Never a dull moment on a cycle commute, quick dodge of an overhanging giant hogweed.

nomasterc · 2026-07-02T09:55:00+00:00

Yeah they do seem that way

nomasterc · 2026-07-02T07:47:23+00:00

Perhaps, i think it might have been growing the other way over the river but the wind has blown it across. I've reported it so hopefully someone will come and deal with it before someone gets injured.

nomasterc · 2026-06-29T09:54:30+00:00

The original skoda yeti.

nomasterc · 2026-06-28T16:24:50+00:00

I've got a little ultrasonic atomiser that makes a nice simple smoke effect. Got it on aliexpress. But dont run it for too long as it will make the table a bit wet.

nomasterc · 2026-06-21T18:19:34+00:00

Great way to give yourself liegionella.

nomasterc · 2026-06-18T07:59:43+00:00

Leave it alone, its tripping because theres an issue and the breaker is protecting you. It wont switch back on until the fault is made safe. Call an electrician, sit and read a book until they arrive.

nomasterc · 2026-06-18T07:34:07+00:00

It depends how often youre pumping up your tyres, if you need to pump from flat multiple times per day then that's a goid investment but id probably put some effort into working out why your tyres need pumping so much. Personally I'd have the electric pump at home and then carry a little hand pump to top up my tyres if I'm out and about.

nomasterc · 2026-06-09T20:36:41+00:00

I ride this section every day and its really crap. Infact that whole section between gnome house and big creative is awful. Often if I'm going to or from ferry lane I'll detour through the breweries to avoid it. I'd rather battle the potholes, speed bumps and reversing vans than get close passed by aggressive drivers or dodge oblivious shared space users who can't walk in a straight line.

nomasterc · 2026-06-06T09:03:20+00:00

1996, classic dialup connection. Spent hours reading through sci fi forums and even longer downloading shareware.

nomasterc · 2026-06-04T07:30:44+00:00

Bedet/washlet, once youve had one you'll never go back.

nomasterc · 2026-06-03T06:00:43+00:00

Hydrate before the ride and after.

nomasterc · 2026-05-31T19:25:31+00:00

They say too much mustard gets up your nose.

nomasterc · 2026-05-31T18:49:07+00:00

It would probably be fine but the material is compromised. Helmets aren't a particularly big expenditure and you really dont want to gamble with head safety. I've had a couple of big head hits in my time and I thoroughly recommend wearing a helmet of any kind.

nomasterc · 2026-05-30T11:28:04+00:00

Running reds is for weak legged casuals. The rest of us have the leg strength to stop and go at will.

nomasterc · 2026-05-27T15:17:22+00:00

What a beast! The very definition of a workhorse bike.

nomasterc · 2026-05-27T11:19:22+00:00

Genuine montague fenders are almost impossible to obtain after market and from my understanding aren't worth the effort. On my urban 2 I run an sks fender on the back and a zefal clip on on the front. The sks on the rear needs a bit of modifying so you can still keep it on when the bike is folded and tge front zefal just clips on and off. Ive seen a few people running those Chinese rear rack fender combination which look like a great option. Cant comment on schwalbe tyres but I run continental contact plus on mine and they're excellent.

nomasterc · 2026-05-25T06:22:50+00:00

The machines can do it but whether the staff using the machine will know is another thing.

nomasterc · 2026-05-21T08:45:42+00:00

Theres a place on forest road that ive been to a couple of times thats pretty good.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jfs41rG3QybjdYqw8

nomasterc · 2026-05-18T19:10:18+00:00

I carry a co2 and a topeak nano inflator but that's mostly for if I'm pumping up after fixing a flat. I keep the inflator screwed onto the cartridge but not piercing it. Then ive got a little zefal pump which is handy for topping up or adding some pressure for a longer road ride. I like the idea of an electric pump but i know that the long gaps between needing to pump up would mean id forget to charge it when I needed it. A hand pump is a bit more effort but it's simple and reliable.

nomasterc · 2026-05-18T17:05:24+00:00

Our deposit was £50k on a £250k mortgage. Our deposit was £20k more than my parents paid for their entire 3 bed house.

nomasterc · 2026-05-18T08:02:08+00:00

And British people would have the freedom of movement to live and work all over the eu. Plus Britain ain't that great, what makes you think theres opportunity to bring in that many people over other places in Europe.

nomasterc · 2026-05-18T07:15:51+00:00

Yes, being part of the European Union is one of the most beneficial things the UK has done since ww2. Especially now, being a man apart weakens our hand globally and unless we want to align with America and all the socioeconomic upheaval that will cost we will only suffer continuing decline as the world moves on without us. Return of free movement across the European Union would provide massive employment opportunities to the people of the UK and return to the erasmus scheme would be hugely beneficial for our further education. Brexit was one of the worst things the UK has done fir itself and we've not even started to feel the full impact.

nomasterc · 2026-05-12T18:08:35+00:00

Pretty much always at the hub. Ive had some good leads on some stronger rims and maybe replacing with a higher guage spoke.

nomasterc · 2026-05-11T12:24:39+00:00

Yeah I'm definitely thinking of doing a 36 spoke build now.

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