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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,938
Posted By Brittney

I thought the four corners also. I test rode one...

I thought the four corners also. I test rode one last summer, very nice bike.
I ended up going for a different Marin but the four corners was a comfy all rounder
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,519
Posted By Brittney

PlanetX bought the brand, so modern carnac stuff...

PlanetX bought the brand, so modern carnac stuff to rebadged, so unlikely the quality described above
Forum: Touring
02-16-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,407
Posted By Brittney

I have used marathon 700c 32mm for a good few...

I have used marathon 700c 32mm for a good few years.
good off road under reasonable conditions (dry ish etc) , good puncture resistance.
Rolling resistance is good for the level of puncture...
Forum: Touring
01-05-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,764
Posted By Brittney

Hey, What is the front rack in that phone? ...

Hey,

What is the front rack in that phone?
Is it a rear rack repurposed?
Forum: Touring
01-05-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,461
Posted By Brittney

Hi, While I have not done the fishguard to...

Hi,

While I have not done the fishguard to London bit the Sustrans/UK cycle network is pretty well signposted in general.
I cycled through Wales a few years back and the signs were easy enough to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By Brittney

Spray.bike make an easy to use spray paint, non...

Spray.bike make an easy to use spray paint, non drippy, trendy bike colours etc

The metal should not matter, ive done aluminium frames with std car spraypaints with standard primer first
Forum: Touring
03-25-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,150
Posted By Brittney

You can get a beam bender, a bit of plastic lens...

You can get a beam bender, a bit of plastic lens to adjust the angle of the light, car headlights have similar optics to put each light in the right place...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-18, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,912
Posted By Brittney

I did an old frame a few years back. Cost me...

I did an old frame a few years back. Cost me about 5 times what I thought it would have.
Loads of filler, more cans of paint than expected etc
It was enjoyable though

These guys have a "bike...
Forum: Touring
12-18-18, 05:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,235
Posted By Brittney

Its a good point, a big saddlebag could take most...

Its a good point, a big saddlebag could take most of 9 pounds.
I have a cheapo one from planetx, £25 (maybe 30-35$).
Does not wag like I thought it might
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,958
Posted By Brittney

agree with the last comment, focus on getting a...

agree with the last comment, focus on getting a comfortable bike. unless your bikepacking includes rough off road bit, any bike will do. The longer you spend in the saddle every day the more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-18, 07:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,485
Posted By Brittney

I had some serious fork judder recently. After...

I had some serious fork judder recently. After replacing worn down brakepads and balancing the brake pull so both met the rim at the same time it was pretty much eliminated
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-22-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,641
Posted By Brittney

I have a similar looking light I picked up on Ali...

I have a similar looking light I picked up on Ali Express for £10 or 15. I run it off a 2A USB portable battery.
I think its great for the price, very bright on full power. For the amount of time I...
Forum: Touring
08-12-18, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,629
Posted By Brittney

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20180808_133953006_hdr_bc34dbd706027e91bb13ec49cdda695581131fec.jpg

near the end of a 5 day trip across Wales and SW England.
Forum: Touring
08-09-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,983
Posted By Brittney

Looking at that rock bros - I think it would have...

Looking at that rock bros - I think it would have a serious wag if you have to pedal out of the saddle, its sits quite far back .

If price is most important I bought and recently used a 7 or 8L...
Forum: Touring
07-23-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 601
Posted By Brittney

Depending on how far you like to go per day - a...

Depending on how far you like to go per day - a 5-7 day big loop around the lake district, Yorkshire dales and north pennines would be pretty nice.

I am cycling the lon las cymru end of August,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By Brittney

From my experience with primer coats that fill,...

From my experience with primer coats that fill, they don't.
Unless you just end up smoothing out dings in the paint it will never really level with the original paintwork.

If you are going to end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-18, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,069
Posted By Brittney

Looks great, how many cans of the black and...

Looks great, how many cans of the black and clearcoat did you use to coat the whole bike and frame?
You notice any chipping peeling over time?
Forum: Touring
05-20-18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,130
Posted By Brittney

I have not had personal experience but have...

I have not had personal experience but have toured with other people who were using the altura ultralite panniers. I would not recommend them at all. Bad for quick on and off. Easily damaged. Poor...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-18, 03:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,885
Posted By Brittney

I use a minirig...

I use a minirig (https://minirigs.co.uk/speakers/bluetooth-minirig-2)
If you are into audio quality this speaker it the best actually portable speaker I have heard

I carry it in a climbing...
Forum: Touring
02-20-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By Brittney

Diesel exhast is composed of two main things -...

Diesel exhast is composed of two main things - soot and NOx. Soot will easily be filtered by a barrier type mask. NOx (NO2 and NO) are gases so will happily pass through all masks they do not have...
Forum: Touring
02-20-18, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By Brittney

Those disposable masks are just that -...

Those disposable masks are just that - disposable. The have a period of time after which they are no longer effective (I work in a lab, and use them, and we are recommended to not reuse them). If you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,558
Posted By Brittney

update - jamming some spongey non slip stuff at...

update - jamming some spongey non slip stuff at the bottom of your abus granit is a bad idea. It makes it hard to lock sometings
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-18, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,558
Posted By Brittney

If you still have not sorted this rattling issue...

