Snoozing is decadent rather than criminal.

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When I was in Scouts back in the 80s they had a map wall of Cumbria using 1:25,000 OS maps. I was always surprised how much space it took up.

Thanks for that

I have one on my commuter. It attaches via 2 velcro straps: https://i.imgur.com/i5mmvQv.jpeg I tend to not bother with these though and just use 2x voile straps as it's quicker to attach and remove at either end of the commute. It's decent, definitely waterproof as there's an integrated roll-top dr...

Thanks for the replies, I should have been more specific though. I'm not intending to use it as part of my bikepacking setup, just as a day pack when I'm out and about. This could be anything from mostly road rides to off road mountain routes.

I like the look of the Altura Dryline Waterproof Cycling Rackpack, but I can't find any decent online reviews. Does anyone here use one, and if you do, what do you think of it? They seem especially vague on how it's attached to the rack. https://www.altura.co.uk/products/altura-dryline-waterproof-cy...

I've been showing a bit of love to the Ramin that I bought from Jurassic on this site four years ago. I wanted to get the handlebars higher so I fitted some new Surly Krampus forks with an uncut steerer, and I replaced the headset with one by Cane Creek, after much gnashing of teeth and an education...

I've bivvied in much worse places than the Llandrillo public loo. It's always been spotless when I've visited, and it's en suite with fresh running water.

I've parked there before, but not overnight. Llandrillo is a lovely village with the best cared for (by the local community) public toilets I've ever encountered. It's also the home of Ifor Williams trailers, which you'll have seen hundreds of after spending any time in the British countryside. I've...

Tumbleweed Persuaders have 50mm rise and either 20º or 30º of sweep, depending on the model.

Thanks very much everyone, I've just got a headset ordered.

I've changed the forks, and I also want to change the headset on my Pinnacle Ramin, but I've discovered that it's not a simple as going to my LBC and just buying a headset. Both shops near me have tried to help, but there's nothing in stock. Is there a guide available to buying a headset so that I c...

jameso wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 8:08 am Tapered or straight fork steerer? Either way it's a common headset type. The head tube is 44mm ID so it takes a ZS44 28.6 upper, with either a ZC44 30 lower for a straight steerer or EC44 40 for a tapered steerer. Hope, FSA etc all jhave them. Hopefully the shop have one.

Thanks very much

Thanks Keith. I saw that too but it still didn't seem very certain. I've relented and finally taken the bike to the LBC.

I've got some new forks for my Pinnacle Ramin, and I want to replace the headset when I fit the forks. It's the first time I've tried to buy a new headset in over 30 years, and I was expecting it to be a straightforward process. It turns out it's not. I took it to my LBS to see if they had one in st...

Don't overinflate them to try to get them seated either. I did this and it was shortly followed by a massive bang as the tyre burst off the rim that nearly loosened my bowels and left my ears ringing for a couple of hours. Fortunately there was no sealant in at the time and I later got them seated p...

Before I pull the trigger on some new Surly Krampus 29er forks (with QR dropouts and an uncut steerer), has anyone got any they want to part with?

Cheers, Michael.

Thanks very much everyone.

I've got rigid forks on my Pinnacle Ramin, and in general I'm really happy with them. I think that the steerer tube was cut by a previous owner, and I want to get my handlebars higher. I've fitted the tallest stem that that I can and riser bars, but it's not quite enough. Can anyone recommend any su...

Very cheap but not nasty women's insulated jackets over at Sportsshoes.com. They're not the lightest or the warmest, but they're only a tenner. I bought a couple for my girlfriend (a small and a medium) and she's decided to keep both. https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/hst1754/higher-state-women's-...

Reduced to £60.

No worries John. I have a couple of the Rohan shirts and I really like them.

Nearly new Clarks Goretex Walking shoes, wide fitting.

https://www.trek-lite.com/index.php?thr ... 1-5.14411/

I bought some of the cycling waterproof trousers from either Aldi or Lidl a few years ago, and cut them down. They've been surprisingly good.