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- 22 Jun 2021, 12:12pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Orrin dam closure?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1041
Re: Orrin dam closure?
I rode across it 9th June - some bods fitting mesh to the railings across the dam - cheery hello all round - no issues at all
- 24 Jan 2018, 9:34pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Multifuel Stoves - Advice and Recommendations please.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2941
Re: Multifuel Stoves - Advice and Recommendations please.
Ps gas is available in Manali and Leh but I didn't see it anywhere else - petrol or paraffin is a little easier to find.
- 24 Jan 2018, 9:23pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Multifuel Stoves - Advice and Recommendations please.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2941
Re: Multifuel Stoves - Advice and Recommendations please.
I've had 3 trips to the Indian Himalaya, used an MSR Whisperlite International on the 1st couple and an MSR Pocket Rocket gas stove on the last tour. Are you expecting to 'cook' or just boil water? Petrol is the easiest option and a whisperlite (or any of the multifuel stoves you've mentioned) will be quite happy at that altitude. You won't have a simmer option to speak of, but creative pan handling will help.. I used a gas stove and small titanium pan on the last trip to keep the weight and pack size to a minimum but only boiled water for tea, some dehydrated grub and added to porridge and left to stand until ready to eat. It worked fine at 4700 metres and thereabouts - I didn't stop to cook on the big passes! .. I've been through Zanskar, Leh to Manali and through Spiti Valley - drop me a pm if I can help...
Mike .
Mike .
- 1 Jan 2018, 3:21pm
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: Knee Replacement
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2888
Re: Knee Replacement
I posted on the linked post (!) a year ago - I agree with AMMoffat - don't skimp on the painkillers - they ensure that you do the required physio in a 'good style ' , I alternated paracetomol; and ibruprofen - less 'problems ' for me than other stronger stuff . Don't just go for max leg bend - you need to get it straight too - I couldn't straighten my leg for years before I had the op - DO THE PHYSIO ! and the peas on knees ,and do it regularly - several times a day if possible . Turbo trainer is a good idea - I could only rock the pedals for a start but progressed to full stroke in a week or 10 days ,albeit with the saddle higher than normal . I can't remember how long it was before I was pedalling outside again, 4 to 6 weeks I think ,but you'll know when your ready ! - I pedalled up and down the river on a flat cycle path for a couple of weeks then started doing short flat rides to coffee stops and back again - very tiring for a start but at least I knew things were on the up - at this point ,I ordered a new touring bike ;o)
I've been pain free since I had it done , things continued to improve for a good few months post op , like others ,I don't really feel limited by my 'new ' knee at all - it doesn't bend as much as the other , so saddle height is still crucial but hillwalking (with poles to protect good and new knee) is fine - it doesn't limit the cycling either - I'm just back from a month through Zanskar ,across to Leh and back to Manali - plenty of ups and downs in that lot !
I choose not to ski or run these days but as much out of respect for 'good knee' ,as well as the replacement ...
Feel free to drop me a pm with any questions - good luck . Mike
I've been pain free since I had it done , things continued to improve for a good few months post op , like others ,I don't really feel limited by my 'new ' knee at all - it doesn't bend as much as the other , so saddle height is still crucial but hillwalking (with poles to protect good and new knee) is fine - it doesn't limit the cycling either - I'm just back from a month through Zanskar ,across to Leh and back to Manali - plenty of ups and downs in that lot !
I choose not to ski or run these days but as much out of respect for 'good knee' ,as well as the replacement ...
Feel free to drop me a pm with any questions - good luck . Mike
- 6 Oct 2017, 2:10pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Travel Insurance for cycling at altitude
- Replies: 7
- Views: 906
Re: Travel Insurance for cycling at altitude
Ps, if it's 'travel insurance' you want then the encouragement to book it is a bit premature - the insurance needs to be in place before you hit the book button.
FWIW I think there are 2 ways of looking at this, either cheapest and wing it (I'm not sure the cycling uk insurance would cover you for much above European alpine heights but hey don't tell them and who's to know, as suggested above) or look at Snowcard or BMC etc with the cost implications but potentially 'proper' cover.
As is implied by all the replies, it's a bloomin minefield..
FWIW I think there are 2 ways of looking at this, either cheapest and wing it (I'm not sure the cycling uk insurance would cover you for much above European alpine heights but hey don't tell them and who's to know, as suggested above) or look at Snowcard or BMC etc with the cost implications but potentially 'proper' cover.
As is implied by all the replies, it's a bloomin minefield..
- 6 Oct 2017, 1:20pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Travel Insurance for cycling at altitude
- Replies: 7
- Views: 906
Re: Travel Insurance for cycling at altitude
BMC specifically covers cycle touring and will cope with the altitude if you select the right level of cover. Almost more to the point, they are likely to be able to help if you require assistance. Not cheap though...
