A pump that connects to your phone ... let's be honest, that has 'shattering disappointment' written all over it right from the start didn't it? We know that 'NEW' doesn't usually mean better it just means different from before and I had you down as cynical enough to know better Craig. :wink: BTW, ...

...except when you don't. The premier brands love to push that BS down our throats to justify their stupid pricing. And I'm not claiming cheap is always best - I'm sure we have all fallen foul of the 'bargain' that turned out to be a lemon. But I may have found a brand that is top trumps for taking ...

As you are all aware, the internet is awash with BS on diet, nutrition, etc. It must be one of the few areas with more crap science than cycling websites! But this guy seems to make sense, and offers some balanced analysis of credible peer reviewed scientific papers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

A new record for the TCW East to West? I don't recall the first 5km being on roads, but then it was a long time ago.

Good effort doing it on a 'gravel bike' - although he acknowledges it wasn't the best idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ncg4dLO190&t=4s

Do you ever get an idea in your head to do something but a week or two later it's past and you're thinking about something else instead? Do you ever get those that simply refuse to go away? They might not be right at the top of your thinking pile but a little nudge has them skipping to the top and ...

Mike wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 9:48 am Can we not keep this covid bollox out of at least one thread

An exercise in desperation.
Good luck to them...

Sorry if this is mega necky, but does anybody have a discount code for Merlin? Just about to pull the trigger on a big order...

Apologies for the dull question; I've not used Voile straps before for securing bags on the bike. What size/length do I need to use with a strap-deck cradle to secure 5 and 8 litre size dry-bags? I think 20" works well or 25" if you want the added security wrapping round the bars too. Lon...

Amazes me that with all the hype around Shimano Gravel and GRX, they still haven't got a 26-40 range or 28-42 chainset. I really rate Shimano's kit but they're still too far off the mark in this area. Same / similar to Stuart here, XT 28-40 MTB 10s chainset and 11-32 or 11-36 rear (650B wheels). No...

Apologies for the dull question; I've not used Voile straps before for securing bags on the bike.

What size/length do I need to use with a strap-deck cradle to secure 5 and 8 litre size dry-bags?

That said, they lost a lot of the wheel market when everyone went tubeless and never really seemed to come back, despite still making good rims (there shoes were crap though....) I thought Mavic were market leaders with tubeless - my first tubeless wheels where Mavic UST, in 2011, and served me wel...

I've not managed to work out how to do a bundle in an easy way using our store so I've added a temporary discount code 'FUNKBUNDLE' that'll give you 15% off any purchase with at least 3 items in your basket. Good shout Steve - any idea when the large strap deck will be back in stock? How do the nan...

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:23 pm 25% off at Adidas. Includes the Terrex Trail Cross boots which I've been eyeing up for bikepacking.

Do you have a link?

Just need to wait and see what EJ (and airport parking) do with my original bookings. Still not heard anything about flights booked to France for the end of this month.

Sounds like you are having more joy than me. I just tried to suspend my annual subscription until the pandemic situation was resolved, and got a moronic email back that only indicated they had not read my simple request... are you using the standard customerservice@findmespot email address? Almost a...

There's a jokey bit at the start when it's explained that the routes guy is a tour guide. I'm not sure how many folk will watch it and want to hire him 😂 Quite! I don't think many people will be asking for the GPX file... I did wonder what the extensive luggage was for, given there was no intention...

Explorers web has a list of free Banff Mtn Film Festival films that can be viewed for free https://explorersweb.com/2020/03/23/100-adventure-films-to-stream-for-free/ Anybody get this to work? Clicked on the link to the movie list and went to what looked like a PDF then weird sub standard started h...

Yes, the bike industry has being doing ‘bespoke’ (=non-compatible) solutions for years to tie-in customers. I did see something on YouTube the other day that a guy had 3D printed to store a small power pack in the steerer tube. Looked very neat. Edit: found it: https://content.playsportsnetwork.com/...

Anybody found an alternative battery pack that fits the Edge 530/830/1030 devices? No way I'm spending north of £100 for the official Garmin branded battery. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-External-Battery-Pack-Edge-Black/dp/B077C45BGN I know I could just run a standard external power pack (and hav...

Much appreciated Stu, although I’ve no idea when I’ll be next up in your ‘hood, with the current situation.
Could be worse, I could have booked flights for two cycling events in Europe in May... Doh!

Have the organisers not cancelled the event due to the C-19 lockdown? I can't imagine the Italian authorities would be happy if they get wind of it. Will be interested to see how the Tuscany Trail organisers deal with this. If the flights are not cancelled, I will go, but given how things are rapidl...

Ian wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:54 am A StrapDeck and a stem plate for some beta testing from drj0n.

Got some ideas for a super lightweight setup.

Interesting - Anything to show & tell yet?

I'd definitely be interested in one of those if you put them into production...

Hope anchors?

Presumably no indication of external damage to the hose?

Quite bizarre...