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by bikepacker
15 Mar 2024, 6:22am
Forum: Using the Forum - request help : report difficulties
Topic: Cannot access forum from my tablet
Replies: 6
Views: 210

Re: Cannot access forum from my tablet

Without changing anything it is now working
Thanks
by bikepacker
14 Mar 2024, 7:24pm
Forum: Using the Forum - request help : report difficulties
Topic: Cannot access forum from my tablet
Replies: 6
Views: 210

Re: Cannot access forum from my tablet

OS is Android the browser is Samsung and uses Chrome

Yes it is https://

It was working okay this morning not used it all day.
by bikepacker
14 Mar 2024, 7:05pm
Forum: Using the Forum - request help : report difficulties
Topic: Cannot access forum from my tablet
Replies: 6
Views: 210

Cannot access forum from my tablet

Access to the forum on my Samsung tablet has ceased due to sum HSTS error. No problems from my main computer. I have tried all the solutions that have come up on a google search. Anyone got an easy solutions that could work or is it a platform problem?
by bikepacker
4 Mar 2024, 11:09am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Cycle Show 2024 Cancelled. Alternatives
Replies: 18
Views: 1501

Re: Cycle Show 2024 Cancelled. Alternatives

TrevA wrote: 4 Mar 2024, 10:15am I think the NEC one is still on.

https://nationalcyclingshow.com/

Though the last time I went, it was mostly obscure Chinese e-bikes, not much to interest the road and touring market.
The current exhibitors list doesn't inspire me to go.
by bikepacker
5 Feb 2024, 11:15am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Santander to Lisbon route advice
Replies: 9
Views: 544

Re: Santander to Lisbon route advice

borisface wrote: 4 Feb 2024, 6:17pm However, if you've got the time I would try to spend a night in Salamanca as it's a lovely city.
+1 My favourite Spanish city.
by bikepacker
18 Jan 2024, 11:09am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Routes Bilbao to St Malo
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Re: Routes Bilbao to St Malo

mxg01 wrote: 18 Jan 2024, 9:57am Don't slavishly follow EV1 along the west coast of France. It goes to extraordinary lengths to avoid even very quiet roads. Those extraordinary lengths involve miles of detour when a few kms on a quiet D road is all you are missing.

Use cycle.travel and drag the route to towns of interest.
I would agree especially through Aquitaine. During the summer months this section gets very busy with many leisure cycling families, making progress very slow.
by bikepacker
27 Nov 2023, 10:52am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: arthritis and handlebars
Replies: 30
Views: 6274

Re: arthritis and handlebars

For the last 7 years I have been plagued with arthritis in my left hand coupled with what the doctor describes as “fair wear and tear”.

Having tried different combinations of handlebars and brake levers, none matched my preferred drop-bars and bar-end shifters My solution has been to fit ‘Grab-On’ foam bar covers which absorb a lot of the road vibration, with in-line cyclo-cross levers as using the drop rear brake is painful.

While not totally curing the problem it does allow me to keep riding with some degree of comfort.

BTW. Wiggle have the Tektro in-line levers in their clearance sale as of today.
by bikepacker
6 Nov 2023, 8:49am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: European warm weather destination road cycling
Replies: 13
Views: 4582

Re: European warm weather destination road cycling

cycleruk wrote: 5 Nov 2023, 8:07pm Mallorca for me any day. Very cyclist orientated. Generally good road surfaces and considerate traffic.
Some hotels are very cyclist friendly and have bike facilities included. (bike hire & garages).
Loads of flat routes but climbs if wanted. Numerous quiet traffic free "cami's" (country lanes).
As mentioned above the mountain area is all on one side of the Island but there are some worthwhile climbs up to various monasteries inland. (Randa, San Salvador.)
Most villages have a cafe and there are some must be visited such as Petra, Sineu, etc.
Would help very much if you could go with someone who had an experience of the island.
The only time I wouldn't go is midsummer as it can be very hot.
Hopefully see you there. 8)
+1
by bikepacker
20 Oct 2023, 3:27pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Cycle Retail In Meltdown.
Replies: 195
Views: 24376

Re: Parent company of Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles apparently in financial difficulties

Could be giving us notice that there may be bargains to have in any money raising stock sale.
by bikepacker
19 Oct 2023, 9:00am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Does anyone know what has happened to Crazyguyonabike
Replies: 8
Views: 4290

Re: Does anyone know what has happened to Crazyguyonabike

I tried to get on yesterday and couldn't. I've just checked and it is still down.
by bikepacker
9 Oct 2023, 8:49am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Santander -Salamanca etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 4317

Re: Santander -Salamanca etc.

You've lost me when you mention Kamoot and Garmiin. Only ever use nice simple maps and occasional compass.
by bikepacker
8 Oct 2023, 8:54am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Santander -Salamanca etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 4317

Re: Santander -Salamanca etc.

Didn't do Zamora. We went direct from Tora to Salamanca along a very quiet road, through the small town of La Boveda.
by bikepacker
24 Sep 2023, 9:12am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Using Riv-nuts
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Re: Using Riv-nuts

531colin wrote: 23 Sep 2023, 4:41pm I wouldn’t use a low rider without a loop over the wheel, doubly so with clamps round the fork
Used Tubus Duo front racks without a loop over the wheel for the last 20 years and around 80,000 miles fully loaded, without the slightest hint of a problem.
by bikepacker
23 Sep 2023, 8:57am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Using Riv-nuts
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Re: Using Riv-nuts

I used Riv-nuts to fit an extra bottle cage on a Mercian frame. I borrowed the riveter tool from a car mechanic who gave me a quick lesson in how to use it. Everything went okay and the never had a problem.