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by geocycle
27 Feb 2024, 7:54pm
Forum: Helmets & helmet discussion
Topic: Review of neck injuries and cycle helmet use
Replies: 44
Views: 3361

Re: Review of neck injuries and cycle helmet use

This is a preprint not a peer reviewed paper. ResearchGate is a sort of portal or broker not a publisher.
by geocycle
15 Feb 2024, 6:40pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Best Ortlieb Rear Panniers for touring?
Replies: 92
Views: 7484

Re: Best Ortlieb Rear Panniers for touring?

You may be right Ian. When I do the supermarket run both panniers are stuffed and I can’t use the flap of the bikepackers. Instead I rely on the draw string snow flap that is beneath the flap. Probably less useful than the rollers in that context.
by geocycle
15 Feb 2024, 2:30pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Best Ortlieb Rear Panniers for touring?
Replies: 92
Views: 7484

Re: Best Ortlieb Rear Panniers for touring?

20 year old Bikepacker plus user here. Annual week long European tours up to the pandemic, less often since as my recreational cycling interest changed. Used daily in unipannier mode for commuting during all that time and weekly for shopping. Changed one insert that wore away and swapped around because of rubbing against the rack, otherwise no maintenance needed in that time. The external mesh pocket is used everyday for keys and small items. Happy to recommend.
by geocycle
15 Feb 2024, 1:41pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Are you "Infected by a remainer mind virus"?
Replies: 920
Views: 831579

Re: Are you "Infected by a remainer mind virus"?

Much as I would like to see us rejoin and recognise we should never have left, I can't see it in the short term. I do think joining the single market again in some form is more realistic and will become inevitable to address trade imbalances. Maybe a Norway style position as discussed at the time of Brexit is achievable.
by geocycle
15 Feb 2024, 11:39am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Should I be concerned
Replies: 31
Views: 2494

Re: Should I be concerned

Pebble wrote: 15 Feb 2024, 8:52am I wouldn't be riding that even if Brucey and Colin told me it was entirely safe
I wouldn't be riding it because Brucey and Colin told me it wasn't safe!
by geocycle
14 Feb 2024, 7:20pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Compact workstand?
Replies: 36
Views: 1966

Re: Compact workstand?

I have the park tool stand. It’s ok but I hardly ever use it as it is a bit of a beast. I prefer just hoisting the bikes onto two simple Halford hooks covered in pipe lagging on the wall for any drive chain work. These double as a storage option.
by geocycle
9 Feb 2024, 8:26am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 26" or 700c for short europe tour - and what tyres?
Replies: 14
Views: 677

Re: 26" or 700c for short europe tour - and what tyres?

Nearholmer wrote: 8 Feb 2024, 6:55pm If I had a bike I knew was reliable, and I was familiar with, no way would I replace it with a £150 bike in order to ride 125 miles. Just make sure it’s all nicely maintained,
Completely agree. The wheel size is irrelevant in this situation. If I was on the market for a new bike I’d go for a 700 c just because they are the most available now, functionally the differences are small. If you had a much bigger budget then upgrading your current machine might be worthwhile although not essential for a short tour.
by geocycle
7 Feb 2024, 12:29pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: When Using Navigation Devices Do You Loose The Overall Perspective of Your Tour?
Replies: 47
Views: 2368

Re: When Using Navigation Devices Do You Loose The Overall Perspective of Your Tour?

Paulatic wrote: 7 Feb 2024, 11:58am I pore over maps before ever setting off somewhere new and hopefully retain the overall picture of where I’m going.
The device on the bars saves me having to stop at every junction, get out a map, put on my glasses, find exactly which junction I’m at and then take the correct direction. That can add up into considerable time saving.
Yes, that's me as well. I also have OS maps on the phone which often adds to the interest during stops. Part of me misses the 6 inch extracts that I used to have in the map folder on the bar bag but the gizmo takes a lot of stress out of the navigation meaning I look for more birds and places of interest.
by geocycle
30 Jan 2024, 4:20pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Which budget dynamo hub?
Replies: 51
Views: 2670

Re: Which budget dynamo hub?

