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- Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: TDR 2017
- Replies: 288
- Views: 87466
Re: TDR 2017
Seems J Petervary is doing an itt, interesting way of doing it.
- Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: advice. synthetic bags.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10635
Re: advice. synthetic bags.
Its actually Ireland next month and then something a bit longer the year after, in the summer as well. I have various down bags, that I use a klimit xframe with. But sometimes if I am sleeping on grass I don't bother with the mat and I sleep ok, using my bivi as protection from the ground. What I am...
- Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: advice. synthetic bags.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10635
advice. synthetic bags.
I will be doing a trip, and due to the climate a light synthetic bag is probably a better option. Does anyone know how heavy the bag needs to be before you don't need a mat to sleep on. Night temperatures are generally 11-12 degrees.
Thanks.
c
Thanks.
c
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Advice on choosing a sus fork
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1762
Re: Advice on choosing a sus fork
Keep away from xfusion. Great until they need a service.
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: When farm dogs get nasty!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2986
Re: When farm dogs get nasty!
For a working dog a shout of 'wait' would usually be more effective. However it won't as alot of dogs are trained in Welsh, Gaelic or to the whistle.
- Mon May 29, 2017 12:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Some advice sought for Capital Trail type route
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2413
Re: Some advice sought for Capital Trail type route
Do the second half. If your pushed for time bin glentress. Once your in the pentlands figure out where the best exit is. Don't really see the point in the end stuff in Edinburgh.
The first half ok once you eventually leave Edinburgh. But second half is way better.
The first half ok once you eventually leave Edinburgh. But second half is way better.
- Sat May 27, 2017 5:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone got a Maccatuskil?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 889
Re: Anyone got a Maccatuskil?
They ride like a lurcher.... good enough.
Price is still high. In October they will be sub £400.
Price is still high. In October they will be sub £400.
- Sat May 27, 2017 4:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT550 - 2017
- Replies: 799
- Views: 216437
Re: HT550 - 2017
Just changed back. I thought I had done a setting on my computer, but its a trackleader thing.ericrobo wrote:And so did mine !!!
I sent a grumpy email to info@trackleaders a few minutes ago...
what will change next ?
Cheers
- Sat May 27, 2017 4:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT550 - 2017
- Replies: 799
- Views: 216437
Re: HT550 - 2017
Can anyone help me. On trackleaders every thing is in miles except 'route miles' is in km. Does anyone know how to change it from km to miles? Also my elevation map is in km?
Cheers
Cheers
- Sat May 27, 2017 4:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT550 - 2017
- Replies: 799
- Views: 216437
Re: HT550 - 2017
It's very fast at the front this year.....
I should enter next year. As I will get zero work accomplished for the next five or six days or so.
I should enter next year. As I will get zero work accomplished for the next five or six days or so.
- Fri May 19, 2017 9:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Plantar fasciitis
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12146
Re: Plantar fasciitis
Here is a good site to read about it. It certainly sounds like pf
http://footlogics-shop.com.au/page/9/Pl ... n)#anchor3
Cheers
http://footlogics-shop.com.au/page/9/Pl ... n)#anchor3
Cheers
- Fri May 19, 2017 5:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Plantar fasciitis
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12146
Re: Plantar fasciitis
Any foot bed that only raises the heal ie not full length, yet must have arch support. For cyclists over the age of 35, one of the first things I would ask would be about achillies problems in the last three months, knee problems Or shin splints. Secondly have you got any new shoes recently and did ...
- Mon May 15, 2017 10:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What's wrong with valve caps?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2033
Re: What's wrong with valve caps?
Have to have them. Ocd. I have put air in a tyre and lost the cap in the dark. Ended up taking the cap off a spare tube.
'Because' is sometimes an acceptable answer to me!
'Because' is sometimes an acceptable answer to me!
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Buying fleece/primaloft material?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1819
Re: Buying fleece/primaloft material?
GAP and trespass used to do baby down snow suits, and North Face does an excellent one as well. Not grow bags but you may want to look into them in the future.
