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by lune ranger
Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Merino 'down' jackets???
Replies: 18
Views: 1024

Re: Merino 'down' jackets???

Not aiming comments about unnecessary consumption at you gairy.
by lune ranger
Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Surly LHT 26, where to buy in europe?
Replies: 7
Views: 725

Re: Surly LHT 26, where to buy in europe?

I don't think I'd let the V brake v disc debate be the deciding factor. Some decent cable discs shouldn't cause you anymore trouble than V's and you'll also have better brakes which is quite useful on a heavily laden bike :wink: Yep. Cable BB7’s and as big a rotor as you can fit are just the ticket...
by lune ranger
Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Merino 'down' jackets???
Replies: 18
Views: 1024

Re: Merino 'down' jackets???

Ethical/green/eco (call it what you will) choices are always multi-factorial. Jameso I absolutely agree. I’m not advocating for the product just answering the op. As I see it the best sustainability choice is not buying what you don’t need. This is why, as you and many other people are, I’m using a...
by lune ranger
Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Merino 'down' jackets???
Replies: 18
Views: 1024

Re: Merino 'down' jackets???

FWIW I found some information on Lavalan wool insulation used in some brands wool ‘down’ products. Not all wool insulation will be the same. Looks to be pretty sustainable/ethical. Uses European wool, traceable to source. The insulation is created using heat bonding to create thousands of bonds betw...
by lune ranger
Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Merino 'down' jackets???
Replies: 18
Views: 1024

Re: Merino 'down' jackets???

What does merino down do that primaloft type fill doesn't? That's a very good question, especially with the good recycled synthetics available now ... obviously removing any eco / green notions. Recycling synthetics doesn’t entirely remove any eco/green notions. Micro plastics released during washi...
by lune ranger
Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Postage to Spain & Switzerland? Best options
Replies: 6
Views: 295

Re: Postage to Spain & Switzerland? Best options

Royal Mail to Switzerland.
Shoe box size up to 2kg starts at £9.40
by lune ranger
Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Will XT bottom bracket work in road frame?
Replies: 17
Views: 1336

Re: Will XT bottom bracket work in road frame?

Square taper BB on both my main bikes.
Royce BB’s with Middleburn 5 arm ATB pattern spiders. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
It’s a world more reliable than the Campag Powertorque setup on my road bike which needs a new BB every year and £130 of tools to change it.
by lune ranger
Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ever built a no expense spared bike?
Replies: 52
Views: 4386

Re: Ever built a no expense spared bike?

Twice both before kids and marriage (go figure!) First was a full custom Thorn eXXp touring bike with S&S couplings, Rohloff, Royce BB and the full works top of the range heavy ass touring gear. Incredible machine for it’s intended purpose that crossed multiple continents with barely a tweek. Se...
by lune ranger
Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Thule Panniers
Replies: 4
Views: 435

Re: Thule Panniers

Fitted the rack and sides to my wife’s bike. Used with Ortleib panniers.
Works fine, like a standard rack. We did a number of 2 week road/ easy track touring rides. It’s still on her bike 8 years later and in fine fettle.
by lune ranger
Fri Oct 30, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
Replies: 96
Views: 9971

Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?

Sounds like a dream combo to me.
My Rohloff was bought for such a trip and I’ve never looked back.
Must admit to considering a switch to SS for a while to see what the fuss is about.

Any recommendations for a QR SS hub that isn’t too spendy?
by lune ranger
Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
Replies: 96
Views: 9971

Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?

100s of £ worth of drivetrain parts being run for hours in a wet, gritty environment always seemed daft. As I get older I'm getting more concerned that my idea of a perfect IGH for MTB* won't be ready in time for when I need it : ) *the answer's not a Rohloff for me. Out of interest, why’s that? I’...
by lune ranger
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

All the planning at my NHS trust was about this happening. I’ve sat through so many tedious ‘surge capacity’ meetings I wanted to scratch my eyes out. All the way back in May we were getting ready for a second wave starting as early September or as late as November. Where as the first wave had a sha...
by lune ranger
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Schwalbe Aerothan (are they just Tubolito reinvented?)
Replies: 18
Views: 1214

Re: Schwalbe Aerothan (are they just Tubolito reinvented?)

