For general routing and navigation I find Komoot to be very good and generally reliable for plotting routes, both A-B and circular.
If you want something more detailed especially for public rights of way information, than frankly the gold standard is OS online mapping. You can buy a paper map and use the code in it to access the online version. You'll need to do your own navigation though.
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- 20 Mar 2024, 6:55pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Best online or app map for non-road routes?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 597
- 6 Feb 2024, 5:27pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Moulton SST O.L.D.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 692
Re: Moulton SST O.L.D.
I am sure it is 132.5mm
I have a Moulton come which is the same basic frame set as the SST. I have to spring it very slightly to get the Alfine 11 hub which has a 135mm OLN.
In practice it's not a problem and not hard at all to get the wheel in.
Gaz
I have a Moulton come which is the same basic frame set as the SST. I have to spring it very slightly to get the Alfine 11 hub which has a 135mm OLN.
In practice it's not a problem and not hard at all to get the wheel in.
Gaz
- 31 Jan 2024, 7:58pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: LTN politics
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3588
Re: LTN politics
Newcastle have just pulled an ltn in Jesmond (one of the richer bits of Tyneside)
Consultation had 9 months left yet caved to a noisy minority. https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/citylife-n ... be-removed
I'm guessing that it's because many are too posh to walk and have influence against a weak council.
Consultation had 9 months left yet caved to a noisy minority. https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/citylife-n ... be-removed
I'm guessing that it's because many are too posh to walk and have influence against a weak council.
- 25 Jan 2024, 6:32pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Which CR2032 Batteries?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1639
Re: Which CR2032 Batteries?
I see several people have suggested Duracell.
I've had issues with Duracell button batteries in several devices as they have a coating designed to be yucky to children.
Garmin mention it here. If you don't have kids then maybe use an alternative. https://support.garmin.com/en-GB/?faq=2 ... DGEXYxtMM9
I've had issues with Duracell button batteries in several devices as they have a coating designed to be yucky to children.
Garmin mention it here. If you don't have kids then maybe use an alternative. https://support.garmin.com/en-GB/?faq=2 ... DGEXYxtMM9
- 5 Jan 2024, 4:29pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: GPS device
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1129
Re: GPS device
I have a Sigma ROX 4.0
It syncs rides up to Komoot and can use planned routes from Komoot for navigation.
Both work very well.
You don't get a full map but turn but instructions at each turn and a little beep
Attractive design
Good large display
Good integration with Strava and komoot maps
Uses standard Garmin mounts.
Ant+ and Bluetooth connection to sensors.
USB C connector for pc connection and charging.
It syncs rides up to Komoot and can use planned routes from Komoot for navigation.
Both work very well.
You don't get a full map but turn but instructions at each turn and a little beep
Attractive design
Good large display
Good integration with Strava and komoot maps
Uses standard Garmin mounts.
Ant+ and Bluetooth connection to sensors.
USB C connector for pc connection and charging.
- 1 Jan 2024, 7:36pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Inline dynamo connectors
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3949
Re: Inline dynamo connectors
An update.
I did buy some connectors like the one pictured by MickF a while ago. 10 for under four quid.
Once assembled the connector seems reasonably robust and has little rubber baffles to keep the water out.
Working well so far and are a lot less fragile and fiddly than a pair of spade connectors.
Gaz
I did buy some connectors like the one pictured by MickF a while ago. 10 for under four quid.
Once assembled the connector seems reasonably robust and has little rubber baffles to keep the water out.
Working well so far and are a lot less fragile and fiddly than a pair of spade connectors.
Gaz
- 1 Dec 2023, 5:36pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Pass Pixie - camera warning.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6942
Re: Pass Pixie - camera waarning.
Over a couple of years of using one, I've never had even a hint of anyone objecting to it. It is fair warning. And as I said earlier, most drivers pass better when I use itCugel wrote: ↑18 Nov 2023, 10:50am
As another poster points out, its the idiot driving loon who is most likely to prang you .... but also the same idiot likely to either ignore or react badly to being warned-off with a sign. I recall a survey in which a percentage of drivers took offense to such signs on cyclists, on the grounds that it excited their angst about, "Cyclists feel they are special or better than we drivers, so I give 'em a punishment pass".
Sometimes signs can become no more than a fetish object that the user believes instrumental in changing the behaviour of others but ... in reality it either doesn't or does so in ways other than what the signer hopes for.
- 1 Dec 2023, 5:32pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Shimano dyno hubs and wheel size
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1158
Re: Shimano dyno hubs and wheel size
I've ran Shimano dynohubs on my 20" moultons for about a decade now with no issues whatsoever.
On the Moulton I use most I've had an SP dynamo hub for over two years with no issues.
