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wombat replied to the topic Has anyone had to have the 'driving' conversation with an elderly parent? in the forum Chat Forum 5 days ago
Not yet but I can foresee it coming in the next year or so.
My dad is 84 and still drives regularly, only does around 5k miles a year, doesn’t drive in the dark if it is at all avoidable and will get a lift from me/someone else if it is an option for any trips.
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wombat replied to the topic What’s your ‘how much for your mounting bike?’ moment? in the forum Bike Forum 1 week ago
I saw a similar exchange along the lines of…
Buyer – How much is the bike?
Seller – £100
B – OK, what’s the lowest you’ll go?
S – About 3mph, any less than that and I fall off. -
wombat replied to the topic Dahon Curl or Brompton? in the forum Bike Forum 3 weeks ago
@malvernrider 3 to 4 miles each end of a train journey on fairly flat paved roads/cycle paths. Will be attaching some sort of laptop bag to the rack (appreciate it will need to be removed before folding).
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wombat replied to the topic Dahon Curl or Brompton? in the forum Bike Forum 3 weeks ago
Thanks folks.
My default position was a Brompton on C to W but the curl looked like a good alternative for about half the price. Don’t want to save cash and then find it’s annoying or tricky to use.
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wombat replied to the topic Dahon Curl or Brompton? in the forum Bike Forum 3 weeks ago
Thanks for the replies.
@munrobiker Thanks for that, I agree with the value point, the Dahon is about half the price of an equivalent Brompton. The fold looks very similar and I really like that it uses standard components. Good point about the flat fixing, I hadn’t thought of that.
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wombat started the topic Dahon Curl or Brompton? in the forum Bike Forum 3 weeks ago
Was just about to commit to Brompton ownership when I came across the Dahon Curl i4 on sale at Rutland Cycles.
It looks to be a very good alternative with several similarities, have any of you good people ridden both and formed a view or preference for either one?
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wombat replied to the topic Tramps. in the forum Chat Forum 1 month ago
Was he called Migg?
No idea but I think I know his sister, she works for the local steel fabricators.
Her name’s Miguelda
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wombat replied to the topic Anyone wearing the On-one flat shoes in the forum Bike Forum 1 month ago
For sizing, if I go for the same as my 5-10 impacts would that be right?
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wombat replied to the topic Long Leg Waterproof Commuting Trousers in the forum Bike Forum 1 month ago
Thanks folks, will check out my local army surplus emporium.
Unfortunately changing out of the suit trousers isn’t really practical as I’m doing a number of short (1 to 2 mile) journeys between sites/offices during the day so just want something I can quickly pull on over my regular clothes if its raining so I don’t have to spend much of the day…[Read more]
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wombat started the topic Long Leg Waterproof Commuting Trousers in the forum Bike Forum 1 month ago
Are there any waterproof overtrousers available which will fit someone who is tallish and slimmish?
I need the overtrouser equivalent of a 32″/33″ waist & 34″ leg which will fit over a pair of suit trousers.
All the ones I’ve tried so far only come in s/m/l/xl sizing so for me to get a long enough leg (34″ inseam) I end up with a waistband which…[Read more]