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Hobo Mikey said:
Pink Floyd, proberly my favourite band. Saw them at Wembley stadium a good few years ago. Also saw a tribute band called Think Floyd three times in Barnstaple, and saw the Australian pink Floyd two years ago at
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Hobo Mikey said:
Pink Floyd, proberly my favourite band. Saw them at Wembley stadium a good few years ago. Also saw a tribute band called Think Floyd three times in Barnstaple, and saw the Australian pink Floyd two years ago at Swansea. 👍
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Hobo Mikey said:
Pink Floyd, proberly my favourite band. Saw them at Wembley stadium a good few years ago. Also saw a tribute band called Think Floyd three times in Barnstaple, and saw the Australian pink Floyd two years ago at Swansea. 👍
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Yes been great to see the real ones no big bands came up our way back in the day . Or if they did it was before they were big. Don't mind a couple hours journey to see something but that's far enough, everything too expensive nowadays.
 
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spurty30 said:
Agree with you guys about this but I found a solution thanks to a guy I met in Sutherland in some pretty foul weather. We were moaning about the state of the ground and I mentioned that my Adidas 5 ten boots just don't stand up to Scottish weather . He said I was waisting my money on these expensive shoes when he just used a pair of Peter storm Buxton boots that cost 35 quid! Not biking boots but walking boots , mid length. We rode all day together and at the end his feet were dry and toasty , mine soaked and bloody freezing!! Next stop go outdoors in Inverness and I got a pair! Used them over 10 times now in some really mucky trails( as binhill will confirm, moray trails this time of year are pretty filthy and wet) and they are fantastic!! Only my opinion but I'm sold !! Comfy , waterproof so far although I have used Nik wax on them too when they were new as recommended by my mucker. Sole stands up well to my flat pedals and their spikes plus bonus is if you need to walk they are super grippy walking boots too!! Seem to be holding up well to the abuse too.!

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Might check them out higher than I normally wear but if it's wet wet wet I wouldn't be out for 5 hours. I have 2 pair shimano
spurty30 said:
Agree with you guys about this but I found a solution thanks to a guy I met in Sutherland in some pretty foul weather. We were moaning about the state of the ground and I mentioned that my Adidas 5 ten boots just don't stand up to Scottish weather . He said I was waisting my money on these expensive shoes when he just used a pair of Peter storm Buxton boots that cost 35 quid! Not biking boots but walking boots , mid length. We rode all day together and at the end his feet were dry and toasty , mine soaked and bloody freezing!! Next stop go outdoors in Inverness and I got a pair! Used them over 10 times now in some really mucky trails( as binhill will confirm, moray trails this time of year are pretty filthy and wet) and they are fantastic!! Only my opinion but I'm sold !! Comfy , waterproof so far although I have used Nik wax on them too when they were new as recommended by my mucker. Sole stands up well to my flat pedals and their spikes plus bonus is if you need to walk they are super grippy walking boots too!! Seem to be holding up well to the abuse too.!

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I will check them out i like a leather boot i have two pairs of Shimano XM9 they are SPD but I sealed that bit as I dinna do SPD anymore. They are low cut so u get an awful lot of crap inside in drier weather. Look high the Storm bots but they would do I think. Last jacket I bought was a Peter Storm for 50 quid probably 5 years ago still ok , i decided I wouldn't by a nice looking goretex one to get clartit in dubs. I also use 2 old (20+ years ago) hill walking gortex ones for a colder wetter day. We're getting another week of decent weather in Moray i hear so happy cycling.
 
I see these guys at least once a month on our mountain trails. I usually see them as a swarm of 8 which is something to see.

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These are high-tech machines and can travel at about the same speed as my eMTB. They are all kitted out.

The big guy looks like a Transformer (260lbs) and the guy in the middle is fearless. He’ll take on any trail, feature or drop. They mostly ride the North Shore trails in Vancouver but venture our way for some variety.

Yesterday I guided them to some hidden trails with crazy features because half of our road access is wiped out from the atmospheric river(s) last week.

Yup…I would if I could …but I can’t.😱
 
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Stihldog said:
I see these guys at least once a month on our mountain trails. I usually see them as a swarm of 8 which is something to see.

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These are high-tech machines and can travel at about the same speed as my eMTB. They are all kitted out.

The big guy looks like a Transformer (260lbs) and the guy in the middle is fearless. He’ll take on any trail, feature or drop. They mostly ride the North Shore trails in Vancouver but venture our way for some variety.

Yesterday I guided them to some hidden trails with crazy features because half of our road access is wiped out from the atmospheric river(s) last week.

Yup…I would if I could …but I can’t.😱
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Not seen those before, what are they called? they look awesome fun!
 
Ref wet feet: The problem with all waterproof boots, shoes and socks is that they all have a bloody great hole at the top! Fix that and the problem is solved. Sealskinz had a go at it with their "Hydrastop" three rubbery bands around the inside of the sock at the top. Great idea and it works partially, but the problem is flex. The angle of the foot to the leg shifts and stresses the seal at the Hydrastop and lets in water if there is any there. The answer would appear to be a long sock and long trousers over the top of it. I wear Shimano AM41 shoes with Sealskinz mid length socks, with long trousers over the top. I don't get wet feet. But water does get into the shoe from time to time. I also wear Fox socks and put the Sealskinz on over the top.
 
Stihldog said:
I see these guys at least once a month on our mountain trails. I usually see them as a swarm of 8 which is something to see.

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These are high-tech machines and can travel at about the same speed as my eMTB. They are all kitted out.

