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by MarcusT
23 Dec 2022, 5:25am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Camping / touring Food
Replies: 47
Views: 2763

Re: Camping / touring Food

Asian food stores are a treasure trove for light weight meals. Beyond, the dried udon, ramen and other noodle dishes, they have dried shrimp, fish, calamari and other proteins, kelp, mushrooms, etc. If you're worried about MSG, many are sans these days.
I find them much tastier than supermarket instant pasta/risotto meals.
by MarcusT
19 Dec 2022, 5:26am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Can anyone identify this bike? 2
Replies: 11
Views: 1048

Re: Can anyone identify this bike? 2

Mix of disc brake and rim brake. I don't know what to say
by MarcusT
15 Dec 2022, 5:12am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Can anyone identify this bike?
Replies: 9
Views: 1502

Re: Can anyone identify this bike?

From Decathlon. It says Btwin right on the frame
by MarcusT
7 Dec 2022, 5:57am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: alternatives to Ergon
Replies: 3
Views: 791

Re: alternatives to Ergon

XLC makes Ergon copies and are not bad
by MarcusT
6 Dec 2022, 5:21am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Brake pads too thick?
Replies: 8
Views: 1487

Re: Brake pads too thick?

alexnharvey wrote: 28 Nov 2022, 12:34pm Of course, you can also loosen the brake wire to allow the brakes to accommodate a wider rim of thicker pads.
Unless I'm missing something this seems to be the obvious course of action.
Loosen the brake cable
by MarcusT
10 Nov 2022, 5:12am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: English beers and brexit
Replies: 146
Views: 6513

Re: English beers and brexit

Seems odd. Some of those brands are shipped all over the world, with I'm sure the same amount of paperwork.
Perhaps, it's more political
by MarcusT
6 Nov 2022, 6:26am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Bari - Pisa or further
Replies: 9
Views: 1165

Re: Bari - Pisa or further

https://www.camping.it/en/
Camping can be expensive, for a little more you can get private rooms
by MarcusT
11 Oct 2022, 5:12am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Basecamp tent
Replies: 37
Views: 3014

Re: Basecamp tent

Coleman makes a variety of family tents that may fit your needs. Thye have a vast range of features and prices
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-Coastl ... 48031&th=1
by MarcusT
4 Oct 2022, 5:30am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Bike Bought - Thank you
Replies: 35
Views: 2361

Re: Bike Bought - Thank you

I applaud the research you've done and understand the anxiety of getting the right components.
I too, was mixed on brakes. Mind you, I will never do a world tour, but it's easy to find yourself in a position where brakes need a major repair. With the experience I've had with hydraulic disc brakes, I would not want them on a tour taking me to parts unknown.
With rim brakes, I can do any maintenance/repair with my eyes closed. With hydraulic brakes, I've had mixed results. Not to mention the availability of parts. Mind you, I am self taught in disc brake know-how.
If I had to go disc, I would go mechanical. Additionally, disc mounting should not require specialized tools. Along with having the most common brake system for parts availability
Let us know when you depart
Cheers
by MarcusT
14 Sep 2022, 4:25pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: bargain tent for mini adventure?
Replies: 10
Views: 4775

Re: bargain tent for mini adventure?

Sweep wrote: 14 Sep 2022, 11:59am
MarcusT wrote: 14 Sep 2022, 5:55am The Decathlon 2 Man basic tent is on the heavy side, but survived torrential storms without letting in a drop.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-t ... 471&c=GREY
Glass fibre poles though.
They must have changed. :oops: The tent I have has Aluminum poles.
by MarcusT
14 Sep 2022, 5:55am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: bargain tent for mini adventure?
Replies: 10
Views: 4775

Re: bargain tent for mini adventure?

The Decathlon 2 Man basic tent is on the heavy side, but survived torrential storms without letting in a drop.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-t ... 471&c=GREY
by MarcusT
3 Sep 2022, 5:55am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Croatian Coast - Island Hopping and Ferries
Replies: 8
Views: 819

Re: Croatian Coast - Island Hopping and Ferries

I have suggested to not take the coastal roads during peak tourist season because of all the campers and motorhomes on the road. The roads are quite narrow and can be a harrowing experience. Though Croatia is working hard at making their country a bike destination. The situation improves constantly. I have done a fair bit of research into island hopping and it can get frustrating due to the islands not being connected in a chain fashion and some ferries do not accept bikes. If you either plan your trip well, or take it with a 'whatever comes' attitude, it is a great ride.
by MarcusT
27 Aug 2022, 5:48am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Is there any point in cycling?
Replies: 64
Views: 3715

Re: Is there any point in cycling?

Either you take to cycling or you don't. There are those who ride for the fitness aspect, those who like seeing the country side and those who commute for variable reasons.
For many of us, a house without at a bicycle is a sad house, but to each...
My question is; how did you do 40 posts in 4 days?