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by voodoo_simon
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: Brother Big Bro, Bootzipper (now sorted)
Replies: 7
Views: 548

Re: Wtd: Brother Big Bro, Bootzipper etc

Huntsman is currently £749 for complete bike, not sure if this is what you’re after though

https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/on-o ... ain-bike-1
by voodoo_simon
Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1905731

Re: The post man's been ...

Received an Altura trunk bag, seems Uber trend to use racks now so I’ve followed suit (only due to little frame clearance between saddle and tyre)
by voodoo_simon
Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The magic roundabout ...
Replies: 32
Views: 1522

Re: The magic roundabout ...

Came across another pinion ‘readers bike’ last night, the more I see them, the more I like them
https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-ri ... ore-gt-ii/
by voodoo_simon
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Exposure Joystuck
Replies: 25
Views: 1364

Re: Exposure Joystuck

Might be worth questioning the IP rating? Really not my forte in that side of things

Although I am a user of exposure, it does put me off a brand that has ‘excellent customer service’ and is well
known for it too. If the product is good, then how do people know this?
by voodoo_simon
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The magic roundabout ...
Replies: 32
Views: 1522

Re: The magic roundabout ...

Sounds to me like you need to build the Jones up with some gears if it’s not getting used but only after you’ve bought that new bike :wink: Not sure if you’re familiar with this brand https://tout-terrain.de/en/the-products/bicycles/x.over/outback/ but someone over on instagram (https://www.instagra...
by voodoo_simon
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4898
Views: 1190540

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Altura dry line rack pack (trunk bag) Just got one of these on order, £44 instead of £75. Hopefully a Tailfin on the cheap (plus I only have 7 inches between saddle and rear tyre - can’t believe I typed that - so hopefully a good alternative to soft luggage or my Ortlieb panniers) https://www.amazon...
by voodoo_simon
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4898
Views: 1190540

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

[quote=godivatrailrider post_id=319123 time=<a href="tel:1705482824">1705482824</a> user_id=3905] [quote=voodoo_simon post_id=319118 time=<a href="tel:1705476492">1705476492</a> user_id=3402] On one scandal for £500 (today only) https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/on-one-scandal-...
by voodoo_simon
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4898
Views: 1190540

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

On one scandal for £500 (today only)

https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/on-o ... ntain-bike
by voodoo_simon
Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115338

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Liking this from Rodeolabs, ok it’s not new but the custom finish is certainly eye catching. Looks neat too!

Why do singlespeed bikes look so damn good?!
by voodoo_simon
Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: i need a new front light..... idea's please.
Replies: 3
Views: 260

Re: i need a new front light..... idea's please.

If it’s for the fat Viking, you won’t need many lumens to keep you going. If it’s good conditions, you won’t need much light as the snow will reflect all the light and if it is snowing, you certainly don’t want a lot of light either. Win win situation! A joystick mounted on the bars (or lower if pos...
by voodoo_simon
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OT: Large travel bag recommendation
Replies: 7
Views: 444

Re: OT: Large travel bag recommendation

Dakine split rollers are well worth looking at
by voodoo_simon
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4898
Views: 1190540

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Biggest navigation bargain in a long time. https://www.scrapehero.com/store/product/spar-store-locations-in-the-uk/?utm_source=locationreports&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=LocationReports Please don’t anyone buy this free dataset I'd hoped that went without saying... :lol: Bollox, too lat...
by voodoo_simon
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Suggest some socks.. pls
Replies: 36
Views: 3443

Re: Suggest some socks.. pls

redefined_cycles wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:35 pm
Dave Barter wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:49 pm I swear by Woolie boolies 😀

Definitely give them a try
Ta Dave. It might be time to do just that. I've a few Tekos in my basket but the cost is always a bit restrictive!
Some Tekos on sportspursuit that are discounted (think size large left)
by voodoo_simon
Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: adding layers equation against cold ??
Replies: 5
Views: 448

Re: adding layers equation against cold ??

