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by Mart
Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone follow a strict diet ?
Replies: 38
Views: 3163

Re: Anyone follow a strict diet ?

Reminds me of when I smoked Dr always said that was the reason for any chest infection. That said , like weight, its unhealthy so they will mention it to you. Whether you want to act or not is your decision. I used to get bronchitis every year, when the cold weather used to hit my lungs in the autu...
by Mart
Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Roswheel Bags. Any experience?
Replies: 4
Views: 625

Re: Roswheel Bags. Any experience?

a friend of mine had one of their seat bags (about 3 years ago)
it was long and thin so you were restricted in what you could put in it
also so long that it swayed a lot (even when straps really tightened)
by Mart
Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wheel Rims - Again
Replies: 12
Views: 1384

Re: Wheel Rims - Again

Pirahna wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:42 pm
Mart wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:38 pm
I’m now veering away from anything Stans
Valves, tape and sealant work very well.
they do :-bd i meant rims
by Mart
Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wheel Rims - Again
Replies: 12
Views: 1384

Re: Wheel Rims - Again

Yep and my post about the same rims. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=20742&p=272936#p272936

I’m now veering away from anything Stans
by Mart
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Have I f&@#ed up my jacket?
Replies: 7
Views: 764

Re: Have I f&@#ed up my jacket?

Doesn't sound like the best thing (as you've probably realised), but after about a year, my Outdry jacket started shedding its "scales" (that seems like the best way to describe them so presume it's the same thing) too. I was worried it would affect the waterproofing, so much that I consi...
by Mart
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: That gear "Eureka" moment.
Replies: 18
Views: 1976

Re: That gear "Eureka" moment.

Voile straps
suddenly things could be tightened, and secured without worry
by Mart
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Singular Pegasus Ti V2 Large
Replies: 3
Views: 543

Re: Singular Pegasus Ti V2 Large

Snap … I’ve got a medium and love it to bits, such a nice ride
Just can’t understand why you would sell it
by Mart
Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Schwalbe Johnny watts
Replies: 5
Views: 537

Re: Schwalbe Johnny watts

It says perfect for SUV bikes - no idea what that means, is that like a gravel MTB ebike that’s doubles as a hybrid? ~X(
by Mart
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Where Can I Buy a Sew-On Hydration Port?
Replies: 11
Views: 2814

Re: Where Can I Buy a Sew-On Hydration Port?

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:46 pm 'cat's bum' :-bd
I was thinking tea towel holder, now I can’t get rid of the image :shock:
by Mart
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11456
Views: 1971025

Re: The post man's been ...

RIP wrote: Tue Oct 05, 2021 1:29 pm
Looking at Kev's last week and his charcoal colour with sort of flecks in almost made it look non-pervy.
Almost :lol:
by Mart
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: NBD.
Replies: 15
Views: 1554

Re: NBD.

Got to love NBD :-bd
by Mart
Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which quality chainring bolts and threadlock?
Replies: 9
Views: 1095

Re: Which quality chainring bolts and threadlock?

Always used strong light ones and never had any issues
I did try some double hex ones from wolf tooth, they were made of alloy, but soft cheese would have held up better
by Mart
Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wheel build comments ref. the ideal Dyno wheel for bike packing and touring
Replies: 7
Views: 1061

Re: Wheel build comments ref. the ideal Dyno wheel for bike packing and touring

I really like my son28 for a hub - works very well
Cant comment on rims, as I’m in that dilemma myself, as trying to pick something robust
by Mart
Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11456
Views: 1971025

Re: The post man's been ...

New work boots - so looking forward to dry feet over the winter :-bd
by Mart
Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Revelate spare buckles
Replies: 3
Views: 718

Re: Revelate spare buckles

I was going to suggest back country Scot as that’s where I got my spares from, but see you’ve tried there already
Will have a look in the loft to see what I’ve got

Edit - looks like the bikemonger has some
https://www.bikemonger.co.uk/revelate-d ... 1298-p.asp
by Mart
Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Flats
Replies: 25
Views: 2883

Re: Flats

Pirahna wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:34 am How about an SPD winter shoe?
i’ve got some but not so good for hike a bike
by Mart
Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: GRRR. Cracked rim again
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: GRRR. Cracked rim again

Towards the end of the HT550 route the bike was creaking a bit.......every drive side spoke hole had cracked. Stans mk3 32H. On top of that the sharp edge of the rim had chewed through the tyre bead front and back so I had to stick tubes in. Utter poor show. Rebuilt using DT swiss M502's and haven'...
by Mart
Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: GRRR. Cracked rim again
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: GRRR. Cracked rim again

It’s not the wheel builder - he knows what he’s doing
It’s not me by the way! That’s not a skill I possess (for the time being)
by Mart
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: GRRR. Cracked rim again
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

Re: GRRR. Cracked rim again

I had some flows previously (older version ones) never had any hassle from them
by Mart
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: GRRR. Cracked rim again
Replies: 14
Views: 1924

GRRR. Cracked rim again

Ok so I’ve got a cracked rim again (Both Stans Arch M3s, always on Rear wheel drive side spokes) First time was on my hard tail, second time now on my bouncy bike. I’m not usually that hard on my components, but the same rim failing in the same way twice Not sure its up for the extra weight/hammerin...
by Mart
Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Suggest some socks.. pls
Replies: 36
Views: 3626

Re: Suggest some socks.. pls

I also do cheapie merino form PlanetX
Usually buy about 5 pairs every autumn (£3 each when on offer)

Wear them all out by spring time, and buy new again the following year
by Mart
Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Suggest some socks.. pls
Replies: 36
Views: 3626

Re: Suggest some socks.. pls

ton wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:01 pm bridgedale merino hiker light. last me a couple of years. for nits too.


https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/bridg ... colour=145
I got some the other day whilst up in Manchester - they had a bargain bucket in the Didsbury store :-bd
by Mart
Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1129
Views: 205533

Re: What are you listening to now?

for me a little bit of Agnes Obel. something very simplistic and melodic.
discovered her recently as they used her music as a theme tune to Vigil the TV series.
it’s growing on me with every play
by Mart
Mon Sep 06, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Flats
Replies: 25
Views: 2883

Re: Flats

Good point there - it’s years since I’ve ridden flats
Thanks for the suggestion everyone. Some research to do :-bd