Bold Rover Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Chaps: I'm looking for a replacement pannier set for my (cheap) hybrid bike. Used for the basic essentials, and occasionally some paper work ie not heavy use. My present one has served well, but the board backing has aged and the bags flop towards the wheel. Also the fixing straps annoyingly touch the wheel. Any suggestions? Ta. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 You log your activities on Garmin Connect, not sure if you can share this with others though...? My Daughter was also using it to monitor her running, but she now uses a Garmin Forerunner wrist strap thingy (110...?) which is obviously more convenient. TBH, you could use a device like this when on the bike to monitor your speed and log your route just as well though.... You can share the data with Strava and the rest very easily. Forerunners work with cycling too, indeed you culd take your 500 with you if you went for a jog. It is a (very) glorified speedo but the range of data you can record is amazing and useful if you want to become a full blown lycra warrior! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks for the tips. Think I'll take the plunge. And I'm half way to being a full blown lycra warrior anyway lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 back on the cycle to work today on the hybrid a 13 miler it was cold right enough 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Budget wise I'd be prepared to spend £500 but if I didn't need to I'd be delighted to find something decent for less. I live in Musselburgh mate. In that case I'd thoroughly recommend this http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crosstrail-sport-disc-2013-hybrid-bike-ec041315 I bought one before I got into road bikes and still love gong out in it now and again Built to last and greatt spec for the money. You may be able to pick one up a wee bit cheaper if anyone has a 2012 model left as theres not much difference 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I didn't go to Laggan Wolftrax as it was closed and snowy but I went out with my brother around a few trails in Rothiemurcus. Great fun, when I get my bonus for the year I'm going to buy a mountain bike and try to get out regularly. Any recommendations of a good mountian bike, price circa £300-400? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) I didn't go to Laggan Wolftrax as it was closed and snowy but I went out with my brother around a few trails in Rothiemurcus. Great fun, when I get my bonus for the year I'm going to buy a mountain bike and try to get out regularly. Any recommendations of a good mountian bike, price circa £300-400? A colleague of mine bought a Carrera MTB from Halfords last year. I think it was around your budget. Very good spec and reviews, IIRC. Halfords are poor for after-sales, but you can shop around for servicing etc. if needs be. ETA: pretty sure this is the one:http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-carrera-vulcan-12-45673 Edited February 12, 2013 by Drooper 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 back on the cycle to work today on the hybrid a 13 miler it was cold right enough Ditto! (8 miles) and "fresh" it was! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ditto! (8 miles) and "fresh" it was! It was too fresh for me today woke up with all intentions of going for it this morning but the sight of snow sent me back to bed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 It was too fresh for me today woke up with all intentions of going for it this morning but the sight of snow sent me back to bed Ya wimp! When I get up early to cycle to work, and the weather says "no," I go to the gym instead. I hope that makes you feel bad! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Ya wimp! When I get up early to cycle to work, and the weather says "no," I go to the gym instead. I hope that makes you feel bad! Haha i'd usually go on the turbo at night, but the football was on a cans sounded better, back on the bike today 9 miler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 went out for a wee ten miler at 11pm, much fun, roads much quieter than usual! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 went out for a wee ten miler at 11pm, much fun, roads much quieter than usual! I've done that a few times. You get far more peace. Been stopped by the police twice though at this time of the meaning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I've done that a few times. You get far more peace. Been stopped by the police twice though at this time of the meaning. I know someone who did similar. Stopped in the middle of the Erskine Bridge to look at the view and was apprehended by the police who escorted him off. Think they were worried he was going to jump! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Going to collect the road bike from the bike shop today was in for a bit of TLC. Couldnt cycle this morning came out to a flat and as it was cold thought feck it car it is 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I got a tyre inflater for my car at Christmas, which plugs into the 12v socket and works like the ones at garages - set the PSI and it cuts out automatically. I used it on my bike tyres last night and even though they felt hard beforehand, they were well under their recommended pressure. This morning, I couldn't believe how much easier the ride was. It's amazing to think how much resistance there is in under-unflated tyres. I also had to cycle via the bike shop because they'd made a mess of my gears when it was in for repairs 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 120 psi for the win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 110 back 10 front for me! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 front must be mad soft 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Glentress tomorrow for the first time in a few years. I'm looking forward to it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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