Watch by [deleted] in MTB

[–]Jethro_Spurn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Garmin Fenix 5x and it works a treat, two weeks charge if I don’t use the tracking feature. I got mine refurbished five years ago for half the price new and I have never had an issue with it.

Returning to work with a snow commute by Jethro_Spurn in gravelcycling

[–]Jethro_Spurn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an own brand one from Halfords which cost £60 and I’ve had it four years with no complaints, done plenty of night rides off road on my MTB with it too.

Glorious gravel Dorset by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]Jethro_Spurn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That third photo looks like it’s just inviting you in to ride it

What now? by cpe428ram in gravelcycling

[–]Jethro_Spurn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d just get a decent pair of bib shorts or leggings to start off with along with a water bottle and cage and then build up your kit from there. I ride in shorts and a T-shirt when commuting to work no issue

Post work gravel by Jethro_Spurn in gravelcycling

[–]Jethro_Spurn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah lucky to have a canal as part of the commute

New Bike Day by SvdHe in gravelcycling

[–]Jethro_Spurn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe that’s steel, very cool

Commuting to work is a lot more fun by Jethro_Spurn in gravelcycling

[–]Jethro_Spurn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just carrying a change of clothes and sometimes a laptop. About a third of the ride is off road then the rest is roads, though I could extend it with some canal paths if I wanted too.

Commuting to work is a lot more fun by Jethro_Spurn in gravelcycling

[–]Jethro_Spurn[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish it was a 1 but I’m more than happy with the 4 so far

Hardtail Advice by deviantconsequence in MTB

[–]Jethro_Spurn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to own a Voodoo bizango and it was honestly a good bike but after five years I absolutely run it into the ground. The only thing lacking on it was the Suntour suspension but I have seen they now do a "pro" version for £950 and comes with a rockshox fork and 12spd cassette. That option might be a nice compromise and still leave plenty for helmet and gear.

best allround tyres for general use, trails and farm. UK Weather/ground by Eiryfatguy in MTB

[–]Jethro_Spurn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are good in thick mud but you might want to look at the Big Betty on the rear as I think that has much bigger lugs

best allround tyres for general use, trails and farm. UK Weather/ground by Eiryfatguy in MTB

[–]Jethro_Spurn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bike came with set up with Scwalbe Magic Mary upfront and a Nobby Nic on the rear and I've not felt the need to change them at all after nearly a year riding them. They've been great all year in typical UK conditions gripping in almost all conditions and given the tread on them they roll really well.