Just to add to the list. I'm a big fan of SON hubs and have been using one for many years on the commuter. But, I also have two budget hubs as well, one with an SP and the other with a Kasai dynamo that have performed well so far. There is no detectable difference to the SON at the speeds I ride (I know the data point to drag) and the main test will be the longevity. They are built in Spa wheels who recommended the Kasai to me.
by geocycle
26 Jan 2024, 7:40pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Yorkshire Dales Cycleway - where to stay overnight x2
Replies: 6
Views: 552

Re: Yorkshire Dales Cycleway - where to stay overnight x2

I find Tebay dominated by the junction of the motorway and major a roads and lacking a bit of centre. The services are great if in the car. Maybe have a look at this interactive map from the lakes and dales loop which overlaps.

http://www.lakesdalesloop.co.uk/map/
by geocycle
25 Jan 2024, 4:50pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Yorkshire Dales Cycleway - where to stay overnight x2
Replies: 6
Views: 552

Re: Yorkshire Dales Cycleway - where to stay overnight x2

Reeth has several options and the Dales Bike Centre is a great cafe/bike shop etc. Maybe look at Orton which might have better options than Tebay.
by geocycle
24 Jan 2024, 9:37am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: What's in a more expensive bike?
Replies: 52
Views: 2930

Re: What's in a more expensive bike?

I agree with much of what has been said above, decide what you want to use it for and what a different machine could add to your enjoyment.

One point not yet mentioned is you are riding 150km a week. If that is all year in all weather your bike will need to be well maintained, so your choice of machine might also be a trade off between race focused components and more robust ones. Many of us also have more than one bike to cover different types of riding, and cyclists who race will have several machines available (and a tame mechanic).
by geocycle
9 Jan 2024, 7:37pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff
Replies: 77
Views: 4773

Re: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff

A number of folk mentioned the Hebie chain glider. I used one for a year or so on a Thorn raven tour frame. It did a reasonable job of keeping the chain clean and the friction of the chain rubbing was tolerable. But, it made removing the rear wheel more hassle and when I changed to a narrower raven sport tour frame it wouldn’t fit. Given how little cleaning the chain on a rohloff needs and how long they last I don’t really miss it. I’ve no experience of a belt drive but would be interested in trying.
by geocycle
9 Jan 2024, 8:28am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff
Replies: 77
Views: 4773

Re: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff

pwa wrote: 8 Jan 2024, 6:18pm
slowster wrote: 8 Jan 2024, 3:23pm Edit - crossed posts with PH.

From https://www.stanforthbikes.co.uk/skyela ... hloff-home:

Screenshot 2024-01-08 at 14-58-18 Skyelander Rohloff.png

Thorn frames use eccentric bottom brackets, but Kevin Sayles, who was formerly their in-house custom frame builder, reportedly prefers sliding dropouts, and that is what he uses on the custom Rohloff frames he builds for Woodrup (https://www.woodrupcycles.com/bespoke/).
Thorn's eccentric bottom brackets do work, in a crude sort of way, but for purists they have the drawback of altering the effective seat tube angle every time you adjust the tension of the chain. The bottom bracket moves relative to the saddle and everything else on the bike. So your finely tuned seating position goes out the window.
As you say ‘purists’ might be aware of the position change, I’m certainly not. It is a very small change done incrementally. The EBB work fine and make things simpler and cleaner at the rear. I’d agree that mine is crude, basically a lump of aluminium secured by pointed bolts and will not please the weight conscious. The more recent versions used by Thorn are less agricultural.
by geocycle
7 Jan 2024, 6:54pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff
Replies: 77
Views: 4773

Re: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff

Love the classic looks. Reminds me a lot of my Thorn raven sport same colour, grips and rohloff. Will be a very useful bike.