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Forum: Recreational & Family
02-09-11, 06:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,924
Posted By Lolly Pop

Keep us posted! I am really enjoying hearing your...

Keep us posted! I am really enjoying hearing your story. :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-11, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,432
Posted By Lolly Pop

The more I look at it, the more the term...

The more I look at it, the more the term "Clydesdale" comes to mind!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,432
Posted By Lolly Pop

Thank you for your take on the bike. I agree,...

Thank you for your take on the bike. I agree, "intriguing" describes it well. Thanks also for the suggestion about checking the Trek website. Once it is home from the shop I will do some detective...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-11, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,432
Posted By Lolly Pop

Here's a few more photos of the bike. 187636 ...

Here's a few more photos of the bike.
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Forum: Recreational & Family
01-27-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,025
Posted By Lolly Pop

Brought it into my bike shop today and my...

Brought it into my bike shop today and my mechanic approves. He said you can't get a Reynolds frame for what I paid for the whole bike. He pointed out that it has a long wheelbase, which I hadn't...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-11, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,432
Posted By Lolly Pop

Early Dawes mountain bike 1980s? "Countryman"

Hiya, I just picked this up to fix up for a friend who is new to cycling. I think it is a lovely bike, and got it because of the Reynolds 531 frame. It's in the shop now getting a service including...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-26-11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,025
Posted By Lolly Pop

A bit of a relic, just purchased for a friend: Dawes Countryman

Hiya, my friend wants to start cycling to work this spring, but is not a confident cyclist. I don't think she quite has the hang of it yet. So anyway, I know she wanted a bike she can stand over...
Forum: Touring
01-26-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,326
Posted By Lolly Pop

Try wiggle.co.uk

Try wiggle.co.uk
Forum: Touring
07-03-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By Lolly Pop

Pipedream sounds perfect anto. Did it arrive yet?...

Pipedream sounds perfect anto. Did it arrive yet? Their shipping is really quick, to up here, anyway. I was thinking of getting one of their Hunka bivvy sacs. A snip at £30.
Forum: Touring
07-02-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By Lolly Pop

you'll get on just fine I am sure Anto. And if...

you'll get on just fine I am sure Anto. And if you don't like it, you can sell your gear for nearly what you paid for it.

What sleeping bag did you decide on, btw?
Forum: Touring
07-02-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By Lolly Pop

Anto, your tent's freestanding, isn't it? ...

Anto, your tent's freestanding, isn't it?

As for the Kingfisher Trail, yes I have heard of it, but not cycled it. There is a nice B&B along there, and my girlfriends and I were talking about...
Forum: Touring
07-01-08, 03:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By Lolly Pop

Good luck Anto. Have you tested it at your mate's...

Good luck Anto. Have you tested it at your mate's place yet?
Forum: Touring
07-01-08, 03:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By Lolly Pop

Looks great! Happy trails!

Looks great! Happy trails!
Forum: Touring
06-26-08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,193
Posted By Lolly Pop

thanks Anto, I've got a big agnes sarvis myself!...

thanks Anto, I've got a big agnes sarvis myself! one like mine sold on ebay last night for a bargain.
Forum: Touring
06-25-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,193
Posted By Lolly Pop

The absence of an Irish Army makes "Army Surplus"...

The absence of an Irish Army makes "Army Surplus" a bit hard to find! :)

As for me Anto, prolly a camping trip in the not-too-distant future. Feeling lazy so will probably drive.
Forum: Touring
06-24-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,193
Posted By Lolly Pop

Glad you got the tent up. I hear those Akto's are...

Glad you got the tent up. I hear those Akto's are tricky.
Forum: Touring
06-24-08, 05:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,193
Posted By Lolly Pop

Anto, the fellas at Alpkit are great. Order one...

Anto, the fellas at Alpkit are great. Order one from them first and see how it fits. You'll be able to tell right away if it is too small. They have great customer service and will take a return no...
Forum: Touring
06-23-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By Lolly Pop

The charity route sounds a good one. Very...

The charity route sounds a good one. Very picturesque. You don't want to be on any N roads. In fact, you may not be allowed on them.
Forum: Touring
06-22-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 763
Posted By Lolly Pop

UK mobile charges are very dear in Canada. Ask me...

UK mobile charges are very dear in Canada. Ask me how I know. ;)

A phone card and pay phones the best option for outgoing calls.
Forum: Touring
06-21-08, 03:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,237
Posted By Lolly Pop

score! :)

score! :)
Forum: Touring
06-20-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By Lolly Pop

I'm going to Newry tomorrow! . . . in the car....

I'm going to Newry tomorrow! . . . in the car. Hope it goes well for you with the tent. Everyone says how good they are, once you get the hang of erecting them.
Forum: Touring
06-20-08, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By Lolly Pop

Any luck with the tent anto? Weather's pretty...

Any luck with the tent anto? Weather's pretty good today to give it a whirl! :)
Forum: Touring
06-19-08, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By Lolly Pop

The response to his predicament is very...

The response to his predicament is very heart-warming!
Forum: Touring
06-13-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,854
Posted By Lolly Pop

I got a similar set of pots and took 'em anyway....

I got a similar set of pots and took 'em anyway. I made a grilled cheese sandwich (like a toastie, but with butter on the outsides of each slice of bread, and the cheese in the middle) in the frying...
Forum: Touring
06-13-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,854
Posted By Lolly Pop

I fixed the link here: ...

I fixed the link here:

http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/gear/packing.shtml

Give that a whirl.
Forum: Touring
06-13-08, 06:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,854
Posted By Lolly Pop

sure anto, I'll be around. sounds like you are...

sure anto, I'll be around. sounds like you are all set with that exped mat. happy days!
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 05:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,854
Posted By Lolly Pop

Hi Anto. It was Virginia I camped in last year,...

