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- Mon Oct 03, 2022 11:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cycling UK "threatening to take Govt to Court" over Cast2Coast Trail
- Replies: 6
- Views: 632
Re: Cycling UK "threatening to take Govt to Court" over Cast2Coast Trail
As noted and reading the link they have a legal duty to consult us and the act says the routes are for walkers cyclists and horses This govt has along tradition of losing these cases and it would seem difficult to see what their defence would be being incompetence. Just renewed my cycling membership...
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:25 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Organised bikepacking trips? Or anyone interested in small group ride
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1586
Re: Organised bikepacking trips? Or anyone interested in small group ride
It's like night riding solo you can understand why folk are worried by it but you get used to it. As for bikepacking I always say if , at night you saw a tent would you a look and walk away or go on and explore...everyone would just walk away.* We have also done the have you ever been disturbed and ...
- Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Niner S.I.R - Thomson Ti, Chris King, Middleburn, Hope
- Replies: 4
- Views: 717
Re: FS: Niner S.I.R - Thomson Ti, Chris King, Middleburn, Hope
You would have if you kept things for a decade - the hope brakes came on my orange 5 Pro in 2005 for example - not the actual brakes but the same kind . Its not new its a 12 year old bike with 12 year old stuff[except wheels to be fair] - if you want to pay 2k I dont think you will need to beat your...
- Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:49 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Cumbria - road biking options?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4223
Re: Cumbria - road biking options?
round elterwater - loads of quite places that way this for example - Assuming you are in Grasmere area https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=333040&y=504860&z=120&sv=333040,504860&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map[FS]idld&searchp=ids&dn=579&ax=333040&ay=504860&lm=0 Go...
- Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:05 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3593
Re: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
Ordered so only one day to go for those wanting one [ had to wait for pay day]
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 2:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Unlocking Garmin maps
- Replies: 2
- Views: 183
Re: Unlocking Garmin maps
Can't you just copy the offer one( also got ) ...I have a few issues at new build on the road ( my line is through fields where now there are roads )but never had any issues with changes off road
.cannot help with original issue as I assume Garmin were quite good at stopping you copying their files
.cannot help with original issue as I assume Garmin were quite good at stopping you copying their files
- Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Seat Pack advice please
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2149
Re: Seat Pack advice please
Tapered bag in the wrong way round ???
No idea if it would work
No idea if it would work
- Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4931
- Views: 1207342
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Not that surprising a white undyed sleeping bag did not sell well.
Great price though.
Great price though.
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking Collective - Worth it?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 654
Re: Bikepacking Collective - Worth it?
Do you have to pay in dollars ?
Did not see any other option
I see that at about £70 for two mags - not exactly cheap
Did not see any other option
I see that at about £70 for two mags - not exactly cheap
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3593
Re: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
So basically if i am not RIP then get a jersey that fits
Ta for the help will go small[ probably]
Ta for the help will go small[ probably]
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3593
Re: New BB jerseys - pre-order one now.
am i right in assuming the measurements of the jersey it is just laid out flat and there will be a bit of stretch in them ? Having measured a selection of jerseys I am pretty sure my size is Small [ though I may even squeeze into a XS - which would be more time trial fit than roadie fit so not riski...
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cache battery for K-lite system
- Replies: 10
- Views: 699
Re: Cache battery for K-lite system
the one i linked to do theWhich Ravpower device do you have?
RAVPower RP-PB044
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cache battery for K-lite system
- Replies: 10
- Views: 699
Re: Cache battery for K-lite system
Do you mean a standard USb battery with charge through - mine is a RAV power No idea if it works wiht a K lite but iw roks with my Beacon using a dynamo Are you sure the K lite does not have an issue seeing as you have used two that should work? https://www.imediastores.com/product/ravpower-rp-pb044...
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 3962
- Views: 497519
Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
that a good effort at any age* - my Mum , same age, would not thank me at all for taking her on that walkAmbleside to do the Fairfield Horseshoe.
* only done it on a bike with an added descent down Grizedale and back up - quite a cheeky day out that
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Seat Pack advice please
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2149
Re: Seat Pack advice please
Wildcat is prety small and looks like it would fit [ i have lent it someone so cannot measure it at present
If you are north west england based i can probably arrange a borrow/try out
Alpkit dropper post metal frame thingy and strap a bag to that - possibly even on top of it as a tiny rack ?
If you are north west england based i can probably arrange a borrow/try out
Alpkit dropper post metal frame thingy and strap a bag to that - possibly even on top of it as a tiny rack ?
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Lauf TR Boost fork - brand new
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1306
Re: FS: Lauf TR Boost fork - brand new
Yes Hope Boost in a weird way by just making one of the 15 mm spacer bigger hence the wheel needs to be dished - its a terrible solution and better ones exist You can just use your standard hub and get a boost kit that adds a 5 mm spacer either side and 5 mm to the disc and this will work - the hope...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Cycling Uk route
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2488
Re: New Cycling Uk route
I cannot remember the last time I saw a gravel bike ( did see a monster cross recently) on a MTB ride.I rarely see what would perhaps be considered a 'mountain bike
Basically stu your trails are so tame a drop bar bike can ride them...get out and shred some gnar and stop being soft
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Inflatable mat- recommendations
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1180
Re: Inflatable mat- recommendations
There is a US rating and a not US r rating so you need to make sure its the same system
My winter one is 3.7
My winter one is 3.7
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Komoot killing my (phone) battery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 447
Re: Komoot killing my (phone) battery
Screen on will never give great battery life but pretty sure i get 4-6 hours on an old Sony XPERIA - not sure i can get all day with the screen off when not needed so not sure how often it is on No experience of Komoot but phone only as a main nav device is only going to work for short rides or with...
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Riding on Monday?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 5110
Re: Riding on Monday?
Its unlikely folk out and not watching it are going to say something to you about your decision to go out and not watch it
- Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Inflatable mat- recommendations
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1180
Re: Inflatable mat- recommendations
Also use that but the Exped gets al lot of love on here and its cheaper
My sea2summit is more comfortable but its a winter one [insulated] the summer one is lighter but no idea about price as i got mine in a sale.
My sea2summit is more comfortable but its a winter one [insulated] the summer one is lighter but no idea about price as i got mine in a sale.
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Outdry delamination
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1647
Re: Outdry delamination
Rucksac straps ? Presumably a more sweaty area ?
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:25 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Riding on Monday?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 5110
Re: Riding on Monday?
I dont see anything brave in what they are doing if this was North Korea ,and it was dear leaders death, would those out wailing be the brave ones or the ones holding up signs? Its ironic you call people "nothing people" whilst telling us you dont like them and then tell us Questioning wha...
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Riding on Monday?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 5110
Re: Riding on Monday?
^^^ disappointing lack of swearing
APPLAUDS - that was just beautiful and got proper laughter from meIf you make it in under 24 hrs you get a black badge
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Packable v Heavyweight Waterproofs
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2263
Re: Packable v Heavyweight Waterproofs
In general i agree that most cycling gear is just a rip off and almost all my tops are from Aldi [ or huge reductions in sales] but I will pay for waterproof stuff