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- Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:05 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Packed bike weighIn Thread
- Replies: 179
- Views: 41774
Re: Packed bike weighIn Thread
What you're going to read next is perhaps something that may only apply to a small % of people but I know it does apply to others besides me and can really help to reduce what you're carrying .... there are some people who take a certain pleasure in the act of 'enduring'. I'm not talking about suff...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:00 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Kamoot for navigating
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3408
Re: Kamoot for navigating
Ive used it on and offline (and road) and has been good. I like it!
Has been for short ish rides though. Battery life always an issue with smart phone nav.
Has been for short ish rides though. Battery life always an issue with smart phone nav.
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Packed bike weighIn Thread
- Replies: 179
- Views: 41774
Re: Packed bike weighIn Thread
Something often overlooked on this subject is tyre weight. I run Nanos or Nine Lines at max 2.1" around the time of WRT, so I'm easily going to save 100-500g or more just in rubber alone over say a 2.3" or wider, or even a more robust 2.1 or 2.2". The trade off with less rubber being...
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:37 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11457
- Views: 1984496
Re: The post man's been ...
Same here.whitestone wrote:The end of an era
Some double ended and tapered dry bags, a Lion harness and an Ocelot from Beth and Ian.
Thanks guys.
A cheetah to round off my collection.
- Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Bit of a clearout
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2549
Re: Bit of a clearout
I’ll take those two larger alpkit bags.
Could you pm me some payment details.
Could you pm me some payment details.
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 10:09 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Wildcat - the final sale
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11292
Re: Wildcat - the final sale
Not sure I can add much to the above comments. The design, quality, and service you provided was top-of-the-tree and will be missed. I’ve ordered a cheetah too as it’s the only item missing from my collection and I always meant to try one. Two out of my three frame bags are Beth-made and have been t...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 10:47 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Exposure lights burn vs brightness
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1150
Re: Exposure lights burn vs brightness
When the light is off press and hold the ‘on’ button until the main light flashes rapidly several times. At that point the ‘status’ led on the back will being to flash slowly. The number of flashes is the mode it will end up in. Release the button when it’s in the right mode. The status light will r...
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Head torch recommendations?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5072
Re: Head torch recommendations?
Some good recommendations here but I’d be happy with any of Alpkit’s offerings.
Decent performance, good price and they stand by their products for after sales or warranty issues.
Decent performance, good price and they stand by their products for after sales or warranty issues.
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:20 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD: Hase Pino
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4513
Re: WTD: Hase Pino
I’ve done some sessions with experience cic in holmfirth. They specialise in hand bikes but are likely to know about other options for differently abled folks.
Worth a google, or I can dig out an email address. Craig is the guy to speak to. Or Laura.
Worth a google, or I can dig out an email address. Craig is the guy to speak to. Or Laura.
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:15 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A Blast from the Past
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6175
Re: A Blast from the Past
Nice find bob! I think we have an inherited msr of similar vintage somewhere in the kit room.
Pretty ferocious things under power
Pretty ferocious things under power
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:16 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?
- Replies: 270
- Views: 60149
Re: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?
I’ve just swapped to a Garmin inreach mini.
Mainly due to restarting to sail and planning coastal and sea trips with the kids. It’s a very well put together item, very impressive. It does a lot of things too. Monthly subs too which was the clincher
Mainly due to restarting to sail and planning coastal and sea trips with the kids. It’s a very well put together item, very impressive. It does a lot of things too. Monthly subs too which was the clincher
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:12 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11457
- Views: 1984496
Re: The post man's been ...
I was the postie.
A recent trip to southern Cumbria to buy a boat a 16 sailing dinghy, a Wayfarer.
Keen to relearn to sail and do a bit of exploring/cruising/dinghy camping
A recent trip to southern Cumbria to buy a boat a 16 sailing dinghy, a Wayfarer.