Ooh Aye, gaiters are essential - I forgot mine and ended up with snow in me boots, which melted = water in my boots = cold feet.... Oh yeah, I carried waterproof socks as a just in case. Also carried a lot of other ‘just in case’ stuff, no wonder I was slow :lol: Also Tony, lithium batteries don’t ...
by voodoo_simon
Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Films to watch while isolating
Replies: 291
Views: 60710

Re: Films to watch while isolating

Via bikepacking.com, enjoyed watching this film

The Uncertain Path
https://youtu.be/om8HtyMnVvI?si=qZKiRFCkaMCNLug_
by voodoo_simon
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: adding layers equation against cold ??
Replies: 5
Views: 448

Re: adding layers equation against cold ??

I think if you can manage with normal trousers down to -7c in the UK, with merino pants added and the insulated over pants you recently bought, you’ll have most bases covered. Most I wore on my legs in low temps (-20C or so) was roubaix thickness tights below my wind stopper softshelll pants and the...
by voodoo_simon
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OMN (Yet Another Post-Viewranger Navigation app thread)
Replies: 44
Views: 2110

Re: OMN (Yet Another Post-Viewranger Navigation app thread)

Timely Dave as I was looking at that given that OS want £35 for a subscription this year - up £10 and still not fixed any of the issues I emailed them about several times. MM looks good but no aerials which are useful for ground proofing trails Hmmm..... I think OS are charging faithful customers l...
by voodoo_simon
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Find yourself a Fogou.
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Re: Find yourself a Fogou.

Thanks for that Gecko, interesting link :-bd

Was watching Whisky Galore last night, maybe I’ll find one full of whisky :lol:

Great finds Jeff, liking that one in the Gwydyr Forest. Would never of thought to look inside
by voodoo_simon
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Single skin tents: do they work in British conditions?
Replies: 6
Views: 528

Re: Single skin tents: do they work in British conditions?

I had one years ago, a TNF one. Was tall enough to sit up in and was reasonably vented. Worked well from Easter onwards but did find the winter more prone to condensation (which would also freeze on the inside…!) I have bought a nature hike single skin tent but I’ve not had the chance to use it (or ...
by voodoo_simon
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy New Year, and plans for 2024
Replies: 52
Views: 2374

Re: Happy New Year, and plans for 2024

As ever, no ride plans. Maybe I should book something in as a goal/motivation. Will be doing another year of map colouring, got a custom OS map this year to spread myself around a bit more. Going to the TT in May/June, promised I’d go every year but always left it too late. Can’t wait :-bd Mrs Voodo...
by voodoo_simon
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4898
Views: 1190540

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

johnnystorm wrote: Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:59 pm OS Maps app ~£12 for a year and stackable with current subs.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/share-deal-from-app/4272479
Nice one, mine was due to be renewed next week :-bd
by voodoo_simon
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
Replies: 9
Views: 417

Re: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?

I agree with you Ton, I’m fairly au fait with technology but the etrex was just plain awkward (with a non Chromebook too). Creating a route, then saving it in a certain file format to then have to plug in the GPS and then drop it into a certain file etc Fine if you use computers everyday but a pain ...
by voodoo_simon
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Find yourself a Fogou.
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Re: Find yourself a Fogou.

A fogou is a name derived from the Cornish for cave. They are extremely rare, with the remains of only 15 fogous known to survive in England and all of them are in Cornwall. Don’t want to come across as an arse but do you think the two are related? ie calling it a Cornish name and then declaring yo...
by voodoo_simon
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 - 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 9300

Re: HT550 - 2024

Escape Goat wrote: Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:24 am I’ll be lucky to get around mate 🫣
You’ll be grand :-bd
by voodoo_simon
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which Exposure light?
Replies: 26
Views: 1432

Re: Which Exposure light?

Why exposure? Absolute garbage value for money IMO For me, they’re reliable and I prefer the all in one system too. They are the only light to have lasted more than two years (I commuted daily for 15 years, so used the lights a lot) I’ve managed to kill - -Hope lights (disappointing to be honest) -...