Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
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- Chicken Legs
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Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Once I find something that reliably does the job I will be replacing it with the same when worn out but very often I find the manufacturers have stopped making it !
Latest casualties are the Revelate Pika and Viscacha, end of an era
Latest casualties are the Revelate Pika and Viscacha, end of an era
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Always a shame when they do that.
I bought a spare pair of Teva Links when I found out they were discontinued for exactly this reason. It's a shame when they stop making something, or when they 'improve' something to in fact make it worse
What happened to the Viscacha?
I bought a spare pair of Teva Links when I found out they were discontinued for exactly this reason. It's a shame when they stop making something, or when they 'improve' something to in fact make it worse
What happened to the Viscacha?
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Looks like there's something new on the way https://www.revelatedesigns.com/site/a- ... d-in-2010/
It seems like Revelate are moving away from the all-in-one bag to harness and dry bag - the Terrapin is the same size as the Viscacha for example.
It seems like Revelate are moving away from the all-in-one bag to harness and dry bag - the Terrapin is the same size as the Viscacha for example.
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Market forces init ... people are driven to buy something NEW rather than just something new.
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Ah, thanks Bob.
Andy, I have a used viscacha that I'm not using, haven't used it in a couple of years now I think. I've been holding onto it for that one off need (i.e. maybe my son might want to come one day, but his bike is too small to fit it, and will be for a few years), but if you're looking for one just PM me
It was my first seat pack, I found I could bodge a handlebar bag with a drybag and straps but a seat pack required a proper bit of kit
Andy, I have a used viscacha that I'm not using, haven't used it in a couple of years now I think. I've been holding onto it for that one off need (i.e. maybe my son might want to come one day, but his bike is too small to fit it, and will be for a few years), but if you're looking for one just PM me
It was my first seat pack, I found I could bodge a handlebar bag with a drybag and straps but a seat pack required a proper bit of kit
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Tenn MTB overshorts were only £20 and even though they only lasted one winter, fair enough at that price. Company now gone bust and remaining stock at twice the price on ebay!
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Sounds about right Stu !!Bearbonesnorm wrote:Market forces init ... people are driven to buy something NEW rather than just something new.
Unfortunately doesn't help us lot who like to pay a reasonable price and use a good piece of kit for years because it does the job.
Appreciate the offer Ben, fortunately I have a Viscacha sitting here sourced off Ebay before Revelate announced its demise
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Having used a Viscacha for a few years and then moved on to a Terrapin there's no way I'd go back. It's also possible that sales of the Viscacha have tailed off and it's therefore no longer commercially viable.
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Everyones is moving to waterproof bags so guess they are going that way too. I do like my terrapin and was looking at the smaller one but picked up a brand new pika off here which I like a lot too!
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Usually when sports direct buy the brand...
See Karrimor, muddyfox etc
See Karrimor, muddyfox etc
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I was going to whinge about the demise of Endura Stealth Lite leggings for winter, but they have a new version - the Stealth Lite 2. So I am happy
Of course, The thought of Pacers and Wagon Wheels brings a tear to my eye.
I wish Eastenders would join the list of things no longer being made. I don't watch it, but it seems to be on telly all the bloody time.
Of course, The thought of Pacers and Wagon Wheels brings a tear to my eye.
I wish Eastenders would join the list of things no longer being made. I don't watch it, but it seems to be on telly all the bloody time.
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I found some pretend Wagon Wheels in Pound Saver. A close inspection revealed that they're very nearly the size of a real Wagon Wheel circa 1979.The thought of Pacers and Wagon Wheels brings a tear to my eye.
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Both of those brands have been crap for 20+ years, long before SD took them over!hanuman wrote:Usually when sports direct buy the brand...
See Karrimor, muddyfox etc
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Ah, shrinkflationBearbonesnorm wrote:I found some pretend Wagon Wheels in Pound Saver. A close inspection revealed that they're very nearly the size of a real Wagon Wheel circa 1979.The thought of Pacers and Wagon Wheels brings a tear to my eye.
I remember when curlywurlies were a foot long
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I visited my Dad in care. He’s in a pretty bad way but the only thing he asked me for was a ruler and pencil. The reason is that for the last 30 years he has taken a pen to the tv listings in the paper and put a set of lines through Eastenders. He hates it that much. Made me proud.slarge wrote:I was going to whinge about the demise of Endura Stealth Lite leggings for winter, but they have a new version - the Stealth Lite 2. So I am happy
Of course, The thought of Pacers and Wagon Wheels brings a tear to my eye.
I wish Eastenders would join the list of things no longer being made. I don't watch it, but it seems to be on telly all the bloody time.
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I visited my Dad in care. He’s in a pretty bad way but the only thing he asked me for was a ruler and pencil. The reason is that for the last 30 years he has taken a pen to the tv listings in the paper and put a set of lines through Eastenders. He hates it that much. Made me proud.
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I always refer to it as either Bell or Knobenders!!slarge wrote:I wish Eastenders would join the list of things no longer being made. I don't watch it, but it seems to be on telly all the bloody time.
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I remember when curlywurlies were a foot long
I remember when a lot of things were a foot long, sadly as we get older things change.........
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I used to love Texan Bars - Alas no moreslarge wrote:The thought of Pacers and Wagon Wheels brings a tear to my eye.
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
Wagon Wheels are still available, even the big supermarkets stock them!Mart wrote:I used to love Texan Bars - Alas no moreslarge wrote:The thought of Pacers and Wagon Wheels brings a tear to my eye.
http://www.burtonsbiscuits.com/our-brands/wagon-wheels/
Pacers are unfortunately discontinued, but there are other spearmint type chews available..
They may do future shot runs of Texan Bars-
https://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk/ ... -bars.html
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Yeah but they're now tiny. A pale shadow of their once great diameter.Wagon Wheels are still available, even the big supermarkets stock them!
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Smaller wheels make them come alive...
oh, wait a minute
oh, wait a minute
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I've not actually seen one for years, any excuse to investage further!
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Re: Why do manufacturers stop making good kit !
“Why do manufacturers stop making good kit”
See this thread...
http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... =7&t=13945
Which manufacturer had the slogan, innovate or die?
See this thread...
http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... =7&t=13945
Which manufacturer had the slogan, innovate or die?