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by trogladytes
Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11457
Views: 1983341

Re: The post man's been ...

...and turned up today with a parcel from Rudy Projects Just had a look at their website and couldn't see a way to buy them, did you go through one of their dealers? Also couldn't find any of those :???: https://www.bikeloungeonline.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4p-5gveq7wIVjKSyCh1xbAg3EAAYASAAEgKRM_D_BwE...
by trogladytes
Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: (Vegetarian) Quality Dehydrated meals: what options might I have missed?
Replies: 34
Views: 3358

Re: (Vegetarian) Quality Dehydrated meals: what options might I have missed?

Huel do a hot and savoury version now with three flavours. I've not tried it but it works out at £2.35 per meal and is nutritionally complete. https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-hot-savoury The only downside is that you have to spend £50. I've heard it's better than the shakes and a really simple 'ju...
by trogladytes
Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11457
Views: 1983341

Re: The post man's been ...

AndreR wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:59 pm ...and turned up today with a parcel from Rudy Projects
Just had a look at their website and couldn't see a way to buy them, did you go through one of their dealers? Also couldn't find any of those :???:
by trogladytes
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wildcat harness + clothing / bits clear out
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: Wildcat harness + clothing / bits clear out

Great, i'll take the harness and the gnaro, but not the drybag please, working for a few hours now so will sort details later if that's ok
by trogladytes
Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wildcat harness + clothing / bits clear out
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: Wildcat harness + clothing / bits clear out

Can i take the gnaro bar bag please?

have emailed you, Bearbones classifieds... in subject line
by trogladytes
Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought
Replies: 22
Views: 2084

Re: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought

Thanks substandard, really helpful info :-bd
by trogladytes
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New member saying hello, and a question about camping
Replies: 45
Views: 4640

Re: New member saying hello, and a question about camping

TC2wheels wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:54 pm Thanks johnclimber. I might have to wait a bit longer, as based in Scotland.....and waiting for warmer weather too😁🤞
Nice that you have legal wild camping there though, I'm really looking forward to the Spring and summer nice weather.
by trogladytes
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New member saying hello, and a question about camping
Replies: 45
Views: 4640

Re: New member saying hello, and a question about camping

Thanks Wotsits, I'm the other way, towards Southport, Parbold way, pointers would be great. Even an idea of where to avoid would be handy. I'm near Switch island and once we are allowed out without any restrictions several of us will be heading to a bivi up near the Prince William/Ashurst Beacon on...
by trogladytes
Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New member saying hello, and a question about camping
Replies: 45
Views: 4640

Re: New member saying hello, and a question about camping

Agreed, all really helpful, not done it yet but as was rightly pointed out, we are meant to be staying home, so I have a bit longer to psyche myself up.
Good luck @TC2wheels and @rapideye with your first night out.
Thanks everyone :smile:
by trogladytes
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:07 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought
Replies: 22
Views: 2084

Re: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought

I have a 520Plus and for the money it’s hard to beat, used it for the 2019 gbduro event and it didn’t miss a beat for the 2000km route. Just saved a file off at the end of each day. Also used it for last years dales divide and did the event without saving it. The 520 series can also be charged off ...
by trogladytes
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought
Replies: 22
Views: 2084

Re: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought

If you want to focus on navigation then the Edge Explore is a better bet, shopping around will get you one for not much more. I bought one for £125 mid last year. It's got a bigger screeen, works wirelessly to transfer routes from a smart phone via Komoot, Wikiloc and Strava and has a decent batter...
by trogladytes
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:15 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought
Replies: 22
Views: 2084

Re: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought

unlike a phone or a computer they don't have a separate operating system and software, do you don't end up in the position where you can't install the software update as your hardware isn't supported... rant about phones over :grin: This is exactly what I meant! The 520+ comes with Garmin's maps of...
by trogladytes
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought
Replies: 22
Views: 2084

Garmin Edge 520 plus? advice sought

I'm looking at getting the Garmin Edge 520 plus for navigation on and off road, and my question is... is there anything better for the price? (currently £159) Also do Garmins become obsolete quickly? or assuming it's not broken will it still operate for a few years. I've never had one before. I need...
by trogladytes
Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Films to watch while isolating
Replies: 291
Views: 64593

Re: Films to watch while isolating

https://www.netflix.com/watch/80168079?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C2%2C9ab3f822b74b1d02f9c6726d7a2cdca7cf1393b2%3A48ec04a7694ba257c8ca759f43ce7dce6899e3eb%2C9ab3f822b74b1d02f9c6726d7a2cdca7cf1393b2%3A48ec04a7694ba257c8ca759f43ce7dce6899e3eb%2C%2C Icarus, really interesting doc about doping in spor...
by trogladytes
Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: anyone suffer from a very bad back ? advice needed.
Replies: 15
Views: 1739

Re: anyone suffer from a very bad back ? advice needed.

