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Sadexpunk, did a bit of reading and looks like Google are doing OS updates for the 8a for 7 years so should be able the keep it for a good while. Maybe worth paying the £40 extra for the 256mb version though as it doesn’t have an SD slot and no doubt the app sizes and OS will continue to grow.
what does that mean to the techno-ignorant please? what happens when someone stops doing updates? i have a redmi phone at the moment, no idea if it gets updates at all. and 256mb. do you mean Gb? not sure id use even the 256 really as like i say i rarely use it for anything other than calls, whatsapp, messenger, internet and camera (photos stores on google photos). i rarely download any new apps and im not a heavy user.
thanks
Check your current phone in the settings to see how much storage is being used. I wouldn't consider myself a heavy user but checking it's 78Gb being used. My existing phone is 256 so no worries but for an extra £40 I would opt for 256 just for plenty headroom going forward if replacing it.
Very tempted by the Pixel 8a at that price but my current phone does what I need.
When the updates stop, it'll mean things like your banking app, authenticator etc (anything needing to be secure), will stop working.
You might still be able to login thru the web browser but that also might not get security upgrades. So web shopping would be riskier.
Still ok to browse the web, set calenders etc though. I'd suspect in 7 years the battery would have minimal life left each day anyways.
Google Pixels are some of the better options for android updates. They'll likely be supported long after others aren't. In most cases you might not get the latest android version but you'll still get security updates for years - more than the normal life of a phone.
Check your current phone in the settings to see how much storage is being used. I wouldn’t consider myself a heavy user but checking it’s 78Gb being used. My existing phone is 256 so no worries but for an extra £40 I would opt for 256 just for plenty headroom going forward if replacing it.
good point, just checked. im on 114Gb of available 128gb, so itll be pushing it soon i guess. or will i? i dont know whats adding to that. i suppose all pics/videos will as they stay in my gallery as well as google photos yes?
thanks
When my phone was getting full up, it turned out the bulk of the memory was taken up by podcasts that I'd stopped just before the end.
Went through my pod app and got it back down to about 50gb
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Forks. Am looking for some 29" 120-130mm so neither of these are of any use to me, but might help someone.
£360 (using code BF15) 130mm Pike Ultimates 27.5"
£390 150mm or 160mm Fox 36 Float Performance 29"
Trek have 20%off clearance bikes at the moment using code BlackFriday20.
It means you can get the new trek fuel ex 8 gen 6 for £2080 or a top fuel 8 gen 3 for £2220.
Lots of other options too of course. Might help someone.
Merlin had some good deals on 29 pikes, if you are still looking @thebunk
Tenner to see rob warner live if you're in the south east..
https://electric.theatre/shows/rob-warner-robs-christmas-crackers-presented-speakers-edge/
https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/vaude-am-moab-mid-stx-mtb-shoes/139993222/p
Cheapest price for an amazing set of winter flat pedal shoes.
I haven't seen them anywhere near this price before
How do they size up compared to FiveTens?
Thanks, I'm a 10 in FiveTens, they've got the Vaudes in 9.5 or 10.5 but no 10!
I could order a 9.5 and 10.5 but I don't really want the expense/hassle of returning a pair.
Cheapest price for an amazing set of winter flat pedal shoes.
And extra 15% off with BF15 code... I've got on a pair on the way (having bought 2 pairs from Amazon that are going back as wrong size). Really hoping they're going to be wide enough in a 46 (which I think is the size I wear in Specialized and 5:10, though in proper shoes with a good last I'm a UK10)
Really does look like the best winter flat boot.
this is the Vaude size chart from the box.
Code didn't work for me
@graham1980 it worked on Friday night on those shoes. I looked yesterday because I was going to post them on this thread but they had gone up quite a bit to about 160 (I know they do live FX rates from Euro-GBP but seemed more than that)
Did seem strange that they were giving BF discount on stuff that was already heavily discounted - maybe that was a mistake and they've tweaked it.
No worries, still a great price at 140
Found this code for Mountain Warehouse that gives 20% off everything including sale stuff when you spend £30.
(seemingly, I obviously didn't add everything to my basket)
AFFVC1124
Gore have an additional 25% off sale with code BFVIP25 - I already own the jacket linked below but I went with my usual size last year and it’s snug around the shoulders and chest so I only tend to use it for running, it’s a great jacket for most of the winter, not fully waterproof but much more useable imo. Size up 1 size from your regular size unless you are built more like a roadie. Works out at £75 down from £200.
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/lupra-windstopper-jacket-mens-100853?variant=2639
Parkrun have a 60% off on their apricot range - the mens 1/4 zip long sleeve is really good - I have a few of them as they make an excellent base layer for running or cycling and at £15 they are amazing value
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone and DJI RC 2 (remote control with screen) down to £559. Expensive but over £300 cheaper than comparator sites.
Parkrun 1/4 zip long sleeve tops look good but there doesn't seem to any in stock?
the Ghost carbon wheels are now down to 399
absolute madness
GHOST C26 29" Carbon MTB Wheelset – Sportandleisure.com
the Ghost carbon wheels are now down to 399
absolute madness
Those Ghost wheels look like a bargain, I was going to get another set of Hunt XC wheels but might have to go for some of these instead.
I do not need any wheels
I do not need any wheels
I do not need any wheels
Damn, I couldn't resist those wheels at that price. £400 I really didn't need to spend but an absolute bargain and about 600g lighter than my current wheels
I'm at here trying not to buy a second pair ?
I think you can get a sign up discount also
I’m at here trying not to buy a second pair
I've just noticed they're centrelock. Do they come with adaptors for 6 bolt discs?
No adaptors with mine
Only valves
No adaptors with mine
Thanks. Bit of a bugger tho, will have to spend more money :-/
Do you know if you can change the hub adaptors to run them non boost?
No because you can't offset the discs or cassette back 3 or 5mm
Ah, thanks
Damn it couldn't resist those wheels.
Damn it couldn’t resist those wheels.
Same. Though now wondering if I need to buy a new (fancy lightweight?) cassette to go with it rather than the old deore I've got on my current set!
@dan7887, these are non boost, slightly heavier, slightly more expensive, but still a heavy reduction:
Does anyone have actual weights for those ghost wheels? Are they really sub 1500g as per spec? So tempted....
I’ve just noticed they’re centrelock. Do they come with adaptors for 6 bolt discs?
There’s some cheap XT centrelock rotors at Merlin at the moment,
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-mt800-ice-tec-centrelock-rotor-180696.html
re wheel weights, i cant remember if i weighed them bare
but i took my trek comp wheels off complete with discs and cassette, and compared them with the ghost wheels1, same tyres, transferred cassette over, and fitted xt centre lock discs, they were 580g lighter so i reckon the listing is pretty accurate