SavageHoutkop
Veteran
- Location
- South Manchester-ish
Indeed, normal socks.
Paramo isn't boil in the bag.
Paramo isn't boil in the bag.
Did that often while living in Somerset. Cycling was still better than standing in that wind waiting for a bus that might have be cancelled (can't blame them - taking a double-decker along the clifftops in that can't have been fun).How about having to pedal down a hill you'd normally be freewheeling, just to move, at little over walking speed.
I don't like it. I go for technical walking fabrics (anything from Regatta to Rohan) in warmer weather.Is it worth buying a set of lycra based clothing for the summer? So far in normal clothes it's been a bit uncomfortable, but not to the point I've ever actually thought to change anything yet.
I deep clean by putting it in a bottle of degreaser, letting it dry, then slathering in oil, but I try to avoid it. The mickle method is better. Those wind-up things seem to help chains wear faster but I don't understand why.How do you deep clean your individual gears and chain? One of those little wind up things that you get from Halfords?
Most have handles or holes you can lock to the rack and I do this for a few minutes (especially if other bikes in the park have their panniers still on) but it seems risky to do it for long. I've a set of Basil Mara double panniers that fold up (they've only boards at their bottoms) and can be popped in a packable rucksack.Is there any way to lock or cable tie a pannier back to the bike permanently or is this a bad idea for theft?
Drybags will keep water in as well as out, but don't let them fester in there and turn the bag inside-out after unloading!What do you do with the wet socks / gear on the return journey?
How are you getting on by not taking the bus? To be honest I'm stingy enough to prefer cycling in these situations given that the bus involves a miserable wait getting soaked anyway and then stings me about £7 for the day. I have cheap £10 Halfords mudguards which actually do a decent job, but for commuting I'll be looking for the very best.
IF I ever get to freewheel up thisDid that often while living in Somerset. Cycling was still better than standing in that wind waiting for a bus that might have be cancelled (can't blame them - taking a double-decker along the clifftops in that can't have been fun).
And occasionally, I'd return before the wind changed and get to freewheel uphill, but it didn't seem to happen so often.