yup easy

bin

try these, awesome I bought 2

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-alp-x-pro-2in1-shorts/?sku=5360687251

fashion statement, industry money maker, gave up wearing them years ago. Hot in summer and retain water in winter and catch on the seat.

this, 11-42 with a 30t
Depending on fitness/weight you might even go 28t up front.

Because – the inner ring (40t) is made of aluminium so if your big’ing it up front and climbing on the 40t ring it will wear out quickly.

Go for a front ring that gives you a good chain line ie straight for most of your riding, experiment. Changing the ring is 2 min job.

From what you said about weight and fitness Id start with a 28t

The battery problem can be an issue though if you are riding longer than six hours on the 1000.

just done the Sarn Helen using 1000 battery lasts 10 hours plus. If your getting less Id suggest altering the setup.

There isn’t a battery problem

Got 800 and 1000

1000 is better, bigger screen and comes with UK and Euro mapping which is updated for free. I put my OS map SSD card in for off road. Also automatically uploads to garmin.

Mine worked there way through and used the loan. Kept them focused and within budget. I had three and couldn’t afford to pay for all of them.

They worked hard and the upshot was they attended their lectures because they were paying whilst many didn’t. I think it also helped to limit their spending because when they weren’t studying they were working part time.

My middle son didn’t go to uni after A levels but put himself through when he was 24 to become an optician. Great success for him as he found a job enjoyed.

I never pushed them towards Uni after A levels. For some like my middle son it wouldn’t have worked at 18 and would have been a waste of time. He simply didn’t know what he wanted to do. He wasn’t ready. I also strongly believe in learning at the right time through your life.

Your question maybe isn’t about money your wondering about motivation and success.

yup this a common problem. Take SD card out hard restart. I think it can hang up on the SD card map or its own sometimes

try the singletrack II ones very good

I don’t change mine until it gets to 1, I get 3 – 4 chains easy on one cassette. They measure 0.75 on my chain checker when their new. Also FoD rider.

all your manager has said is she dosent want you to go. You haven’t applied so your grievance is? That’s hardly grounds for a grievance.

Apply for the job. You seemed stressed and most of it maybe in your head.

Grievances or complaints needs facts, like I applied for the job and was unfairly turned down by my manager.

Look at this without emotion.

Id also add that, thankfully, reliability has improved. Shops need to develop to a new model, looking back to what was needed before isn’t likely to be successful

plus one

A lot of people don’t need someone else to fix their bike for them.

I use LBS but most stuff I do myself, the market has changed globalisation is a thing and we need to move on, stay competitive.

http://www.mbruk.co.uk/mbruk_SarnHelenTrail_details.htm

http://www.mbr.co.uk/routes/wales/sarn-helen-mtb-%E2%80%94-in-eight-easy-gps-files-318570

google is a thing :-)

for us it was some 8000m of climb and 435km

Trails are hard and wet in places. Some hike a bike too. Its certainly not well marked and you will need your map reading skills. We took 7 days including the train trip and that saw us doing about 80km a day. I very much enjoyed the trip. Group of 5 was just right. Take plenty of cash as north Wales seems to be mostly cash only, no cards. We stayed YHA/hotels, B&B. Eat and grab a coffee and cake when you can as theres no much open on the way. A lot of pubs etc have closed down.

To repeat though we really enjoyed the experience saw great scenery. Certainly more enjoyable in the summer ;-)

Done it couple weeks ago what you need to know? Did from Conwy to Gower whole trail N to S

this http://www.boot-buddy.com/

TACX voretex here, best investment made. Have permeant setup. trainer road Zwift and sufferfest

annual FC pass for all FoD carparks = £23 seems good value for money

velovault

you get an MTB in there?

what price getting to MTB/road holiday with a broken bike? No bike no holiday or forking out for crap hire bike. I use evoc all the time. Far easier to pull around as well. If you travel multi times a year its a no brainer

2 year warranty hmmm guess they don’t expect it to last

I had a crossed threaded bolt in my SC Bronson – got a complete new frame in 3 weeks and free bearings – what can I say, I think SC is reliable and sustainable and meet their warranty without quibble. The LBS hadn’t even send my old frame back before I had the new frame they replaced just on emails from LBS.

Lot going on in that Yeti link that will wear

what is the MTB off season? Surely with autumn and winter approaching we are about to enter a new an interesting period that develops my skills and fitness?

HR2 front rear, tried Hans Damf rear last year wasnt as good.

Eating your large meal of the day in the evening is counter productive. You need the fuel before the exercise not after when it will mostly be stored. So despite weighing and controlling portions its not being delivered when you need it most. Prior to exercise. Consider small salad in the evening and upping breakfast and lunch.

Garmin and apps are only a algorithm. An educated guess. Personally I don’t put much faith in them and find counting up the stuff I eat tedious. We all metabolise the food differently and are different fitness and activity levels. Too many variables to be accurate.

What dosent lie is the scales.

I found small changes long term worked, are easy to control and don’t impact on my training. Training hard requires more food. But it has to be training not junk miles. This is where I think most people make the mistake. Remember your body will adapt and function on less as you get fitter.

On portion control etc I find buying less helps. Ditch the trolley and shop with a basket and you suddenly find a healthier option.

Oh bottom line, managing weight is 99% what you put in your mouth and the amount. A good balanced diet with a structured training regime will work.

The ‘quick fixs’ are snake oil

1. Its all power to weight ratio
2. make small long term changes to diet, cut all alcohol, no fry, increase veg, balance protein and carb
3. Your doing the same mileage/effort each week. This isn’t any training its junk miles.
4. Mix up training, include hill work, intervals, speed and vary distance and effort to increase power, turbo in winter

<I commute to work by bike, cycling between 36-56 miles a day monday to friday, and then often a 30 mile ride on either saturday or sunday>

Its just mileage little training, no structure no rest. You get fitter when your body recovers. Body is simply bored its adapted to your life style.

condensation – needs to be well ventilated. Vents must be open

Distance 8,960.5 km
Time 435h 30m
Elev Gain 111,649 m

no punctures this year so far <waves cock> ;-D

seriously, I second the comment about quality of ride with tubeless. At lower pressures its great

Done a few cant see the point in them, pay for a ride I can do any day of the week for free? I’m CTC anyway so I’m covered. Of course I wont have a stamped card to confirm I completed the course. Oh hang on Ive got my GPS …

2 punctures last 6 years all fixed by stans, stopped carrying tube couple years back. I run maxxis tyres there pretty reliable. I top up stans regularly

30psi lol Try 20 front 25 psi rear bit more depending on weight

I leave mine at 40 psi overnight to make sure their well fitted then let them down. Just done a week of MTB not a single issue and same pressure on Maxxis HR and Ardent rear

I’d also consider second hand there are some bargains to be had on Pinkbike etc for a budget of 2K. Hard tail would be my option at that price point or Boardman

Oregon 650 user, good screen, rechargeable batteries or AA and works where there is no phone coverage which is pretty much where I need this baby.

https://www.coolcamping.co.uk/campsites/uk/england/cotswolds/gloucestershire/1415-whitemead-forest-park

pub is short walk down the road and you can ride to pedalaway along the family trail about 4 mile.

The road is still blocked between Parkend and Pedalaway, detour in place

SC5010
Whyte 130

Orange seem poor value for money at the moment IMHO