Search found 1268 matches
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Alpkit Quilts
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1956
Re: New Alpkit Quilts
Ton, I've got a Cumulus quilt and Enlightened Equipment. I'm fairly broad and find that the cumulus one is a bit narrow.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:10 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: 3 days to France and back
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2786
Re: 3 days to France and back
I did this route the other week http://cycle.travel/map/journey/28570 . We took the road option a couple of times as we were on a mix of cx and road bikes. It's not technical riding. There's a bit of singletrack through the dunes etc and some gravel but mainly just a nice ride along the coast taking...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:16 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Torino Nice Rally Part 1
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3454
Re: Torino Nice Rally Part 1
FFS Dave, would you hurry up with part 2?
Great read.
Great read.
- Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1936260
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1936260
Re: The post man's been ...
Got myself a used Mk2 stooge frame. Was hoping on swapping everything over onto the new frame but there are a few bits I need to make it work. Will have to wait a few more days to finish the build....
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking problem
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5579
Re: Bikepacking problem
Just do what makes you happy Gairy and who cares what people think or what you should be doing. I love the idea of bivvying and sleeping out under the stars but most of the trips I do are with a tent. I still think I "bike pack" as I take the bare minimum that I can get away with. Last wee...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:24 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Need some forking advice please
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: Need some forking advice please
I wouldn't worry too much about the weight limit. We've all got to clock off one day so you might as well punch out the final time card doing something you enjoy.
- Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:56 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The 1st Torino-Nice Rally, anyone?
- Replies: 636
- Views: 146871
Re: The 1st Torino-Nice Rally, anyone?
How are you getting on with the Stooge? I'm still tempted to get one!adjustablewench wrote:I may have seen those already. . . .I try not to look too much.
I think I've done quite well keeping off the bike. Although my stooge is looking at me longingly. . . . Must resist!
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sleeping mat options?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1948
Re: Sleeping matt options?
I use a Thermarest neoair xlite. I like it for comfort and warmth but it's crinkly when you move about.
I'll get an exped one when I need to replace it.
I'll get an exped one when I need to replace it.
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:12 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The 1st Torino-Nice Rally, anyone?
- Replies: 636
- Views: 146871
Re: The 1st Torino-Nice Rally, anyone?
Padded baggies Stu or are you going commando?!
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The 1st Torino-Nice Rally, anyone?
- Replies: 636
- Views: 146871
Re: The 1st Torino-Nice Rally, anyone?
For those that aren't taking a change of clothes, what clothing choices have you made? Baggies or bibs? Merino tops /undies?
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:49 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Gregs Tour Divide Ramblings
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3119
Re: Gregs Tour Divide Ramblings
I've been reading them as you've been publishing them. Great read and a nice, honest approach. Good job!
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1936260
Re: The post man's been ...
Pearl izumi x-alp launch 2 shoes and a Brooks Cambium C17 (with cutout).
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1936260
Re: The post man's been ...
Razor? For a weekend away? You're doing it wrong!HaYWiRe wrote:razor
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 4:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bank Holiday - what you doin'?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5360
Re: Bank Holiday - what you doin'?
My annoying little brother has decided to christen my nephew on Sunday so that's wiped out going away for the weekend. Wife's decided to work to gain flexibility later in the year. Going to spend some time with my lad encouraging him with his bike (he's 9) and getting his confidence up after "t...
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How far would you go?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2195
Re: How far would you go?
As above, I rarely travel specifically to ride my bike anymore. My bikepacking trips are are generally multi day. I might go to Wales to have a weekend riding trail centres or whatever but that's about it and I'd never go for one day. Usually 3 days at least. I'm an hour from the Surrey hills but ne...
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:38 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Blackburn Outpost or Wildcat Tiger Drover
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2979
Re: Blackburn Outpost or Wildcat Tiger Drover
I've got the wildcat. It's well made, fit for purpose and you're supporting a small UK company and a forum member.
I think Wildcat were first to come up with the harness idea too (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong anyone!)
I think Wildcat were first to come up with the harness idea too (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong anyone!)
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:31 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Primaloft jackets and gilets
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2035
Re: Primaloft jackets and gilets
I've got a Montane fireball smock. Really light and really warm. Lives in my pack year-round and comes on every trip. Brilliant piece of kit.
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:11 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Malaga to Gibralta
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2766
Re: Malaga to Gibralta
Can't comment on the cycling part as I've not been there with a bike. Caves at Nerja are worth a visit. Fuengirola (spelling?) is nice. Benalmadena is good for a bit of nightlife and looking at expensive boats.
- Thu Aug 18, 2016 5:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Flats or spd's?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7081
Re: Flats or spd's?
Flats on both mountain bikes.
Clipless on cx and road.
I'm not convinced that there's a huge difference in terms of efficiency and the benefits of not falling over when losing traction on the mtb makes it worthwhile for me.
Clipless on cx and road.
I'm not convinced that there's a huge difference in terms of efficiency and the benefits of not falling over when losing traction on the mtb makes it worthwhile for me.
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:26 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: On-One Rango - It was just a matter of time.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5632
Re: On-One Rango - It was just a matter of time.
got to be honest.........it is bloody horrible. i really dont understand the elevated on one side thing. and having the chainset hung on a stump makes the build pretty flexy....imho i rode a trek stache, when stood riding out of the saddle, the flex caused the tyre to rub the frame each pedal strok...
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:55 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What's the best.....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6627
Re: What's the best.....
I have a combination lock like the kryptonite one. Decided on a combination lock over a key in case I lost the key whilst out on trips.
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1936260
Re: The post man's been ...
Few parcels to collect from the post office today - Hope lower headset and tools to remove the old one and fit the new one which has finally enabled me to fit the Travers carbon fork from JohnClimber (pic below - excuse the French mud!)
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:27 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Drop Bars - What's the Point?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6002
Re: Drop Bars - What's the Point?
I stuck some 660 Jones loops on my Straggler after busting my shoulder last month. It rides well, on and off road... a bit like a big BMX but also comfortable over distance. The downside... it looks super ugly, not helped by the tiny headtube/spacerstack, dropouts, plastic fork etc. and in the last...
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: On the Eurotunnel tonight...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 781
On the Eurotunnel tonight...
2 rigid mtbs on the roof of a VW passat. One with salsa cages on the forks. Anyone off here?
If so, what you been upto?
If so, what you been upto?