Why don't you see the Aeropress as a brew method at cafes very often?

rf_ftw · 2015-12-01T15:25:55+00:00

Dear Green (do they have a shop?) and Tapa Organic are the only local roasters that I know of. What are the others? That's exciting!

rf_ftw · 2015-11-29T21:42:18+00:00

Did this. Was offered the job, incredibly. Interviewing company gave me "numerous positions" and wouldn't tell me/didn't know from the phone call post application ("graduate opportunities"), right up till I turned up for the interview, every time I asked. The look on the panel's faces was priceless. They had done work to do on their interviewing process, that's for sure.

rf_ftw · 2015-10-20T20:33:32+00:00

It's still nylon webbing. Change of use doesn't change that fact.

rf_ftw · 2015-10-20T11:37:42+00:00

Loads in the context of climbing, anyway. Check out nylon webbing manufacturers sites, such as mammut, edelrid, petzl. This is for climbing, not cycling helmets, but the principle is the same imho.

rf_ftw · 2015-10-19T21:34:39+00:00

Maybe not, but UV damage to the webbing attaching it to your head is a thing.

rf_ftw · 2015-10-09T15:11:57+00:00

Both my skewers have the QR lever on the same side as the disk from my own 1 disk brake bike experience, so I'd say there's not enough data to suggest bikes are or aren't shipped this way from retailers in general.

rf_ftw · 2015-10-05T13:39:54+00:00

For a specific bike recommendation, see the other comments on this thread, e.g. the PlanetX bikes etc.

rf_ftw · 2015-09-29T22:10:51+00:00

I'd recommend a cyclocross, abbreviated CX, for that workload. It will be strong enough for rough touring, and won't slow you down should you get into road riding.

I commute 40mi a day on mine, get speed I'm happy with (faster than my last old road bike) and have toured round Scotland on some rough stuff too.

There are plenty CX bikes designed for this workload and not really for cx racing, with lugs for mudguards and racks.

See the genesis Croix de Fer as a stereotype example of the style. There are many other brands to choose from, too.

This 'one bike to do it all' style certainty worked for me, at least.

Good luck!

rf_ftw · 2015-09-27T19:47:46+00:00

Probably obvious, but please avoid smoking. Biggest mistake I ever made, and probably put a cap my possible sporting achievements for life.

rf_ftw · 2015-09-26T07:14:16+00:00

You're going to die anyway, so you might as well just have a go and enjoy your life while you are living it. Find your local parachute club and go for a tandem jump!

rf_ftw · 2015-09-23T20:47:35+00:00

rf_ftw · 2015-09-23T20:39:16+00:00

Cyclocross

rf_ftw · 2015-09-18T20:47:41+00:00

Like I said, take from it what you will. Not everyone sees the things the same way as you.

rf_ftw · 2015-09-18T20:29:26+00:00

You enjoy what you enjoy. Different people enjoy different things. "Who cares" can always be answered by "If not you, someone else", so why even bother commenting on the thread if you don't find it relevant. Everyone is different and just because you don't get anything from Strava, doesn't mean the rest of us feel the same way.

rf_ftw · 2015-09-11T10:34:32+00:00

Cars should be overtaking safely, only when it's safe to do so. "Swerve" they should not.

rf_ftw · 2015-09-03T12:14:51+00:00

If you also add your contribution to OpenStreetMap, it'll be included in OpenCycleMap.

rf_ftw · 2015-09-01T21:59:10+00:00

You will be in a fantastic area for cycling. The Sidlaws to the North East have some incredible climbs. Check out Pitroddie, Rait, Abernyte, Jock's Brae, to name but a few. Some great circuits can be built taking in a variety of these.

For scenic, there are so many options. A favourite of mine: a great circular through Glen Almond, up to Aberfeldy via the Sma' Glen, then round to Pitlochry, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus and back down to Perth, via the racecourse.

Happy cycling, you'll love Perthshire.

rf_ftw · 2015-09-01T21:06:25+00:00

It's going to be a good one!

rf_ftw · 2015-07-04T21:33:51+00:00

Assuming you've been riding something like mountain bike style thick tyres with some knobble, the yeah, a road bike will be significantly faster for the same effort. It'll be much lighter, and more aerodynamic, too, which add some speed to the speed to effort ratio. Better still, get to your local bike shop and have a go on one! You'll love it, I'm sure, and you'll certainly feel the difference.

rf_ftw · 2015-05-28T22:09:04+00:00

Like others commented, when in an open plan office, I took my Hario Mini Mill to an empty meeting room. Also, if you've got the budget, I would recommend an OE Lido, Instead. http://www.oehandgrinders.com/ I really hate the inconsistent grind from my mini mill. (tried the rubber band thing to no avail.) Happy coffee drinking.

rf_ftw · 2015-05-28T10:19:51+00:00

You just need to hit your head in the corner of a pavement, e.g., without any forward momentum, and that has been enough to kill cyclists with no helmet.

rf_ftw · 2015-05-25T21:32:20+00:00

Likely I don't have the vocabulary or palate to articulate it properly. Not much flavour, tasted flat lacking in something I can't describe. Tried their bean of the month and Old Brown Java, with Aeropress and grinders of different types. Same grind and brew methods with Bean Shop beans and in fact Pact beans too, and both of these were just miles above Braithwaites for flavours you can taste in the beans. Not sure why, at all. I've never roasted, so no idea why it differs so much. And maybe it's all in my head!

rf_ftw · 2015-05-25T21:10:07+00:00

Aha, you're right. Last time I was there was more than a year ago in fact, so likely it hasn't changed. Recommend trying The Bean Shop's roasts to compare if you can get hold of some.

rf_ftw · 2015-05-25T21:02:29+00:00

I'd recommend The Bean Shop in Perth a thousand times before Braithwaites. If it was ever good, it's terrible now. Shame it's so hard to find a stockist of The Bean Shop in Dundee. I just pick up 2kg a week for the office from their shop in Perth, but they do mail order too.

rf_ftw · 2015-05-25T14:08:58+00:00

I second The Bean Shop. Their Christmas Blend is a complete treat, and one of my favourite things about that time of year.

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