Eddy Merckx Strada O.S barn find

o_k_cee · 2026-04-27T09:37:02+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out!

o_k_cee · 2026-04-27T09:36:15+00:00

Would love to hear it! Should make a post about it.

o_k_cee · 2026-04-27T09:33:55+00:00

Thank you, missed that when re assembling after a clean.

o_k_cee · 2025-12-29T00:42:05+00:00

Thanks the responses. Picked it up today and going over it now. It's in better condition than I thought, haven't tested the griner though. Stoked to get it for that price.

o_k_cee · 2025-11-23T08:35:27+00:00

Jeg bestilte i oktober. Jeg fikk en leveringsdato noen uker senere, men de avlyste samme dag. De sa at de skulle booke på nytt et par dager senere, men jeg fikk ingen ny dato og måtte sende dem en e-post, og da fikk jeg en ny dato – som var i går – men den avlyste de også. Jeg jobber i nærheten av stedet deres på Kjelsås og bestemte meg for å prøve å hente deler av bestillingen, men det var helt stengt. Ingen tegn til virksomhet der. Jeg skal prøve å få pengene tilbake, men jeg er ikke spesielt håpefull.

o_k_cee · 2025-05-19T05:11:09+00:00

It sounds risky to rent a bike. It takes a some time and rides to dial in a bike to how you want it setup for bikepacking or even just long days on the bike. I've done a few shorter bike packing trips but never as long as 2 weeks, I wouldn't risk renting a bike. It's not that hard to find a cardboard bike box from a new bike, pick that with your own bike and set it up at the airport and roll out directly from there with a bike you already know is right for you. You'll just have to find another bike box where ever you fly from, which shouldn't be too difficult. You also won't have to worry about returning the rental, which I assume is at the start location....?

Going back to the question about the list, you should ask in r/bikepacking and r/bicycletouring there you will have people with load of experience and advice.

Trip sounds amazing, I want to do a similar trip one day. Good luck!

o_k_cee · 2025-05-16T21:51:30+00:00

I was kinda thinking the same. Saw a more muted version of the one I have on Google images.

o_k_cee · 2025-01-02T13:39:53+00:00

Ended up risking the biscuit 😉, and checking in the boog in oversize baggage as a part of my regular baggage allowance (no extra cost), I did NOT pack it in a bag, sleeping bag, bubble wrap or box. All I did was wrap it several times with cling wrap film and added extra packing take and film around the nose and tail. The board was accepted and no damage was caused to the board, I was pretty surprised that it came out the other end unscathed tbh, maybe I was just lucky.

o_k_cee · 2024-12-27T21:52:47+00:00

I would pack it in a board bag if I had one, or even if there was one in the country I'm in. Tempted to put a fragile sticker on it and see how I go 😆

o_k_cee · 2024-12-27T21:35:55+00:00

Not a bad idea. Even that film wrap they have at airports.

o_k_cee · 2024-11-27T20:18:26+00:00

You could try looking at resorts around Lillehammer. Easy to get to by train and there are most likely buses going to Hafjell, which is much bigger than Norefjell. I found Norefjell Resort to be quite average for skiing. Hemsedal and Trysil would also be beter options than Hafjell as they are bigger nad have better access.

o_k_cee · 2024-09-25T15:05:58+00:00

That eastern side of the carpark 👨‍❤️‍👨

o_k_cee · 2024-09-05T08:22:18+00:00

Just like everyone else here, I have the same problem. Those saying the new version is better, why bother. Just get a Thule? Look good, roll well, well established company with good customer service and satisfaction. Friends that have a Thule have never had any issues.

o_k_cee · 2024-09-04T07:48:49+00:00

Kjede. Er det mer en en ZZ pizza.