The big guy looks like a Transformer (260lbs) and the guy in the middle is fearless. He’ll take on any trail, feature or drop. They mostly ride the North Shore trails in Vancouver but venture our way for some variety.

Yesterday I guided them to some hidden trails with crazy features because half of our road access is wiped out from the atmospheric river(s) last week.

Yup…I would if I could …but I can’t.😱
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Someone put a link of a video on here of them things in action ,very impressive. When I googled them though I was shocked at the weight you would never be able to carry them if they broke.
 
Just a there & back Edmundbyers/ Bolts Law today with the kind use of @JFDI 's Shockwiz ( many thanks..Wayne said you were ok with me using it 👍🏻) on my forks ..still need another session as it wouldn't connect again to the app after I introduced a bit more air and adjusted the rebound ..but the forks feel better already than they have in the previous 4 years of ownership 😊
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Short & sweet ..but a cracking ride out on one of my favourite trails ..
 
Hobo Mikey said:
Around Carsington this morning. Around the lake was too busy because of a half marathon so went on some back roads. Still managed to find some hills and 1429ft of elevation within 14 miles. Shame the pub was closed when I passed. 😂
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Just as well it wasn't called Knockerup and open ..God knows what you might have had to perform
 
Looks I am lucky with my autumn experience. Well, had surprisingly 20C / 68F today what made it difficult to pick appropriate clothing to ride.

Leaves on the trails do hide slippery rock and root. Hiding water holes is new to me and I was lucky I know that trail quite well, otherwise it would have been a wet experience. 😂

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Good night Europe, good morning America!

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spurty30 said:
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Not seen those before, what are they called? they look awesome fun!
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I’m not sure what they’re called. Some kind of unicycle? But they’re not cheap …$3K to $4k CDN. I think some of them have a shock 🤷‍♂️ under the seat.
 
Binhill1 said:
Long time that . I need to take more care I had I lucky escape with a crash a few weeks ago . It's too easily done.
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Yes, my whole summer was a washout this year, arm was in plaster for most of it. Had to have a screw put in which involved operation with general anaesthetic. Though now no-one can accuse me of having a screw loose :D . Even after the physio it's still not 100%, at last check-up couple weeks ago doc said I should still be careful with it and to come again in 6 months

My hot tip: do not ever break your scaphoid bone. It's infamous for healing poorly.
 
DieBoy said:
Yes, my whole summer was a washout this year, arm was in plaster for most of it. Had to have a screw put in which involved operation with general anaesthetic. Though now no-one can accuse me of haveing a screw loose :D . Even after the physio it's still not 100%, at last check-up couple weeks ago doc said I should still be careful with it and to come again in 6 months

My hot tip: do not ever break your scaphoid bone. It's infamous for healing poorly.
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Had to Google that bone we always think hands and feet small bones ,not so obviously. Probably be a weak hand for a long time . Take it easy .
 
Stihldog said:
I have the matching mt500 rain jacket. Good product, large helmet hood, vented, etc. Rarely do I go shopping for clothing unsupervised though. (Just a suggestion).😉
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My leatt boots zip broke so got a credit note. They are waiting for a new supplier for Leatt but they were not really waterproof. I couldn't find anything I wanted so thought MT500 pants would do but i knew the legs would be too long. If I can't sell i may go to seamstress she's good . I reckon a fold in the thigh area taped or stitched would do. Everyone will be too busy shaking their head at the ugly mudguard to notice my breeks.
 
Binhill1 said:
My leatt boots zip broke so got a credit note. They are waiting for a new supplier for Leatt but they were not really waterproof. I couldn't find anything I wanted so thought MT500 pants would do but i knew the legs would be too long. If I can't sell i may go to seamstress she's good . I reckon a fold in the thigh area taped or stitched would do. Everyone will be too busy shaking their head at the ugly mudguard to notice my breeks.
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Those are probably the most expensive pants in the world …I’d put my trust in a good seamstress to do the right thing. 👍🏻

I got the jacket on sale and it was still stupid expensive.…almost ready for the daily fashion show. 🤫
 
Binhill1 said:
My leatt boots zip broke so got a credit note. They are waiting for a new supplier for Leatt but they were not really waterproof. I couldn't find anything I wanted so thought MT500 pants would do but i knew the legs would be too long. If I can't sell i may go to seamstress she's good . I reckon a fold in the thigh area taped or stitched would do. Everyone will be too busy shaking their head at the ugly mudguard to notice my breeks.
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Trouble is that water will probably enter through the new seams. 🤔
 
Stihldog said:
Those are probably the most expensive pants in the world …I’d put my trust in a good seamstress to do the right thing. 👍🏻

I got the jacket on sale and it was still stupid expensive.…almost ready for the daily fashion show. 🤫
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Well the boots were on sale a year ago 109 instead of 180 .Got the pants on credit for dodgy boots. Cost 179 but down to 99 yes the Polish woman hopefully sort for about a tenner I imagine.
 
Yes, my whole summer was a washout this year, arm was in plaster for most of it. Had to have a screw put in which involved operation with general anaesthetic. Though now no-one can accuse me of having a screw loose :D . Even after the physio it's still not 100%, at last check-up couple weeks ago doc said I should still be careful with it and to come again in 6 months
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Steady away, scaphoids are tricky to heal because of the blood supply and where they are. Hopefully on the mend now.
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Some woods wandering and mushroom hunting today in the hood.

Didn't pick these I just like how Amanita's look in the wild.

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Came across this log section that was left when the area was logged years ago, about 10' long and 5' wide. There are lots of big stumps in these woods but I have never come across a chunk like this.

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Well, back to the bikes and off to the next patch!

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Ended up getting soaked......
 
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