http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Present suggestions en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:39:11 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540&page=2#post-131871 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 17:05:14 +0000 Focus 131871@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Haven't tried either of these, but:</p> <p><a href="http://www.shuttvr.com/shop/productdetail/BikeTouch-Waterproof-Touch-Screen-Winter-Gloves/">BikeTouch Winter Gloves</a></p> <p>They look to be Endura gloves, just without any branding.</p> <p>Or</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/AnyGloveTM-Almost-Gloves-Touchscreen-Texting/dp/B00AB3EVOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1383923870&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=anyglvoe">AnyGloveTM Turns Almost Any Gloves Into Touchscreen Gloves, iPhone Gloves, Texting Gloves, iPad Gloves</a><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/AnyGlove-For-Leather-Touchscreen-Compatible/dp/B00BWYX2MG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1383923870&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=anyglvoe" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.uk/AnyGlove-For-Leather-Touchscreen-Compatible/dp/B00BWYX2MG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1383923870&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=anyglvoe</a> </p> <p>Quite tempted to try AnyGlove. My Garmin 800 works with normal gloves, my phone doesn't. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540&page=2#post-131667 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 11:38:15 +0000 Roibeard 131667@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If you're going to suggest clothing, I'll put a plug in for the following <a href="http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com/bromptonzombiefold-I11590452">Zombie Bromptoneering</a>.</p> <p>Whilst other designs are available, that one seems appropriate!</p> <p>Unfortunately it's a US company and UK delivery makes them very expensive, but the next time a US ex-pat happens to be going back to visit...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540&page=2#post-131663 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:54:47 +0000 Cyclingmollie 131663@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>From another forum (with apologies to LB DS AC et al):</p> <p><a href="https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=38955.0">https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=38955.0</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540&page=2#post-131594 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:00:47 +0000 bruce_mcadam 131594@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The most valuable things can't be bought.</p> <p>Ask for a free week to ride somewhere special (and maybe a train or plane ticket to get there). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131582 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:51:51 +0000 steveo 131582@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em> everyday use </em></p> <p>You cycle everyday, doesn't your pashley get dirty? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131581 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:47:30 +0000 kaputnik 131581@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I looked at them in the window. Rather impractical for everyday use as they attach on/off using leather buckles. Not quite up to Ortleib QR-system practicality. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131580 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:45:00 +0000 LaidBack 131580@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Harris Tweed Saddle Bags / Panniers from Slater. They have on display on a rusty bike in their window on Victoria St. Not sure if the are all Saddle bags just displayed as small panniers..</p> <p>• Don't hold much so save weight<br /> • Not that waterproof so you'll choose nice days to cycle<br /> • Too nice to use...?<br /> <a href="http://www.walkerslater.com/shop/mens/accessories/bags.html">Harris Tweed Cycle Bags</a></p> <p><em>More expensive than an LB Gift Voucher!<br /> </em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131570 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:00:52 +0000 chdot 131570@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://hadland.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/new-books-from-shire-on-trick-cycling-and-1920s-touring" rel="nofollow">http://hadland.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/new-books-from-shire-on-trick-cycling-and-1920s-touring</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131396 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 22:19:21 +0000 wee folding bike 131396@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got the soundtrack cd a few years before the DVD came out. Art of Noise did a cover version. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131394 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 22:02:40 +0000 gembo 131394@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tune went doo roo do doo do do</p> <p>They get off the island and go to live at lower largo in fife, next to the wee statue </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131393 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:56:59 +0000 wee folding bike 131393@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This time of year I'm usually wearing a Lowe Alpine trail or mountsin cap with ear flaps. I've got a few Buffs. </p> <p>The memsahib thinks Lowe Alpine ear flaps look goofy but approves of the Tilley which in my book is a strike against the Tilley. </p> <p>Got lots of old kids TV here including the Robinson Crusoe we never saw the end of because they showed it during the English summer holidays. