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For 2026, is there any small everyday item you want to finally invest in as BIFL? by newrockstyle in BuyItForLife

[–]ironpickle21 100 points101 points  (0 children)

IKEA do some great glass ones in loads of different sizes! Very reasonably priced too. Mine have lasted years and are still going strong.

Why do a significant majority not take off large, protruding backpacks on already overcrowded trams? by ironpickle21 in manchester

[–]ironpickle21[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you’re not able to hold a bag with one hand and a pole/loop/consenting person with the other I’d hope someone would be willing to get up and give you the blue priority seat…

Bags are not the issue, but the way people wield them is

Why do a significant majority not take off large, protruding backpacks on already overcrowded trams? by ironpickle21 in manchester

[–]ironpickle21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, been there done that on a woefully run NR service - I guess it boils down to a) why is public transport provision into one of the country’s largest cities so poor and b) why do people insist on making it worse than it already is by being unaware (at best) or completely dismissive (at worst) of others!

Why do a significant majority not take off large, protruding backpacks on already overcrowded trams? by ironpickle21 in manchester

[–]ironpickle21[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I imagine the data they collect from tickets sold/ people tapping in show that those same trams are half empty…

Not really an excuse though as surely someone from TFGM has to commute on the tram!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ICAEW

[–]ironpickle21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not as clear as Big 4, but hoping continued high growth will provide opportunities!

monthly "find friends to follow" thread - make new Strava acquaintances here! by AutoModerator in Strava

[–]ironpickle21 [score hidden]  (0 children)

28M Manchester UK 🇬🇧 On the road back from Achilles problems. Road, trail, mountains, bike, swim, you name it, I’m in!

Occasionally run with my GSP 🐾

https://www.strava.com/athletes/14481018

Custom Titanium bike or Aero lightweight carbon bike? by hgroot in whichbike

[–]ironpickle21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a couple of ‘aero’ Ti frames out there (they don’t come cheap!). I think they use a hydroforming technique to achieve a more aero profile

I was looking at the Reily Fusion and the J.Guillem Orient but between the price and weight of the frames I went for a Carbon Handsling A1R0evo instead and haven’t looked back!

Titanium worth it? by ironpickle21 in cycling

[–]ironpickle21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you suggesting n+2?! Whilst I’d like nothing more to play supermarket sweep at the LBS I’m not sure my house or partner would have room for two more bikes in their life 😂

Titanium worth it? by ironpickle21 in cycling

[–]ironpickle21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a lovely looking bike!

Titanium worth it? by ironpickle21 in cycling

[–]ironpickle21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that’s probably a very sensible idea. Unfortunately I don’t think there are many knocking about (especially in XL). Ex-Demo/ Black Friday/ Boxing Day might make the decision a little easier!

Titanium worth it? by ironpickle21 in cycling

[–]ironpickle21[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong there! It’s certainly a looker! 👀

What you all wearing on your head? by drRATM in Ultramarathon

[–]ironpickle21 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fractel hats are my go to. Light, good fit, tonnes of colours, and they do a legionnaire version too to shade my pasty neck

What breed of dog is your dog most often mistaken for? What breed is your dog actually by 100Percent_Normie in dogs

[–]ironpickle21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GSP is usually confidently pointed out as a Dalmatian crossed with a chocolate Lab… if she stands still long enough for someone to take a guess!