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by ChrisF
Thu May 16, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice please - Converting a commuter to a gravel bike
Replies: 14
Views: 3340

Re: Advice please - Converting a commuter to a gravel bike

Alfine 8 - I can't stand the bloomin' things
Dare I ask why?
by ChrisF
Thu May 16, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice please - Converting a commuter to a gravel bike
Replies: 14
Views: 3340

Advice please - Converting a commuter to a gravel bike

I’d like to convert my Genesis Day One to a gravel type bike. Questions: The frame has clearance for 38mm tyres. I’ll use it for a mix of stuff, not just fire roads, mostly in the Peak where I live. I’ll avoid anything too rocky. Is 38 a bit small? What are people using? It has horizontal dropouts, ...
by ChrisF
Tue May 14, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Joytech RCC Rear Hub Longevity?
Replies: 12
Views: 2304

Re: Joytech RCC Rear Hub Longevity?

I have a Genesis Day One that I use for commuting. It had a Joytech singlespeed cassette hub. Not the same model as yours but the description sounds very similar - not properly sealed. I got fed up with servicing the cup and cone bearings every couple of months and rebuilt the wheel round a decent c...
by ChrisF
Mon May 13, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Slipping in a borah gear bivi
Replies: 6
Views: 2023

Re: Slipping in a borah gear bivi

I had the same problem, always sliding downhill in my bivvy. Lines of silnet on the base have improved it loads with no detrimental effects.
by ChrisF
Fri May 10, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Braunton 150 2019
Replies: 10
Views: 3053

Re: Braunton 150 2019

That’s a great ride Sean. As a fellow singlespeeder I applaud you!👍
If you’re well adapted to SS riding I think they can be really good for long rides, but doing them fast like that is well ‘ard.🙂
by ChrisF
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

April BAM just done, that's 4/ 4. My son wanted to join me this time - he's not usually keen on cycling but has done plenty of bivvying and wildcamping on foot. So I got a Lomo seatpack and a double ended dry bag for the bars, sort of for him but really because I wanted some extra stuff... a good ex...
by ChrisF
Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bib shorts
Replies: 17
Views: 3161

Re: Bib shorts

I’ve got a couple of pairs of Rivelo Honister shorts from SportPursuit. They’re really good. Normally reduced to £50 from £120.
by ChrisF
Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:43 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

Not a proper BAM trip as no bikes involved, but a good short trip with my son. We had a delayed start due to family emergencies but got to Llyn Geirionydd car park mid afternoon. Walked along the lakeside to the monument. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/32516364617_d97d226d41_z.jpg Untitled by C...
by ChrisF
Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Re-wilding Scotland
Replies: 12
Views: 1999

Re: Re-wilding Scotland

“Feral” by George Monbiot is worth a read on this subject. His view is that much of upland Britain is a man-made wasteland created by sheep farming and shooting interests. It’s not sustainable economically (relies on subsidies, not sure how that will pan out if we leave the EU), and ecologically it’...
by ChrisF
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

redefined_cycles wrote:Well done Chris... Nice to see another thumbs up for the Lunar Solo as am planning on getting one bwofre long for my upcoming BAMS...
Yes it was spot on. I can also recommend a Bearbones pole :-bd
by ChrisF
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

I once push started a Reliant Robin. I braced myself, it was just me pushing, gave it a big shove and fell flat on my face. They don’t weigh much. :oops:
by ChrisF
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

I know, but it makes me smile every time I see it. Makes a change from all the twee yesteryear themed narrow boats.
by ChrisF
Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

March BaM 3/3. I rode in to work on Friday with my bike loaded up and managed to escape mid afternoon. The plan was to do a shortish ride so I could find a spot to pitch my new Lunar Solo for the first time and have enough daylight to faff around with it if I couldn't get it right. I found a good sp...
by ChrisF
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tent advice - Lunar Solo
Replies: 48
Views: 8756

Re: Tent advice - Lunar Solo

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Just posted it :wink:
Cheers, that was quick!
by ChrisF
Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tent advice - Lunar Solo
Replies: 48
Views: 8756

Re: Tent advice - Lunar Solo

Interested too, I just ordered a main Lunar Solo pole from you at the weekend.

Is it possible to use bike/wheels in lieu of lifter poles? Just a thought.
by ChrisF
Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:00 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

Ride out from work yesterday afternoon, perfect weather - not like February should be! I got to the shelter near Ladybower in the dark, settled down for some food and a dram before turning in. https://i.ibb.co/5Wy90KN/761-E6-F1-C-381-C-4-D32-BC64-3682581-F94-E0.jpg https://i.ibb.co/Zmrqh4q/7-A8830-B...
by ChrisF
Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

Ladybower for me tonight. Heading out from work shortly. Have packed a light quilt based on promised mild temps...
by ChrisF
Fri Feb 22, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tent advice - Lunar Solo
Replies: 48
Views: 8756

Re: Tent advice - Lunar Solo

Just pressed the button on ordering a Lunar Solo (before I saw that EBay offer :sad: ). Thanks again for all the advice and opinions.

FLV - I’m just over the hill from you in New Mills.
by ChrisF
Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tent advice - Lunar Solo
Replies: 48
Views: 8756

Re: Tent advice - Lunar Solo

Thanks for all the tips - Lunar Solo is still looking like the favourite.
by ChrisF
Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tent advice - Lunar Solo
Replies: 48
Views: 8756

Tent advice - Lunar Solo

I’m looking at getting a one man tent - have been using tarp and bivvy up to now and would like a bit more protection for winter camps and somewhere to hide from the midgies in the summer. I like the look of the SMD Lunar Solo, about £230 but need to get a pole too (from Stuart perhaps). Does anyone...
by ChrisF
Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 237249

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

51BB272D-2BCC-4AD7-AE35-6DFD0A433CF2.jpeg A very last minute start to my BaM attempt. Left home at 630 for a short ride up to Mellor Cross. -6 when I set off, brrrr! Lessons learned - my meths stove doesn’t work well at those temps and bare skin sticks to tent pegs! Bag and quilt combo worked fine....
by ChrisF
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Military DPM bivi [SOLD]
Replies: 4
Views: 1359

Re: Military DPM bivi

Im interested - what would it be including postage? How do you want paying?
Chris
by ChrisF
Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Military DPM bivi [SOLD]
Replies: 4
Views: 1359

Re: Military DPM bivi

Is that the goretex one? I might be interested for my son to use in cadets.

Cheers

Chris
by ChrisF
Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:35 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2018.
Replies: 634
Views: 148858

Re: Bivvy a month 2018.

I failed dismally in February, due to leaving it until the last weekend of the month and then MrsF being ill :cry: I managed a good ride out yesterday though. I crossed paths with Tom and Rich as they were clattering down into Hayfield on their cross bikes, having just left a bunch of blokes on full...
by ChrisF
Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quilts Recommendations please
Replies: 22
Views: 3757

Re: Quilts Recommendations please

Oh, and I didn’t have to pay any duty buying from Cumulus.