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by NorwayCalling
Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 460
Views: 81044

Re: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread

In Norway so a few weeks before I can update.
by NorwayCalling
Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The thread for everyone building a cross/gravel/monstercross
Replies: 88
Views: 15816

Re: The thread for everyone building a cross/gravel/monsterc

Seeing as this threads back.... not "monstercross" but a "gravel" build.... Ridgeback Ramble built up as above. The idea being as cheap as possible but sill look "nice".... Titanium seat post was in the parts bin and the only "bling" on it. It rides wonderfull...
by NorwayCalling
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bivi Bag time..
Replies: 33
Views: 6081

Re: New Bivi Bag time..

I have the Helium and it has some positives and 1 negative. It is big enough to get a mat in and doesn't take 2 mins to set the hoop and pegs. Being able to have it zipped to net or solid to keep rain out is ideal if you don't want to tarp. The only down side for me is that when closing with the ne...
by NorwayCalling
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Packed bike weighIn Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 30233

Re: Packed bike weighIn Thread

My view: Unless you want to spend lots of cash (on saving weight of the bike itself and pack size) I think anywhere between 40 - 50 lbs (18 - 22.5kg) for bike and gear on the scales is what you should be looking for. Never mind what weight of the clothing you are wearing... that's just academic). A...
by NorwayCalling
Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Arkose vs Journeyman
Replies: 8
Views: 1961

Re: Arkose vs Journeyman

On the hydro v cable debate - you must also consider the hood shape is vastly different with a hydro set up (as you would expect). i did not think about this! Great stopping pwer etc... until I tried to live shimano hydro STI's and HATED THEM, just completely the wrong shape. Try before you drop the...
by NorwayCalling
Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Having a clear out
Replies: 4
Views: 1513

Re: Having a clear out

Interested in one of the mats (either one - I will take the one that's in "best condition") if still available?
by NorwayCalling
Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildcat - the final sale
Replies: 49
Views: 10028

Re: Wildcat - the final sale

So just made my final purchase... completing the "full house" of Wildcat products (yes I have at least one of each) with the last Standard Cheetah in the shop (not needed but just would regret it if i let it pass... to make the full set) . End of a era... having made my first forays into t...
by NorwayCalling
Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 460
Views: 81044

Re: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread

08.01.19 - 86.7 kg
30.01.19 - 85.9 kg
17.02.19 - 85.3 kg
05.03.19 - 86.6 kg
08.03.19 - 86.4 kg
by NorwayCalling
Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 460
Views: 81044

Re: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread

08.01.19 - 86.7 kg 30.01.19 - 85.9 kg 17.02.19 - 85.3 kg 05.03.19 - 86.6 kg I am just back from a weeks all inclusive skiing trip so feeling bloated, so going to actively try to drop 4 kg rather than hover around the 85 - 86.5 kg range. Not tried to actively shed a few Kg since this time last 2 year...
by NorwayCalling
Thu Jan 31, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 460
Views: 81044

Re: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread

its too cold and I am in the UK, so snacking like a mad man.... hey ho.
by NorwayCalling
Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 460
Views: 81044

Re: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread

08.01.19 - 86.7 kg
30.01.19 - 85.9 kg
by NorwayCalling
Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: maps for Norway.
Replies: 6
Views: 1507

Re: maps for Norway.

Have a flight booked to visit Norway last week in May (late May bank holiday week) Typically is there a lot of snow that time of year? Other option is to go in August for the August bank holiday week. Only £30 each to change flight. The track I want to follow (runs alongside the Bergen to Oslo rail...
by NorwayCalling
Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 460
Views: 81044

Re: Fatfighters 2019 Weigh-in Thread

Here we go again.
08.01.19 - 86.7kg (nice bit of stuffing face at Xmas bloating).
by NorwayCalling
Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Side entry bottel cage
Replies: 17
Views: 2577

Re: Side entry bottel cage

I use the Lezyne Flow Bottle Cage Side Load and I am generally very happy with it (considering price/weight/bottle security etc). Come in L or R fitting in Black or White
£8.99 each, almost everywhere.

https://www.lezyne.com/product-botcg-flowcagesl.php
by NorwayCalling
Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 798
Views: 143134

Re: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread

05.01.2018 - 85.9 kg 19.01.2018 - 86.0 kg 01.02.2018 - 85.9 Kg 15.02.2018 - 85.5 Kg 25.03.2018 - 85.4 Kg 05.04.2018 - 85.0 Kg 18.04.2018 - 85.4 Kg 03.05.2018 - 84.6 kg 09.05.2018 - 84.5 kg 17.05.2018 - 83.9 kg 23.05.2018 - 83.8 kg 07.06:2018 - 84.6 kg 12.07-2018 - 84.7 kg 23.08.2018 - 85.1 kg 12.10....
by NorwayCalling
Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2019 - who's interested?
Replies: 15
Views: 2761

Re: Fatfighters 2019 - who's interested?

