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by johnnystorm
Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1215932

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

riderdown wrote: Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:40 am
Full price items only IIRC.
They used to be erratic with that in store as their discounting is all over the place, seem to be tightening up these days though with SD in charge
JD rather than SD for Go Outdoors isn't it?
by johnnystorm
Fri May 26, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How would you carry a bike on shoulders!?
Replies: 26
Views: 3128

Re: How would you carry a bike on shoulders!?

Arizona Trail Tace isn't it that mandates carrying across the Grand Canyon section? That's for 20 odd miles iirc so I'd want more than some nylon webbing for that. Regarding Snowdon, I'd apply liberal amounts of Rule 1 for that. Ban or no ban if it's deserted, ride it. If it's chocka avoid like the ...
by johnnystorm
Tue May 23, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Summer baggies
Replies: 24
Views: 4246

Re: Summer baggies

Ràpha MTB Trail ones are good. Wore them for Grinduro so not too baggy for doing a lot of pedalling in. The adjusters work well and the pockets are sensible. Bet you ride a Salsa gravel bike to go with your Raphà kit :roll: • • • • :lol: :lol: :lol: I have two in fact, and kit that matches them bot...
by johnnystorm
Tue May 23, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Summer baggies
Replies: 24
Views: 4246

Re: Summer baggies

Ràpha MTB Trail ones are good. Wore them for Grinduro so not too baggy for doing a lot of pedalling in. The adjusters work well and the pockets are sensible.
by johnnystorm
Mon May 22, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fitting Silicon Grips
Replies: 10
Views: 1019

Re: Fitting Silicon Grips

Johnallan wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 11:32 am I usually use hairspray for grips. It seems to work well enough but make sure you return it to where you found it, it'll prevent all kinds of trouble
I'm still using the can bought for our wedding (2010!). Pleased to say that it's accepted that it lives in the garage. 🤣
by johnnystorm
Fri May 19, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Get off the f#=÷*^ pavement
Replies: 9
Views: 748

Re: Get off the f#=÷*^ pavement

ledburner wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 7:14 pm It probably the legal work declaring it is not just a pedestrian pavement ...but now a cycle way & mixed use...
...and the irrelevance and distraction from the fact that even if it was purely pedestrian the response to a cyclist using it was disproportionate.
by johnnystorm
Wed May 17, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: E-bikes - Bad for your health
Replies: 57
Views: 4201

Re: E-bikes - Bad for your health

Last thoughts - I don't know what STW means. I my world that means Search The Web but that doesn't seem to fit with its usage on this site. + Love the Pandas STW=Singletrack World, a mountain bike forum which tends to be frequented by opinionated, self proclaimed experts who are aggressively confro...
by johnnystorm
Mon May 15, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: E-bikes - Bad for your health
Replies: 57
Views: 4201

Re: E-bikes - Bad for your health

Many of us will no doubt end up with them as we age- way better than not riding. Round my way I increasingly see people half my age on them as humans ,even when exercising, are incredibly lazy. At some point ebikes will be the norm. By going somewhere on an eBike they've already done better than a ...
by johnnystorm
Sat May 13, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Best bike for WRT for under 1k (second hand)
Replies: 16
Views: 1572

Re: Best bike for WRT for under 1k (second hand)

While I'm the last person on earth who should be saying this... unless you have trouble fitting all your kit on the Bossnut then it's probably as good as anything. Probably no heavier than an all steel bike like my old Fargo! You might also feel less fatigued from a cushioned ride. If you are going ...
by johnnystorm
Mon May 08, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: All night lights
Replies: 35
Views: 2800

Re: All night lights

Couple of these should do it and a battery pack if you're really going for a winter all nighter:

https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/moon-vo ... ike-light/

Bit of a bargain for £25 I reckon.
by johnnystorm
Tue May 02, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: E-bikes - Bad for your health
Replies: 57
Views: 4201

Re: E-bikes - Bad for your health

Lazarus wrote: Tue May 02, 2023 3:07 pm remember when li ion batteries started and we were all advised to charge then in tins and fireproof bags
I wonder how many bikes were modded?
Li-Po certainly. Li-Ion is a fair bit less risky. If not bought through (at best) grey channels. :lol:
by johnnystorm
Tue May 02, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ta from the Tower's.
Replies: 17
Views: 1474

Re: Ta from the Tower's.