If you still have not sorted this rattling issue I had a bit of a breakthrough with my rattly lock.
I jammed a square of spongy non-slip mat material into the bottom of the lock, it basically filled...
Forum: Touring
01-22-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,228
Posted By Brittney

I agree with Hobbes about considering cycling...

I agree with Hobbes about considering cycling some of the wild Atlantic way (Ill admit I'm biased being Irish). But parts of the west coast of Ireland are amazing. Places I would recommend to go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By Brittney

I have cycled around north Belgium a few times....

I have cycled around north Belgium a few times. Its nice to cycle, flat, friendly. I would absolutely recommend for a summer tour. I kinda disagree about what people said cycling in Brussels. I found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-17, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,558
Posted By Brittney

I have an Abus granite. It rattles like hell. I...

I have an Abus granite. It rattles like hell. I had to stop using the mount that came with it due to the noise.
I have tried covering exposed metal with electrical tape but think something is needed...
Forum: Touring
08-20-17, 09:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,160
Posted By Brittney

I would not use that giant rack due to the two...

I would not use that giant rack due to the two point fixing system, two points allows rotation into the front wheel if you hit a bad bump or bags are too heavy....

I have a salsa down under...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-15-17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,622
Posted By Brittney

Most of my 18650s have come from old laptop...

Most of my 18650s have come from old laptop batteries that I pulled from the battery recycling bin at work. Breaking one open yields a bunch of 18650s, which I assume come from a relatively reputable...
Forum: Touring
05-30-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,629
Posted By Brittney

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4195/34156162494_c2...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4195/34156162494_c224e52a30_z_d.jpg

Just before a quick weekend trip around Kent, England.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-17, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,842
Posted By Brittney

I've had two park tools instant patches on my...

I've had two park tools instant patches on my rear tube for months. It holds pressure as well as the tube did when it was fresh
Forum: Touring
05-06-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,321
Posted By Brittney

I have the salsa down under front rack (this one,...

I have the salsa down under front rack (this one, google images shows two types http://salemcycle.bike/images/library/zoom/salsa-down-under-front-rack-194504-1.jpg)

Your front fork need to have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,391
Posted By Brittney

I guess it depends on how pitted it is. I have...

I guess it depends on how pitted it is. I have had cages grind up on the cone damaging the cone, cleaned it out, loads of grease and ridden for aged again on that wheel.

This is a [blurry] pic of...
Forum: Touring
03-31-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,794
Posted By Brittney

Good to know, although I cant imagine having more...

Good to know, although I cant imagine having more than 40kg on the rear of a bike
Forum: Touring
03-31-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,292
Posted By Brittney

Looks like a nice trip. How many days cycling in...

Looks like a nice trip. How many days cycling in total?
Forum: Touring
03-28-17, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,266
Posted By Brittney

Agree with this comment, an additional hand...

Agree with this comment, an additional hand position may be good, bar ends or something. I find different hand positions the only think I can never have enough of when cycling for a few days
Forum: Touring
03-28-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,794
Posted By Brittney

Thanks for the input all - think the Tubus racks...

Thanks for the input all - think the Tubus racks are nice and fit the criteria but are a bit pricy for what they are.
The Tubus logo come in at around £100 in the UK!!!!

Don't think I would go...
Forum: Touring
03-25-17, 12:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,794
Posted By Brittney

Rear rack choice

Hi,

Does anyone have experience with either of these rear racks?
Any pros or cons or annoying features?


topeak super-tourist-dx
Axoim journey unifit mk3
Forum: Touring
03-05-17, 11:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,958
Posted By Brittney

I find google maps good for European planning,...

I find google maps good for European planning, perhaps the cycle infrastructure in America is different though.
I also use cycle.travel and opencyclemap.org to get an idea of potential routes.
Forum: Touring
02-05-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,915
Posted By Brittney

I did cycle to Dover - out of SE London via...

I did cycle to Dover - out of SE London via Greenwich, Dartford and into Kent. To be honest it was a bit difficult for my level. Some of the hills killed me. It was a nice route though, quite rural...
Forum: Touring
01-31-17, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,915
Posted By Brittney

Cycled from London to Antwerp in Belgium last...

Cycled from London to Antwerp in Belgium last Autumn - quite nice all the way. The Europe section consisted of a good mix of bigger and smaller road, canals, cycle paths (including pushing my bike up...
Forum: Introductions
01-21-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By Brittney

Hey, I cycled a bit of the Isle of Wight a...

Hey,

I cycled a bit of the Isle of Wight a few years back, real nice place to ride around
Forum: Touring
12-12-16, 02:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,424
Posted By Brittney

Not sure if this store is in the US, but...

Not sure if this store is in the US, but decathlon have a mount for bottle cages

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/300-universal-cycling-bottle-cage-mount-black-id_8339445.html

Cheap as chips, £3.......
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