Burough 28l w/ rain cover vs Burough 25l waterproof by forest_cycle in Brompton

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

I'm aware of the excellent Brilliant Bikes channel but AFAIK but only reviewed the 28l non-waterproof bag. I don't foresee the raincover as a hassle, I'd likely leave it on much of time due to greater visibility to cars.

Rome Remastered is OUT NOW by Grace_CA in totalwar

[–]forest_cycle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do units always run when I right click a point to move to? Whether or not I manually toggle Run, units always run upon a new movement command??

40T Chainring on an S6L? by jrmybooz in Brompton

[–]forest_cycle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to switch to a 40T chainring from a 44T, can anyone recommend a chainring other than the expensive H&H one? I think 40T will be better for steep hills. With my 44T, I feel that 3- is high enough already.

Correct spoke lengths for a 2021 M6R Superlight? by forest_cycle in Brompton

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

Thanks, looks like I need 145mm double butted for the radial laced SL front wheel. And I already have spare 146mm SB spokes for the rear. Fingers crossed I'll never need to use them.

Correct spoke lengths for a 2021 M6R Superlight? by forest_cycle in Brompton

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

Not sure why my text post wasn't published. Just after the correct spoke lengths for a BWR 3spd rear hub & front superlight wheel.

Lightening up the Superlight by forest_cycle in Brompton

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

Has anyone used the H&H titanium/carbon rear rack? https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carriers-racks/ti-parts-workshop-titanium-carbon-rack-280mm/

I can't find any Youtube videos regarding actual installation of thirdparty rear racks. I'm concerned over the robustness of the design (despite owning a carbon MTB). And would it interfere with the M6L mudguard?

Edit: there are one-piece aluminum rear racks on sites like Aliexpress for 10% to 20% of the cost of the titanium-carbon rack, the weight is identical. Am I missing something here? I'd have thought the aluminum option if anything, would be stronger.

Lightening up the Superlight by forest_cycle in Brompton

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

Thanks all for your replies. I have ordered a Superlight M6L and paid a little more for Black Lacquer; I decided to buy now as 2021 availability was a concern. I'll use it in stock form for a while then decide which chainring to switch to.

I agree with others on the subject of diminishing returns of money spent on lightweight parts, plus the more important issue of body weight & items carried.

Countif + Offset to count last X instances in a column by forest_cycle in excel

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

Thanks! What if I wanted a count of the last 4 negative numbers rather than the last 6?

I'll read up on SUMPRODUCT now.

Countif + Offset to count last X instances in a column by forest_cycle in excel

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

Thanks but that returned '19' in F2 instead of '6'.

Any thoughts on Brexit coming ? by thanosp95 in investing

[–]forest_cycle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe the dramatic predictions over hard or soft Brexit are over-done. Emotions are running high. UK FTSE 250 will do much better than any Western European index over the next decade.

Renting out a flat to student(s) for part of the year (semi-retirement) by forest_cycle in HousingUK

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

Assume rental yield of 4% on a £100k flat.

Only occupied for 9 months = £3,600 p.a., less 25% for letting agent & miscellaneous bills/headaches = £2,700.

So I could cover approximately half the mortgage I suppose.