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  1. DiggyGun

    My lock is a nightmare to use. Thinking about maybe a cafe lock.

    Sorry, couldn’t find a picture showing every scenario of how to lock a bike up. DG…
  2. DiggyGun

    My lock is a nightmare to use. Thinking about maybe a cafe lock.

    Try a long U-Lock with a cable May give you more flexibility. DG…
  3. DiggyGun

    Is there a bike lock that is clearly better

    Key locks are a lot more secure than combination locks. Put a tie wrap on one lock and it’s key to identify them. DG…
  4. DiggyGun

    Magura Replacement Brake Pads

    Yes. Both are the Green ones. DG…
  5. DiggyGun

    Magura Replacement Brake Pads

    These ones. DG…
  6. DiggyGun

    Magura Replacement Brake Pads

    There are many different makes out there. The LBS previously used Elvedes, but I can’t seem to find them. I did get some EBC ones, but couldn’t get the same for front and back. However, the back brakes still squealed, not when being used, but when pushing the bike. I have found that I have to...
  7. DiggyGun

    Do cell phone holders damage phones?

    Managed to open the link and, boy is that one fugly looking phone holder However, this does not meet the parameters of your initial post, regarding vibration. Or have you changed your mind. With regard to your future questions, why not give full details, for example; - model of bike - model of...
  8. DiggyGun

    Do cell phone holders damage phones?

    Can’t open the Amazon link, so can’t comment. QuadLock do a huge range of cases for a variety of phones. Search their site for your phone model. DG…
  9. DiggyGun

    Do cell phone holders damage phones?

    Look at QuadLock https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/ DG…
  10. DiggyGun

    Best cargo bags (panniers?) for groceries?

    Ortlieb make very good bags, strong and capacious with a large range to choose from. https://www.ortlieb.com/en_us/ Worth taking a butchers. DG…
  11. DiggyGun

    Magura Replacement Brake Pads

    Looking to replace the Magura MT4 and MT5 brake pads. Ride a full range of terrain from tarmac to muddy tracks. Also in dry and wet weather, so basically, pads that would be suitable for all situations and conditions. What are your favoured disc pads? DG…
  12. DiggyGun

    The journey to a comfortable ride

    Update; Been using the Kinekt XR / Ergon SC Core Prime combination for a few weeks now and, as previously advised everything has settled / bedded in. The comfort is there from start to finish, absolutely no issues at all. This has probably been the best single upgrade that I have made to the...
  13. DiggyGun

    Is there a bike lock that is clearly better

    What bike are you considering? Find an insurance company, get a quote from them. Then get an appropriate lock accordingly, saves getting the wrong lock now. DG…
  14. DiggyGun

    Is there a bike lock that is clearly better

    What’s the value of your bike and did the insurance company put any specific lock requirements ? DG…
  15. DiggyGun

    Is there a bike lock that is clearly better

    Then look for a company that does bike insurance. There must be many in Silicon Valley. When you advise them the make, model, etc. of your bike, also add on an amount to cover accessories, such as lights, panniers, locks, etc. DG…
  16. DiggyGun

    2023 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    Did a bit of exploring today to find an alternate route to the extremely pot holed and muddy part of the last part of the cycle path in to Milton Keynes. Found that going down one of the B Roads for about half a mile you can pick up a Redway a bit earlier to go into the city. It follows...
  17. DiggyGun

    Is there a bike lock that is clearly better

    Your insurance company will usually stipulate what type and security of lock, depending on the value of the bike. In the UK we have Sold Secure accredited locks, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. So, for example: - Bike value up to £750; Bronze - Bike value £750 to £1500; Silver - Bike value...
  18. DiggyGun

    Giro Ethos helmet

    @Wes Turner You’ve had a number of very good responses regarding helmets, indicators, lights, etc. Nearly all of these appear to be negative, yet you still ask the same question. At the end of the day, it’s your bike, your money, your body, your decision. Just get what you want and get...
  19. DiggyGun

    Hello from northern Wisconsin

    Can you post a picture of the bike and if possible, one with you on the bike. DG…
  20. DiggyGun

    Bike tires? Puncture proof? Skid proof?

    This may help explain it. PINCH FLATS (UNDERINFLATED) Also known as “snake bites” because they show up as two tiny little punctures, side by side on your tube, pinch flats are the result of your tube being pinched between the road and your rim while you’re riding. Pinch flats are usually...
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