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After rain, wind is the most important thing I look at. For some strange reason I often wake at about 5 am and then stay awake to hear the shipping forecast before drifting off. For touring, it is probably the most important thing for me. The trouble with the Met Office is I don't find their forecas...

I think the bottom line is between early birds and late ones. As a late one, I like light evenings and have always hated the October clock change as its like the final nail in the coffin for summer. I can argue lots of things against it - likewise the early ones can argue their points. I suspect tha...

Given what Brucey has said, maybe you might want to consider a halfway option.

Find a frame you like, then build all your chosen components onto it. It will work out more expensive than a stock bike, but you get exactly what you want. I did this for my current touring bike.

Sorry for my naivety, but does that mean that if a bike hanging on the back of a vehicle stops you seeing a light from anywhere in the 45 + 80 degree arc (Category 2) then it is illegal?

If so then it means that a bike can easily obscure some or all lights, depending on where you are standing.

Hi Chaps, thanks for the replies. In the end I opted for the one from Amazon and I have been pleasantly surprised. It arrived next day and is made of stout nylon, lined, with edging and webbing underneath to strengthen the bottom. It says it's 600d nylon, which is less than Carradice at 1000d, but a...

As the initial query has been satisfied..... Just for the record, as far as I understand it, obscured lights don't have to be totally covered. I remember an ancient article probably in Cycle by CJ that said even a spoke could be deemed to obscure a light. It went on to say that a bike could easily ...

Terrible.

It's a shame you only see lots of Police after the event. I count 6 standing near the canal in one picture. Just the one might have avoided this happening.

As the initial query has been satisfied..... Just for the record, as far as I understand it, obscured lights don't have to be totally covered. I remember an ancient article probably in Cycle by CJ that said even a spoke could be deemed to obscure a light. It went on to say that a bike could easily '...

My advice is to read your policy carefully, on-line if you don't have a detailed policy booklet. I have a campervan with rear rack. My insurance says the bike must be secured to an immovable object and also says that anything on a car, van, etc must be kept out of sight if the vehicle is unattended....

I'm confused.

How would the hanger or mech be bent if the bike fell on the other side?

You don't say why you are not doing the intended trip to Gibraltar. You could cycle there and then cycle back. Job done. When it comes to touring: finding routes, what to see; where to stop; etc; etc. I always recommend having a good think about it. I know it sounds obvious, but I find that the more...

I suspect that current times may also be relevant. When trade is slack, long chats on the phone giving advice and recommendations that lead to a sale may be welcome. When things are a bit more manic, they may be less appreciated. Add to this sometimes people have a bad day and may get wound up by wh...

May I ask where the OP is going instead of Spa?

Anyone any suggestions for what bag to use for flying with a Brompton? Not proper touring, but basing in different places and then cycling around. Probable bus between stops then cycling with luggage to accomodation so nothing too heavy or bulky. The hard cases are obviously the best, but expensive...

A post from a heretic. I always turn my bike upside down if there is anything 'down there' I need to do. I can understand not doing it if you have lots of cables and hoods, etc, but I have a nice pair of bar ends on my bikes. I also carry a bit of rag to sit my Brooks on. Removing a wheel, cleaning ...