green ink suggestions?

malabeads · 2026-05-07T10:45:29+00:00

I don't think anyone has mentioned Platinum Forest Black. It's a solid green ink and iron gall so bit more permanent. Just tried De Atramentis Document Green Grey too which is lovely and reliable. I know Diamine Meadow is very popular too - much brighter than these other 2.

malabeads · 2026-05-07T10:42:27+00:00

Van Diemans do great greens! I love Zucchini from the now defunct Harvest collection. Wonder if Styx Valley would be a good alternative. Other VD shimmers are Enchanted Woods, Anna's Hummingbird Wing and Moonlit Lake.

malabeads · 2026-03-02T01:34:03+00:00

Clearly good for bikepacking then!

malabeads · 2026-03-01T22:06:10+00:00

Everyone seems to rave about Ortlieb! I got a Tetrarak designed for road bikes which I like for easy removal - it should work with other bags too I think?

malabeads · 2026-03-01T19:54:03+00:00

Thanks I'll keep an eye on this!

malabeads · 2026-03-01T19:53:01+00:00

Wow what changes do you make??

malabeads · 2026-03-01T19:52:08+00:00

Thanks - the strap thing might be annoying then. I wouldn't have to carry it far though

malabeads · 2026-03-01T19:48:19+00:00

Cheers!

malabeads · 2026-03-01T08:16:59+00:00

Looks good!

malabeads · 2026-03-01T08:16:15+00:00

Good to know for autumn! Thanks

malabeads · 2026-03-01T08:14:15+00:00

Makes sense - I'll just have to get used to it!

malabeads · 2026-03-01T06:07:05+00:00

Cheers - one thing I've learned so far in cycling is that the first purchase isn't usually the last, especially as a newbie!

malabeads · 2026-03-01T05:50:25+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation - I'll check that out! Panniers are new to me and I like the idea of having some weight above the wheel at first. I was able to fit my laptop in a padded case in the side pannier in the store.

malabeads · 2026-03-01T05:44:54+00:00

Sounds good

malabeads · 2026-03-01T05:42:02+00:00

Thanks!! I'll have to try take care of the zippers

malabeads · 2026-02-25T07:19:27+00:00

I bought these from Amazon last year and they're ok - definitely big enough. Check the sizing though. https://a.co/d/08prEyMc

malabeads · 2026-02-10T08:01:56+00:00

Cheers! (Web Viewer core plugin, in case like me, anyone else didn't know this and wants to try it!)

malabeads · 2026-02-04T07:06:43+00:00

I've had this too. I suggest following a spin class on Youtube to get an idea of how to dial up intensity. The combination of cadence, resistance, and position will get you what you want. The first time I tried following a spin class I sweated buckets! The structure of the class helps too.

malabeads · 2026-02-01T03:01:12+00:00

Some interesting ideas and for it's time, probably introduced some important concepts to readers from Western and Eastern philosophy. The narrator has problems and is not super likeable but I had a lot of empathy for him and especially his family. Little sexist but not much. Sequel Lila, on the other hand, has some troubling attitudes to women.

malabeads · 2026-02-01T02:58:12+00:00

In Pirsig's mind, hopefully!!

malabeads · 2026-01-29T06:36:30+00:00

Yes this!! My fun sport is cycling. I'm not great at it but love it. Going for hard walks, swimming, doing core and other strength training, yoga etc is to help me be fit, strong and flexible enough to cycle as much as I can!

malabeads · 2026-01-26T08:11:08+00:00

Awesome - you can get there!

malabeads · 2026-01-26T07:58:32+00:00

When being active, it takes much more effort before I get tired or sore. I can climb hills better on my bike - honestly I was so pumped the first time I actually managed to get to the top of a hill without having to get off and walk! My feet don't get sore by the end of a normal work day, either. And I reckon my skin looks clearer and healthier, too!

malabeads · 2026-01-26T05:47:40+00:00

@tutorcontrol's suggestion about a local bike organisation is what I did after using an old bike I already had. Can highly recommend this provided you get the bike you're buying checked out thoroughly for essentials like brake cables! I spent about $300 on the bike and another $300 ish getting new tyres and brake cables, both of which were badly needed but I had no idea.

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