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bio website slowquest.co.uk
location London
age 30
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I currently develop Drupal for MTV. I previously worked for design research studio Stromatolite. I studied MA Design Critical Practice at Goldsmiths University in London. I cycled from England to India, and across Mongolia. I wrote a book about a life-changing bike ride (google 'Weave of the Ride'). In the future I am going to make stuff, release more books, improve my photography, and teach as well as make.


May
1
comment Should I sell a custom built mountain bike as a full bike or break it into parts?
I unfortunately live in a capitalist system therefore I will sell it not give it away on this occasion.
Apr
30
comment How do I remove the freewheel side of a flip flop hub?
its a 16 tooth freewheel. Its pretty standard. Could you link to the kind of tool you mean/
Apr
30
comment Should I sell a custom built mountain bike as a full bike or break it into parts?
hmmmm.... completely opposing viewpoints there. I would have been inclined to agree but these days I would agree with Benedikt because of the time it takes to break the bike down and sell everything individually.
Apr
29
comment Upgrading my cockpit- brakes, stem and bars for longer reach
I can't put the seat backwards because it doesn't suit my riding style. I prefer to have it right forward and be more over the bb
Apr
29
comment Upgrading my cockpit- brakes, stem and bars for longer reach
thats the original stem indeed.
Apr
29
comment How do I tighten up my headset?
Are you from the states?
Apr
27
comment Where should I sell my H.R. Bates frame?
I met a cycle courier who told me not to sell it, and just to buy another road bike instead..... I'll take it as a sign. It needs my lovin'
Apr
21
comment Is it better to get an entry-level carbon bike or a similarly priced aluminum bike?
I was immensely impressed with the defy and I want a road bike for training.
Apr
21
comment Is it better to get an entry-level carbon bike or a similarly priced aluminum bike?
the defy doesn't come in steel
Apr
18
comment Sizing guide for road bikes vs mountain bikes
what is lbs? I don't know
Mar
12
comment Uncomfortable road saddle, how to choose a saddle for my riding?
Thanks for that useful info. M
Jan
26
comment What bike for a long distance tour. What to change on current set up?
excellent advice there.
Jan
25
comment How to cope with boredom whilst cycle touring?
Be more conscious of your direct reality.
Jan
25
comment How to cope with boredom whilst cycle touring?
I did this but it just made the experience bizarre (like listening to the mighty boosh podcast whilst having diahoerra and being stuck in the middle of a political protest in Lahore.
Jan
25
comment How to cope with boredom whilst cycle touring?
@cmannett85 - depends how long you were cycling for ;)
Jan
25
comment How to cope with boredom whilst cycle touring?
I did listen to a lot of music but I found it cut me off from my surroundings and made me even more bored.
Jan
22
comment Going on a long distance bike tour: what kit do I need?
Surely I can find light weight wheels that are still strong...?
Jan
22
comment Going on a long distance bike tour: what kit do I need?
going with c02 alone is risky... ;) I think so...
Jan
21
comment Going on a long distance bike tour: what kit do I need?
very interesting answer for a short tour.Did you find that you had enough stuff with you, or was there anything extra you wish you had taken?