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by Daveysnaps
Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bob's First Bivvy
Replies: 42
Views: 7772

Re: Bob's First Bivvy

Nothing to add from whats been said except you've got it covered but get out and try it. You'll refine the kit each trip and soon figure what works and what doesnt.
Enjoy and embrace :)
by Daveysnaps
Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New wheels and handlebar bag needed
Replies: 10
Views: 2071

New wheels and handlebar bag needed

Up and running..... well, rolling :) The Escapade is finished and happy with her. Now shes done, what are folks thoughts on a handlebar bag ? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49421738707_638176df82_h.jpg Escapade1 by Dave Wilkinson , on Flickr Hardly a gravel ride... More like a mud ride ! https:...
by Daveysnaps
Fri Nov 29, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Santa wants a bike computer! Help!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1984

Re: Santa wants a bike computer! Help!!!!

Does anyone have experience with the Garmin 1030?
by Daveysnaps
Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Malta routes / Trips
Replies: 9
Views: 2879

Malta routes / Trips

Hi folks,

Me and the better half are thinking about heading to Malta with the bikes for a trip over Christmas. Has anyone been to Malta and done any cycling ?

Thanks
by Daveysnaps
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Groupsets
Replies: 24
Views: 5204

Re: Groupsets

Thanks for all the comments folks. Spent a lot of time thinking about this and speaking to friends also. Most advice is going the 1x route for ease of running, setup and maintenance. Speaking to guys at Cotic who tell me they spec GRX with 11-46 on the rear I was thinking that this with a 42 on the ...
by Daveysnaps
Thu Nov 21, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Groupsets
Replies: 24
Views: 5204

Re: Groupsets

So given cost of GRX groupset is it possible to mix GRX shifters with 105 chainring and cassettes?
by Daveysnaps
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Groupsets
Replies: 24
Views: 5204

Groupsets

Hi All. I’m after more help and advice... I’ve ordered a Cotic escapade but as a rolling chassis. I need to decide on a groupset now and gearing. First question is 1x or 2x??? I’m pretty certain I’m going for GRX as have tried them and was hugely impressed with the shifters and hoods. I’m keeping th...
by Daveysnaps
Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cooking stove recommendations
Replies: 28
Views: 5657

Re: Cooking stove recommendations

I use a MSR jetboil type setup as my goto for backpacking. For lighter weight and size I go with an Alpkit Ti mug and Kraku burner. Super light and fits a decent gas bottle inside the mug. You could opt for the smaller gas bottle to.
by Daveysnaps
Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cotic Escapde thoughts? Sonder Camino ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3962

Re: Cotic Escapde thoughts? Sonder Camino ?

I was originally going to go for frame, forks and wheels from Cotic and take the Hope 20Five wheelset option. Good choice on the wheels or do folk have better options at similar cost?
by Daveysnaps
Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cotic Escapde thoughts? Sonder Camino ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3962

Re: Cotic Escapde thoughts?

Thanks for all the feedback folks. Popped down to Calver today and tried a small Escapde. Agree with the bar comments. The ones fitted were'nt for me at all. Also running on Sora grouspet and brakes. Apart from that though, it felt good. Slightly stretched I think but would need to put some differen...
by Daveysnaps
Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cotic Escapde thoughts? Sonder Camino ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3962

Cotic Escapde thoughts? Sonder Camino ?

Hi all. Currently run a 26" Cotic Soul for fun, Salsa Fargo for journeys and bike packing but shes heavy. Was looking for something of an all rounder that would do a weekend trip, but equally be good for a casual spin out. I know the Fargo will do this but the weight irks me for a quick spin ou...
by Daveysnaps
Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Handlebar bag options
Replies: 5
Views: 1661

Handlebar bag options

Hi again all. Thought I'd post this a separate thread to the flats vs drops question now I'm happier with the woodchippers. So what are people using for handlebar bags/ harness with drops? I read good things about Revelate and Wildcat but wandering what else is around ? Looking for a good setup on a...
by Daveysnaps
Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Flats or Drops on a Fargo ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2827

Re: Flats or Drops on a Fargo ?

Thanks again to all for the info. Have been fiddling and tinkering with bar and shifter position, plus caliper adjustment and it seems to be much better now. Still a few tweaks to do but much happier with them and rode some rather slippy mud tracks last weekend which actually went ok. After swapping...
by Daveysnaps
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Flats or Drops on a Fargo ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2827

Re: Flats or Drops on a Fargo ?

Thanks for all the info folks. Really helpful and useful. I'll be taking off the tape at the weekend and trying some different positions and angles as suggested. I've also picked up some On One Midge bars to try (they arent expensive). Also found this article on Salsa site regards setting up bars. h...
by Daveysnaps
Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Flats or Drops on a Fargo ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2827

Flats or Drops on a Fargo ?

Howdy all and thanks Stuart for the add to the group. I've got a 2018 Salsa Fargo (med) GX that I love and have done some trips with her since getting her last year. Biggest trip to date was Paris which went well. My question is regarding the bars. It has woodchippers on it at the moment and these w...