21 stone 4lbs here. which to be honest, i am ok with.
last year was a stonking year on the bike, topping just over 6000 miles.
if more riding means a bit of weight loss, all good then.
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- Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fat Fighters '24. The year for deflation!
- Replies: 110
- Views: 3675
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Swap shop anyone??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 309
Swap shop anyone??
anyone fancy a bit of swap shop ?? rather than buying stuff willynilly nowadays, i like to try and swap......... less stuff bought is good for everyone allround, so i want a alpkit or similar stem mounted waterbottle bag/ stem cell. condition is of no concern i have to trade, a good condition set of...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: adding layers equation against cold ??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 449
adding layers equation against cold ??
in the UK winter, i ride in a single layer pair of trousers from either Keela or Quechua. always ok even down to recent rides of minus 7. so roughly, by adding say a pair of merino base leggings or similar, what kind of temps would be managed ? in my head i always think a good base can cope with dou...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Tent Tarp - your choice of Shelters £85 each.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 507
Re: Tent Tarp - your choice of Shelters £85 each.
Rich, would you have a Ton size tent/shelter you need rid of ? i need a new one.
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Happy New Year, and plans for 2024
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2409
Re: Happy New Year, and plans for 2024
currently laid up with a virus....... but got some plans
Fat Viking in Norway in 2 weeks time. cant bloody wait.
winter Jennride in feb, if Norway goes well.
and plans to ride some Audax events with my good lady.
and probably a Belgium-Holland tour in summer, because i just love the places.
Fat Viking in Norway in 2 weeks time. cant bloody wait.
winter Jennride in feb, if Norway goes well.
and plans to ride some Audax events with my good lady.
and probably a Belgium-Holland tour in summer, because i just love the places.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 421
Re: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
it is the roam. fingers crossed it will do what i need.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 421
Re: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
etrex now sold. wahoo road purchased.
the wife has just reminded me, we had a garmin tour years ago, and it was a PITA to use. we sold it.
the wife has just reminded me, we had a garmin tour years ago, and it was a PITA to use. we sold it.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: R4pha500
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2235
Re: R4pha500
failed with this again. came down with a cold 2 days ago. was up to 200 miles i think. all good tho.
this is a bit hard to do in our sub standard weather. well done to anyone who completed.
this is a bit hard to do in our sub standard weather. well done to anyone who completed.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:33 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 421
sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
i bought a garmin etrex off here, but it is not any use to me. i use a chrome book, and you cant load routes from chromebook onto a garmin etrex. so i will ask again if it is ok. i need a simple gps unit. all i need to do is load a gpx file for a event onto it, from either my chromebook or via bluet...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:03 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: fs, Garmin etrex 30 gps. SOLD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 297
fs, Garmin etrex 30 gps. SOLD
bought this Garmin etrex 30 off here a month or so ago. but i can use it. so it is for sale.
i paid £70 for. i have not used it, so how does £50 delivered sound ?
i is boxed with 2 great mounts and lanyard thing, and cables.
anyone ?
i paid £70 for. i have not used it, so how does £50 delivered sound ?
i is boxed with 2 great mounts and lanyard thing, and cables.
anyone ?
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Stocking fillers (Criteron, Nitto, Big Agnes, Revelate)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6295
Re: FS: Stocking fillers (Criteron, Nitto, Big Agnes, Ragley, Soma, WI, Paul, Revelate)
Andy, payment sent for Soma bars.
cheers.
cheers.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What was the problem with 29+
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1221
Re: What was the problem with 29+
owned three 29+ bikes in the past, and all were brilliant and perfect for a massive rider. 1 x jones plus, and 2 x surly ecr's. only sold or swapped to try something else. i may dip my toe in again if the mood takes me. my current offroad bike is a 26'' wheeled fatbike with 4.8 tyres. again, perfect...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:11 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD ergo grips for mtb
- Replies: 3
- Views: 254
Re: WTD ergo grips for mtb
i use these mate. just as comfy as Ergon ones. and a quarter ofthe price.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/l ... -bar-grips
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/l ... -bar-grips
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:57 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: R4pha500
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2235
Re: R4pha500
me and Mrs T will be having a half hearted attempt. 40 miles short last year while on a Dales tour.
riding from home this year, with plenty cafes and pubs planned.
riding from home this year, with plenty cafes and pubs planned.
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
- Replies: 1458
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- Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: fs, Kyote bars with ESI grips.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 365
fs, Kyote bars with ESI grips.
selling this as i need more rise.
pair of Ritchey kyote bars, fitted with ESI xl chunky grips. £40 the pair.
pair of Ritchey kyote bars, fitted with ESI xl chunky grips. £40 the pair.
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:09 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Stocking fillers (Criteron, Nitto, Big Agnes, Revelate)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6295
Re: FS: Stocking fillers (Criteron, Nitto, Big Agnes, Ragley, Soma, WI, Paul, Revelate)
PM sent re the soma dream bars.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, wide high bars, moto's surly sunrise kind of thing.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5105
Re: wtd, wide high bars, moto's surly sunrise kind of thing.
Paul, yes mate, how wide are they ?
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, wide high bars, moto's surly sunrise kind of thing.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5105
wtd, wide high bars, moto's surly sunrise kind of thing.
looking for some wide high bars for my fatty.
surly sunrise, stooge moto's, tumbleweeds. anyone ??
cheers.
surly sunrise, stooge moto's, tumbleweeds. anyone ??
cheers.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 2023 Highlights
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7002
Re: 2023 Highlights
i am usually in a grump at this time of year. always hated xmas, but this year something has changed and i feel quite chipper. so, inspiration. Kevin Sinfield, former Leeds Rhino's captain. the work he does for the MND charity is astounding. amazing bloke, and someone i could look up to. trip.myself...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Winter bikepacking trousers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6722
Re: Winter bikepacking trousers
i have bought 2 pairs recently. i got a pair for here in the UK, and a pair foe a trip to Norway i have coming up. wore these yesterday and minus 7 on a 50 miles fatbike ride....... pretty perfect, https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-water-repellent-and-wind-resistant-trekking-trousers-mt900/_/R-p-3...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Winter bivvy....... without a tent ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5393
Winter bivvy....... without a tent ?
february bivvy on the horizon.
-15 sleeping bag, bombproof goretex bivvy bag, good inflatable mat, down longs and jacket.
would this suffice ?
-15 sleeping bag, bombproof goretex bivvy bag, good inflatable mat, down longs and jacket.
would this suffice ?
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Whats your trouser of choice?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11100
Re: Whats your trouser of choice?
i have been using Keela roadrunner trousers for years. very tough, and stretchy and dry very quickly. but recently been using some of these from Decathlon. and the seem very good. again stretchy and dry quickly. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-water-repellent-and-windproof-mountain-trekking-trou...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:24 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: swap shop anyone ? brake levers NOT HYDRO
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4020
Re: swap shop anyone ? brake levers
thanks for the offer, but i should have said, i need cable levers, not hydro.
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: swap shop anyone ? brake levers NOT HYDRO
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4020
swap shop anyone ? brake levers NOT HYDRO
i want a pair of flat bar disc levers. avids preferably.
i have some Tektro rl340 drop bar levers............ if anyone use such old stuff.
anyone ?
i have some Tektro rl340 drop bar levers............ if anyone use such old stuff.
anyone ?