SRAM brakes
Not touched them since the godawful Codes (IIRC). Only brakes that ever failed on me when riding.
I just stick to Hope. They work and you can work on them
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- Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:40 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 934
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 11:44 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking hall of fame?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2016
Re: Bikepacking hall of fame?
But... I tend to struggle with getting excited by some person who did something. Ditto Not that there aren't lovely and great people but HoF is just (to me) a continuum of the Industry-Awards-genre which is a broadly horseshit endeavor of mutual-back-slapping for those that can be bothered to write...
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
- Replies: 7
- Views: 408
Re: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
These things on BF site
https://bananafingers.co.uk/sea-to-summ ... 0mm-2-pack
There are various sizes, lengths and colours.
https://bananafingers.co.uk/sea-to-summ ... 0mm-2-pack
There are various sizes, lengths and colours.
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
- Replies: 7
- Views: 408
Re: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
That's a very good pointBearlegged wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:14 pm I'd not want to use velcro for an under the down tube strap, it'll end up full of cack. Voiles work well IME.
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
- Replies: 7
- Views: 408
Re: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
Bananafingers has some voile-like straps on sale. I have them and like because unlike Voile they don't go really broad as the strap length increases. Think they're by Sea2Summit or maybe Exped. Polaris also do velcro straps (the version that has hook and loop throughout so sticks to itself at any po...
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:24 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Thunderstorms
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1539
Re: Thunderstorms
I was in the Lakes last weekend. After a lazy session got itchy feet and was going to paddle on the lake. Started raining but wasn't bothered, not made of sugar and being out in the rain is a often a remarkably pleasant experience. Kyboshed those plans as it started to thunder and lightening :lol: S...
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Achilles swelling, experiences and tips?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 432
Re: Achilles swelling, experiences and tips?
Shimano gave me bad knees, Time's didn't. My knees like the float and my cleat-set-up-skills are probably a bit pony. Time's let me get away with it.
YMMV
YMMV
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
- Replies: 1461
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Re: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Number 2, but possible my fav' of them both.
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
- Replies: 1461
- Views: 400583
Re: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Couple from one of my happy places that I haven't been back to for a while.
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Achilles swelling, experiences and tips?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 432
Re: Achilles swelling, experiences and tips?
Had achilles issues previously but from climbing not riding. Ice therapy - cube in a cloth and then worked gently over injury area for 2 to 4 minutes. Reduce inflamation and encourage blood flow. Repeat a few times a day. I wonder if it might be a bit less "full-on" chilling and more local...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 9:15 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WANTED - UNDERQUILT FOR HAMMOCK
- Replies: 10
- Views: 701
Re: WANTED - UNDERQUILT FOR HAMMOCK
Cheap-ish and not tooooo heavy so could be something to try and/or base of a MYOG.
Although reading the description this had me scratching my head:
Although reading the description this had me scratching my head:
Drawstring - Secure your belongings in place, can also help to compress the contents if you've over packed
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WANTED - UNDERQUILT FOR HAMMOCK
- Replies: 10
- Views: 701
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:19 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1419
Re: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
Tried sportshoes.com?
Seem to be stocking a wider array of gear and stuff can be keenly priced.
Seem to be stocking a wider array of gear and stuff can be keenly priced.
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1419
Re: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
I accept the outdrys are not the most breathable. However, I've out sweated every single hardshell I've used so it's (for me) more about whether the level of internal moisture is bearable or not. Most importantly to me, outdrys aren't as dependent on a DWR like other hardshells. I seem to be able to...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1419
Re: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
Still happy with all the Outdrys I've got
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OT: Car Hire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 574
Re: OT: Car Hire
My experience is very similar to Dyffers' Hiring in May it was a code from DVLA re: points and endorsements, got it on my phone whilst standing at counter and shared with rep. All good, easy peasy. Beware upgrades or alternatives as the number they quote is per day not total over hire period (oops :...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sleeping mat recommendations please
- Replies: 12
- Views: 529
Re: Sleeping mat recommendations please
I have a downmat 7 and 9, which are both ludicrously warm. I'm not sure how I ended up with two :???: However they're c.600 and 700 grams respectively (IIRCC). Also have a Hyperlite (think it's been renamed the Ultra, maybe 1R or 2R) which is synthetic, much lighter (c.350g, IIRC), less bulky and ha...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:56 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sleeping mat recommendations please
- Replies: 12
- Views: 529
Re: Sleeping mat recommendations please
Exped for my money. Not that I've used a Thermarest in decades. So, sample set of 1 (brand)
Saying that I've used (and rapidly got rid of) Alpkit mats, including the sh1tty li-lo that manifests as a mat (yes, I'm looking at you Numo)
Saying that I've used (and rapidly got rid of) Alpkit mats, including the sh1tty li-lo that manifests as a mat (yes, I'm looking at you Numo)
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 532178
Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Congrats to you both Dave. Looks and sounds like you had a lovely time and that's all that matters
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 532178
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:49 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Decent lock for bikepacking
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1653
Re: Decent lock for bikepacking
Flip open the hub QR (if you have them) and leave it in highest gear. All makes jumping on and pedaling off more awkward. Try not to forget when you get back on
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: sleep set up for nights like this ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 694
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: So this is who lights fires ...
- Replies: 150
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- Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:17 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: frames similar to the Ti fargo, but in tough gas pipe?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1313
Re: frames similar to the Ti fargo, but in tough gas pipe?
I've had a Gryphon for a longtime. It's a great bike. Think V2 or maybe V1. For me at an average height but a bit apey and a totally MTB background I *needed* a decent spacer stack and a high-rise stem, just mentioning, it's not a flaw or problem. They even do a Ti version (F&F) on special order...
- Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 983
- Views: 133954
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Have we done PHD's quilts? New to me but quite possibly old news to many :???: Typical PHD pricing as well (not arguing up or down about it, just know it's much more than I could justify to myself) starting c.£400 and max'ing out at £600+. https://www.phdesigns.co.uk/catalog/all-products?keywords=ba...