Hi – I bought one for the family at Christmas. Kids are 7 & 5 and they love it. Excellent family console. Current fave title is Lego city undercover. Looking fwd to zelda and rayman.

I have a relative with one. It’s the top of the range one. Inside the interior is good quality and similar to VAG/BMW.

I’ve not driven it but as a passenger it was a nice place to be. They also look nice now. If I was looking for a soft roader, it’d be on my list (along with the CRV and a couple of others).

How long does it take you from pressing the pedal to getting out and round the back to check the lights does it take??

:D

/ igmc

Nice bike PP.

I popped my cherry two weeks ago with a 1.2. Having loads of fun :)

Trek Ex ? :)

If you’ve already got a Five,,what about a Turner Flux?

Stable for a short travel bike and lots of fun. I went from a Five to a Flux (via a super light). I wouldn’t go back.

You can get an edge 500 on wiggle for £180 use the 10-EXTRA coupon on the checkout :)

This one: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-edge-500-red-with-premium-heart-rate-and-cadence/

I had been using a suunto tc3 for many years, an old etrex gps and then apps for GPS on my iPhone. The iPhone is, and always will be a compromise as the GPS accuracy (and I would imply other data) will vary from app to app depending on how the coders interpret the data from the GPS chip etc.

I bought the edge 500 last week and had my first ride on it today. I was impressed. It’s nice to have all the data in one place and to be able to see the data you want while riding (the screens are customisable).
I also record my rides using run keeper and did so today as well to compare with the garmin. According to run keeper I’d travelled 21.77m. The edge 500 19.17m – not that it really matters as long as it is consistent (unless you use strava etc)

HTH

Nice bikes chaps.. like the history there PP. you’ve made it even harder to sell now :)

I think I’ll return it to SS and maybe just sell the alfine.

Dunno cant really help you but if it ain’t working for you, then you’re probably doing it wrong. It’s been 2 years since I needed an inner tube and that’s only due the sidewall splitting. Seating issues are very easily overcome. It’s all about technique and finding the right tyre and sealant combo for you and the area you ride 90+% of the time in.

I use stans as I’ve found it to be the best sealant and used it aplenty with co2. In fact, some tyres have been seated and filled with co2, with maybe a small top up from a track pump. No issues at all :?

I’ve never had an issue with co2 and used lots of it. Are you sure your sealant wasn’t old to start with?

butlerjamesp – Member
Just a shame its discontinued!

POSTED 30 MINUTES AGO #

Innovations do one as well. Have a google.

DezB – Member
Are there still tubeless doubters??

and of course it will be so much easier to patch the tyre than it would be to replace an inner tube..
I think it’s pretty much the same in terms of difficulty.

Actually, if you have one of these and some C02, you’re back riding a lot quicker than the dude with inner tubes – http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7971

I wouldn’t go back to tubes if they were free. YMMV and all that.

Sorry Rob, I’ve had a quick read of your post and I don’t think your “friend” has been treated badly at all.

9 months, 2.5K miles and the bearings have gone. Unless Lee weighs as much as a gerbil and rides on fields of cotton wool, I’d expect this – especially on a budget wheel set.

A lot of it’s going to depend on where it’s ridden and how it’s treated, how can you expect the shop or manufacturer to treat this as a warranty claim? I don’t wish to offend but think you are not being reasonable*.

There is an element of buy right or buy twice to this but I’ve seen more expensive kit wear quickly as well so YMMV/beware of the internet and all that…

Umm – Are you sure that couldnt be accessed through the oven door old chap or is one having a giraffe? :D

On mine the element was at the back.

It was as simple as turning off the power (don’t forget that bit…). Remove the 4 screws holding on the backing plate inside the oven. Remove 3 screw holding in the element. Disconnect the element. Put the new element in and screw it all back together.

Turn on the electricity and ask your wife/life partner to test it with the back of their hand ;)

Then, providing it’s working again, test that it gets to the right temp afterwards by either using the sugar melting method or a thermometer (I used sugar).

Interesting thread.

I’ve just ordered an Edge 500 based on the thinking that if I need maps to navigate I’ve got view ranger 1:25 maps on my phone.
I couldn’t justify the extra £80 for the edge 800 as I wouldn’t be riding along referencing a map very regularly (even if lost) as I’d be looking for features and then heading toward that feature (like in the old days with a map n compass).

I’m using it more for the data it records than navigating as 99.9% of the time I’m riding a familiar area.

If you’re after JP, I’d prob have a look at the wampler triple wreck or the blackstar ht pedals with their ISF feature.

If I was after one, I’d go for either the HT Metal or the MXR +

Is this to go with your 1 watter or do you have a US voice amp as well?

Edit – ooh, hang on. What about a Nova Drive? Surely that’s gotta be worth a look? Works with the NS and does drive and distortion I think. Have a google :)

Oh bugger – should have stated – repair on the inside :D

That’s where I did mine, it was only the sleeve so I never noticed how water tight it was. The main thing is, that it prevented further ripping.

No probs, will do plumber

I’ve repaired a torn sleeve on an event jacket with duct tape and super glue. It’s been washed a few times and still ok.

How about £175?

Cheapest online new is £290

I’ve not used spesh tyres before but double check that they’re listed on the notubes site as convertible. They’ve tested the beads on a ton of tyres.

Aside from the bead being strong enough, soapy water (really soapy), latex (pref stans), a brush and a track pump should be all you’ll need (assuming ust rims). If you are feeling lazy, use a compressor or co2.

I ran standard SB8s tubless for a while. They were awesome but a complete pig to do the first inflate and took a while to seal the very porous sidewalls..