What’s wrong with the Tubolito? I’m asking as I always carry one as a get out of jail spare. I’ve not used it yet but now I’m worried. Some users have had the tubes go down quickly when used as spares. I think on the whole they were the variety with detachable valves. FWIW I used a 29+ Tubolito as ...
by lune ranger
Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

In Reverse wrote: Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:12 pm

Again I'd say you're overstating the size of the challenges of what's required to return to a relative normality. Happy to disagree though. :-bd
Totally, no need to fall out on this.
But you have seen whose running this country haven’t you.... :lol: :lol: :-bd
by lune ranger
Thu Oct 29, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

2) no guarantee right strain/will work ‘Will work’ is the pertinent point there. The quicker the vaccine is introduced the less testing will have taken place so there will be less guarantee of efficacy. One vaccine is unlikely to work for all people. For example flu vaccine is offered in variations ...
by lune ranger
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

I can get the flu vaccine at work but I dont always do it why 1) unlikely to kill me 2) no guarantee its the correct strain /will work Now i dont want to generalise from a sample size of one but i see no reason to assume people will treat them the same. Could easily say the same for COVID vaccine. ...
by lune ranger
Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:04 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

You're overstating the risk of anti-vax nutjobs. They are a negligible number. Negligible number, loud voice. Example: primary school in Exeter is not providing flu vac this year due to small but vociferous parent group complaining. You are assuming NHS staff will be willing to take a vaccine. As p...
by lune ranger
Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:33 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

Thanks for the telling off chaps. No working vaccine AVAILABLE then. And when it is available it needs to be given to people, here in lies the problem, that will take a LONG time. And InReverse it will need a lot of people to have had it for it to work - upwards to 80% of the population. There are e...
by lune ranger
Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

Well in that case, it’s completely f@#ked :-bd
by lune ranger
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is next year a write off already?
Replies: 63
Views: 5239

Re: Is next year a write off already?

The rumour is that they're expecting to start rolling out a vaccine to NHS frontline workers around Christmas time. That info was almost certainly deliberately leaked by the government so no clue how true it is but it will be months before it'll be generally available. There was also a rumour that ...
by lune ranger
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Issue 4 of GravelWanker magazine
Replies: 68
Views: 4448

Re: Issue 4 of GravelWanker magazine

Sean’s comment sums the whole thing up though.
A picture like that can be damaging if folk act upon it.
Shame, I’d have loved to have gone to IoW to ride that if it were legal. There is so little of the coast you can actually ride.
by lune ranger
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Issue 4 of GravelWanker magazine
Replies: 68
Views: 4448

Re: Issue 4 of GravelWanker magazine

One day you get threads like this.
Next day you get a navel gazing thread on how to be more inclusive.
Go figure
by lune ranger
Wed Oct 28, 2020 1:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event 2021?
Replies: 71
Views: 6168

Re: Winter Event 2021?

Ha... it's been some time since I've been down in the 40s. I'd likely assume I'd died if my heart ever went that slow again. :lol: I was taking beta blockers for non-cardiac reasons last year and had to stop taking them because my heart rate dropped to 28 when I was sleeping :shock: and was rarely ...
by lune ranger
Wed Oct 28, 2020 1:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hooded waterproof jacket
Replies: 28
Views: 2785

Re: Hooded waterproof jacket

Going to be controversial, as I will suggest my bikepacking jacket that I use. Softer than a short shell and waterproof, able to vent and wear all day. Fantastic jacket. Love mine Paramo velez jacket in pumpkin 😊😊 I have one too. Also love it. Definitely not a summer jacket though. Absolutely great...
by lune ranger
Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Light Bicycle Wheel Co: Any Thoughts or exp?
Replies: 17
Views: 877

Re: Light Bicycle Wheel Co: Any Thoughts or exp?

I asked about Light Bicycle rims a while back and got many positive responses.
Alpinium is a big fan as I remember.
I stuck with alu rims in the end for various reasons so can’t comment directly.