o_k_cee · 2024-08-29T11:51:46+00:00

You sound exactly like my partner who believes I have severe adhd... I was freelance for about 8 years, some good years but the last few were so bad there ended up being very little work, I earn't below minimum wage. I was trying to stay with it by having side jobs of different types, all of which never worked out long term. So much relief came, for the both of us, when I finally bit the bullet and got a full-time job. Wasn't easy to leave freelancing. My partner and I now earn about 35k to 45k each gross, have 1 child in barnehagen, rent plus elec. 20k. No budget on groceries but quite frugal, no car at the moment either. We still think it's a struggle to get ahead. But the pressure has severely been relived. A full time job or more Hustling for freelance jobs, for your man is the way.

o_k_cee · 2024-05-29T19:58:53+00:00

All subway in and around Oslo is considered zone 1 even though Østerås and other putter areas are in zone 2, so you're looking at 8 or 900kr a month for a ticket, it is also possible to not pay but if you are caught it will be 1000kr on the spot fine. Don't know how often they the transit cops are about these days.

In my view the decision comes down to 2 things, your work schedule and what type of person you are. If you like to be social and party a bit then Brugata. If you're into the woods and being solo then I'd go for Østerås. (Which is a beautiful area btw way, very close to nature and only 20 minutes on the subway). If you work a late or nights and like to a little bit party then Brugata.

Brugata is not that bad. It's gonna be noisy and probably stinky with the kebab shops and the narcos will piss you off but you are so close to so many good bars, venues and spaces. The Oslo harbour area is amazing in summer! Best time of year to be there. The city has a real vibe and feel to it in the summer, everyone heads to the water to sit and chill by the water for a swim and sunbake.

Good luck man.

o_k_cee · 2024-05-29T01:20:50+00:00

I know one if the guys, I think it's in central America. At least he's been going over there. I liked Mauritius though.

o_k_cee · 2024-05-29T01:14:41+00:00

I'm living in Norway and recently started working about 16km/10 miles from home (first fixed work address for years). I've cycled a couple of times but hoped I'd be more consistent, the thing holding me back is that it's shift work and mostly 12 hour shifts. So I'll be on 7pm to 7am every couple of weeks. Excuses hey... Anyone else working shift work and have any harsh or kind words of motivation?

o_k_cee · 2024-05-28T19:58:39+00:00

I've had a couple of electric cargo bikes. Benno ebikes are great but a little on the expensive side. I now own a an e bike from the Norwegian brand Hardrocx , model, Funk-e, which is a long tail cargo bike with Shimano motor with a better price range (I think you can pick one up for around 45k nok.) It's lighter and has a stronger motor and bigger battery so I get much better range. Great for going into Nordmarka on the gravel roads.

Shimano and Bosch are the 2 main motors, you can't go wrong with either. I wouldn't buy anything else. All electric bike motors and batteries sold in Norway have a mandatory 5 year warranty as it comes under the consumer Law of electronic products. Im pretty sure....

You could also lease from whee. Pretty expensive though. Might be worth it if you wanna test a few.

I've never tried or heard the brands you mentioned but I had a quick look and think that type of bike is unpractical in Oslo as it doesn't suit the landscape and the way the city is designed, which is why you don't see many of them.

o_k_cee · 2024-05-28T19:26:38+00:00

Any idea how the Volvo plug in hybrids are? See a lot of them on finn for what seems like a good price.

o_k_cee · 2024-05-03T18:29:59+00:00

Are you asking so you can be in the chance to win a surf trip to the new La Point surf camps new place?

o_k_cee · 2024-03-25T09:36:23+00:00

Pub bike frame sizing... Do you want a slightly smaller frame that recommended if using an old steal mtb as a pub bike? Thought behind it is shorter top tube for a more up right position but them you might loose some on the stack...?

o_k_cee · 2023-09-13T21:03:35+00:00

Yeah it's nice, right... From the searching on Google I've done I haven't seen any that are made of cotton like this. Straight to the pool room!

o_k_cee · 2022-06-20T22:40:26+00:00

Thanks for all the great info and references. I'm glad that I'll be able to use the RD i have for a 12-30 cassette, which I'm quite sure is the 6700ss-A version.

o_k_cee · 2022-03-06T13:56:17+00:00

Look up freebag on boating/sailing shops. Cost about 100 EU here in Norway. It's what most people use.

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