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Sounds like a good idea, but does this shag up the paint on the top tube?Tent poles are best carried on the top tube of the bike, the best method of attachment are VELCRO cable ties.
Sounds like a good idea, but does this shag up the paint on the top tube?Tent poles are best carried on the top tube of the bike, the best method of attachment are VELCRO cable ties.
Not if wrapped in the tent pole bagSounds like a good idea, but does this shag up the paint on the top tube?
I know this is an old post so possibly you had a temporary issue but i find maps.me fine. I find google maps irritating - if you download maps for offline use it appears to frequently insist that you download them all over again.Currently going through Europe ( The Netherlands,Belgium and France )
We are now using google maps (cycle mode) whilst using roaming ( via vodafone £3 a day ) and GPS.
I mention this purely as we had difficulty using either maps.me or google on pure GPS.
Google maps has been brilliant through Holland. Belgium next week so lets hope it continues.
We used Google maps live which worked brilliantly.I know this is an old post so possibly you had a temporary issue but i find maps.me fine. I find google maps irritating - if you download maps for offline use it appears to frequently insist that you download them all over again.
Yes great stuff been using it for years.Not sure if this counts but if you are fussed about shaving, King of Shaves shaving oil is much better than just using soap and saves carrying foam. The tiny bottle weighs about 20 grams and has lasted me the last four tours!
I use one from Sainburys', works just as well as the King of Shaves stuff (which I used to use) for 99p.Yes great stuff been using it for years.
The expiry date (after which the Google Maps app prompts you to download the offline map again) is normally set to 1 month after the last download. I found this was more than enough for my recent trip (where I spent 2.5 weeks overseas). Also, I don't think the map expiring prevents you from continuing to use it.I know this is an old post so possibly you had a temporary issue but i find maps.me fine. I find google maps irritating - if you download maps for offline use it appears to frequently insist that you download them all over again.
Why would you consult the min/max 'pressure marking' when inflating your tyres? The pressure you pump your tyres to is a figure (well two: front and rear differ) which you will 'know', as a sensible rider will check their pressures weekly and over the life of a tyre this information will become completely familiar (and it's not the 'max' shown on the tyre wall).Always mount tyres with the pressure marking next to the valve......it stops all that annoying searching to find it!
I have encountered one tyre (the horrible old Specialized Armadillo) where the "min" pressure was well above my usual pressure and was actually necessary for avoiding pinch flats.Why would you consult the min/max 'pressure marking' when inflating your tyres? The pressure you pump your tyres to is a figure (well two: front and rear differ) which you will 'know', as a sensible rider will check their pressures weekly and over the life of a tyre this information will become completely familiar (and it's not the 'max' shown on the tyre wall).
But if your rim has logos or markings near the valve, or if the spokes either side of the valve are a different colour, don't waste your time faffing with the tyre position IMO.It is aesthetic practice to align the maker's logo (on the side of the tyre) with the valve (to make it easier to find quickly - for those weekly pressure checks/top ups).
Most rims' 'maker's logo' are placed opposite the valve holes. From the side and above (ie standing up) the tyre wall is much more visible. What sort of esoteric/exhalted riding community are you inhabiting where riders have different coloured spokes? Is such use (eg Mavic Ksyrium) widespread in Norfolk?if your rim has logos or markings near the valve, or if the spokes either side of the valve are a different colour,