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johnb wrote: I have no idea why the address is so ridiculously long.
Usually referer info and display options. When copying links to share, anything form the first question mark on can usually safely be deleted. So you could trim it to just https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222745729774 when posting.
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Bearbonesnorm wrote:John, can we try to keep this on topic even just a bit, you know bike bits, camping gear, that sort of thing :wink:
Some of them are battery operated so you can take them with you and AND soon there will be a charging point everywhere. Every EVERY tree will have charge point eventually. The leaves will act like solar panels and we will genetically change trees so they grow there own plug sockets. Your living in the past Bearbonesnorm while I am living in the future with my imaginary friends.
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I actually think you're serious. You've convinced me.
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Some of them are battery operated so you can take them with you and AND soon there will be a charging point everywhere. Every EVERY tree will have charge point eventually. The leaves will act like solar panels and we will genetically change trees so they grow there own plug sockets. Your living in the past Bearbonesnorm while I am living in the future with my imaginary friends.
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benp1 wrote:There's also a new site called Garage Grown Gear that links to similar cottage manufacturer or start ups - https://www.garagegrowngear.com/
Got both pairs of gloves and the gaiters. Also got the bungee type ties that someone else posted. Brother bought and took money out of an old account I have in US. So I paid California sales tax and postage to UK but I got away with no import duty and no vat this end. Friend wanted a pair of the $40 gloves so emailed them told them what I had already bought and asked if they would do free postage (normally $99 minimum purchase within US). Meant to be sent to my brother but gave me a free international shipping voucher code. Saved....my mate $19.99. Although I meant for my brother to bring in May. I will wait and see if they charge vat and import duty. Bugger if they do as I will have to go PO to collect and they charged me £10 last time to collect vat. Asked garage grown to put present on import form that has always resulted in no import duty no vat. Although no guarantees.
Gloves were quite soft to begin with. Lots of neatfoot oil softened them up a lot more. Followed by liquid mink oil which again has lots of neatfoot oil. Followed by normal wax. That got me through the day of working in the rain with no water ingress. Quite often use pure mink oil paste but it makes the gloves very sticky but the best waterproofer you can get.
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I preferred that one you linked to that was £8 a while back ^
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I preferred that one you linked to that was £8 a while back ^
Yes but there are those for who a label is worth £52 :wink:
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Mountain warehouse have men's down jackets for £50, and down gilets for £30
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/mens/ ... =clearance
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Bearbonesnorm wrote:
I preferred that one you linked to that was £8 a while back ^
Yes but there are those for who a label is worth £52 :wink:
Have you still got a link to the £8 one?
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Ooh it's gone up to £13.45 and only available in yellow / small.

https://www.regattaoutlet.co.uk/summits ... ht-yellow/
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Bearbonesnorm wrote:Ooh it's gone up to £13.45 and only available in yellow / small.

https://www.regattaoutlet.co.uk/summits ... ht-yellow/
I bought two at £8. Yes I look like a lemon flavoured dildo with arms, but for £8 It's warm and comfy.
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'Lemon flavoured dildo'.

I suddenly realise what an extremely sheltered life I've led :lol:.

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RIP wrote:'Lemon flavoured dildo'.

I suddenly realise what an extremely sheltered life I've led :lol:.

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Maybe something to be grateful for in this instance? :lol:
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https://www.freezeproshop.com/rip-curl- ... size:64386

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I wanted some gloves that eliminate that numb finger issue on long, wet winter rides having had a few grim experiences 3 hours+ from home with numb hands. These should do the trick, stashed in the bag for when needed. TBH they look better in reality/on than the image here, great for £17.50. I'm a fan of trigger gloves for warmth and my Endura FS260Pro neoprene gloves are great but only just cope at 0-5 deg so took a gamble on these - impressed on 1st impression. Very cushy due to the neoprene thickness, a fair L-XL size and probably impossible to get cold hands wearing them. Also much more tactile than a likely insulation equivalent in anything but fur-lined leather - can still use zips, pumps etc with them on.
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Only any use if you're local but the Blacks / Millets in Southampton is closing down and has 30% off everything.
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Looks like six moon designs are doing 20% off all shelters. Until 31st December

https://www.sixmoondesigns.com

As a Lunar solo user, they are great shelters.
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Adventurer wrote:Looks like six moon designs are doing 20% off all shelters. Until 31st December

https://www.sixmoondesigns.com

As a Lunar solo user, they are great shelters.
Are these worth the cash?

They do look good..
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johnb wrote:Schwalbe Winter Spike Road Tyre - K-Guard. £19.99 per tyre free delivery.
118 studs and tyre has a touring type tread.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schw ... prod118113
Plus the ones with extra studs (4 rows instead of 2) on clearance £29.99

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schw ... -prod80796
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Teetosugars wrote:
Adventurer wrote:Looks like six moon designs are doing 20% off all shelters. Until 31st December

https://www.sixmoondesigns.com

As a Lunar solo user, they are great shelters.
Are these worth the cash?

They do look good..
I only have personal experience of the Wild Oasis (now superseded by the Deschutes iirc) which has been great. I never use my "normal" tent any more, even on D of E trips at normal campsites.
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Gari wrote:Onone/planetx have seatpacks and bar bags in the sale currently.
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPDWSB/p ... f656dfcbbe

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPDHB/po ... f656dfcbbe
I was just about to post the same - Not used them but for £30 in the sale it might be worth a try
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Teetosugars wrote:
Adventurer wrote:Looks like six moon designs are doing 20% off all shelters. Until 31st December

https://www.sixmoondesigns.com

As a Lunar solo user, they are great shelters.
Are these worth the cash?

They do look good..
I've just bought a lunar solo, mostly based on Stu's review and used it for the first time for my schlep along the Ridgeway with Pickers last week.
I'm impressed both in terms of pack size, use and in terms of ease of pitching - especially as I'd not had a chance to do a practice pitch prior to our first night out! :oops:

The fact that there were at least 2 more in evidence at the SE winter bivvy speaks volumes about them, I think (or maybe it speaks volumes about SE winter bivviers) :mrgreen:
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Some clearance deals on Hunt wheels ... road and gravel stuff.

https://www.huntbikewheels.com/blogs/ne ... cfb9e37496
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The Lunar Solo is the tent I'd designed in my head before I knew it existed.
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