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by johnnystorm
Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone else not carry a phone?
Replies: 38
Views: 4983

Re: Anyone else not carry a phone?

Just for Stu & James I left my watch at home & only used my phone to take pics today. :lol:
by johnnystorm
Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Chain Lube
Replies: 13
Views: 2209

Re: Chain Lube

Muc-Off Wet in current damp conditions, used once in the dry when expecting rain and it was terrible for attracting dirt that instantly turned s filthy black. I was using squirt but have used Halfords dry wax lube with some success. I do wonder, when you're paying £7+ a bottle whether the cost of th...
by johnnystorm
Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Welsh biofuel meths alternative
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: Welsh biofuel meths alternative

Its also available as a solid fuel that melts into a liquid, that's ok to fly with. I also saw that it resets when cold & can be scooped back into a bag...
by johnnystorm
Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1927569

Re: The post man's been ...

Gabes, that Lurcher looks :-bd
by johnnystorm
Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Welsh biofuel meths alternative
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: Welsh biofuel meths alternative

That's more like it. I had a google and saw all sorts of gels for garden lanterns & indoor fireplaces. Is this the same stuff? It's all new to me!
by johnnystorm
Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Welsh biofuel meths alternative
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: Welsh biofuel meths alternative

It also says:
'The FireDragon Gel fuel is an ideal companion for all outdoor pursuits. Whether in driving rain, the freezing arctic or searing heat, the fuel will perform in extreme conditions.'

Someone in the comments says its £13 a litre! :o
by johnnystorm
Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone else not carry a phone?
Replies: 38
Views: 4983

Re: Anyone else not carry a phone?

I'm afraid I'm the complete opposite and take mine everywhere. It's not a 'safety in the hills' thing, it just never leaves my side regardless. Out of interest Nigel, what's the reason(s) you always have it with you? Taking pictures & google maps/mapping on a ride. Any other time I'd be petrifi...
by johnnystorm
Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone else not carry a phone?
Replies: 38
Views: 4983

Re: Anyone else not carry a phone?

I'm afraid I'm the complete opposite and take mine everywhere. It's not a 'safety in the hills' thing, it just never leaves my side regardless.

I should add that the last thing I ever do with it is ring anyone. :lol:
by johnnystorm
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New waterproof jacket
Replies: 30
Views: 4195

Re: New waterproof jacket

Is all eVent fabric the same? These look pretty good vfm.


http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-el ... fer-140217
by johnnystorm
Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gadgets from widgets
Replies: 5
Views: 1318

Re: Gadgets from widgets

Anyone found a use for the foul tasting black liquid in the cans? Does it repel midges?
by johnnystorm
Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarps
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Re: Tarps

Most of my efforts end up looking like the basic arch regardless of what I planned....
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Stiff fingers while riding??
Replies: 18
Views: 887

Re: Stiff fingers while riding??

What could you be doing to flat a rim, with 2.4 tyres weighing 10 stone? A Josh Bender tribute?

I haven't managed to bend a flimsy crest with 25psi when loaded to the gunwales!
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1927569

Re: The post man's been ...

That looks niiiiiiice! :-bd
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo
Replies: 10
Views: 1410

Re: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo

There's a twin-female adaptor that you use fir charging the external battery packs that would do it. It's whether the output is suitable for the device you hope to charge.
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo
Replies: 10
Views: 1410

Re: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo

I was going on this advice from Exposure: "Warning, do not attempt to power any other Exposure Lights directly from the hub as the unregulated current will cause damage to the circuitry." Do they mean you shouldn't ride with it Illuminated while charging, as opposed to off and just charging.
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo
Replies: 10
Views: 1410

Re: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo

Well, it wont be the first time I've talked through my hat...



http://robdeanhove.blogspot.co.uk/2012/ ... t.html?m=1

:oops:
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo
Replies: 10
Views: 1410

Re: Charging a joystick with the SP dynamo

I'm pretty sure you can't, in the same way you can't put the usb out directly from the revo either.
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Stiff fingers while riding??
Replies: 18
Views: 887

Re: Stiff fingers while riding??

60 PSI!!!! On the road maybe but off it?!

You've got the same wheels as me iirc, Maddux DC3? I'm running 2.1 Beavers with 25-30 psi (tubeless) and nothing's fallen off yet! A bit more cush can't hurt with the finger issue.
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: When will it end....
Replies: 47
Views: 5660

Re: When will it end....

Nearly didn't go out yesterday but basically told to MTFU so out I went. Didn't rain the whole time but my Dakota batteries went flat. Bit of guesswork on the way back!


http://instagram.com/p/kc4gAPMQic/

Out again today if the inbred hasn't seized up!
by johnnystorm
Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gaiters
Replies: 26
Views: 3704

Re: Gaiters

composite wrote:You could still get these on with over shoes as well right?
Only issue is how you anchor the front flap/hook by your toes. A loop of elastic might do it. I'm still tempted by the camo yeti gaiters I linked to above. If your shoes are stiff enough that would solve that problem.
by johnnystorm
Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: When will it end....
Replies: 47
Views: 5660

Re: When will it end....

I've just driven 200 odd miles in continuous rain. As I passed Thetford it was really bucketing down. The trails must be atrocious there...
by johnnystorm
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: (Beginners) Training thread
Replies: 13
Views: 1396

Re: (Beginners) Training thread

I've made Turbo sessions more effective (and bearable) by: 1. Moving into the conservatory-if it's convenient then I'm more likely to do it 2. Getting a Bluetooth HRM & Cadence sensor and using with my iPhone- much easier to see whats happening on the phone in a dock in front of me than looking ...
by johnnystorm
Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dynamo/light cable routing
Replies: 14
Views: 1526

Re: Dynamo/light cable routing

Yeah, nothing special, just a strip from ebay. Could be a better deal out there. I give up searching all the combinations after a while!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 1315850065
by johnnystorm
Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dynamo/light cable routing
Replies: 14
Views: 1526

Re: Dynamo/light cable routing

Currently using electrical tape but have some double sided velcro I'll be using next time it has a good clean. That sounds interesting, especially as I don't plan on my dynamo being a permeant fixture. Will the velcro not attract the cack though? The stuff I've got is like a wider version of the ve...
by johnnystorm
Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1927569

Re: The post man's been ...

Ooh John Climber.... Where did you get the BB7 boots from? I was struggling to find anywhere with stock and Fishers haven't replied to my query.... :| . http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/383/a116210/avid-cable-boot-kit-bb7.html Although they are saying OOS again they are only 2 days away, so Fis...