Thanks
Thanks
- Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Water carrying options
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1831
Re: Water carrying options
Avoiding water and keeping dry is usually the issue. If you know what you are doing filter is not necessary. If it was really hot I might bring two bottles.......
I am praying I need the second bottle!
I am praying I need the second bottle!
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:50 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Salsa El Mariachi. Medium split
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1159
Re: Salsa El Mariachi. Medium
Reasonable offers for the frame and components.
Message me with email for photos.
Thanks.
Chris
Message me with email for photos.
Thanks.
Chris
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rohloff advice please.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3329
Re: Rohloff advice please.
Oil change once a year.
Can a home a mechanic or regular bike shop so this? Or does it have to be sent somewhere particular.
Thanks.
Can a home a mechanic or regular bike shop so this? Or does it have to be sent somewhere particular.
Thanks.
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Parking etiquette for Bikepackers
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3278
Re: Parking etiquette for Bikepackers
She is the one with the issues not you. You were never going to have a satisfactory outcome to your conversation with her. Some people are just like that. Never had this particular problem. But I work with very ill children one or two days a week, the kids are fine usually but the parents feel a bit...
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bike, bags and gear weight
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5176
Re: Bike, bags and gear weight
Well done you! BEST type of weight to lose.NorwayCalling wrote:
the total weight rider/bike combo will be over 5kg/11.0 lbs less as I am now lighter having lost the weight since the new year. And the cost... nothing.
good on ya.
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bike, bags and gear weight
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5176
Re: Bike, bags and gear weight
Bike 10.5kg. Overnight setup 1.1 to 1.3kg. Rest is estimated. But it is 'the rest' that makes it heavy or light. Repair stuff 800grams to 1kg including tubes. Bags 300g to 700g Lights + electronic stuff probably 300g to 1.2kg Adding in a 400gram coat for extra warmth, flip flops a heavier bag if req...
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:49 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Salsa El Mariachi. Medium split
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1159
Salsa El Mariachi. Medium split
El Mariachi. Medium. Green. Exotic 29er forks. Xking protection tyres. Tubeless. Wheels 29er Wtb speed tcs. 32- 18 ss. Hope stem and headset. Faceface bars. Odi waffle grips. Treko brakes. New pads. Frame was invisi framed so is in good nic. Frame is straight and true. Rides quick. 425 quid posted. ...
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Xt ten speed gears
- Replies: 1
- Views: 877
Xt ten speed gears
Message me with your email for pictures.
Xt 780. Ten speed 11-40 with expander. Or 11-36.
Shifter pod and clutch rear mech.
Brand new kcm chain.
Front derailer (band) and shifter pod.
Plenty left on the cassette.
£50 posted.
Chain alone is £25..
Thanks.
Chris
Xt 780. Ten speed 11-40 with expander. Or 11-36.
Shifter pod and clutch rear mech.
Brand new kcm chain.
Front derailer (band) and shifter pod.
Plenty left on the cassette.
£50 posted.
Chain alone is £25..
Thanks.
Chris
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Salsa El Mariachi "17 Rohloff
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3007
Re: Salsa El Mariachi "17 Rohloff
I have a medium. I am six foot. No problem fit wise.NorwayCalling wrote:How tall are you? The size chart suggests this should fit (I am 5.10 or 177cm) but 17" would usually feel a little bit small?
Thanks.
Chris
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cairngorm loop outer on a cx bike?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1067
Re: Cairngorm loop outer on a cx bike?
As I said not the best memory. I thought it was the tarf water and the other couple of tributarys on the south bank that created the weight of water. So anything after the falls was the terrifying bit. And as you said you cross before all that.
It will come back to me in 29 days!
It will come back to me in 29 days!
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cairngorm loop outer on a cx bike?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1067
Re: Cairngorm loop outer on a cx bike?
My memory is terrible concerning routes. So someone can correct me. And unfortunately when I attempted the CL I didn't do the last series of climbs to fealar so I cannot comment on that part. I went straight down the tilt. But I should have just done it as it will save me a load of pain in four week...