This really is an awful and debilitating kind of pain, I hope things continue to improve for her. I've had a lot of back sciatic nerve pain over the last 18months and at times was too immobile to leave the bedroom. Things that helped... A massive boost was having my sister celebrate the tiniest of a...
by trogladytes
Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1547
Views: 274157

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Messed around with the front mech for a while, gear changing much smoother now. The mech is on a clamp that has a bit of innertube between it and the seat tube, turns out it had slipped round a little, causing a lot of chain rub and very noisy gear changing. All in all a ten minute job stretched ove...
by trogladytes
Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 404
Views: 49864

Re: What are you reading now?

Currently on the lookout for something good, so will watch this thread with interest. Just finished Emily Chappell's Where There's a Will. Really good writing that doesn't always come with memoir/autobiographical material. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Also just finished on audible Jon Ronson - Them, encou...
by trogladytes
Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: front mech/limit screws question
Replies: 4
Views: 342

Re: front mech/limit screws question

For future ref, like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carlube-Purpose-Copper-Assembly-Compound/dp/B07F1W6T3J/ref=asc_df_B07F1W6T3J/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310770513297&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16013468204387570772&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdv...
by trogladytes
Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: front mech/limit screws question
Replies: 4
Views: 342

Re: front mech/limit screws question

Great thanks for replying so quick, i'll get back to it
:-bd
by trogladytes
Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: front mech/limit screws question
Replies: 4
Views: 342

front mech/limit screws question

So, i was just trying to re set my front mech (Shimano deore xt)for smoother shifting when i noticed that both limit screws are missing. question 1 : are all limit screws the same? I have an old mech (not sure what make/model) and the screws seem to fit the newer one for a couple of turns but then i...
by trogladytes
Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Films to watch while isolating
Replies: 291
Views: 64593

Re: Films to watch while isolating

techno wrote: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:33 pm Fancy some vicarious "type two fun"?
The chilli eating contest on this is pure torture:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81034679? ... 47225&t=cp

Cheese rolling is highly amusing too
i've just watched the cheese rolling, excellent, really glad you pointed this out :-bd
by trogladytes
Thu Feb 25, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearbones Bookclub - On the Red Hill
Replies: 9
Views: 1918

Re: Bearbones Bookclub - On the Red Hill

That sounds fantastic, thanks. I'd submit Nan shepherd - the living mountain her beautiful and physical description of the Cairngorms always makes me want to head somewhere wild. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/sep/20/living-mountain-nan-shepherd-review Just read the Guardian review and the ...
by trogladytes
Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New member saying hello, and a question about camping
Replies: 45
Views: 4640

Re: New member saying hello, and a question about camping

Lazarus wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:16 pm Told you they were friendly and occasionally useful
Welcome to the forum
Hey Lazarus, you did, thanks for telling about it, great to have unlimited bike chat :grin: hopefully see you out riding soon
by trogladytes
Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New member saying hello, and a question about camping
Replies: 45
Views: 4640

Re: New member saying hello, and a question about camping

When I had chosen my spot for my first local camp and before I went out and camped there, I rode there late one night and just sat there for an hour or so with a coffee in the dark to see if I could see anyone about or if there were any houses I hadn't noticed. It was amazing how much noise there w...
by trogladytes
Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New member saying hello, and a question about camping
Replies: 45
Views: 4640

Re: New member saying hello, and a question about camping

Where abouts 'not far' from Wigan? I'm in the North Ashton area, could poss point you in the right direction of a couple of spots, or even meet up if you're near-by? Thanks Wotsits, I'm the other way, towards Southport, Parbold way, pointers would be great. Even an idea of where to avoid would be h...