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by johnnystorm
Sat May 10, 2025 5:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gloves...
Replies: 7
Views: 549

Re: Gloves...

Fox Ranger Gel are my current favourite. Tried some Endura after my last pair of Fox gloves wore out but also found the velcro was absolutely useless.
by johnnystorm
Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme
Replies: 30
Views: 2318

Re: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme

:lol: Years ago, I was at some conference or other where someone stated that renewable energy schemes would only work if we reduced power consumption significantly. This was well before someone had the bright idea of running cars off electricity. The mitigating factor there is that the 5kwh you use...
by johnnystorm
Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme
Replies: 30
Views: 2318

Re: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme

Years ago, I was at some conference or other where someone stated that renewable energy schemes would only work if we reduced power consumption significantly. This was well before someone had the bright idea of running cars off electricity. The mitigating factor there is that the 5kwh you used to r...
by johnnystorm
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme
Replies: 30
Views: 2318

Re: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme

I get that Johnnny but you end up with most of the power going to the areas of highest population density i.e. the southern half of the country. With the closure of all the coal schemes the majority of power generation is now in the northern part of the country and that's starting to stick in peopl...
by johnnystorm
Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme
Replies: 30
Views: 2318

Re: Lochan na h-Earba pump storage hydro scheme

Pity it will be privately owned and most of the electricity will head for the south of England. I'd be a lot more supportive of such things if the power was used locally (i.e within 200 miles) so at least we get the benefit as well as the environmental impact. It'll be load balancing the National G...
by johnnystorm
Sat Apr 19, 2025 12:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 5167
Views: 1536042

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

this would be tempting if it was a bit further north Why? It's a tin shed you'll likely not be able to do much with. :wink: Closer to home :wink: I reckon you could get it insulated, and then put in a massive log burner, open plan kitchen/bedroom for cheeky get aways with Mrs Voodoo Edit - just rer...
by johnnystorm
Mon Apr 14, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 1158
Views: 241117

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

I've got a rockbros one. I'm not fussed about having a gauge as I always do the squeeze test. I'll carry it as well as a pump, it's nice to have when sorting a foul weather or roadside flat.
by johnnystorm
Fri Mar 28, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin changes inbound
Replies: 5
Views: 493

Re: Garmin changes inbound

I do, Strava has gradually removed core functionality and plasters my feed with ads, challenges and info about people I don't know. Garmin on the other hand gives me all the ride data without (for now!) anyy upsell. Hopefully the blurb above is correct that paying for the service gains features, rat...
by johnnystorm
Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Salsa cutthroat frame bag
Replies: 14
Views: 835

Re: Salsa cutthroat frame bag

Straight Cut made mine and it fits perfectly.
by johnnystorm
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Komoot is dead, long live Komoot
Replies: 34
Views: 3597

Re: Komoot is dead, long live Komoot

voodoo_simon wrote: Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:37 pm Currently trying out the HiiKER app, seems ok at the moment (ditched the OS app now)
I got a years OS sub for £12 in a recent offer and I'm not convinced that was good vfm if I'm honest. 🤣
by johnnystorm
Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Komoot is dead, long live Komoot
Replies: 34
Views: 3597

Re: Komoot is dead, long live Komoot

Saves everyone who uses it getting lost eh, good riddance I say. never like the look of it all myself RWGPS ftw :-bd I nreally don't get all the hate for Komoot on here? I guess this forum is quite contrary? I've always found it clear and easy to use,unlike RWGPS , which IMHO is a clunky, unuseable...
by johnnystorm
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Not a real cyclist…
Replies: 36
Views: 4589

Re: Not a real cyclist…

I'm going to go against the tide by saying I think riding Yr Wyddfa is a great outing but I'm not going to have it down as any sort of qualification!
by johnnystorm
Sun Mar 09, 2025 11:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Mini Foot Pumps
Replies: 14
Views: 1210

Re: Mini Foot Pumps

I've got one of the Topeaks and a Lezyne HV (from when I had a fat bike). The lezyne looks fancier but the gap between the handle and the pump body is a bit tight so can squash your hands if you aren't careful. The Topeak is the better pump, both the ergonomics and the pump head.
by johnnystorm
Sun Feb 23, 2025 8:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Talk to me about CO2 cannisters
Replies: 14
Views: 1375

Re: Talk to me about CO2 cannisters

Like Whitestone I have them for rapid inflation when the weather is horrible else I'll use a normal pump. I did get a mini usb rechargeable for my birthday which will probably take the place of CO2 for me if it works well.
by johnnystorm
Tue Dec 10, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Knee pain? This may just help...
Replies: 23
Views: 3173

Re: Knee pain? This may just help...

Miranda cranks pop up a lot on the eBike forums as short crank specialists. I think they do regular bike cranks as well.
by johnnystorm
Wed Dec 04, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: redshift Stem and seat post
Replies: 26
Views: 5150

Re: redshift Stem and seat post

I've got both and would recommend them. If you use a seatpack it could cause some problems if the straps go around the pivots.
by johnnystorm
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 5167
Views: 1536042

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Spotted OS Maps subscription 50% off today on STW. https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-maps-12-months-recurring-subscription/?utm_medium=affiliate&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1552572&awc=2495_1733136356_b94ce72f19ec80b87e9db64133e8fd45 There's mention of "affiliate" in the UR...
by johnnystorm
Sat Nov 16, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: UK Mobile Speeds
Replies: 11
Views: 1272

Re: UK Mobile Speeds

Not sure there's much point telling what I get in rural Suffolk if that's not where you are. :wink: If it's for work and mission critical buying a batch of PAYG or one month SIMs and using then for the actual task is the only sensible way to do it. You've got some serious data volume requirements s...
by johnnystorm
Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: UK Mobile Speeds
Replies: 11
Views: 1272

Re: UK Mobile Speeds

Not sure there's much point telling what I get in rural Suffolk if that's not where you are. :wink: If it's for work and mission critical buying a batch of PAYG or one month SIMs and using then for the actual task is the only sensible way to do it. You've got some serious data volume requirements so...
by johnnystorm
Wed Nov 13, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
Replies: 40
Views: 11998

Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...

For one reason or another the MBR article appears to have been tweaked to be less misleading.
by johnnystorm
Tue Nov 12, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
Replies: 40
Views: 11998

Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...

Did it really need a conference centre and a sculpture park? I'd argue that it did, I imagine the conference space would get used for event sign ons (antifreeze, beast, Welsh Ultra, etc.) And the sculpture park gives non-riders something to do while half the family is off on the bike ride for a few...
by johnnystorm
Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: cheap Garmin GPS device
Replies: 3
Views: 590

Re: WTD: cheap Garmin GPS device

If they aren't quarter turn compatible you can always use something this or a stick on adapter.
https://amzn.eu/d/f43GVEv
by johnnystorm
Sat Oct 19, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB Central makes the news
Replies: 13
Views: 2648

Re: BB Central makes the news

Apologies for wheeling this old chestnut out again. :wink:
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by johnnystorm
Sat Oct 05, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Scam Alpkit Website
Replies: 4
Views: 1247

Re: Scam Alpkit Website

Perhaps there's a typo in the OP's link, but hopefully the fact it doesn't go anywhere means it's been taken down. 😄
by johnnystorm
Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11623
Views: 2439822

Re: The post man's been ...

Ordered yesterday, arrived today and all setup (and hopefully working), a cat tracker. Fingers crossed it doesn’t let us down I have derived great pleasure from wandering around neighbouring areas waving my phone in the air so I can retrieve another lost collar. :???: I've given up on collars and t...