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by Aquila
2 May 2023, 8:00pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: New tyres?
Replies: 8
Views: 482

Re: New tyres?

Thanks all, I think I'll buy new tyres I have a few short tour's coming up and 2wks in September in Belgium, I think 4yrs is pretty good going anyway, guess I was overthinking it and answering my own question...I just don't like chucking anything away 😊
by Aquila
2 May 2023, 5:25pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: New tyres?
Replies: 8
Views: 482

Re: New tyres?

thirdcrank wrote: 2 May 2023, 5:16pm You don't seem to have mentioned what caused your series of punctures.

My point is that unless you have identified the cause and dealt with it you may just be having replays.
The first one was a large piece of glass and there was no stopping this one, the other two I have no idea, but were very small and found nothing in the tyre, The glass went through my rear tyre the other two were on the front.....tread depth is the same front and back, the image being closeup appears to show more tread than there is to the eye
by Aquila
2 May 2023, 5:06pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: New tyres?
Replies: 8
Views: 482

Re: New tyres?

axel_knutt wrote: 2 May 2023, 4:54pm That tyre looks fine, if you've been four years without a puncture you're doing well (depending on how many miles that was). Spates of punctures can occur for no particular reason, I've had periods of a couple of years without, but I've also had as many as four in one day (on more than one occasion). I think that people tend to over analyse this, they're random, good runs and bad runs just happen, between January & August 2000 I had 20-30 punctures, but I've never had another period that bad, before or since.
This was my initial thinking, I've no idea of mileage covered but the bike is well used, when not touring it gets used on day rides and from March to November a regular weekend commute to our caravan a 70 mile round trip up and down Hadrian's way. They are Marathon green guards and have been brilliant and have been swapped round front for back.
by Aquila
2 May 2023, 4:44pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: New tyres?
Replies: 8
Views: 482

New tyres?

Never had a puncture for around 4yrs, had a valve go and a rather sharp rim tape give me problems but nothing has ever gone through my tyres to cause a puncture until now when I've had 3 in 3 weeks, I think I'm answering my own question here but do i need new tyres🧐
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by Aquila
26 Mar 2023, 11:06am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Seat posts
Replies: 11
Views: 530

Re: Seat posts

Good shout certainly worth a look see, thank you
by Aquila
25 Mar 2023, 1:35pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Seat posts
Replies: 11
Views: 530

Re: Seat posts

rjb wrote: 25 Mar 2023, 1:04pm To get your image on if the pic is on your phone use the add attachments button at the bottom of the page and select it. Don't use the image attachment link at the top. :wink:
Thanks, done ✅
by Aquila
25 Mar 2023, 12:09pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Seat posts
Replies: 11
Views: 530

Re: Seat posts

Thanks, I've given up trying to get the image on, sorry, just looking for something lighter that will not break the bank, I know about the diameter but I'm not sure if there was certain type to avoid, carbon for example as they seem very expensive and as I've managed for years with the monstrosity that's on so I'm just looking for something lighter.
by Aquila
25 Mar 2023, 11:58am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Seat posts
Replies: 11
Views: 530

Re: Seat posts

yep I'm struggling to get the picture up :(
by Aquila
25 Mar 2023, 11:53am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Seat posts
Replies: 11
Views: 530

Seat posts

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Seat posts, not something I've ever changed ever! but the suspension post that came with the bike is heavy and has been locked off since i bought the bike so I'm going to replace it with something a little lighter, does anybody have a suggestion please. Thank you
by Aquila
10 Jul 2022, 9:38am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Eurovelo 15 signposting
Replies: 11
Views: 705

Re: Eurovelo 15 signposting

For the first time, I recently had an electronic route on my phone for a bike trip , but if you have battery life concerns, or like me, just don't want to needlessly have the phone on all the time with gps running etc, perhaps try like what I did--using the gps location only when you aren't sure if you've missed an intersection or whatever.
This worked well for us, as the route we were following was generally well signed, but was useful to pinpoint at times either using the Dutch biking app I used, or even just Google maps, at only the times when unsure.

