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by HUX
Sun May 16, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 3268

Re: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions

Pearl Izumi......I've just ordered another pair of these. Pair I've got now are over 3years old and still goin strong. Most comfortable shoes I've ever had. Like trainers but with cleats and this version has a vibram sole. They are sized small though so go up a size. https://www.sportpursuit.com/cat...
by HUX
Fri May 14, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildlife
Replies: 669
Views: 129193

Re: Wildlife

Owl update......2 chicks confirmed. Seen them both today out of the box exploring the surroundings with 1 of the adults flying around keeping an eye on them. Heres yesterday's pics https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sIF3yMVUlyZ82oMvhFaZM_6K8rjmYDZ6/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sQ...
by HUX
Wed May 12, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: King Alfreds Way.
Replies: 146
Views: 19957

Re: King Alfreds Way.

Some of the down hills are a bit rough and if its damp you may want the extra gription of an mtb tyre. It is doable on a gravel bike but I remember thinking 'I'm glad I'm not on the Camino' Make sure you've got a bit of spare food and dont expect all the pubs on the map to be open or still be a pub ...
by HUX
Mon May 03, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd, Quilt.
Replies: 3
Views: 542

Re: Wtd, Quilt.

by HUX
Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted Wildcat Lion harness
Replies: 1
Views: 358

Re: Wanted Wildcat Lion harness

Ygm
by HUX
Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: very OT decorating question.
Replies: 15
Views: 1426

Re: very OT decorating question.

Aah should work now. It's only the road sign. I have a foto of another sign + rider but it will put you off your dinner.
by HUX
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: very OT decorating question.
Replies: 15
Views: 1426

Re: very OT decorating question.

Fancy living in South Harting, west sussex :grin:
On King Alfred's Way btw

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ozYOEn ... p=drivesdk
by HUX
Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: UK (off road / gravel) Rides with Tons of Climbing?
Replies: 25
Views: 2025

Re: UK (off road / gravel) Rides with Tons of Climbing?

Not quite in England but if you want a hilly gravel route with lots of climbing and some great views, remote at times and loads of places to camp check out The Argyll Trail.
http://bikepackingscotland.com/argyll/

Pictures on the website dont really do it justice.
by HUX
Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildlife
Replies: 669
Views: 129193

Re: Wildlife

Hux... how long did you wait for that? How'd I put one up and any specific orientation I need to have it facing pls  I had to wait about a year. It's about 20' up an Alder tree and It faces roughly north but not sure if that makes any difference. I just made it out of some scrap ply to some dimensi...
by HUX
Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildlife
Replies: 669
Views: 129193

Re: Wildlife

I haven't seen it yet but I've got a Tawny owl in my owl box. I can hear it every now and again during the day. :grin:
by HUX
Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Charity auction: L/M Patagonia Belay jacket converted to vest
Replies: 6
Views: 577

Re: Charity auction: L/M Patagonia Belay jacket converted to vest

Oooo what's the pit to pit measurement please.
by HUX
Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Help me with my creak
Replies: 50
Views: 4303

Re: Help me with my creak

I've had this a few of times Dave and it drives you nuts. All have resulted in pretty much a full strip down. 1 ended up being a squeaky replaceable mech hanger. Quick smear of grease behind it and job done. Another turned out to be the pin that stops the chain wedging between the ring and crank arm...
by HUX
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Refilling a smaller gas bottle
Replies: 27
Views: 3217

Re: Refilling a smaller gas bottle

You could just buy a pack of these https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15905412/gogas-winter-gas-butane-propane-mix-227g-pack-of-4-15905412 And 1 of the cheap adapters off ebay and you'll get about 9 100g refills for a tenner. Thats what I do. Not that im tight or anything 😄 Its a winter mix aswell and you...
by HUX
Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I'm after a picture ....
Replies: 16
Views: 2233

Re: I'm after a picture ....

Sorry. I can only find ugly blokes aswell🤣
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWn4Z1 ... p=drivesdk
by HUX
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cache battery recommendation
Replies: 14
Views: 1670

Re: Cache battery recommendation

I use a Mophie powerstation 2x that is pass through. My etrex will run all day off it and at the end of the day its fully charged ready to top my phone or camera up.
by HUX
Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Front dynamo light
Replies: 27
Views: 2597

Re: Front dynamo light

Im a big k-lite fan. Not cheap but work really well. Their usb charger has twin ports aswell. Heres my set up. Theres an on/on switch to switch between light only and usb to run my garmin through a pass through battery. At the end of the day the battery is fully charged for my phone if i need it. Ea...
by HUX
Mon Mar 08, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The return of a classic - pop up T shirt shop.
Replies: 21
Views: 1278

Re: The return of a classic - pop up T shirt shop.

I think I may have asked for this more than once....soz :roll: ordered :grin:
by HUX
Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Straightening A Silwing Ridgeline?
Replies: 14
Views: 1041

Re: Straightening A Silwing Ridgeline?

I bought 1 years ago in a sale and never used it in anger for that very reason Ray. Loved the shape but really didn't like the dip in the middle so it ended up at the back of the 'might come in handy but probably won't cupboard'. :roll:
by HUX
Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire ((SOLD))
Replies: 2
Views: 476

Re: FS: Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire

Ill take this please :smile:
by HUX
Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FOC. Bag full of 9 speed.
Replies: 13
Views: 997

Re: FOC. Bag full of 9 speed.

And me :grin:
by HUX
Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:35 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: who rides Ti ?
Replies: 125
Views: 13788

Re: who rides Ti ?

I have a Ti camino that I run both 700c and 650b and a Lynskey :shock: MT29 that I bought 2nd hand 3 years ago and is my main bikepacking bike. If money is no object check out Seven Cycles. Handmade in the US and the quality of the welding is amazing. Google 'seven cycles welding' and youll see what...
by HUX
Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Be careful out there
Replies: 26
Views: 2771

Re: Be careful out there

The bike :grin: 2 buckled wheels , scuffed lever and trashed bar tape. I think her body took most of the impact. The branch was almost parallel with the verge just slightly on the piss so the front wheel was whipped from under her and she was down. Shes doing ok, just got a 2nd night in hospital and...
by HUX
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Be careful out there
Replies: 26
Views: 2771

Re: Be careful out there

Thanks guys. Update, broken collarbone in 2 places so in a slingand bruising everywhere else, aching all over. Hospital deciding whether she can come home tonight. Just spoke to the guy who found her in the road and he didn't see her till the last minute so it could have been a lot worse. She was ve...