Search found 601 matches
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Between now and January?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2582
Re: Between now and January?
Doing part of the KAW with a friend ( can't seem to find space in the calendar to do the whole lot, until next year) Getting on with expanding my Veloviewer square from 34 to 40 (been a bit slack on this, but a self imposed deadline of the end of the year is beconing) Actually going on some bivi rid...
- Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:45 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin Edges
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1953
Re: Garmin Edges
That's one good reason, I suppose.
I don't tend to encounter terrain like that, where I live, so haven't encountered that problem (yet?)
Might be worth letting Martin at talkytoaster know, in case he can amend the maps (via OSM)
I don't tend to encounter terrain like that, where I live, so haven't encountered that problem (yet?)
Might be worth letting Martin at talkytoaster know, in case he can amend the maps (via OSM)
- Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin Edges
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1953
Re: Garmin Edges
As an aside, how many boners use the talkytoaster maps?
I find them pretty good, and it's nice to support the little guy
I find them pretty good, and it's nice to support the little guy
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Which side of the track are you?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1578
Re: Which side of the track are you?
Right foot forward, and left side of the track (assuming there's no ruts/puddles etc.) On a rough track, the right side is always smoothest. Always. I don't know why. The left side might look better but it never is. Even when travelling in the opposite direction. I have this with one section of road...
- Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: iPhone (the did you know this…)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 727
Re: iPhone (the did you know this…)
Ok, for the sake of balance, here's an Android tip... Can't be sure if it's peculiar to Motorola phones or not but, if you need to turn on the torch, you can either go through the menus/UI to do this, or - wait for it - just shake the phone, to turn the torch on or off. I accidentally discovered thi...
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What's your current dream bike?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 4442
Re: What's your current dream bike?
I still have the OEM fork from my Trek Marlin, which got replaced by a Manitou fork.
It weighs several tons, but has only been ridden once, and is up for grabs.
- Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What's your current dream bike?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 4442
Re: What's your current dream bike?
Ti Sonder Camino, at the moment
But, TBH, the aluminium one would be just fine - I'm not greedy
Ok, I have 5 bikes (and a unicycle) so that's probably not exactly true
But, TBH, the aluminium one would be just fine - I'm not greedy
Ok, I have 5 bikes (and a unicycle) so that's probably not exactly true
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 6:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Spacer between headtube and bar bag?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2238
Re: Spacer between headtube and bar bag?
On another thread I mentioned I'd been using one of the SJS accessory thingies for about 10 years. It's been on every bike I've used for bikepacking and it isn't just a bumper. I hang my harness from it. All my bikes are XL chunky monsters and not everyone will have the space to do this, but it's a...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:37 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Local Trig Tool
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1050
Re: Local Trig Tool
Move over Veloviewer tiles, there's a new game in town...
Trigger's zoom
Trigger's zoom
- Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hit me with your Bivy Stick
- Replies: 16
- Views: 963
Re: Hit me with your Bivy Stick
Thanks for the extra info @alpinum - I'm probably never going to need a tracker, so I only have a very passing interest.
You never know, though, so any info is a good starting point
You never know, though, so any info is a good starting point
- Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hit me with your Bivy Stick
- Replies: 16
- Views: 963
Re: Hit me with your Bivy Stick
I've never seen/used/owned a tracker, but wondered if the built in battery would be an issue, for those without a dynamo (or the cheap and lightweight 😉 solar panels) Just curious Same as the Inreach. It just means having to recharge from an external source. They quote 120 hours at minimal usage. Y...
- Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:49 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hit me with your Bivy Stick
- Replies: 16
- Views: 963
Re: Hit me with your Bivy Stick
I've never seen/used/owned a tracker, but wondered if the built in battery would be an issue, for those without a dynamo (or the cheap and lightweight solar panels)
Just curious
Just curious
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:17 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: At last!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1764
Re: At last!
What's the protocol for a vehicle passing a cyclist when the road physically isn't wide enough to give 1.5m clearance? Genuine question, I have no idea If there's no room to pass, then don't pass. In life, in general, if it's not possible to do something safely, then wait until it is possible. * Lo...
- Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: My last night out was ...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1029
Re: My last night out was ...
Following a bout of depression a couple of years ago, my mojo has ebbed and flowed. I'm trying to rediscover what it was that I loved so much about the physical act of riding a bike. I know that probably sounds a bit odd but in all honesty, I can't remember. Most riding now either feels like a chor...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How long have you gone in the same clothes?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 896
Re: How long have you gone in the same clothes?
The mind boggles - we stank enough after a day up/day down hike of Mount Fuji
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Seat stay rear light recommendations?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1006
Re: Seat stay rear light recommendations?
I'm very pleased with my lezyne strip drive - compact, rugged, easily attached, rechargeable, bright - but they seem to have changed the appearance, so I couldn't say which one of the several models that I have...
https://www.google.com/?sa=X&ved=0ahUKE ... aoBXgQOwgC
https://www.google.com/?sa=X&ved=0ahUKE ... aoBXgQOwgC
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dogpacking
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2195
Re: Dogpacking
Dog packing starts with Puppy peddling Thanks to Shona and Rich from Keep Peddling for the inspiration https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52115617999_42ca78279c_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52114348117_9c9f6118f1_h.jpg She seemed to enjoy her first ride around the block over the weeke...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:38 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Antidote to the 'modern world'.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8527
Re: Antidote to the 'modern world'.
I agree - even the bodgiest of bodges, that gets something working, is sooooo satisfying
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:44 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dogpacking
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2195
Re: Dogpacking
Dog packing starts with Puppy peddling Thanks to Shona and Rich from Keep Peddling for the inspiration https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52115617999_42ca78279c_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52114348117_9c9f6118f1_h.jpg She seemed to enjoy her first ride around the block over the weeke...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:03 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.
- Replies: 449
- Views: 26693
Re: The 2022 Tour Divide watchers thread.
I was going to say "this will be more compelling to watch, than BGT" but I think it deserves much more praise than that.
Have a blast, guys - jealous of the landscapes that you'll be experiencing.
Have a blast, guys - jealous of the landscapes that you'll be experiencing.
- Mon May 30, 2022 8:45 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Do you own an unsuitable bike?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 14404
Re: Do you own an unsuitable bike?
Well, according to a lot of motorists, all bikes are unsuitable.
On a more positive note, I'm changing jobs next month, so my 60 mile round trip, by car, becomes an 8 mile round trip by bike - mostly on reasonable cycle paths.
Happy days
On a more positive note, I'm changing jobs next month, so my 60 mile round trip, by car, becomes an 8 mile round trip by bike - mostly on reasonable cycle paths.
Happy days
- Mon May 16, 2022 12:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1591
Re: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
A friend of mine wrapped most of his frame in black insulating tape when using it for commuting. Once scuffed up a bit in use it looked quite tatty but the frame was still perfect underneath. That's a bit like those leather covers that our American cousins use, to protect the front of their cars fr...
- Sun May 15, 2022 10:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1591
Re: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
Good luck - hope it all works out.
- Sun May 15, 2022 3:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1591
Re: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
This discussion raises the issue of what constitutes good infrastructure, and I feel that secure storage for bikes is often overlooked. In larger towns and cities, it should be easier, due to the potentially higher demand for such facilities. Maybe councils could use some of the empty shop buildings...
- Sat May 14, 2022 4:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1591
Re: Locks, for commuting, superlight, strong and reliable...
Ignore the light bit and suck up the weight for the first ride in - then leave it locked to whatever you'd lock your bike to