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Im Selling My Marin Pine Mountain 1 2016 XL 27.5 bike on eBay
June 30, 2018
ebay listing Very good condition. Frame has a few minor paint scuffs from use. Bought as new from previous owner. I’ve used it for a recent bikepacking trip to Wales and in local forest trails. Total miles done approx 250. The best points IMO for this bike are the steel frame which is very responsive and the big plus sized tyres which you can run at a variety of pressures. The SRAM drivetrain ensure smooth gear shifting and brakes offer good performance.
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The Destruction of Tbilisi's architectural heritage
June 20, 2018
I went to a talk at the British Georgian Society in London about the architectural heritage of Tbilisi. Ecommos Georgia organisation is a French restoration NGO working for architectural preservation and is lobbying against the loss of the architecture heritage and town plan. They argue it is destroying the spatial coherence of city. Many different architectural examples were spoken of in the talk. Islamic aspects, Neoclassical baroque aspects, Art nouveau aspects in some areas.
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Interview with Charles Denby : Subversive Cartography
June 20, 2018
This is an interview I did recently with Charles Denby, Geography student from Kings College, London. What do you think maps do? I think that maps can make people see places differently. The maps I’m interested in are not necessarily maps that are tools to get from A to B but tools for getting lost or maps that provide routes around your local area. It doesn’t really matter about the scale actually.
Tags: CartographyMapCity
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Steps for Road Cleat Adjustment
June 13, 2018
The following video is the best information I found on cleat set up. Be aware the diagrams are the wrong way round! Switch the 2 and 5 metatarsal diagrams and follow everything else. The line drawing part in the vid still holds true to find the central cleat position. Previous attempts at cleat setup Cleat adjustment has, at times, been my nemesis. A good cleat position can be achieved quite easily as long as there are no other factors in play like injury, tiredness or wrong bike size.
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Options for 27.2 Dropper Seatpost
June 11, 2018
Sometimes steel frames and older frames use a 27.2 (inner diameter) seatpost size. Many newer frames don’t and therefore dropper seatposts for 27.2 are a bit more rare. Here are some options from my research. X-Fusion Hilo KS Eten Thomson Elite External Satori borata pro Kind Shock ExaForm 861 Remote Adjustable Seatpost DSP Racing Bighorn Gravity Dropper Descender KS Lev RSP Plummet
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From the Archive: Cycle Touring and Expedition Notes
June 9, 2018
Before going cycle touring I did some preparation right from the reasons behind why I was going, through to the equipment I would need. Why do I want to do a big adventure? Endurance Enlightenment Promote alternative existence Cycling Extreme Wilderness Charity Creatity People Philosophy, perception of space, time Mindset Be truthful about aims. Show respect to locals, schools, customs, authorities. Clear aims, end outcomes Minimise environmental impact.
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Life Skills Brainstorming Session
June 9, 2018
UPDATE 2024: This post outlines various life skills and topics relevant to personal and professional development. It covers aspects such as critical thinking, productivity, overcoming distractions, navigating workplace dynamics, financial management, location selection, and maintaining physical and mental health. Each section delves into specific subtopics, providing insights and strategies for practical application in everyday life. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and lead a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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Notes from Watching Hypernormalisation by Adam Curtis
June 9, 2018
Syria Assad (old Assad) Gaddafi (wannabe revolutionary) Facebook echo chamber content reinforces content Blackrock Aladin servers, analyse past to predict markets & manage money Tony Blair iraq war evidence chemical weapons in glass recepticles based on “The Rock” film with Nicolas Cage. Never usually used for chemical storage Many films before 2001 depicting buildings etc
Tags: Adam CurtisFilmDocumentaryNotesDestabilisationTechnologyPolitics
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2017 Retrospective
June 9, 2018
Better late than never. My retrospective on 2017 which I’m aiming to do each year. Read last year’s post 2016. 2015 (fail). Read 2014. This is a late retro of the year. Crossfit I started doing Crossfit in February. Crossfit is a mixture of different activities including weight and strength work but also plenty of cardio, usually more in terms of interval training but with some running and rowing endurance stuff as well.
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Top 50 British Menswear Brands
June 8, 2018
I just came across this article and thought it linked nicely to my previous post about whether to buy cheap or expensive clothes (and where those clothes are made and the effect on the price). So here is a nice list of British made companies… We bring you our top 50 British-made menswear brands. Stay on top of your sartorial game and support British design and manufacturing by visiting the stylish, quality menswear brands on our list.
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Sharps Sea Fury Special Ale Cornish Beer (UK) Review
June 2, 2018
I’ve been a fan of Doom Bar for a while and saw this slightly stronger beer from the same brewer. “Sea Fury” and it’s eye-catching red label and name. Sharp’s Brewery Sharp’s Brewery is a British brewery founded in 1994 in St Minver Lowlands, Rock, Cornwall, by Bill Sharp. Since 2011, the brewery has been owned by Molson Coors. It is best known for its flagship ale Doom Bar, named after the notoriously perilous Doom Bar sandbank in north Cornwall.
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One year of cycling to work
May 15, 2018
When I moved to London I mainly cycled to get around. Of course other modes of transport offer benefits, but cycling offers freedom, health benefits and is low cost. If your job is more on the sedentary side it can provide a much welcomed way to get the blood pumping to start the day and a wind down after work on the way home. I recently came upon this post detailing an experience of cycle commuting.