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by Pirahna
Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rant - Leave no Trace
Replies: 69
Views: 11658

Re: Rant - Leave no Trace

Just had a look on Facebook for the bored housewives you mention. :-bd
by Pirahna
Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The joke's on me! Compatibility woes
Replies: 11
Views: 1935

Re: The joke's on me! Compatibility woes

Get in touch with Hope and tell them what you've done, they might be able to sort out a conversion kit.
by Pirahna
Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rant - Leave no Trace
Replies: 69
Views: 11658

Re: Rant - Leave no Trace

voodoo_simon wrote: So, lately I've seen advice such as carrying two bottles of suncream for a day ride
The question is, do I roll my shorts up to the shave line or leave them long and get a white stripe between the bottom of the shorts and hair?
by Pirahna
Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping bag dilemma
Replies: 13
Views: 2407

Re: Sleeping bag dilemma

Quilt?
by Pirahna
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shimano 11spd freehub?
Replies: 2
Views: 553

Re: Shimano 11spd freehub?

The 11 speed hub is a tiny bit wider, so the 10 speed cassette will fit but you'll need a spacer on first.
by Pirahna
Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Something for you dot followers..
Replies: 3
Views: 847

Re: Something for you dot followers..

Looks like he's a bit navigationally challenged at the moment.

Given that I know cock all about the sea or rowing I'm sure he knows what he's doing.
by Pirahna
Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SPOT Trackers or alternatives
Replies: 47
Views: 8630

Re: SPOT Trackers or alternatives

I'm going to get one this year. Having disappeared "off grid" for a few days in September, when I turned the mobile phone on after four days I had lots of missed calls and texts. Facebook was funnier with wifey and her friends worried sick. It wasn't the first time and probably won't be th...
by Pirahna
Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SMD Lunar Solo - Opinions?
Replies: 32
Views: 5906

Re: SMD Lunar Solo - Opinions?

The problem I've found with the double glazing film is that's incredibly slippery when wet. Try it on a rainy night on the merest hint of a slope and report back.
by Pirahna
Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:29 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ti soft tail
Replies: 21
Views: 2456

Re: Ti soft tail

The Moots is £3700 just for the frame. I like riding my bike. But not that much. I was going to ask earlier if you were aware of the price but the frames you linked to in the original post are similar. I don't get the soft tail with a Lauf fork. If you're going soft tail would you not be better off...
by Pirahna
Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More Italian trails.
Replies: 14
Views: 1503

Re: More Italian trails.

Perhaps Buckfast Abbey could sponsor the HT550.
by Pirahna
Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cross the Five - Belguim
Replies: 4
Views: 1126

Re: Cross the Five - Belguim

Bearbonesnorm wrote: they're all flat countries, aren't they? :wink:
Pancake flat all the way round, you'll love it. :smile:
by Pirahna
Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: are these the perfect bike packing shoes
Replies: 13
Views: 2274

Re: are these the perfect bike packing shoes

KBRPro wrote:A stiff sole and hike-a-bike just don't go together.
Doesn't bother me. I don't ride flats and don't like the feel of soft SPD shoes on the bike. I've been riding (and sometimes walking) in a pair of Giro VR90's all summer, no problems at all.
by Pirahna
Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Muncher - all in one kitchen?
Replies: 14
Views: 1769

Re: Muncher - all in one kitchen?

hipster1: a person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.
by Pirahna
Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: are these the perfect bike packing shoes
Replies: 13
Views: 2274

Re: are these the perfect bike packing shoes

They're fugly with that heel cup and not SPD compatible, so a million miles away from my perfect shoe.
by Pirahna
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Stocking fillers
Replies: 53
Views: 8097

Re: Stocking fillers

Jenson USA have them in stock and shipping is $11.30 which seems a bit more reasonable.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Togs-Thumb-Over-Grip-System
by Pirahna
Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Stocking fillers
Replies: 53
Views: 8097

Re: Stocking fillers

Can I have a hinged black pair as well please? I'm happy to transfer money before you make the purchase.
by Pirahna
Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OoooOooh North Cape 4000 . . . .
Replies: 26
Views: 5038

Re: OoooOooh North Cape 4000 . . . .

Richpips wrote: Oh and having had a quick look, 4000 kms is very optimistic.
Google maps says 4003 using motorways, so it could be about right.

Polar bears!!!!
by Pirahna
Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A question about lights
Replies: 24
Views: 3397

Re: A question about lights

Not that I'm an expert, but vehicle lights on dip have a beam pattern that's flat then rises to the left. They illuminate the pavement\verge whatever you want to call it but don't dazzle oncoming traffic. Bike lights, particularly MTB lights have a broad, mainly unfocused beam which lights up everyt...
by Pirahna
Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Black Friday sales
Replies: 7
Views: 2374

Re: Black Friday sales

Enlightened equipment have one starting on the 18 but you can get in early today with the code BLACKFRIDAYBPL. Must ... Resist ... Do ... Not ... Look! The code is now BLACKFRIDAY10 :roll: Step away from the checkout page, NOW! Just do it. I've got one of their quilts and it's aces. In fact it's so...
by Pirahna
Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2017 plans
Replies: 123
Views: 22609

Re: 2017 plans

If I get made redundant early enough:

May - paint the outside of the house
June - a tour with wifey
Late July - Great Divide

Fingers crossed I'll be out the door by the end of April with a years salary but I won't know until the end of January. :grin:
by Pirahna
Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Classic bikes
Replies: 20
Views: 4283

Re: Classic bikes

How much for the marin btw Make me an offer. :wink: It's around a 1992 I think looking at pictures on Google (blackish with orange forks and stays). Originally bought for my sister-in-law by her first husband, she barely used it. She gave it to my wife who did a few tours on it but it never really ...
by Pirahna
Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Classic bikes
Replies: 20
Views: 4283

Re: Classic bikes

Apart from canits being a bit rubbish compared to discs I can't see why it would be a problem, there's plenty of people riding rigid 26ers and enjoying themselves. In fact I've got a nice Marin Eldridge Grade in the loft if you fancy giving it a go. :grin:
by Pirahna
Tue Nov 08, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BBC2 7.30 tonight
Replies: 12
Views: 1985

Re: BBC2 7.30 tonight

johnnystorm wrote: That fella used a more varied selection than your entire fleet. :wink:
I only mentioned the Specialized bikes. :sad:
by Pirahna
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BBC2 7.30 tonight
Replies: 12
Views: 1985

Re: BBC2 7.30 tonight

Nothing wrong with Specialized, says the bloke with a Langster, Crux, 2 Stumpjumpers and wifey's Fate.
by Pirahna
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lauf fork questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1507

Lauf fork questions

I seem to have developed a bit of Lauf curiosity, so: How does the fork react to weight? On a conventional telescopic fork you'd set the sag which would vary according to rider weight and in our case load in the front dry bag. Has anybody let their fat mate have a go? What do the forks feel like whe...