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by javatime
Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Aldi "Moon" lights and Equinox Lightweight Bivvy Bag
Replies: 2
Views: 1073

LIGHTS SOLD Equinox Lightweight Bivvy Bag

Lights now SOLD, bivvy bag still available !
by javatime
Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Aldi "Moon" lights and Equinox Lightweight Bivvy Bag
Replies: 2
Views: 1073

Aldi "Moon" lights and Equinox Lightweight Bivvy Bag

Due to a domestic misunderstanding we have doubled up on the Aldi Moon lights mentioned in the Bargain Alert thread a few days ago. Happy to pass these on for what we paid with the receipt and take a hit on the postage. Feed the bear if you like : 1. sold the aluminium front one 2. Front and Rear se...
by javatime
Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:50 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: Welsh Coast 2 Coast
Replies: 7
Views: 3704

Re: Welsh Coast 2 Coast

If it helps anyone, I was pleasantly surprised to find that even when the Red flags are flying on the Sennybridge Firing range, the Eppynt Way that runs just inside the perimeter fence is still usually OPEN. This is the wording written on the signs by the gate and was good news for me after coming u...
by javatime
Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearstock - Thanks
Replies: 61
Views: 12838

Re: Bearstock - Thanks

Well about the same as everyone else, a huge thank you to Stu and Dee for all the work that made a great event.

The Bearstock routes were an excellent idea so thanks also for that extra work Stu.

Good to meet some new people and put faces to the forum names.
by javatime
Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July
Replies: 46
Views: 7255

Re: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July

Well, I will aim for Nant Rhys as well then.

Does anyone know about how long that might take at an easy pace using Stu s Bearstock route from Rhayader?
by javatime
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July
Replies: 46
Views: 7255

Re: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July

To clarify the confusion... Stu's BB route from Rhayader to Bearstock goes near a bothy, I am not sure which one as I haven't fully checked the route yet. That is the planned sleepover for Friday night. I hope to find somewhere else to camp / bivvy that probably isn't a bothy near Brecon for Thursda...
by javatime
Tue Jun 21, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July
Replies: 46
Views: 7255

Re: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July

The Cardiff train gets in at 8.30 and I will be on it.

The Taff Trail is fine if you have the time.


I don't know about a bothy near Brecon and was aiming to camp or bivvy after a beer.

Hope we can meet!
by javatime
Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July
Replies: 46
Views: 7255

Re: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July

That is Merthyr Tydfil Station. I would get there at around 8.30 pm and was hoping to get to around Brecon for Thursday night.

I was hoping to share the bothy with some more Bearbone people on Friday night.

I was going to call them Bearboners ...
by javatime
Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July
Replies: 46
Views: 7255

Bearstock - Rhayader Grand Depart Friday 1st July

Is anyone else planning on taking Stu's Rhayader route as above ?

I will be starting at the Merthyr Tydfil Station trailhead Thursday evening and having a leisurely spin so keen to meet up with anyone on the way.
by javatime
Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: shed clear out
Replies: 61
Views: 11361

Re: FS: shed clear out

and the other anything cage. Thank you
by javatime
Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What windproof?
Replies: 21
Views: 2560

Re: What windproof?

Aldi / Lidl pertex type jacket knock offs.

Fluoro yellow to be seen on the road, or black to hide in the woods.

At times they do a hi viz gilet too.

Like the Montane about the size of an apple when scrunched. Worth looking out for.
by javatime
Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Brakes, saddles, bars, tyres £10 or less
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Re: Brakes, saddles, bars, tyres £10 or less

PMd you about Conti tyre
by javatime
Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: shed clear out
Replies: 61
Views: 11361

Re: FS: shed clear out

Thanks will pp you tonight for 1 anything cage
by javatime
Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: shed clear out
Replies: 61
Views: 11361

Re: FS: shed clear out

pm d. you last night and wanted to check if I still have dibs on one anything cage ?

Can paypal to above e mail if so.

Many thanks
by javatime
Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: shed clear out
Replies: 61
Views: 11361

Re: FS: shed clear out

pm d. you last night and wanted to check if I still have dibs on one anything cage ?

Can paypal to above e mail if so.

Many thanks
by javatime
Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: shed clear out
Replies: 61
Views: 11361

Re: FS: shed clear out

Just E mailed you re cages - but maybe ftk got there first ?

(I really only need 1 if you want to split)
by javatime
Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD : Rigid 26" forks and BNIB Chainset
Replies: 0
Views: 678

SOLD : Rigid 26" forks and BNIB Chainset

Having a shed tidy during the storm.... Prices plus postage at cost or collect from Bristol 1. Rigid 26" Disc only Forks. Black with traditional curved blades. Uncut 1 1/8 steerer. Fitted but never ridden £ 15 2. Black Deore Hollowtech Octalink Triple Chainset and Octalink BB Never used and in ...
by javatime
Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Coffee makers
Replies: 55
Views: 9915

Re: Coffee makers

Go Turkish! The very finely ground coffee is available from most middle eastern corner shops and a sachet of sugar from wherever is essential during the boil up to get the frothy head. You can do it all in your ti mug so no extra equipment needed. We first used it on the Lycian Trail and the habit h...
by javatime
Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Thermos / Flask that fits in a bottle cage?
Replies: 26
Views: 2769

Re: Thermos / Flask that fits in a bottle cage?

A Lifeventure thermo mug fits tight in an old chopped off water bottle. They had a deal on the mugs in Cotswolds recently. I am sure that the extra layer of plastic must help as on a cold day you are running an efficient heat exchanger on your down tube !
by javatime
Thu Dec 24, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: various 26" wheels, 26" forks, bars/bits panniers etc
Replies: 6
Views: 3253

Re: FS: various 26" wheels, 26" forks, bars/bits panniers et

defo would like panniers. will e mail you.
by javatime
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A late stocking filler?
Replies: 1
Views: 697

Re: A late stocking filler?

I don't think that the review for Lost Lanes Wales above mentions the excellent web pages that are linked to each ride. These give the gpx file plus an OS map view and turn by turn directions. A comprehensive job !
by javatime
Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: PSA The Bike Show podcasts on Resonance FM
Replies: 3
Views: 976

PSA The Bike Show podcasts on Resonance FM

I am sure that a lot of you tune in anyway – but these are a recent revelation for me. I am not generally a head phones kind of guy, but these podcasts have have turned the purgatory of an enforced temporary bus commute surrounded by sneezing students into a (relative) pleasure. Intelligent, informe...
by javatime
Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1219942

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Some stuff in the SMD bargain bin.

https://www.sixmoondesigns.com/bargin-b ... directed=1

Not sure how this works out after customs duty etc...
by javatime
Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 10spd / 11spd cable pull
Replies: 15
Views: 2339

Re: 10spd / 11spd cable pull

Not as up to date as zippy, but a clear explanation of the principles. I have used 9 speed Campag Ergos with a Hub bubbed rear Shimano Mech and 8 speed Mountain style Shimano cassettes ( 11-34) on my last few commuters [urlhttp://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/components/transmission-gears/deraille...
by javatime
Sat Sep 12, 2015 6:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Who took this pic?
Replies: 5
Views: 1370

Re: Who took this pic?

Sorry, not me and as I can't do the BB this year I would really like to know where that track is and ride it soon. A GR would suffice !