link or description as mine is just carabineered to me It’s the power pack holder towards the bottom of the thread, mentioned by ‘Akuro’. https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/inreach/f/inreach...
by lune ranger
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1521
Views: 246676

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Feeling very smug having fitted a PNW Coast sus/dropoer post to my Fargo. I’ve modified a SRAM Rival shifter that I picked up on eBay to be the lever. I needed to take out part of the shifter ratchet at the front end and grind down a 5.5mm solder-less cable nipple to fit at the post end. The result ...