Racks sorted courtesy of some Bezos vouchers.

Ortileb Back City Rollers are at SJS for £70

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/ort ... -40-litre/

Presumably that comes with everything I need?

And any reason not to?

For context, the route involves a section of coastal path single track, probably 30min each way.

I think the shopping load will be limited to some degree.

The shop itself is also in an area where a good D Lock and cable are ‘essential’ addition to the weight before I’ve started.

I’m basically trying to breathe life into the commuter (as that’s no longer a thing) by using that bike for small shopping trips. Are pannier racks and bags much of a muchness, or are some easier to remove and refit (as they’ll be shopping bags) Is it worth a front and rear set up to balance the wei...

Another tarp delivery from mid Wales here

LOL no

It simply wouldn’t get used enough or looked after well enough.

If I want to go properly light, it’s a Borah Bivvy and maybe the Cuben Tarp if I feel like a bit of luxury.

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:30 pm Yeah. So is the Scarp (without cross poles) but there are degrees of stability - I might be able to compromise.

(back to Google...)

Ha, Google brought me here…

Did you ever get an answer?

I’m wandering between the Robens Arrowhead and a Trekkerteent Phreeranger and loads in between.

I will scan below exactly what this mathematician PhD type chap I’d prefer a podiatrist tbh. Anyway, I went minimalist (I can’t bare to say bare**** then shoes, sorry) a few years back but have actually found I’m happier with a 4mm drop for running. I learnt the hard way that narrow “race fit” shoe...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:27 am I really dislike using Harvey maps. I do wonder whether in part it's down to my colour-blindness and the more subtle colouring they seem to use?

On “another” forum I was bemused by yet another Android/Apple squabble.

But, in reflection, I think I might be exactly the same but with maps.

For long/multi-day trips, after tryy various options, I generally print the maps double sided on AT and keep them in an appropriately sized zip lock plastic bag. Carrying a second bag, or document wallet allows you to just have a couple out at a time. Easy to handle, fold etc. There's something nic...

You can waterproof a normal OS map with a waterproofing spray like Grangers or similar. I did it years ago and worked a treat. Cant remember what I used though. Google it and theres plenty of info on doing it online. I’m trying to avoid that, I’ve a cupboard full of laminated OS maps. I technically...

Have you tried Harvey’s maps?

I have tried them

A) Limited U.K. coverage
B) I’m very good at visualising OS maps, not so much Harvey Maps
C) Possibly as a result of B) I do not like the design

Ah…. I no longer have a printer! There’s also no one local with a decent printer (I mean the sort of place that has a printer you pay a small fee to use). Has anyone had any luck buying printed one of sheets from an online printer? It would likely be laminated rather than tough paper which is a sham...

I did not know that, good bargain for someone then. I think I already have a taker.

If anyone wants a bivvy bag for nowt let me know.

Outdoor Designs 2 star

Don’t know if it’s waterproof, don’t really know how breathable it is. I do know it’ll just cost you postage however.

To be honest the dogs done more damage on that front. He managed to split the end of his tail open and has left blood whacks around the place.

Does anyone know of this is an R5800 series?

He’s right you know. Not just any old dead either. Proper dead.

Just road rash fortunately



TCP made my eyes water admittedly

Shimano XM9s landed, fit seems excellent on the mooching around the house test.

Thanks for this point. I am sometimes surprised at the victim-blaming/self-flagellating narratives about this that come up in outdoor communities I’m not sure anyone is doing this. Acknowledging anti social behaviour exists is very different to doffing your cap to landowners. I’m not sure dismissin...

Oh I perceive it all right. When I look at most countryside in the U.K. what I see is an industrialised landscape.

Almost none of it is natural. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of one truly wild place in Britain.

Dave Barter wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:00 am Or maybe you change your view to admire the new art on your drawing room wall. To imagine what it could become if he grew into the next Banksey

I’m all for artistic expression. But an unofficial roadside campsite full of human turds is beyond my appreciation.

I’m surprisingly torn on this.

On the one hand losing rights is deeply troubling.

On the other hand the sheer numbers of entitled roasters I’ve witnessed trashing wherever they happen to be makes me understand why such moves have and will happen.

This is what I’ve done to my bike today



About 2 miles in so at least not far to go back home. My knee doesn’t look too clever either.

Right then, that’s everything sorted bar possibly the rear light. I’m half tempted by a Son Rear light, is the much to be said for upgrading from a B&M Secula? What did you go for in the end? I’ve stuck with what I already have rear light wise which is the Secula, front is a SON Edelux.