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- Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11458
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Re: The post man's been ...
A nice new copy of Rough Stuff Cycling in the Alps. Looks to be a treasure trove, and source of inspiration for some long term ideas. Nice intro by Mr Olsen too!
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Frame Mounted Hydration...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1059
Re: Frame Mounted Hydration...
I find my wingnut with a 3l bladder very comfortable, but i've never had much of a problem with stuff being on my back. The wingnut and true waist or lumbar packs, really make a difference to how the weight feels...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How is it .....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2408
Re: How is it .....
Marketing aside, I do think it looks really nice. I'm not that keen on the Ingrid crankset, but the rear mech is very aesthetically pleasing (the price, not pleasing). 27.2 makes a lot of sense for an XC/endurance bike, to design in a bit of flex comfort, and there's plenty of dropper options. Any ...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:09 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How is it .....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2408
Re: How is it .....
Marketing aside, I do think it looks really nice. I'm not that keen on the Ingrid crankset, but the rear mech is very aesthetically pleasing (the price, not pleasing). 27.2 makes a lot of sense for an XC/endurance bike, to design in a bit of flex comfort, and there's plenty of dropper options.
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:03 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Todays ride
- Replies: 3325
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Re: Todays ride
Just a nice, normal ride. Hour and a bit fitting around work and child commitments, as normal. However, I'm regularly thankful that I can stitch together mixed-terrain local routes that go through beautiful places and terrain, and a great mix of trail types. Below is a long avenue of poplars on a ni...
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New tyres Part 2 29ers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1757
Re: New tyres Part 2 29ers
Mezcals in 2.35 are a tad undersized (mine were on 29mm rims), so i wouldn't go for them. I've got a 4C compound mezcal 2.6, and it's decent. Good profile on 30mm rim, has been strong, including a recent Snowdonia trip in the p1ssing rain. Sorry, I got mine for £25 just before Covid :o XR2 is a grea...
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: PBP - anyone planning on entering?
- Replies: 116
- Views: 7740
Re: PBP - anyone planning on entering?
And Matt Page? His Instagram shows he finished, no idea how he did? Extremely well done to all who did it, congratulations!
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11458
- Views: 1989569
Re: The post man's been ...
The latest issue of coffee-table bike touring p0rn, that is the Bikepacking Journal No.10! I'm still waiting to win one of their rather tasty looking members prize draws...
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Normal 29ers ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 469
Re: Normal 29ers ?
Kona Unit, brother cycles big bro...longer than 29ers BITD, but pretty normal. Though low stack of unit might not be ideal for you...
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:01 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 264
Re: Maxxis Rambler 700x50
Just the Ramblers left, price dropped
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11458
- Views: 1989569
Re: The post man's been ...
A 2013 Ragley bigwig frame for a very bargain price on eBay. It's going to be a replacement for a 26er inbred frame as my town bike, so I can use old spare 29er wheels and tyres which I have plenty of. Should build up to a nice utility 29er with the parts I have
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 264
SOLD
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- Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Never legal to wildcamp on Dartmoor?
- Replies: 130
- Views: 10610
Re: Never legal to wildcamp on Dartmoor?
A good result, thank goodness! I had to laugh at the Darvall's response: "This case highlights the many and increasing challenges we face in trying to protect the fragile environment on Dartmoor. Our mission was to conserve this special place. It is regrettable that our role as custodians is gr...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are you reading now?
- Replies: 404
- Views: 50464
Re: What are you reading now?
Just finished Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit. A really interesting read, especially if you like Orwell, which I do. Oh good reminder, I like both Orwell and Rebecca Solnit, and this was on a 'mental note to self' reading list I had inevitably forgotten! Finished reading - and savouring Cormac's S...
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11458
- Views: 1989569
Re: The post man's been ...
Brake pads and Hutchinson Tundra's in 700x40 size. Tyres look like they'll come up big, and tread is decent. Bit of a last role of the gravel bike dice (possibly), to put mid size tyres in 700c that will be fit and forget, leave plenty of clearance for mud and mudguards, do well in most conditions o...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:04 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 954
Re: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
Had some Elixir R brakes back in the day - total crap, that was the last sram brake for me. Not had too many issues with Shimano (good old M755s didn't leak!) but Magura often looks a decent alternative, maybe not stonking power, but reportedly reliable at least?
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:54 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 954
Re: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
Can you mix and match Shimano and Hope? no for the reasons you mention, might work for little while but its not going to work long term Hope RX4 caliper comes in mineral or dot options so you can put them on Shimano or SRAM hydro drop levers. Mostly a flat mount option now, but they would work with...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:55 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cloth patches
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1047
Re: Cloth patches
These maybe...I tried a cheaper amazon/ebay alternative and it was crap, but can imagine a decent sticky one would work
https://adventurepatch.co.uk/collections/badge-magic
https://adventurepatch.co.uk/collections/badge-magic
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:04 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Careful where you go bikepacking
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1177
Re: Careful where you go bikepacking
Nothing like dealing with the right priorities - could as easily be said for councils harassing rough sleepers, as it is for government focussing on small boat crossings and culture war skirmishes.
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking hall of fame?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2063
Re: Bikepacking hall of fame?
Good call on Jenn. It was her articles in singletrack and Whatmtb that piqued my interest in the Tour divide, plus it was a great article in its own right. Intrigued by what those 'issues' were...might have to look that up. I'd also give another vote for Cass Gilbert. Been following him for a very l...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted - all in one waterproof seat pack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 228
Re: Wanted - all in one waterproof seat pack
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPDWSB/p ... addle-pack
Got an older version of this and it's pretty tough and well made, good price too and seems to be the right size...
Got an older version of this and it's pretty tough and well made, good price too and seems to be the right size...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
- Replies: 15
- Views: 847
Re: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
That one looks lovely, but kinda proves my point, it is 50 to 75 quid a night minimum 2 night stay... doesn't help if you're travelling through and want basic but not boutique...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
- Replies: 15
- Views: 847
Re: YHA puts 1/3 of properties up for sale
I'm more inclined to try and use them now, and sad to see my nearest one on the list (Streatley). Although whenever i've tried to book somewhere in the past few years it's always been fully booked...but I can imagine Covid has hit hard, and i've no idea, but if they have outstanding loans or mortgag...
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New tyres Part 2 29ers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1757
Re: New tyres Part 2
Both my mezcal sizes went up very easily. There is a difference in drag between the 2.6 and 2.35 (especially as i've found the 2.35 a bit undersized on a 29mm rim, 2.6 is true to size) but it's not huge, and the 2.6 has enough cush to cope with fairly chunky stuff.
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New tyres Part 2 29ers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1757
Re: New tyres Part 2
As others above, I use a mezcal 2.6 front and 2.35 rear most of the year round, more than capable and decently fast. Also have an XR2 which as said, is fast, strong, surprisingly grippy, and well priced.