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by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
Replies: 21
Views: 825

Re: Shimano caliper - micro leaks

SRAM brakes :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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 :-bd
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 24, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking hall of fame?
Replies: 36
Views: 1845

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...
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
Replies: 7
Views: 390

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.
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
Replies: 7
Views: 390

Re: Straps to fasten oversize bottles

Bearlegged 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.
That's a very good point :-bd
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Straps to fasten oversize bottles
Replies: 7
Views: 390

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...
by Cheeky Monkey
Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Thunderstorms
Replies: 31
Views: 1383

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...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Achilles swelling, experiences and tips?
Replies: 10
Views: 418

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 :cool:
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Replies: 1455
Views: 385959

Re: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.

Number 2, but possible my fav' of them both.
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by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Replies: 1455
Views: 385959

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.
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by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Jul 07, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Achilles swelling, experiences and tips?
Replies: 10
Views: 418

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...
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Jul 07, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WANTED - UNDERQUILT FOR HAMMOCK
Replies: 10
Views: 586

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:
Drawstring - Secure your belongings in place, can also help to compress the contents if you've over packed
:???:
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
Replies: 25
Views: 1256

Re: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations

Tried sportshoes.com?

Seem to be stocking a wider array of gear and stuff can be keenly priced.
by Cheeky Monkey
Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
Replies: 25
Views: 1256

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...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations
Replies: 25
Views: 1256

Re: Waterproof Jacket Recommendations

Still happy with all the Outdrys I've got :cool:
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OT: Car Hire
Replies: 6
Views: 532

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 :...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping mat recommendations please
Replies: 12
Views: 483

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...
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping mat recommendations please
Replies: 12
Views: 483

Re: Sleeping mat recommendations please

Exped for my money. Not that I've used a Thermarest in decades. So, sample set of 1 (brand) :oops:

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) :grin:
by Cheeky Monkey
Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3950
Views: 484233

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 :-bd :-bd :-bd :-bd
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3950
Views: 484233

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

RIP wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:56 am
Newspaper headline
I found the problem for you Reg :wink:
by Cheeky Monkey
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Decent lock for bikepacking
Replies: 22
Views: 1492

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 :grin:
by Cheeky Monkey
Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: sleep set up for nights like this ?
Replies: 9
Views: 658

Re: sleep set up for nights like this ?

JohnClimber wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:30 pm Naked, in an all over midge net :wink:
:YMSICK: :YMSICK: :YMSICK: :YMSICK:
by Cheeky Monkey
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: 1189

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...
by Cheeky Monkey
Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115837

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...