Keen to relearn to sail and do a bit of exploring/cruising/dinghy camping
- Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:01 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: The Secret Howff
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5197
Re: The Secret Howff
Looks like a great trip
It’s also on my list of places to find and stay at. I’ve got some ideas about the location but no clear directions as yet.
Looking forwards to a wee search at some point.
It’s also on my list of places to find and stay at. I’ve got some ideas about the location but no clear directions as yet.
Looking forwards to a wee search at some point.
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4945
- Views: 1255487
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Ti frying pans aren't very good. Their heat conduction is poor so you get hotspots. It's fine for certain things, but Ti is really best at boiling water and low heat cooking. My Ti frying pan is part of a Snowpeak 1400 set (also had the big evernew one) and it's rarely used as anything other than a...
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Poo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3729
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Down tube bag/cage options sans bosses
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2822
Re: Down tube bag/cage options sans bosses
I’ve used the older version of these - https://www.evanscycles.com/elite-vip-b ... s-EV242878 to mount a bottle cage lower than my bosses would allow.
They have coped with ~20,000km+ of off-road riding without any drama.
They have coped with ~20,000km+ of off-road riding without any drama.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Medical cirtificate of fitness?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5157
Re: Medical cirtificate of fitness?
I’ve heard it’s possible to download blank versions of these from the interweb and complete then yourself.
I’m sure this isn’t a good idea though and obviously wouldn’t recommend it
I’m sure this isn’t a good idea though and obviously wouldn’t recommend it
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The colour of luggage?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5736
Re: The colour of luggage?
Mine seems to be all entirely different colours. Bright yellow, green, red, black. I’m not bothered about matchy-matchy but understand that some people are.
The last frame bag I had made is silver grey but the others are black.
The last frame bag I had made is silver grey but the others are black.
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD: 135mm Rear Disc 11 speed hub - Pref black
- Replies: 2
- Views: 839
Re: WTD: 135mm Rear Disc 11 speed hub - Pref black
I’ve got a 28hole dt Swiss 350 in the spares box?
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: 11 speed Shimano fit Mtb cassette
- Replies: 1
- Views: 804
11 speed Shimano fit Mtb cassette
For the spare-parts-bike-build-for-a-friend.
Does anyone have any wide range Shimano fit cassette in 11 speed variety?
Anything from new to well used is good. I’ve got chains to fit all options there.
Does anyone have any wide range Shimano fit cassette in 11 speed variety?
Anything from new to well used is good. I’ve got chains to fit all options there.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tarp for 2
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8358
Re: Tarp for 2
Thanks for the info I've got a 3x3 DD tarp but my little boy is mildly autistic loves camping etc but just needs the familiarity/routine of the zips or closing of doors for him to settle we have tried with a tarp and he was a bit anxious etc. Don't want his hangups to stop him enjoying the outdoors...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2826
Re: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
I’ve used a metal out front which replaces the stem face plate. Pretty sure there is one with a Gopro Mount under too. I’ll see if I can find a link. Edit: it was like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KYJB94C/ref=asc_df_B07KYJB94C58548619/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B07...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tarp for 2
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8358
Re: Tarp for 2
Thanks for the info I've got a 3x3 DD tarp but my little boy is mildly autistic loves camping etc but just needs the familiarity/routine of the zips or closing of doors for him to settle we have tried with a tarp and he was a bit anxious etc. Don't want his hangups to stop him enjoying the outdoors...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11457
- Views: 1984496
Re: The post man's been ...
Same here cheers Stumiddleagedmadness wrote:Another calender and plenty of soft stickers
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Pooing and bowel function on long trips.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6155
Re: Pooing and bowel function on long trips.
This is rapidly heading towards a Pikolax thread. An all time classic on STW. Is that a trail park then? I’m usually loathe to link to ‘that place’ but this thread is an exception worth making. https://singletrackworld.com/2009/02/the-picolax-thread-returns/ In terms of the OP what is consistency l...