Where are you going? I've been over a few 5000m passes in the last couple of weeks....
Where are you going? I've been over a few 5000m passes in the last couple of weeks....
- 24 Apr 2017, 9:00am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Highest bike pics
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3393
Re: Highest bike pics
5328 metres - Taglang La - Leh to Manali road ...
- 6 Mar 2016, 8:31pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Fitting a Rohloff
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1916
Re: Fitting a Rohloff
I have a disc trucker with Rohloff . The link below isn't mine but as the writer says ,the disc trucker has an anchor bolt that the oem plate drops on to - you don't need the monkeybone . https://ganninoot4aride.com/my-bikes/su ... c-trucker/
I run mine with the Rohloff chain tensioner and flat bars . Happy to answer any questions you might have .
I run mine with the Rohloff chain tensioner and flat bars . Happy to answer any questions you might have .
- 4 Feb 2016, 3:55pm
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: knee replacement
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8575
Re: Knee replacement
I had a replacement knee age 56 (I'm 60 now) . I don't know what angle I've got now, but it continued to improve over a period of months rather than weeks, as I got fitter it would swell up a bit but eventually I 'knew' that I'd got as much as was reasonable . I persevered with the saddle too high on the turbo until I could get a reasonable pedal action,then launched out on quiet lanes etc, which felt glorious! Work it, elevate and frozen peas plus time unfortunately. Saddle height is still crucial but it is well worth putting the time in. Very happy with my replacement, done a dozen or so tours on it including 2 to Ladakh and Spiti Valley - the new knee doesn't feel like the weak point!
PM me if I can be of further help
Mike
PM me if I can be of further help
Mike
- 4 Aug 2013, 7:32am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Anyone got a Surly Disc Trucker?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 16633
Re: Anyone got a Surly Disc Trucker?
I bought a frame from Spa about a year ago ,built it up as an expedition tourer (it's packed and ready to fly to Ladakh on Wednesday )
I've done an Orkney/Shetland tour and 2 trips to the Western Isles/West coast of Scotland plus using it for a short commute and days out around the Lakes and Dales . It's got 26 x 2 Marathon Mondial on at the moment and rides well without a load ,but really comes into it's own with panniers on ,very stable ,stopping power is fantastic with Avid BB7 (90kg rider plus 4 panniers)
The bike weighs 15kg + inc racks and big tyres, but as I said it was built as a robust tourer ,rolling along it doesn't feel dead or heavy ,it's only when you actually pick it up that it feels like a lump.
It's got a Tubus tara on the front (little bit of spacing required) and Tubus logo on the rear (no fitting issues) and SKS velo 65 mudguards which are a bit of a squeeze width wise but feel very robust and are easily taken off if required.Also I preferred the flat (well riser bar) option and use Ergon grips with integral bar ends , all works well for me .....
I've done an Orkney/Shetland tour and 2 trips to the Western Isles/West coast of Scotland plus using it for a short commute and days out around the Lakes and Dales . It's got 26 x 2 Marathon Mondial on at the moment and rides well without a load ,but really comes into it's own with panniers on ,very stable ,stopping power is fantastic with Avid BB7 (90kg rider plus 4 panniers)
The bike weighs 15kg + inc racks and big tyres, but as I said it was built as a robust tourer ,rolling along it doesn't feel dead or heavy ,it's only when you actually pick it up that it feels like a lump.
It's got a Tubus tara on the front (little bit of spacing required) and Tubus logo on the rear (no fitting issues) and SKS velo 65 mudguards which are a bit of a squeeze width wise but feel very robust and are easily taken off if required.Also I preferred the flat (well riser bar) option and use Ergon grips with integral bar ends , all works well for me .....
- 15 Jul 2012, 5:08pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Fenders and disc-brakes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2431
Re: Fenders and disc-brakes
I have a disc trucker and got round the brake/mudguard issue by bending the left mudguard stay to fit the rack fixing point halfway down the fork leg , the right hand one fits as per normal .I put about a 30 degree bend in the stay and all is fine ,my Tubus Duo rack also works ok with this set up .
- 27 May 2011, 12:06pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Accomodation in Aberdeen
- Replies: 3
- Views: 358
Accomodation in Aberdeen
Hello , Looking for somewhere to stay in Aberdeen for one person (reasonable cycling distance of John Lewis area!) Will be needing it for a month starting early June . Ideally need room to park my car then will bike to where I need to be .wifi access would be handy .B&B , flat, WHY ? my email is mikeosbornemo(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
- 10 Mar 2011, 7:33pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: tubus spares stockist ???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 676
Re: tubus spares stockist ???
Lyon in Dent are the importer.