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131389 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:37:42 +0000 gembo 131389@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>noggin the nog box set gets my wholehearted recommendation </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131386 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:23:53 +0000 Smudge 131386@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@WFB, some good ones, but the SON was too spendy so my Brompton has a Shimano hub, B&amp;M Cyto on the front and funnily enough the very back light you mention :-)<br /> Not sure about the wool Tilley, I've had a "normal" Tilley for many years but tend not to wear it on the bike, if I'm wearing a hat and not a buff, cycle cap or lid I tend to wear a tweed cap, but will have a wee read and see what I reckon ta.<br /> Kojak and Invisible man not really my thing (and with my work and a toddler in the house I see very little TV other than Baby Jake, In the Night Garden etc.. (and I've already bought him the Trumptonshire and Ivor the Engine box sets :-)) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131385 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:21:52 +0000 wee folding bike 131385@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I thought my Uncle Tommy was wearing black socks, but when I looked at them closely, they were just very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very dark blue.</p> <p>My auntie says she has a copy of the David McCallum show but I've never seen it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131381 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:59:30 +0000 gembo 131381@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ Kaputnik - never buy 'black' socks from normal shops, they shaft you every time </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131380 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:58:25 +0000 gembo 131380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ wee folding bike</p> <p>David McCallum's Invisible Man - your wife will never be able to find that </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131370 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:11:38 +0000 wee folding bike 131370@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SON XS in black.</p> <p>B&amp;M LineTec Plus with the brake light.</p> <p>Tilly TTW2</p> <p>Kojak</p> <p>David McCallum's Invisible Man </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131341 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 16:05:34 +0000 Smudge 131341@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Lol, yes ;-)<br /> I have however pointed swmbo at carradice barley, a QR mount, some of the black but reflects white scotchlite tape and a few other options including winter type clothing. Thanks all for the ideas :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131339 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:58:47 +0000 kaputnik 131339@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@smudge yes but are you happy with just "black" when you could have "braided titanium"? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131338 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:37:14 +0000 Smudge 131338@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmm had a look at the shirt shuttle as I sometimes do travel with ironed shirts and jackets, reviews on Amazon are distinctly variable and as it is apparently larger than A4 it will only just fit into the bigger of my ortlieb panniers (back roller classic).<br /> Don't know... interesting thought though :-)</p> <p>@Kappers, given my chosen cable colour is black jagwire would seem somewhat wasted ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131321 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:17:53 +0000 steveo 131321@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Shirt Shuttle</em></p> <p>Wonder if that would fit in the carradice. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131315 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:00:47 +0000 ARobComp 131315@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've asked for a Shirt Shuttle - Do you travel much with shirts? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131301 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:07:12 +0000 Cyclingmollie 131301@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Books? "How I Won the Yellow Jumper" by Ned Boulting is much more perceptive than the title suggests and is very funny. I also enjoyed Laurent Fignon's autobiography "We Were Young and Carefree". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131282 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:25:59 +0000 kaputnik 131282@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A Jagwire cable set, so you can decorate your bike in the cable outer colour of your choosing? It's a doubleplusgood present because it means you get a few hours quality, guilt-free spanner-twirling time for free, with no "what are you still doing in the bl***y garage?!" implications. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131281 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:25:44 +0000 steveo 131281@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Merino? My NZ MIL sends me one every other year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131280 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:23:59 +0000 wingpig 131280@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My sister got me some bar tape and a chainring for my last birthday and a bell for the birthday before that. A multipack of spare tubes? Replacement brake cables? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131278 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:18:51 +0000 amir 131278@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A chain, cassette or sprockets, brake blocks? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131277 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:18:32 +0000 steveo 131277@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>N+1? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131275 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:18:12 +0000 Smudge 131275@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Kaputnik lol :-D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11540#post-131273 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:17:40 +0000 Smudge 131273@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Already got a "T-Bag" Steveo :-/ </p>