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- Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:19 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Morocco (again)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1448
Re: Morocco (again)
I think the definition of bikepacking has gone out of the window. So don't worry about that. Half the stories on bikepacking.com have racks and panniers. Or worse, a saddlebag resting on an unused rack. And don't get me started on a saddlebag on the front, resting on an unused front rack :lol: As fo...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Mavic Instant Drive 360
- Replies: 0
- Views: 680
Mavic Instant Drive 360
A couple of years ago I bought a Mavic wheel set. The rear freehub disintegrated. See link. The hub and spokes were replaced (not a new wheel - a bit tight) but I didn't use it for a year as I had bought a replacement. I started using it this year and my chain was jumping under load. I ended up chan...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: snow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2201
Re: snow
Bo!!cks
I thought I was the first. So now I have to wait another year.
There is always someone who has to ruin it.
I thought I was the first. So now I have to wait another year.
There is always someone who has to ruin it.
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: snow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2201
snow
Snow on the summits of Mull this morning.
First this year? Anyone else?
First this year? Anyone else?
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproofs, de-lamination and repairs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3104
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:14 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproofs, de-lamination and repairs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3104
Re: Waterproofs, de-lamination and repairs
I am on my 4th Patagonia jacket (warranty). The first 3 were H2no membrane. After a lot of fighting, I managed to find out why they kept failing. There was a factory that got something wrong in the process. I heard that it took a couple of years for this to be noticed. But that is kept secret. Not s...
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:58 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: I have a confession.......
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4360
Re: I have a confession.......
Oh! Forgot to mention. I have just spent 4 days camping and fishing with my inflatable on Loch Morar.
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:56 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: I have a confession.......
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4360
Re: I have a confession.......
Careful. You might get banned from the forum.
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4402
Re: Saudi Arabia?
Oman would be the easier option and there are already some good routes. Riding in the Empty Quarter would be something new. But I would assume that they would be after 'resort' $$. Not much money to be made from a guy on a bike who likes wild camping. Also the issues with roaming about without the p...
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:29 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4402
Re: Saudi Arabia?
Bob?
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4402
Re: Saudi Arabia?
If the roads are dangerous, then more incentive to find trails.
Desert riding can be very rewarding with some amazing views, sunsets and stars. I've done a lot of desert riding, so I'm interested.
If you are looking at the bad/political side of a country then that's the Tour Divide out.
Desert riding can be very rewarding with some amazing views, sunsets and stars. I've done a lot of desert riding, so I'm interested.
If you are looking at the bad/political side of a country then that's the Tour Divide out.
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:50 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4402
Saudi Arabia?
Opening soon.
Anyone?
Anyone?
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:04 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Cairngorm Loops 300
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8056
Re: Cairngorm Loops 300
I'm here now. It's piddling it down.
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Penny Farthing Torridon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1951
Re: Penny Farthing Torridon
Thanks for the links. :-bd It was almost certainly Joff. https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/d6c25z/day_1_of_the_north_coast_500_just_setting_off/ https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/d6swaj/day_2_it_doesnt_get_much_better_than_this/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkV2a-yd...
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Delete
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2796
Re: Delete
I was too late as usual. What happened?
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Penny Farthing Torridon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1951
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Penny Farthing Torridon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1951
Penny Farthing Torridon
Some tough hills up from Applecross to Loch Torridon. And today a bloke rode past on a penny farthing with a pith helmet.
Joff I presume?
Joff I presume?
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:23 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Great Glen Way - return?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2630
Re: Great Glen Way - return?
Hundreds of folk cycle the A82 every year. I'm not aware of collisions involving cyclists. I don't know where you get your information from 'cos I've hit loads :oops: I could try waving a tenner at any van that passes, then a twenty.... I can ride back but I want to chill on this trip with some swi...
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fed up with Garmin. Alternatives?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6843
Re: Fed up with Garmin. Alternatives?
Oregon reviews on Amazon uk. Really bad.
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fed up with Garmin. Alternatives?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6843
Re: Fed up with Garmin. Alternatives?
Just checked the map - they cost 15/- net, and still do and it actually says - printed on cloth!
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fed up with Garmin. Alternatives?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6843
Re: Fed up with Garmin. Alternatives?
I had a few problems with my Edge a few years ago. Did a search and was advised to delete the memory each time it played up. Every time I have a glitch - delete memory - glitch gone. But that is on my unit. For the last couple of years I have been going into the charity shops and buying vintage maps...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:35 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Great Glen Way - return?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2630
Great Glen Way - return?
Does anyone know of a good way to return from Inverness after doing the GGW? Bus that takes bikes? Cheap taxi with bike? The road is too dangerous to cycle. Is there a south of the lochs off road route? I've hiked and canoed it. Time to ride it. Just the return trip needs sorting. A few wild swims a...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:01 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sealskin alternative
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3006
Re: Sealskin alternative
I use them if my feet will get wet and stay wet. They reduce the flow of water splashing through my shoes. Rainy rides and canoe touring. I think of them as comfortable neoprene booties/socks like a diving wetsuit. When wet, the trapped water warms up. With this in mind, they work for me. But I have...
- Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sealskin alternative
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3006
Re: Sealskin alternative
My Sealskinz socks are about 20 years old. Are newer versions better?
For me, they are just soggy socks but add warmth as long as I keep moving.
For me, they are just soggy socks but add warmth as long as I keep moving.
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 11:24 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: SD300 ITT
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3474
Re: SD300 ITT
My local area.
What tripod and bt remote do you use for the phone?
What tripod and bt remote do you use for the phone?