I found it handy not to have the battery drain and or the phone get hot from running all the time and in the sun (kept phone in handlebar bag or in rear pocket)

4 years ago, my wife and I did EV6, and generally we found the signage to be pretty straightforward, although there were the odd confusing bits, usually in more urban settings.
This is what I do after previously using paper maps, I use an old Android phone attached to my handlebar, plan with cycle.travel, use pre downloaded maps (i use maps.me) and keep the device in airplane mode which is normally good for 2 or 3 days cycling, If I come to a junction and I'm unsure which way to go I switch on the screen which in turn fires up the GPS and work out which way to go from there. My other phone stays safely stored away. It's not turn by turn and you still need map reading skills to a certain degree but the beauty for me personally is the ability to change my route on the fly the same as using paper maps but without the hassle.
by Aquila
10 Nov 2021, 3:15pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: new winter sleeping bag
Replies: 31
Views: 2956

Re: new winter sleeping bag

Bonefishblues wrote: 10 Nov 2021, 2:41pm
Aquila wrote: 10 Nov 2021, 2:32pm It would be nice to be able to afford Gucci touring and camping gear, I'm not a wealthy person and try to budget my gear accordingly.
You really wouldn't :lol:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/14653 ... eping-bag/
:lol: :lol:
by Aquila
10 Nov 2021, 2:34pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: new winter sleeping bag
Replies: 31
Views: 2956

Re: new winter sleeping bag

MarcusT wrote: 10 Nov 2021, 5:28am I tried a number of bags. I was looking for a wide comfortable bag. The chinese clones were much too narrow. Most european brands were just a little too tight. I ended up looking at american bags for their wide girth. I ended up with a Kelty Cosmic (L). A good three season bag at a reasonable price. I am quite satisfied with it
Thanks' these look good, is there much room for feet? pictures can be deceiving but they do look a wee bit tight at the bottom
by Aquila
10 Nov 2021, 2:32pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: new winter sleeping bag
Replies: 31
Views: 2956

Re: new winter sleeping bag

The £42 “3 season” Millets bag purchased a couple of years ago didn’t work out then?
How lovely of you to go through my post history to find my sleeping bag thoughts, thank you for reminding me how good the £42 maggot has been. Mind you I wouldn't call it a winter bag which is why I'm now looking for one i can use in colder temperatures but its served me well and will continue to do so....... It would be nice to be able to afford Gucci touring and camping gear, I'm not a wealthy person and try to budget my gear accordingly.
by Aquila
9 Nov 2021, 3:02pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: new winter sleeping bag
Replies: 31
Views: 2956

Re: new winter sleeping bag

horizon wrote: 9 Nov 2021, 1:25pm
hufty wrote: 9 Nov 2021, 1:11pm One thing that hasn't changed is bag comfort ratings are still hopelessly optimistic. Or maybe I'm just old and cold.
I think they are bonkers but the better manufacturers, to their credit, do often point this out. Who you are, what you eat, what you are lying on, who else is in the tent with you - it all counts, probably far more than the bag rating. And a "summer" rating (we had 5 deg overnight in Devon, camping in early September) is nonsense when compared to the "winter" 13 deg it will be tonight in mid November.
Crazy weather at the moment, I work nights it was 14c last night here in NE England, I may just stick with my little 2 season bag if these winter temperatures continue :D
by Aquila
9 Nov 2021, 2:53pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: new winter sleeping bag
Replies: 31
Views: 2956

Re: new winter sleeping bag

Thank you kindly for your replies ...... It was never a pi***** competition between the Rab and OEX... I know about RDS certified down, fill weight and fill power, I also know what size bag I like regardless of manufactures stated figures I also like to try before I buy (if possible) I've tried the Rab Ascent series and I'm not against buying one even the regular size though I'd probably go for the XL as i like to be able to pull the hood in the bag with me ( a habit I picked up dressing as a tree, putting my right hand next to my head and calling a few people sir) something only just possible with the Rab though my feet are up against the bottom of the bag.

The Cumulus bags look great if a little narrow below the knee for my liking but once you change the bag size the price makes them more expensive than the Rab. Have to agree with the comfort ratings always taken with a good pinch of salt.

Leading the race at the moment is the RAB ascent 700 XL until I can try the Alpkit bags and the OEX....Thanks' again for the input much appreciated any more suggestions gratefully received.