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- 23 Jan 2021, 11:31pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Parts from the UK
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1751
- 21 Jan 2021, 11:12pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Parts from the UK
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1751
Re: Parts from the UK
In Ireland and got great service from the UK for many years
Thom
Thom
- 21 Jan 2021, 10:51pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Parts from the UK
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1751
Parts from the UK
Hi all I used to buy bicycle and motorcycle parts from the UK for many years but now it just seems like too much hassle. I can get the same from EU as I did from UK pre Brexit without any of the paperwork or extra charges. I wonder what are the opinions in the UK now that the agreement is completed?...
- 12 Nov 2019, 10:58pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Alternatives to Party Politics?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 756
Re: Alternatives to Party Politics?
Yes there is a viable alternative to party politics. Restore the commons and full democracy. By this I mean that all "property" be held in common as it always was before the evil of clearances and enclosures and have a citizens assembly elected by lottery.
- 29 Oct 2019, 8:55pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Wales to Devon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 944
Re: Wales to Devon
That's only 200 miles. Wait for a stiff NW'ly wind and you could do that in a day if you get a wriggle on. No need any gear, just pack a couple of sarnies and a mars bar!! :wink: :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol: Pembroke Dock to my destination address in Devon is 250 miles plus another 100 to ferry on Iri...
- 26 Oct 2019, 6:38pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Wales to Devon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 944
Re: Wales to Devon
If almost always on tarmac get some wiggle commuter tyres at 32mm fast, light and durable. I've been using them on the canal and they are great but not slow on the road either. Cheers James Thanks you James for your suggestion. I have a new set of Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 26" already purchase...
- 24 Oct 2019, 8:24pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Wales to Devon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 944
Re: Wales to Devon
Icsunonove wrote:As you've got plenty of time before the trip, it might worth considering fitting a pannier rack to your bike. (Assuming it has the necessary attachment points).
Yes thank you for your suggestion. I have a set on the way.
- 23 Oct 2019, 11:07pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Wales to Devon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 944
Re: Wales to Devon
Thanks everyone for replies and advice and I think I'll just go for it with the bike I have as it is the toughest and most reliable bicycle ever. My daughter and husband live on the Sth. coast of Devon and if I get stuck I have a get out of jail card.
- 23 Oct 2019, 6:52pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Wales to Devon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 944
Re: Wales to Devon
I intend staying in b&b,hostels/bunkhouses as I don't want to carry camping equipment on this tour. I have seatpost panniers and a bar bag for the trip. I have a good Giant hybrid with hydr. discs so I should have said this in my post and wondered if this would be suitable or should I get a fast...
- 22 Oct 2019, 10:48pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Wales to Devon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 944
Wales to Devon
Next year at the end of May and early June I intend to do a bike tour from Pembroke Dock in Wales to Mulchelney/Langport in Somerset and then on to Devon. No camping, B&B/Hostels. So can anyone suggest a suitable reasonably priced bike/bags for the trip. Will follow NCN as much as possible. Than...
- 10 Oct 2019, 7:54pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: The Disc Brake Naughty Corner Thread
- Replies: 538
- Views: 28406
Re: The Disc Brake Naughty Corner Thread
Agree entirely. I have an old bicycle with rim brakes and a modern one with disc brakes. On disc brakes I travel much faster downhill and take gaps in traffic that I wouldn't dare on a rim brake machine. The increase in the "Feeling" of safety leads to greater risk taking. People jump out ...
- 21 Sep 2019, 9:34pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Somerset Green Fair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 374
Somerset Green Fair
June 2020 I will be travelling from Ireland to Somerset for the West Country Scythe Fest. Could anyone on here suggest routes that are reasonably traffic free from Fishguard or Pembroke ??
https://www.greenfair.org.uk/
https://www.greenfair.org.uk/
- 27 Aug 2019, 8:41pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Living without owning an internal combustion engine
- Replies: 284
- Views: 15893
Re: Living without owning an internal combustion engine
Morzedec wrote: Goodness, I'm almost becoming famous! Your lifestyle is amost a mirror of mine here in rural Ireland. Mother Nature grows all that I eat on my one acre "farm", I just throw out a few seeds and she does the rest. Fruit nuts veg.etc.no dig. Cycle and walk daily. Swap this for...
- 13 Aug 2019, 10:37pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Living without owning an internal combustion engine
- Replies: 284
- Views: 15893
Re: Living without owning an internal combustion engine
The way we live with petrol diesel coal gas and oil is over. Everyone on this forum should join Extinction Rebellion. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT.
- 3 Aug 2019, 8:54pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Living without owning an internal combustion engine
- Replies: 284
- Views: 15893
Re: Living without owning an internal combustion engine
I asked the question about going bicycle only. It has brought great answers and debate which I never envisaged at the moment of initially writing the post. Marvellous forum and many diverse participants. Now what about this Brexit thing?...........no no no only jokin'.
Thom
Thom