Hi Anto. It was Virginia I camped in last year, on the shore of Lake Ramor. It was nice. Basic. There was a dock. The tent site was next to the water, and the caravans were up behind me on the hill....
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,854
Posted By Lolly Pop

where you headed anto? I camped in Cavan last...

where you headed anto? I camped in Cavan last year.
Forum: Touring
06-11-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,172
Posted By Lolly Pop

Not all human smells are bad smells -- remember...

Not all human smells are bad smells -- remember pheromones! :)
Forum: Touring
06-11-08, 06:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,172
Posted By Lolly Pop

I find it depends on the wool. I use a crystal...

I find it depends on the wool. I use a crystal deodorant to avoid aluminum in the traditional antiperspirants, and I have found overall that synthetics generate more odor than natural fabrics like...
Forum: Touring
06-05-08, 05:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 867
Posted By Lolly Pop

congrats valygrl! what a great adventure!

congrats valygrl! what a great adventure!
Forum: Touring
06-05-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,342
Posted By Lolly Pop

Raffi, there isn't any wear on mine but I don't...

Raffi, there isn't any wear on mine but I don't use panniers that often.

If you have wear/rust concerns, just get the stainless. I love stainless, it's a great material.
Forum: Touring
06-04-08, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,342
Posted By Lolly Pop

I have the black one. No signs of rust or of the...

I have the black one. No signs of rust or of the paint/finish coming off. The stainless one was too expensive! But I have a surly on the front that is silver. I don't mind that they don't match. :)
Forum: Touring
06-02-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,046
Posted By Lolly Pop

I have a Pacific Outdoors one that is filled with...

I have a Pacific Outdoors one that is filled with Primaloft. You blow it up like an air mattress. It is very comfy, and packs to about the size of a one litre bottle. Way more comfortable than a...
Forum: Touring
05-25-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By Lolly Pop

I prefer camping too Anto, but I see my mates...

I prefer camping too Anto, but I see my mates travel a lot lighter when they use hostels! No sleeping bag, no tent -- it lightens the load! They are all members of Hostelling International Northern...
Forum: Touring
05-24-08, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By Lolly Pop

Hi Anto, Strangford's opposite Portaferry, at the...

Hi Anto, Strangford's opposite Portaferry, at the tip of the Ards Peninsula. From Newry you'd take the Downpatrick Road. Strangford is past D'patrick, about ten miles.

Have you considered using...
Forum: Touring
05-24-08, 04:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By Lolly Pop

hiya anto, how're you doing? Alas, I haven't been...

hiya anto, how're you doing? Alas, I haven't been off in any far-flung fields. . . at least not on the bike! :)

I quite like the north coast, anto. You can take the Enterprise up to Belfast, and...
Forum: Touring
05-24-08, 04:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,590
Posted By Lolly Pop

I keep meaning to buy those fizzing tablets for...

I keep meaning to buy those fizzing tablets for dentures to try on my camelbak bladder. Actually, mine's a Source bladder, which is supposedly less susceptible to gunge growth. I got a long flexible...
Forum: Touring
05-24-08, 04:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By Lolly Pop

what about putting a can lid on top of the stove...

what about putting a can lid on top of the stove anto, to extend the diameter?
Forum: Touring
05-23-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,495
Posted By Lolly Pop

I don't know what tt style reverse brake levers...

I don't know what tt style reverse brake levers are!
Forum: Touring
05-07-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,706
Posted By Lolly Pop

>You boil water in a pan, toss in the grounds,...

>You boil water in a pan, toss in the grounds, let it boil for a few minutes and then drink it. (Yes, there's sludge at the bottom.)

We call that "cowboy coffee" where I'm from. ;)

I have tried...
Forum: Touring
02-27-08, 06:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,945
Posted By Lolly Pop

anto, you may want to have a gander at wiggle....

anto, you may want to have a gander at wiggle. www.wiggle.co.uk They have lots of jackets and trousers for biking. Prices in Euro. Maybe even free delivery? (if you spend over £50, free delivery to...
Forum: Touring
02-15-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Lolly Pop

quite a feat!

quite a feat!
Forum: Touring
02-14-08, 03:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,408
Posted By Lolly Pop

I think that is a wise decision. "When in Rome. ....

I think that is a wise decision. "When in Rome. . . " and all that. ;)

Have a good time.
Forum: Touring
02-13-08, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,408
Posted By Lolly Pop

Been to Sicily but it wouldn't be the sort of...

Been to Sicily but it wouldn't be the sort of place I could picture pitchin' a tent. Are you *devoted* to camping? What about hotels?
Forum: Touring
02-10-08, 03:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,740
Posted By Lolly Pop

I have the surly nice front and the platform on...

I have the surly nice front and the platform on the top is great. Like rowan, I put my little cooler bag on there. It's a handy piece of real estate.
Forum: Touring
01-22-08, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Lolly Pop

I agree -- big enough shoes to wiggle your toes...

I agree -- big enough shoes to wiggle your toes is a must to prevent them getting numb.

What you need is an "ample toe box" in your shoes. :)
Forum: Touring
01-17-08, 03:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 830
Posted By Lolly Pop

Big Agnes now has a distributor in the UK -- from...

Big Agnes now has a distributor in the UK -- from their website <http://www.isoactive.com/bigagnes/index.php>

Telephone: 0131 668 4171
Fax: 0131 668 4171
E-mail: info@bigagnes.co.uk

They are...
Forum: Touring
01-15-08, 04:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By Lolly Pop

Ha! :)

Ha! :)
Forum: Touring
01-14-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By Lolly Pop

Except you, Duke. ;)

Except you, Duke. ;)
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