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by Bike-Rich
17 Sep 2014, 8:57am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Luxos U light fork attachment?
Replies: 6
Views: 801

Re: Luxos U light fork attachment?

MikeF wrote:It should be supplied with a mount for the hole in the front fork crown. My Luxos B was. Mine's on a bike with cantilever brakes, but these have an old type long straddle wire, so it fits without any problem. Being near the wheel it does get dirtier, even with mudguards, than if mounted on the handlebars.


Thanks for replies guys,

Mike, have you found with your Luxos it gives sufficient change for a mobile (through the usb output)?

Thanks,
by Bike-Rich
16 Sep 2014, 6:59pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Luxos U light fork attachment?
Replies: 6
Views: 801

Luxos U light fork attachment?

Hi all,

I want to get the Luxos U light as the mini USB charge output will come in very useful. I have a bar-bag though so ideally looking for placement on the front fork just above the tyre (middle bit of the 'U'). Is this easily done?

Thanks,
by Bike-Rich
14 Aug 2014, 12:36pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: 1.5 or 1.75"
Replies: 9
Views: 2340

Re: 1.5 or 1.75"

Yep, the Supremes are looking like the ideal choice, thanks guys :)
by Bike-Rich
13 Aug 2014, 3:36pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: 1.5 or 1.75"
Replies: 9
Views: 2340

Re: 1.5 or 1.75"

Thanks, i'd not considered the Supreme before.
Just looking at some reviews for it though and although positive, it recommends not using with a dynamo (which I have), any reason for this?

Thanks,
by Bike-Rich
12 Aug 2014, 10:13am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: 1.5 or 1.75"
Replies: 9
Views: 2340

1.5 or 1.75"

Hi all,

After a week tour i've found out my 2.0" tyres are creating too much rolling resistance for my type of riding. I also plan to remove front rack and travel with just 2 back panniers and ortlieb holdall therefore reducing weight considerably.

I've had some recommendations on the Schwalbe Marathon HS 368 for the type of tyre, which seems perfect and I will likely go for this, it's just the width of 1.5 or 1.75 i'm unsure of. I'm tempted by the 1.5's more, anyone have experience with them both?

Thanks,
by Bike-Rich
8 Aug 2014, 7:59pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Current 2" tyre too wide - what should I get?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

Re: Current 2" tyre too wide - what should I get?

Also guys, what is the difference with the higher HS numbers on the Marathons? I notice some go into the 400+?

Kind regards,
by Bike-Rich
8 Aug 2014, 5:35pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Current 2" tyre too wide - what should I get?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

Re: Current 2" tyre too wide - what should I get?

Thank you guys :) Marathon hs 368 looks like a good choice.

DaleFTW wrote:By too big, what do you mean?

I have/had XRs in 2.0 flavour and will be putting them on my Disc Trucker when the current Contis wear out.


Too big meaning for the smooth/semi-rough surfaces I mainly do, my current 2.0 are overkill. I love my LHT but it's a hefty bike that I want to 'slim-down' as much as possible as it's a beast in its current form :)
by Bike-Rich
8 Aug 2014, 12:48pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Current 2" tyre too wide - what should I get?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

Current 2" tyre too wide - what should I get?

Hi all,

Ok, after returning from a 6 day tour it's clear my 2" XR tryes are too big for my Surly LHT bike (straight bars, rack on back with 2 x20l panniers). Ideally looking for something as robust but thinner, do you think 1.5 would be a good choice?

Thank you,
by Bike-Rich
8 Aug 2014, 12:46pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lands End - Bristol - Any advice welcome
Replies: 14
Views: 14396

Re: Lands End - Bristol - Any advice welcome

Just thought I update this as we got back yesterday. :)
Had a great time, took a gentle ride back in around 6 days and took in as many sights and scenery as possible. We took camping gear and found sites each night.

Learned a massive amount on bike touring which was very useful as I plan to do another tour soon. Embarrassingly bikes weighed around 40kg+ each as we packed for every eventuality. Planning to make a lot of changes to my bike and set-up so it will be drastically lighter next time :)

Thanks guys,
by Bike-Rich
18 Jun 2014, 6:56pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 5 speed chain?
Replies: 5
Views: 1711

Re: 5 speed chain?

Thanks Bruce,
I was hoping to go KMC actually as I have plenty of them QuickLinks from my main bike.

Did a search for KMC 5-Speed though and it was saying it was suited mainly for single-speed. I never knew any 7/8 speed will work - will look out for this.

Just to confirm, the 5-speed the chain will be used on is very old (1980's) there should not be an issue with the thickness?

Thanks,
by Bike-Rich
18 Jun 2014, 3:34pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 5 speed chain?
Replies: 5
Views: 1711

5 speed chain?

Hi all,

Got an old tourer a friend will be using soon, i'd like to replace the chain as it is very old but it is only a 5 speed. Any recomendations on a model chain to use?

Thanks,
by Bike-Rich
12 Jun 2014, 4:28pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Sleeping bag similar to the Cats Meow
Replies: 8
Views: 938

Re: Sleeping bag similar to the Cats Meow

nmnm wrote:
Bike-Rich wrote:looking for something on a similar level as the Cats Meow.

Maybe you fancy a change but the Cats Meow is still available.



Thanks guys,
That's not a bad price actually, might go with that. Do you have any experience with it?
by Bike-Rich
10 Jun 2014, 8:46am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Sleeping bag similar to the Cats Meow
Replies: 8
Views: 938

Re: Sleeping bag similar to the Cats Meow

Slight embarrassment :oops:

I was meaning to type 'sleeping bag' but was looking at tents just before posting this and I got the 2 jumbled up!

My tent is sorted , an Atko.
Just need to get the sleeping bag sorted now and looking for something on a similar level as the Cats Meow.

Kind regards,
by Bike-Rich
9 Jun 2014, 4:57pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Sleeping bag similar to the Cats Meow
Replies: 8
Views: 938

Sleeping bag similar to the Cats Meow

Hi all,

Looking for a 3-season'ish sleeping-bag and before now i've always had the 'North Face Cats Meow' recommended to me, but it does not seem to come up that often.

Any other similar tents of comparable quality you guys would recommend?

Thanks
by Bike-Rich
5 Jun 2014, 1:05pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lands End - Bristol - Any advice welcome
Replies: 14
Views: 14396

Re: Lands End - Bristol - Any advice welcome

Many thanks guys, much appreciated.

Great to know Penzance station is only 10miles to LE too!