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by gazaddy
Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

Re: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

Well...bought on now. Garmin Dakota 20 with full 1:50 GB os maps +4gb sd card ...just wait for postman now..
by gazaddy
Tue Nov 01, 2016 3:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 550 - the book
Replies: 93
Views: 17504

Re: Highland Trail 550 - the book

Pledge made......
by gazaddy
Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:39 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Dolan Preffisio 54cm winter/commuter bike
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

Re: Dolan Preffisio 54cm winter/commuter bike

Oops sorted now
by gazaddy
Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

Re: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

Boxelder - unfortunately never made Gravel rocks, work commitments...had to pull out.

It looks like its between the etrex 30 or Oregon 650t........the O/H says hurry up and make up your mind Xmas is nearly here...
by gazaddy
Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Dolan Preffisio 54cm winter/commuter bike
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

Dolan Preffisio 54cm winter/commuter bike

54cm winter bike with campagnolo veloce groupset. Mavic aksium wheels 12/28 cassette. Conti ultra sport tyres (need replacing) will throw in some 25mm gp4000s . Shimano spd platform pedals
Selling to fund a Sonder.
£450.00 will throw in Raleigh Avenir 3 bike carrier aswell
by gazaddy
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: front shocks on a cx bike
Replies: 25
Views: 4422

Re: front shocks on a cx bike

That's why I'm thinking front shock..I did the YTG 60 miler on a carbon planet x cx bike , my arms were a bit stiff when finished so hence sus...the lauf forks look cool in my opinion but too pricey for me
by gazaddy
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: front shocks on a cx bike
Replies: 25
Views: 4422

front shocks on a cx bike

Toying with an idea of putting short travel shocks onto my my cx bike for bumpier longer rides ( not races) anyone tried this ? ..dont want to buy another bike (yet) just thinking of switching out forks when needed..
by gazaddy
Wed Sep 07, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

Re: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00C8S ... 82MB4VOI9O#
My wife thought of this as a safety item whilst I'm out in nowhere land...
by gazaddy
Wed Sep 07, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

Re: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

A number of phones have a 'find my phone' function or app that a 'loved one' could sign into to see where you are. The issue is you'd need your phone not to be in airplane mode and probably with data on, so not so good if battery life is an issue. That was my problem on Sunday...did the True Grit r...
by gazaddy
Wed Sep 07, 2016 2:21 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

Re: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

Have just recently bought a Twonav Anima. It's a small beast.... I was initially reluctant to move out of Garmin but I'm glad I did, still learning how to use all the options though. It accepts almost any kind of map, it's great to build your own custom maps with Mobac, then put them in the Anima a...
by gazaddy
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:53 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Yorkshire True Grit ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3172

Re: Yorkshire True Grit ?

Wow..what a day in the saddle..60 miles over north Yorkshire moors in wind , rain ,fog and mud,,,,lots of gritty mud..managed it in 7hrs 57mins after 1 pinch flat, 1 dodgy valve, 2 stops to adjust brakes as grit eating them alive...lol. Really enjoyed it once I finished,not so much doing it.....note...
by gazaddy
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

Re: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

boxelder wrote:Gazaddy - you're welcome to trial my etrex 20 at Gravel Rocks in October if that would help.
Thanks boxelder, that would be great. Never used one before just basic bike computer and good old paper maps.
by gazaddy
Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

Re: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

Thanks guys....a bloke at work uses Garmin 1000 and did lejog using it , he loves it but others don't. I'm upgrading my old p.a.y.g phone aswell , any ideas on a gps function on a smartphone .
by gazaddy
Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: what gps system are you using and how do rate them...
Replies: 57
Views: 11445

what gps system are you using and how do rate them...

As per title. Looking to buy one but bit of a minefield....just interested in peoples thoughts
by gazaddy
Sat Aug 27, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin etrex 10
Replies: 2
Views: 972

Garmin etrex 10

I'm looking for inexpensive gps. Would this do for downloading gpx files onto and using as route finder whilst on bike..
by gazaddy
Fri Aug 26, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Replies: 1458
Views: 387923

Re: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you lik

Mooching around Lee Quarry at Bacup
by gazaddy
Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel Rocks - Training Camp.
Replies: 14
Views: 2392

Re: Gravel Rocks - Training Camp.

Woohoo I'm going.
by gazaddy
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel Rocks - Training Camp.
Replies: 14
Views: 2392

Re: Gravel Rocks - Training Camp.

I'll be in , if any spaces left on payday....
by gazaddy
Sat Aug 13, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Yorkshire True Grit ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3172

Re: Yorkshire True Grit ?

I'm going...cant wait