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by Lazarus
Wed May 05, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: It's the 2021 "What Gravel Tyre...?" Thread
Replies: 25
Views: 2536

Re: It's the 2021 "What Gravel Tyre...?" Thread

I never got a dispatch note so hopefully its worked out for you
by Lazarus
Wed May 05, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wet Gear Query
Replies: 79
Views: 6986

Re: Wet Gear Query

outdry jacket
Endura Stealth trousrs [ no longer available but 100% waterproof but arse
Waterproof boots [45 North Wolfhammer ]
Waterproof socks
Aldi gloves or neoprene if not supercold or pogies if proper winter
by Lazarus
Tue May 04, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: It's the 2021 "What Gravel Tyre...?" Thread
Replies: 25
Views: 2536

Re: It's the 2021 "What Gravel Tyre...?" Thread

Anyone used Bike Inn before...? Sort of Bought a GPS but it never posted [they didnot hav it/ could not source]and i had to threaten to get my money back - it remained for sale throughout on their website despite them having no stock and no ability to get stock [ years before Covid so not to do wit...
by Lazarus
Mon May 03, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A dilemma.....
Replies: 16
Views: 1891

Re: A dilemma.....

A new group set ish for a broken [ now fixed shifter] its a no from me

Who breaks cranks anyway does anyone really keep a spare set just in case ?
by Lazarus
Mon May 03, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cheap dehydrated dried meals
Replies: 27
Views: 2546

Re: Cheap dehydrated dried meals

http://dehydrated-food.blogspot.com/2009/05/dehydrated-dinners-for-gourmet.html https://dehydratorblog.com/vegan-backpacking-dehydrator-recipes/ These are nonmeat recipes I sm sure you will find meat equivalents or a way of making meat leathers Its often more hassle than its worth but can also be ve...
by Lazarus
Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4931
Views: 1206699

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

usually obtained by sweet-talking the sales rep.
You sure they did not give it you to get you to STFU :wink:
by Lazarus
Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: One inner tube to run in 2.4 and 3.0 29er tires
Replies: 3
Views: 376

Re: One inner tube to run in 2.4 and 3.0 29er tires

A standard 29 er tube will do - it worked fine in 3" 650B for 120 miles for me

2.5 " 29 is probably the best compromise forget what mine is
by Lazarus
Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Removing a stuck thru-axle
Replies: 4
Views: 536

Re: Removing a stuck thru-axle

common problem solved by hitting fork leg with hammer as you unscrew - solution worked for me and there are you tube videos of it working

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpz9RqtXQd4
by Lazarus
Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Replacement Derailleur Hangers
Replies: 24
Views: 2837

Re: Replacement Derailleur Hangers

Its not fitted yet :wink:

Glad its sorted :-bd
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Any thoughts or exp of the newer Apidura bar bags?
Replies: 17
Views: 1042

Re: Any thoughts or exp of the newer Apidura bar bags?

Not sure what you all do to bags but mine - not that so first gen - is still in use without any issues
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Front light fork mount.
Replies: 8
Views: 678

Re: Front light fork mount.

I mounted mine using the stem cap bolt using this

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/lighting-sp ... t-bracket/


FWIW SJS have lots of interesting mount types
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 969
Views: 119729

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

DOH and facepalm[aand thanks]

I guess the issue is getting one where the inputs are waterproof which i guess is not actually possible

Great light though and I bought based on what you said about them.
by Lazarus
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 969
Views: 119729

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

My sinewave beacon has been happily supplying power via its exposed USB port for a few years. Well yes but it is dsigned to be weatherproof On the connector side, all connectors are designed for resistance to the elements, and the electronics are potted in epoxy. This does not mean the power bank a...
by Lazarus
Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Would I be wasting my time resticking the vibram sole on my shoe
Replies: 4
Views: 630

Re: Would I be wasting my time resticking the vibram sole on my shoe

think it cost a fiver for the local shop to do
Lakes one held
Diadora chilli did not- well it lasted a few weeks but that was pretty much fully detached
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Super Boost.
Replies: 35
Views: 2491

Re: Super Boost.

supermegamassive Boost ?
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Middle aged shout out on BBC Radio 6
Replies: 23
Views: 2092

Re: Middle aged shout out on BBC Radio 6

My radio only plays 4 and 6
obviously dont like classical music or sport i do 3-6 but 6 is the least as i prefer shuffle on the MP3 for "pop" music
by Lazarus
Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 3LW - problems?
Replies: 96
Views: 8672

Re: 3LW - problems?

the W3W app doesn't have a distance limit on shared or similar word The what3words algorithm distributes similar-sounding three-word combinations around the world to enable both human and automated error-checking. The result is that if a three-word combination is entered slightly incorrectly and th...
by Lazarus
Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sketchy brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 1849

Re: Sketchy brakes

new pads+ 2 spare sets cost £120
Superstar or uber bikes pads will cut that BY 66% ish

Never had a problem with either [also using Hope brakes]
by Lazarus
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Recommend a softshell
Replies: 33
Views: 3256

Re: Recommend a softshell

it also depends if you are out for 3 hours or 13 hours
Former softshell later outdry
IMHO you want pit and arm vents to control [not eradicate] sweat build up.
Nothing work all the time for uk weather as its quite variable
by Lazarus
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4931
Views: 1206699

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

welcome to the club
5 flavours
plain
cherry
chocolate toppped [dark [ may be milk never eaten ]or white ]
chocolate chips in it
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Non-bank-breaking drop bar shifters/levers...
Replies: 7
Views: 852

Re: Non-bank-breaking drop bar shifters/levers...

they are considerably dearer than MTB stuff arent they - thats a no from me Bar end shfiters or a MTB shifter* to change gear - if you can stomach the aestehetics /make it work [ probably need a shift mate ] * what i did as i had hydro discs and no way i could pay the price[£150 ish] required to jus...
by Lazarus
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: If a bike is designed as a 29er, is it just silly thinking to run 27.5 wheels?
Replies: 5
Views: 371

Re: If a bike is designed as a 29er, is it just silly thinking to run 27.5 wheels?

if you mean running 650 b + then there is not alot of size difference bettween them an 29 ers

i run My longitude with 650 b +in winter and 29 er wheels in summer/when less muddy
It rides fine with both

if you mean standard 650B I have no idea
by Lazarus
Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Benefits of exercise vs negatives of diet
Replies: 22
Views: 2598

Re: Benefits of exercise vs negatives of diet

Ah right cheers

That link has the african wild dog could we outpace one of them?
by Lazarus
Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bar light...probably again sorry!
Replies: 18
Views: 1572

Re: Bar light...probably again sorry!

has started switching itself off mid-ride
Almost certainly a dying battery that could be replaced if you prefer

MTB Batteries as above will do them for you
by Lazarus
Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Replacement Derailleur Hangers
Replies: 24
Views: 2837

Re: Replacement Derailleur Hangers

Wonders what will go wrong this time -lost in the post ? :wink: