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by wirral_cyclist
5 Dec 2023, 8:44pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Rear Indicator Kit
Replies: 15
Views: 1830

Re: Rear Indicator Kit

I'd want any indicators on the handlebars so I can see they are actually working.
by wirral_cyclist
11 Nov 2023, 8:09pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Halfords HRM
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

Re: Halfords HRM

Or you have AF, try cleaning pad, swap battery but if you're fit (it is only fit people who notice) and getting on (is when you notice and have money for HRM) then it isn't out of the question.
by wirral_cyclist
11 Nov 2023, 8:02pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Gore-Tex: is it really this bad?
Replies: 112
Views: 11053

Re: Gore-Tex: is it really this bad?

I'm too sweaty for Goretex, bought two fairly expensive jackets (I didn't realise it was me at first) before I realised, oh for sympatex (?) that just transported sweat out even if the outer had wetted out.
by wirral_cyclist
26 Oct 2023, 9:40pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: LEJOG May 2023: Review of Barrett Cicerone guide book, lessons learned
Replies: 6
Views: 10681

Re: LEJOG May 2023: Review of Barrett Cicerone guide book, lessons learned

As compact doubles are 50/34 & 11-34T for 1:1 then I can't really see a point in a 1x11 for just 0.95 given the massive steps the 1x gives for a bail gear so 'high' - that must be just be a poor choice from bike maker and I don't think Richard could have foreseen that likelihood.
As the saying goes if you can get to Bristol - from whichever end, you'll finish, Cornwall is either done or you're match fit. I hated Cornwall on 48/38/26 with 11-32 (26/32 for 0.81) I can just about manage steep stuff now (Shelf say) on 30/36 (0.83) but would like lower - yes I know I should man up.

When it comes to packing for a tour discard 50% of the kit, oh and do that TWICE!
by wirral_cyclist
18 Aug 2023, 10:23pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Why people don't post pictures of their bikes in kitchens anymore?
Replies: 55
Views: 9119

Re: Why people don't post pictures of their bikes in kitchens anymore?

I remember Marmite and other well known brands being a feature of any kitchen bike shot. Marmite and possibly Coleman's (mustard) most likely many others - might have been foska related but I was a relative newcomer to those posts (maybe acf?/yacf/cyclechat) and obv. in the interim I've lost the real details of those memories :?
by wirral_cyclist
13 Jul 2023, 11:50pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: rear camera help
Replies: 10
Views: 838

Re: rear camera help

deeferdonk wrote: 13 Jul 2023, 9:43am The chilli bullet cameras are more budget priced than most - and i think is a better form factor than a big square go-pro type camera.
Battery life seems decent too.

(i don't have one so can't give direct experience but i would definitely consider if i was buying)

I have a drift ghost Xl camera which may be out of your price range but can be got on aliexpress for about £80+
I'm perfectly happy with my chilli cam, two prosecutions (pending) to its name !

New model out too:-

https://chilli-tech.com/content/bullet- ... nectivity/
by wirral_cyclist
24 Jun 2023, 7:45pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: What Has Made You Laugh Today ?
Replies: 1471
Views: 96581

Re: What Has Made You Laugh Today ?

simonineaston wrote: 19 Jun 2023, 2:18pm ...the empty meaninglessness of marketing. My bathroom cleaner is at once the classic product I know & trust - as well as a brand new and exciting formulation!IMG_1406.jpg
Oh I hope they don't alter it at all as it works very well as is.
by wirral_cyclist
18 Jun 2023, 3:08pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bike security
Replies: 54
Views: 2690

Re: Bike locks ?

Are they testing locks with battery angle grinders? If not then the test isn't much use, a makita (liberated from a builders van) is the tool of choice now in bike theft.
by wirral_cyclist
18 Jun 2023, 12:31am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Is it Cheating
Replies: 29
Views: 9688

Re: Is it Cheating

Hardly anyone does Lands End to John o'Groats [1] and in any case I've not seen rules that state it has to be consecutive days so just do it.

[1] I mean 40 odd hours is impressive for non stop [2] but real people have to take many days.
[2] but it isn't actually non stop so giving way, having a poss even [3] all means it's only ever LE to somewhere that's not actually JoG
[3] I might just be taking the poss a bit.
by wirral_cyclist
24 May 2023, 9:46pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Dramatic failure......
Replies: 10
Views: 860

Re: Dramatic failure......

I'm not surprised it fought back after years of abuse.
by wirral_cyclist
23 May 2023, 4:23pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chain ring guard please
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Chain ring guard please

Great looking, much nicer than the very plain guards available online - recycling too !
by wirral_cyclist
17 May 2023, 11:25pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Peebles Area
Replies: 8
Views: 508

Re: Peebles Area

September 2021 it wasn't rideable (or allowed) the tunnel very iffy on foot with a torch! It will apparently eventually become a bike route.
by wirral_cyclist
17 May 2023, 11:14pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Seat Post -will it be a crime to destroy it?
Replies: 69
Views: 4991

Re: Seat Post -will it be a crime to destroy it?

531colin wrote: 17 May 2023, 5:48pm
When I click on an image it takes me to my Flickr and I can enlarge the image; does that work for everybody?
Works fine for me, Android if it matters.
by wirral_cyclist
15 May 2023, 5:33pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chain ring guard please
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Chain ring guard please

I had a Giant that had a plastic chain guard mounted via the plain holes just below the tooth line, not sure it was Suntour running gear, you could check the Suntour website to see if they exist.
by wirral_cyclist
7 May 2023, 7:01pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Swytch Bike - Customer Service
Replies: 6
Views: 5093

Re: Swytch Bike - Customer Service

Credit card refund under Section 75?