http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: N+1 not just bikes... en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:54:01 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94354 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:20:06 +0000 crowriver 94354@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I still find hillwalking gear the best for shorter trips and utility cycling around town. Anything slightly longer distance and I'm looking out the bibs these days... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94347 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:43:13 +0000 Dave 94347@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>has now progressed to 'needing' different types of bib shorts/tights for different conditions on longer rides.</em></p> <p>Never mind longer rides... I was thinking I might want a different weight of biblong just to get to the office!</p> <p>In the end I settled on a new jacket instead, rather than my gilet and arm warmers under my long sleeve jersey. </p> <p>That extra windproofing has brought my existing longs up to scratch as part of the overall system.</p> <p>First winter in years that I've ridden with bike-specific stuff and quite enjoying it, frankly. Previously my wardrobe was my hillwalking wardrobe (<a href="http://mccraw.co.uk/winterwear/">detailed here</a>). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94342 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:39:07 +0000 CalumX 94342@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I love MEC - cant visit Canada without shopping there!<br /> The warranty they give on their own-brand stuff is awesome too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94313 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:34:28 +0000 cb 94313@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have the <a href="http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/clothing-accessories/all-hats-caps-headwear/?sort=favourites&amp;limit=1000">Extremities</a> version of that Lowe Alpine cap, although it looks like they don't make it any more. (Hadn't realised until I checked just now that Extremities are part of terra Nova). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94265 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:04:47 +0000 Snowy 94265@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not the best-looking thing, but when the chips are down, a <a href="http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/product-reviews/lowe-alpine-trail-hat-p102902">Lowe Alpine cap</a> is the one we wear up mountains. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94264 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:34:15 +0000 kaputnik 94264@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I had a Berghaus hat in that style. Was great for the two freezing cold winters year before last and year before that. Then left it in Glasgow and never saw it again. Le sigh. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94262 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:56:14 +0000 SRD 94262@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes. MEC is a co-op like REI. But Canadian. not sure if you get dividends or not (REI does).</p> <p>(edit - just browsed up higher and discovered that I started this thread. how funny). </p> <p>Wearing my MEC merino vest as I type. actually had it on all day. love it :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94260 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:50:12 +0000 Instography 94260@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It looks bloody stupid but my <a href="http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/peruvian-hat-18.html">Outdoor Research Peruvian Hat</a> is excellent. </p> <p>How about C+1. I could open a computer shop (or a computer museum) with the number of obsolete things that are kicking around here. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94252 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:49:44 +0000 Stepdoh 94252@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is MEC like REI? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94093 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:06:04 +0000 crowriver 94093@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh, tell me about it. Technical 'apparel' (jackets, shorts, hats, gloves, jerseys) n+1 has now progressed to 'needing' different types of bib shorts/tights for different conditions on longer rides. Never thought I'd wear them, but they are just <em>much</em> more comfy than standard shorts/tights/leggings/trousers over distance...</p> <p>n+1 also applies to luggage carrying options: racks (rear and front), panniers (rear and 'universal'), bar bags, saddle bags, trailers, etc., etc. etc.</p> <p>One day I'll have to get someone versed in feng shui/zen minimalism to declutter my accumulated assortment of bike stuff. Maybe even have a go at the bike 'stable' too... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94088 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:15:01 +0000 kaputnik 94088@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hat slightly similar to a "Belgian" winter cycling cap. Latter has a stiffened peak, a baggier top formed from distinct panels and also the roll-down neck/ear warmer. I got one in a sale, Giro brand, in merino. Excellent piece of headgear. The Prendas one I got was too small and the peak was too floppy.</p> <p>How about M+1? Bought a new computer mouse today. It's a roadbike equivalent of a mouse. However I do spend a good deal of my spare time with my hand clamped to the thing, so figured I could justify the cost for something that isn't going to land me with carpal tunnel quite so quickly. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94084 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:00:42 +0000 fimm 94084@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>MEC stuff is the dogs', um, I mean it is the bee's knees. I've a couple of sets of their thermal base layers. And waterproofs. And some gloves. All as a result of having an aunt in Vancouver and parents happy to go shopping for me when they visit her... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-94077 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:38:03 +0000 Darkerside 94077@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>n+1 does, however, also apply to bikes.</p> <p>Think I've dug up a Surly Karate Monkey frame+fork lurking in London for a reasonable amount. This will be the perfect light(ish), singlespeed, offroad/muddy/29er/cyclocross-starting/snow-playing bike.</p> <p>If I do happen to acquire it, you are allowed to beat me with scales if it ever appears with a pannier rack, ideally whilst shouting "but you already HAVE a sensible bike!" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-77403 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:39:39 +0000 Nelly 77403@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Very nice - I am also contemplating some of the hats at the bottom of <a href="http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/headwear-145/cycling-hats-9/">This</a> page - bought some gear from them before, I really like the wool caps. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7549#post-77401 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:26:37 +0000 SRD 77401@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Discovered that N+1 also applies to 'technical clothing'...what shall I wear when my middy tights are being washed??</p> <p>browsing MEC catalogue for holiday shopping and spotted this <a href="http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cycling/WomensClothing/PRD~5024-610/mec-mass-transit-cap-unisex.jsp">rather cute and cosy looking hat</a>. thought some of you guys/gals would like it. would think it was ideal for Edinburgh commutes. </p>