Just do it, it'll be fine. It'll generate a little more power as it rotates quicker, but not enough to trash modern lights. I have lights that auto turn on when light gets low and you can barely even feel any drag.
On the Moulton I use most I've had an SP dynamo hub for over two years with no issues.
Just do it, it'll be fine. It'll generate a little more power as it rotates quicker, but not enough to trash modern lights. I have lights that auto turn on when light gets low and you can barely even feel any drag.
- 24 Oct 2023, 7:26pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: I will be commuting again after a 15 year gap! Nervous.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 24823
Re: I will be commuting again after a 15 year gap! Nervous.
As others have said dynamo hubs and lights are a game changer. They are just always there. Theft proof too as they're bolted to the bike. The two bikes I use regularly both have Dyno lights as theyre that useful, especially at this end of the year when the days are short
If the OP has an ebike now then SVTZO compliant front and rear light would be a more sensible fit.
If the OP has an ebike now then SVTZO compliant front and rear light would be a more sensible fit.
- 20 Oct 2023, 4:18pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Quote for Painting a Dawes Galaxy Ultra
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8759
- 18 Oct 2023, 6:11pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: I will be commuting again after a 15 year gap! Nervous.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 24823
Re: I will be commuting again after a 15 year gap! Nervous.
I started cycle commuting again about a decade ago now after managing only the occasional ride.
I started by taking the car part way and cycling the last 5 miles. Even with faffing with bike and car it was still quicker than driving those last few miles.
After a couple of months or so I stepped up to cycling the full 17 miles each way.
Best thing I ever did. Yea it was maybe 15 minutes longer, but I started saving nearly £200 a month (fuel and parking). The time was an investment in me.
Don't think you have to cycle every day. It's fine to have an off day or give it miss due to the weather.
For the darker months I really recommend a hub dynamo and lights. And make the bike carry any weight.
Sure you'll smash it. Good luck
I started by taking the car part way and cycling the last 5 miles. Even with faffing with bike and car it was still quicker than driving those last few miles.
After a couple of months or so I stepped up to cycling the full 17 miles each way.
Best thing I ever did. Yea it was maybe 15 minutes longer, but I started saving nearly £200 a month (fuel and parking). The time was an investment in me.
Don't think you have to cycle every day. It's fine to have an off day or give it miss due to the weather.
For the darker months I really recommend a hub dynamo and lights. And make the bike carry any weight.
Sure you'll smash it. Good luck
- 18 Oct 2023, 6:03pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Planning a route
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4846
Re: Planning a route
For mixed styles of riding then I've found komoot to be the best route planner I've used.
It will let you pick a route with points of interest and generally the route will be decent and safe.
There's a few others:
Strava
Cycle.travel
Ridewithgps
Cycle streets (a to b rather than circular)
May be worth trying each one and seeing which you prefer.
It will let you pick a route with points of interest and generally the route will be decent and safe.
There's a few others:
Strava
Cycle.travel
Ridewithgps
Cycle streets (a to b rather than circular)
May be worth trying each one and seeing which you prefer.
- 17 Oct 2023, 8:18pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Pass Pixie - camera warning.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6942
Re: Pass Pixie - camera waarning.
I have a passpixi and cameras.
I do find it works on the majority of drivers and I get decent passes. The cameras are fairly discrete so unlikely to be noticed by all but a tiny minority.
It's not 100% as some drivers are just so bone headed.
Well worth a tenner. And if I trash or lose mine I'll be getting another asap...
I do find it works on the majority of drivers and I get decent passes. The cameras are fairly discrete so unlikely to be noticed by all but a tiny minority.
It's not 100% as some drivers are just so bone headed.
Well worth a tenner. And if I trash or lose mine I'll be getting another asap...
- 8 Oct 2023, 9:14pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Favourite complicated bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3768
Re: Favourite complicated bike
Got to be my Moulton.
Just a sublime ride and so much fun to ride.
Alfine 11 and Dyno lights add to the complexity and yet also the simplicity
Just a sublime ride and so much fun to ride.
Alfine 11 and Dyno lights add to the complexity and yet also the simplicity
- 8 Oct 2023, 7:48am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: TRP Spyre disc rear brake poor stopping
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2164
Re: TRP Spyre disc rear brake poor stopping
As others have said compressionless outer cables makes a huge difference.
Ensure the ends are cut dead square and use metal ferrules.
Also use good quality pre stretched stainless steel inner cable.
When I first fitted a trip cancel disc I was disappointed, but those changes made a load of difference.
Gaz
Ensure the ends are cut dead square and use metal ferrules.
Also use good quality pre stretched stainless steel inner cable.
When I first fitted a trip cancel disc I was disappointed, but those changes made a load of difference.
Gaz