Cheers to you (two) too! 😃

To quote my stoker...
When's the next one?
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by johnnystorm
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel porn
Replies: 142
Views: 19832

Re: Gravel porn

While it's built for speed, so says Reilly, this is very much practical and fast gravel rather than US-style, minimal aero gravel, as the Reflex can run a dropper post and dynamo lights with fully integrated cabling and has huge 55mm tyre clearance. This bit I don't understand, it's "practical...
by johnnystorm
Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Outlet outdoor gear website - is it legit?
Replies: 5
Views: 515

Re: Outlet outdoor gear website - is it legit?

Registered to an anonymous individual in Gansu, China, just in case anyone was still thinking of risking it. :lol:

There's a long list of other shady websites using the "Husqvaoutlet" email in their FAQ on Reddit.
by johnnystorm
Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1215932

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

I've got a Warroad and Cutthroat and the Warroad probably does get more use (in number of rides undertaken) distance wise the Cutty probably still has the lead. If I could only have one it would be the Warroad, but the Cutty could take you on a better ride! :wink:
by johnnystorm
Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel porn
Replies: 142
Views: 19832

Re: Gravel porn

Boab wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:55 am More than just a gravel bike, evidently. Met the new Rondo MYLC.

Image
Looks like something from Bicycle Pube's Instagram feed.
by johnnystorm
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Full fingered gloves ... what's the bog's dollocks these days?
Replies: 7
Views: 888

Re: Full fingered gloves ... what's the bog's dollocks these days?

After my last pair fell apart I got a pair of endura humvee plus gloves, also have a bit of gel. They are OK (and hard wearing) but the velcro never stays closed. I've had a pair of the fox ones Alpinum mentions and they were pretty good. Not sure what happened to them though.... Same experience he...
by johnnystorm
Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Frame Protection Tape
Replies: 22
Views: 1217

Re: Frame Protection Tape

jameso wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:39 am Timely thread, I've just removed the mess of gaffer tape that was on the SS's crank arms. Are any of these clear tapes thick enough to be used on cranks?
I use electrical tape if they are black cranks.
by johnnystorm
Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Frame Protection Tape
Replies: 22
Views: 1217

Re: Frame Protection Tape

Just checked. Convertape is what I have on the reciept for my heli (type) tape. It's very good but googling em and it comes to another website. Wonder if they sold up or shut down! They were always my go to. I have them as a saved seller on eBay but alas, a dead link there as well. I have bought so...
by johnnystorm
Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Interesting story, Triton Bikes
Replies: 1
Views: 268

Re: Interesting story, Triton Bikes

Mountainbaker AKA Gabes has a couple.
by johnnystorm
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What’s 2023’s Arkose?
Replies: 7
Views: 933

Re: What’s 2023’s Arkose?

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/ragley-trig-bike-ultra-violet

Big price drop on the Ragley Trig.

Also Sonder Caminos reduced and ex-demos being sold off at Alpkit iirc.
by johnnystorm
Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cargo Bib Shorts
Replies: 11
Views: 1048

Re: Cargo Bib Shorts

Yeah, Ralpha Core Cargos are great, think they do non bibs as well.

*edit* Forgot to say the pockets are fine for a phone. Also handy for stashing gps, etc. If you leave your bike at a shop/cafe, or when putting the bike away at the end of a ride.
by johnnystorm
Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike
Replies: 7
Views: 406

Re: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike

Microshift Acolyte 8 speed 12-42 cassettes are a tenner on CRC.
by johnnystorm
Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD GPS
Replies: 3
Views: 320

Re: WTD GPS

Fella on STW mentioned these: https://g.eu.factoryoutletstore.com/products/garmin-edge%C2%AE-explore-newly-overhauled?_pos=1&_sid=36c5cd787&_ss=r&adtype=pla&product_id=592769&ifproduct=product&ifcreative=&campaignid=7860615814&adgroupid=83657915204&creative=394488...
by johnnystorm
Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Putting ‘mountains’ into mountain biking
Replies: 30
Views: 2221

Re: Putting ‘mountains’ into mountain biking

November 2022 on Cadair Idris, 25 years to the day I last walked up there. :lol:
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