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by mikejd
Fri May 31, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Admiring the night sky - for how much longer?
Replies: 45
Views: 10228

Re: Admiring the night sky - for how much longer?

One good aspect of all the internet satellites going up is that eventually all the ground based mobile phone masts will become redundant so they could all be taken down. With all the masts they're going to need for 5G, I don't think this is likely. Apparently they are going to be installed on build...
by mikejd
Thu May 16, 2019 12:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Custom Frame Bag
Replies: 17
Views: 5641

Re: Custom Frame Bag

Custom made bag from bike-bag.co.uk for my On-One Fatty Trail. Made from a template, fits well though not used in anger yet. Probably not completely waterproof at stitching, logo stitching goes through. £51.00 + £9.50 for map pocket +£5.95 postage https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1u2wb...
by mikejd
Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Forum update changed from 4th April to 5th April at 9am
Replies: 15
Views: 5193

Re: Forum update changed from 4th April to 5th April at 9am

First impression looks good, clean and easy to read. However, there used to be an 'Active threads' list which amalgamated active threads from all sub-sections; I can't see this now. I used this as it was an easy way to read through the most recent posts without having to go back and forwards to the ...
by mikejd
Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sad news
Replies: 2
Views: 1151

Re: Sad news

April 1
by mikejd
Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Borrowing someones route from Strava
Replies: 10
Views: 2541

Re: Borrowing someones route from Strava

I thought you were able to download gpx files but now it appears you need to subscribe to ' Summit' ??
by mikejd
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Watery eyes, your solutions.
Replies: 14
Views: 2953

Re: Watery eyes, your solutions.

I've had this for a long time and haven't found a solution. I'm told it is probably dry eye syndrome or even blepharitis, caused by glands in the eyelids clogging up. I've tried drops, sprays and now heated eye mask with, so far, little effect. As soon as I go outside, especially when cold, it start...
by mikejd
Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Have we slowed down?
Replies: 39
Views: 5937

Re: Have we slowed down?

Seems to keep hanging up on page loading. Delays waiting for connection.
by mikejd
Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Leatherman Micra £20 inc UK postage
Replies: 4
Views: 1660

Re: Leatherman Micra £20 inc UK postage

Can I take that please.
by mikejd
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Buffalo Sleeping Bags, Thermarest Mats
Replies: 7
Views: 2942

Re: Buffalo Sleeping Bags, Thermarest Mats

Can I take the small mat please.
by mikejd
Wed Nov 07, 2018 12:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Buffalo Sleeping Bags, Thermarest Mats
Replies: 7
Views: 2942

Re: Buffalo Sleeping Bags, Thermarest Mats

Could I see photos of the mats please.
by mikejd
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cycling /Hiking boots suggestions
Replies: 14
Views: 2300

Re: Cycling /Hiking boots suggestions

This probably isn't much help, but I have a pair of Specialized Sawpits. I really like these and they had lots of good reviews but don't seem to be available any more. Unfortunately the soles are starting to break up and I need to replace, so far haven't found anything else I like.
by mikejd
Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: psi/ boost wheels
Replies: 13
Views: 1822

Re: psi/ boost wheels

On the subject of pressure gauges, does anyone have any experience of this chap:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074TXK84M
(or can recommend something of a similar type)
Got this or very similar from Amazon. Works fine, I use for fat bike up to 10psi.
by mikejd
Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Barkley Marathons....
Replies: 12
Views: 1905

Re: Barkley Marathons....

There's a video somewhere of two guys doing this. They stuck together until the last lap when one of them went ahead. There is a time limit to finish, I think it is 60 hours and failure to complete in time is a DNF. The first guy made it and the second one missed by literally seconds. I think there ...
by mikejd
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: They killed Bambi!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2222

Re: They killed Bambi!!!!

Who was carrying the woodburner stove and chimney at about 7:00min? And split firewood at about 3:00min? Great big pot for the mussels. I guess they don't claim to be self-supported. Clearly just for the filming.
by mikejd
Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:42 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Location device
Replies: 2
Views: 927

Location device

My wife just showed me this - www.ridersmate.com/mountain-biker/ - and wondered if anyone knows anything about it. Her interest is as a horse rider. Activates if you fall off but also tracks your route.
by mikejd
Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wild About Argyll Trail
Replies: 18
Views: 2851

Re: Wild About Argyll Trail

Bearbonesnorm wrote
Also, why does the video make it look like the entire trail is one continual climb?
Makes a change to all the MTB videos which only show the descents...
by mikejd
Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Scotland - General XC / Trail Trip Question
Replies: 38
Views: 7486

Re: Scotland - General XC / Trail Trip Question

Thanks Scotroutes. Both files downloaded fine.
by mikejd
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Scotland - General XC / Trail Trip Question
Replies: 38
Views: 7486

Re: Scotland - General XC / Trail Trip Question

Scotroutes
two decently long days of riding. They might give you some idea of what's in the area.
Scotroutes - do you have gpx files for these two routes. Will be in Aviemore over Mayday wkend and looking for rides.
by mikejd
Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Registration of unmapped paths.
Replies: 7
Views: 1702

Re: Registration of unmapped paths.

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