Yes - count me in again.
by NorwayCalling
Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 798
Views: 143134

Re: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread

WOOP WOOP WOOP! End of year alert! :shock: I know I'll be renewing my weight loss vows in the New Year, but I don't want to be the keeper of the scales for another year. Any takers for the 2019 Bear Bones Fatfighters record keeper? :???: Having started this all off in the first place, I know what a...
by NorwayCalling
Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 798
Views: 143134

Re: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread

05.01.2018 - 85.9 kg 19.01.2018 - 86.0 kg 01.02.2018 - 85.9 Kg 15.02.2018 - 85.5 Kg 25.03.2018 - 85.4 Kg 05.04.2018 - 85.0 Kg 18.04.2018 - 85.4 Kg 03.05.2018 - 84.6 kg 09.05.2018 - 84.5 kg 17.05.2018 - 83.9 kg 23.05.2018 - 83.8 kg 07.06:2018 - 84.6 kg 12.07-2018 - 84.7 kg 23.08.2018 - 85.1 kg 12.10....
by NorwayCalling
Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 798
Views: 143134

Re: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread

05.01.2018 - 85.9 kg 19.01.2018 - 86.0 kg 01.02.2018 - 85.9 Kg 15.02.2018 - 85.5 Kg 25.03.2018 - 85.4 Kg 05.04.2018 - 85.0 Kg 18.04.2018 - 85.4 Kg 03.05.2018 - 84.6 kg 09.05.2018 - 84.5 kg 17.05.2018 - 83.9 kg 23.05.2018 - 83.8 kg 07.06:2018 - 84.6 kg 12.07-2018 - 84.7 kg 23.08.2018 - 85.1 kg 12.10....
by NorwayCalling
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Way off topic travel luggage help?
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

Re: Way off topic travel luggage help?

I have been living out of bags for my entire 27 year working life, travelling around the world. I have 2 solutions: a. If you require 2 bags (as in bag that can be independent of each other), then 1x30lt and 1x60 ltr tarpaulin material duffel bags (copies of the famous The North Face Duffel bag are ...
by NorwayCalling
Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Replies: 1455
Views: 385919

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

Commuting every day with frozen bars.... like as a cycle commuter in Norway.

Image20181124_073729 by Norway Calling, on Flickr
by NorwayCalling
Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3322
Views: 609902

Re: Todays ride

:lol: barmy! Hope all's well with you 'Calling - I still remember that insanely fast group departure from Stu's with you on WRT 2015. Nearly wrecked me that did. Anybody would've though we were desperate to get to Golden Sands chippy before they closed :wink:. Ah the golden sands... gone all misty ...
by NorwayCalling
Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:32 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3322
Views: 609902

Re: Todays ride

"Overloaded vehicle officer? Me?" 4-mile round trip to the dump. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4855/45088489375_60c104a703_c.jpg 20181122_135027 by Reginald Iolanthe Perrin Your lucky... we cant access our dump, sorry - recycling center - on a bike or on foot "for health and safety ...
by NorwayCalling
Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 798
Views: 143134

Re: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread

05.01.2018 - 85.9 kg 19.01.2018 - 86.0 kg 01.02.2018 - 85.9 Kg 15.02.2018 - 85.5 Kg 25.03.2018 - 85.4 Kg 05.04.2018 - 85.0 Kg 18.04.2018 - 85.4 Kg 03.05.2018 - 84.6 kg 09.05.2018 - 84.5 kg 17.05.2018 - 83.9 kg 23.05.2018 - 83.8 kg 07.06:2018 - 84.6 kg 12.07-2018 - 84.7 kg 23.08.2018 - 85.1 kg 12.10....
by NorwayCalling
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread
Replies: 798
Views: 143134

Re: Fatfighters 2018 Weigh-in Thread

05.01.2018 - 85.9 kg 19.01.2018 - 86.0 kg 01.02.2018 - 85.9 Kg 15.02.2018 - 85.5 Kg 25.03.2018 - 85.4 Kg 05.04.2018 - 85.0 Kg 18.04.2018 - 85.4 Kg 03.05.2018 - 84.6 kg 09.05.2018 - 84.5 kg 17.05.2018 - 83.9 kg 23.05.2018 - 83.8 kg 07.06:2018 - 84.6 kg 12.07-2018 - 84.7 kg 23.08.2018 - 85.1 kg 12.10....