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by Mr conners
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Recommend me a GPS
Replies: 24
Views: 8693

Re: Recommend me a GPS

I'd highly recommend the wahoo element roam. Links to kamoot and ride with GPS, loads come up on eBay and has links to a database of base maps.
Garmin etrex 20 as well.
by Mr conners
Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Steripen Ultralight. Any good?
Replies: 6
Views: 450

Re: Steripen Ultralight. Any good?

The new ultralight has a usb rechargeable battery which is either good or bad depending on how you look at it. One of the main reasons for using it is after our recent trip in Jordan we got fed up of all the single use plastic bottles we were guilty of buying. The natural water sources were really s...
by Mr conners
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Steripen Ultralight. Any good?
Replies: 6
Views: 450

Steripen Ultralight. Any good?

I'm fed up of chemical water taste and/ or contributing to the plastic waste issue on longer trips abroad so was thinking of getting a UV filter. Anyone used one?
Ta
by Mr conners
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wahoo Elemnt Roam V1?
Replies: 10
Views: 455

Re: Wahoo Elemnt Roam V1?

Possibly. Mine was running for over 16 hours and it froze, when I turned it off and on it wouldn't locate via GPS . Fortunately we had a phone to use to get through the last few km and next day it was fine. I have read on other forums that this issue can occur as an irreparable fault but it's rare.
by Mr conners
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wahoo Elemnt Roam V1?
Replies: 10
Views: 455

Re: Wahoo Elemnt Roam V1?

Another :-bd for the V1.
It did bonk once on a slightly longer ride but it's performed flawlessly since. I was on an etrex 20 before and this is a much better unit.
by Mr conners
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Light and small insulated jacket.
Replies: 11
Views: 810

Re: Light and small insulated jacket.

I've an OMM windproof plastic bag type thing. It's by far my most used jacket I've got, and doubled with a gilet is usually enough for most warmish weather so I'm really interested in seeing their insulated jackets. I've got a nano puff but was just after something that packs a bit smaller. Or is th...
by Mr conners
Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Light and small insulated jacket.
Replies: 11
Views: 810

Re: Light and small insulated jacket.

Cheers. My neighbour said the Patagonia microlight is good...but he didn't tell me the price.
by Mr conners
Tue Apr 11, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Light and small insulated jacket.
Replies: 11
Views: 810

Light and small insulated jacket.

Just a quick one. I'm after a synthetic jacket that would do for summer camping and early mornings. Ideally one that packs up really small. I've got a really old Patagonia primaloft but it's a bit bulky. We rode some of the dales 300 this weekend and I didn't want my down coat getting wet therefore ...
by Mr conners
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The future of insulation ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1209

Re: The future of insulation ?

Phil McCrevis?

😄
by Mr conners
Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Replies: 21
Views: 1155

Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!

:-bd
Brilliant.
by Mr conners
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What's the default GPS recommendation nowadays?
Replies: 40
Views: 2974

Re: What's the default GPS recommendation nowadays?

Are there any units that you can share .gpx files to via bluetooth? I often draw up routes or amend routes on Gia or mapout in the tent and it would be great to be able to ping them across without needing a data connection.
by Mr conners
Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: How to.... Take your bike on a plane
Replies: 23
Views: 1724

Re: How to.... Take your bike on a plane

Leave the rear wheel on, this saves loads of hassle. Remove mech and chain and cable tie mech safely to chain stay. Remove bars and cable tie to top tube ( pad this with bubble wrap first). If you can get some of the packing and plastic bits that come with new bikes from your LBS that will really he...
by Mr conners
Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Would you change the brake hose?
Replies: 5
Views: 369

Re: Would you change the brake hose?

I thought so. Bollocks.
by Mr conners
Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Would you change the brake hose?
Replies: 5
Views: 369

Would you change the brake hose?

I'm off to Mexico in December so I'm just servicing the bikes. Seems the outer sheath has rubbed through after a friend lashed the bike to his van.
https://flic.kr/p/2nQKGn4

Leave it or put a new one on?
by Mr conners
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike packing rides out of Malaga anyone got any circular routes 3/4 days
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Bike packing rides out of Malaga anyone got any circular routes 3/4 days

Just thought I'd update this post. If you are ever around this area and thinking of riding this route then I'd not hesitate. Its brilliant, really varied terrain, great camping, easy resupply. Just brilliant. Its definitely to be ridden clockwise and says 3 days relaxed riding, which it definitely i...
by Mr conners
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike packing rides out of Malaga anyone got any circular routes 3/4 days
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Bike packing rides out of Malaga anyone got any circular routes 3/4 days

Did you ride this Rich?
Myself and the boss are off to Marbella to do some construction jobs on her uncles house so we're throwing the bikes in and hoping to get out for a few days. It looks good but any information regarding camping etc would be appreciated.
by Mr conners
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Good C02 inflator.
Replies: 14
Views: 743

Re: Good C02 inflator.

Cheers.
I like the look of the airchuck. I'll have to practice trying to pop the tyre onto the rim with one, once purchased.
Cheers
by Mr conners
Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Good C02 inflator.
Replies: 14
Views: 743

Good C02 inflator.

Off to ride the Baja divide in December and as an addition to the spares kit I thought that a C02 inflator might be handy in case I ever unseat a tyre. In on 3.0 maxxis chronicles and my better half 2.8s. I've never used one but I have had a valve core come out when removing a pump so would prefer a...
by Mr conners
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.
Replies: 449
Views: 26723

Re: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.

I agree, the guy is obviously a mutant and would turn himself inside out regardless of any outside influence. But how does it trickle down into the rest of the field? Oh well. I'd just ride it and leave all that boll@#ks behind. Surely that's part of its ethos.
by Mr conners
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.
Replies: 449
Views: 26723

Re: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.

I've seen a video somewhere with the late Mike Hall explaining his view on the "no support" ethos for the transcontinental. He was pretty clear what he felt it meant, I'm not sure "gramming" yourself and therfore getting various replies giving support would be seen as ok by Mike....
by Mr conners
Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: December destination ideas?
Replies: 8
Views: 1265

Re: December destination ideas?

Booked to fly to San Diego with plans for the Baja.
At least it'll be dry
by Mr conners
Sat Mar 05, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: December destination ideas?
Replies: 8
Views: 1265

Re: December destination ideas?

We did consider Spain but agree that the weather can be iffy in December. Baja divide has been considered but I'll need to train....a lot.
by Mr conners
Fri Mar 04, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: December destination ideas?
Replies: 8
Views: 1265

Re: December destination ideas?

We can travel wherever.
Camping or cheapo accommodation
About 100km per day average. Totally depends on the conditions.
And a circular route preferably as its usualy logistically easier to get home.
Ta
by Mr conners
Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: December destination ideas?
Replies: 8
Views: 1265

December destination ideas?

Hi all. This is a classic lazy "anyone reccomend a route for" post. But after a discussion with my better half we have a month off in December to get away and get a decent tour in. Has anybody any ideas for destinations that they have visited? Dry warm weather a must and lots of off road o...