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The Danube between Passau and Vienna is heavily concreted without much marsh or woodland. So flat, fast and not much wildlife. But interesting history and Baroquerie. We visited Mauthausen but I wish we hadn't.

Visegrad and Budapest are great.

Jonathan

I'd decide what sort of locking I wanted, study the Halfords website, then take the rack and the car there and ask. But I might miss out the second of those. NB discount for Members of Cycling UK and frequent offers... and you can use both at once.

Jonathan

I'd try soaking in penetrating fluid and then direct impact from below along these lines:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=105655

And if that didn't work I'd send it to someone with lots of experience and pay them, such as The Seatpost Man:
https://theseatpostman.com/about/.

Jonathan

Delta Bike Hitch Pro £17.99
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Delta-Bike-Hitch-Pro_46651.htm

Jonathan

mattheus wrote:MORE FORCE REQUIRED is only the case if you're in the same gear!

Of course. That's why I suggested getting the crank length right for size and leg action and not for force. Then you can sort the gearing.

Jonathan

You'll need more force on the pedal to get the same effect. Whether that's "harder" for you is difficult to predict.

I suggest getting cranks that suit your size and desired movement regardless of force.

Jonathan

No comment on what your frame and mudguards will take, but, as Sheldon Brown puts it:
"29 inch 622 mm This is a marketing term for wide 622 mm ("700C") tires."

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Jonathan

That's good to hear.

I've had (and still have) connection problems with both of my Edge 1000s.

And a quick search of the Web reveals: http://www.google.com/search?q=garmin+usb+data+problem, but of course there's a lot of devices around.

Jonathan

As above: it should be 100% and I'd play with another pack to help debug this.

Even with a dynamo USB charger I have to run my Edge 1000 that way to avoid it switching in and out of charging mode.

Jonathan

PS: Some Garmin devices are very fussy about USB cables and connections for data transfer. There's lots of that reported on the Web. But USB charging should be fine.

My non-dynamo rear flashing lamp is a long thin one from Cateye with multiple flashing modes. The bracket is a cut-down Cateye belt clip with an extra hole drilled for a bolt through the mudguard: that gives a locating peg and that bolt. The lamp can then be moved between the seat post and the mudguard.

Jonathan

PS: Lots of other options at SJS: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/lighting/.

CyclingGuy wrote:I have the Schwalbe marathon tyres on my hybrid and whilst they've been puncture free, occasionally I have to change them for a knobbly tyre for certain rides and they are a real pain to get on and off and I have broken a few plastic levers trying.

Yes, it's common to need a tool. If so a hook might be better than a lever.

Jonathan

hatt55 wrote:Are there any other similar tyres that people would recommend beyond the Schwalbe?

No.

Happy Christmas.

Jonathan

lj132313 wrote:... but I am a complete biking incompetent/newbie so wondering if this is something that is best looked at in my local store?

So was everyone once upon a time.

There are two great advice sites:
Sheldon Brown https://www.sheldonbrown.com
Park Tool https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help

And just ask here when you get stuck or are in doubt.

Jonathan

If you're going to buy Shimano shoes be aware that the sizing is... unusual. Typically you need something like +1 or +2 Continental European sizes larger than usual.

Jonathan

Thanks, both.

Any more?

Jonathan