Post pics. Sounds like this could be something that may enter stw folklore.

Have you considered something like the TC Nova System? Put that in the loop and use it only for time based effects? If you’re amp is also midi controllable you can use it to build patches etc.

I really liked the chorus, delays and reverbs on mine.

If you’re interested in going down that road, let me know. I’m moving to a rack setup so have replaced the Nova with a GM2 and will probably sell mine soon.

Dibbs – do you use the mapping functionality much?

Am I right in thinking that’s pretty much all its got over the 500 ?(and a colour screen)

Tea time bump, anyone?

Dark Side – Member
CaptainSlow – Member
Dark Side – Member
Sensible price range, these are very good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/electronics/dp/B00001W0DI
Your idea of sensible differs from mine!
You can get some Behringer cheapy headphone monitors for about £25 but they are nowhere near as good. I binned mine.
£50-60 is a very good price for the quality. If you look after them well, they will last many years (parts are replaceable too) so if you look at it from a price per year perspective rather than an upfront one off cost, they are reasonable.
I’m sure they are reasonable at £50-£60 Captain, its just that the Amazon link you provided is selling them for £540 (plus £4.70 postage)

:D

Apologies – I hadn’t noticed. They’re not worth £545, I’m sure one of the cork sniffing audiophile types can find something better with added horn of unicorn at that price ;)

(I think I paid about £50 for mine)

Dark Side – Member
Sensible price range, these are very good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/electronics/dp/B00001W0DI
Your idea of sensible differs from mine!

You can get some Behringer cheapy headphone monitors for about £25 but they are nowhere near as good. I binned mine.
£50-60 is a very good price for the quality. If you look after them well, they will last many years (parts are replaceable too) so if you look at it from a price per year perspective rather than an upfront one off cost, they are reasonable. :)

OP, you’ve not given a budget.

Sensible price range, these are very good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/electronics/dp/B00001W0DI

They’re aimed at the studio monitor (FRFR) end of the market but sound great with a MP3 player and also sound great if you’re making music. I’ve used them with Pocket POD, HD300 and my JMP-1 pre and they sound fantastic.

Rather than the headphone speaker colouring the sound it leaves it more open for you to EQ. I’ve also got the obligatory Bose headphones and these (at less than half the price) drub them in every aspect*.

*Your ears may be different ;)

Watching this one with interest as I’m thinking of getting a 500/510 or 800 :)

Are they worth it? What’s Garmin connect like?

ta

@Garry

This: http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/gear/128654/1/stan-s-notubes-700c-tubeless-system.html

I havent used it on the road yet (only got my bike yesterday but will be converting the non-tubless wheels soon). From experience on MTB, I’ve found Stans to be the best sealant.

Dont be one of these numpties that on their first puncture gives up. If you’ve got enough sealant it will seal. If you haven’t and the hole is big but not too big, repair with one of these and bimble home or continue your ride (MTB):

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7971

If that fails and you have to use a tube then be prepared to faff and remember to check the tyre to remove the dozen or more thorns in the tyre you never new were there!

Also – remember to check sealant levels periodically and top up if you notice any on your frame as you’ve had a puncture but not had to stop.

I’d also recommend getting yourself some C02 from http://www.co2cartridges.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=284

I use these with my inflator chuck thingy http://www.co2cartridges.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=256&category=303

And if you want some cheap tubeless tyres to give it a try on, go for these:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_918603_langId_-1_categoryId_242553

If you find tubeless traumatic, it is more likely than not, you are doing it wrong. Google for how to vids. The notubes site is excellent ;)

HTH and have fun

OP do you have a good local bike shop who can do a bike fit for you?

To lower your stem there would need to be some spacers underneath. Take one or two of the spacers and put them above the stem.
Have a look on the park tools website for instructions. If you are not confident please take it to your lbs.

It is counter intuitive but have you tried lowering your existing stem?

This will put more weight over the front increasing grip and also possibly improving your pedalling position. Hard to say without knowing how you fit the bike but worth suggesting so that your covering all angles rather than just changing the stem.

Try 10-EXTRA or EXTRA-10

I think some fork manufacturers advise against this type or rack and (iirc) some such as pace state it invalidates the warranty. Worth checking your warranty small print.

I’d rather my bike be held by the frame and prefer tow bar mounted racks but different strokes etc

I have one made by Buck. Easy to open, locks open. Can be opened and closed very easily with one hand. It has a nice black rubbery type of handle so not slippery when wet.

Excellent field sport knife, very robust. Came with a belt pouch. The perfect one handed knife IMO.

Gonzy – Please post results on the sonic deterrent I’d be interested in the results.

As posted on the same subject different thread yesterday I use some cat repellant and also pee in the garden every couple of days in pre-determined spots to “mark my turf” grrrrrrrr

Also look at lavender and some of the other plants (some lilies) that are said to be off putting to a squatting cat. I’ve seen great results especially with the added grr in the above :)

I’m using Itax Scent Off at the moment. Seems ok.

If you need more pee, drink more. A night on the beer should also do it, just watch your aim ;)

Glad I could be of assistance BD ;)

I live <20m from arable land and have had a similar problem with foxes (and moggies) pooping on my front lawn and border.
I found repellant to help a little but on its own it was ineffective. The best combination I’ve found is keeping your lawn reasonably short, wee and cat repellant.

I’ve gone from it being quite a problem with multiple poops almost daily to it not being a problem at all.

I pee in a bottle and pour it in the same spots every couple of days to prevent awkward questions or trouser snake moments with the neighbours.

If it’s windy the ash will get blown out. Chimnea may be better in that regard.