The post man's been ...

[FlyingFox]

My Alpkit Cloud quilt and Fuel pod has arrived.
The quilt packs down so much smaller than my Vango sleeping bag I've been using.

[gairym]

My Alpkit Cloud quilt and Fuel pod has arrived.
The quilt packs down so much smaller than my Vango sleeping bag I've been using.

Which Vango is it much smaller than?

I'm hoping that it'll replace my Venom 300 in many instances.

[rufus748]

Replacement Cycle2Charge from Dirk. The last one was drawing a charge when not in use which was also causing issues with my Revo. Excellent service and he upgraded it to the Mk2 at the same time.
And a Rooster frame to try full 29+ rather than front only.

[Dan_K]

Jones bars fitted (will need some adjustment I think though...)

[FlyingFox]

My Alpkit Cloud quilt and Fuel pod has arrived.
The quilt packs down so much smaller than my Vango sleeping bag I've been using.

Which Vango is it much smaller than?

I'm hoping that it'll replace my Venom 300 in many instances.

Its the Vango Planet 50, the Cloud is the same size without any compression.
the Vango is only a 1-2 season, so together it makes it a warmer system and just the cloud will become my replacement 1-2 season.

[Zippy]

Prodrive catback exhaust for the rotary...be a while before I fit it mind.

Oh... wrong forum.

[slarge]

Spot 3 off eBay. Plus a headset for the roadbike.

Yesterday was new chains and filters for the chainsaw that's acting poorly at the moment.

Tomorrow I should be picking up a butchers bike from the MIL's. Might be the bike of choice for the BB party as carrying gear should be straightforward.....

[drain]

Alpkit Cloud Cover quilt, subtle and understated freebie bobble hat for the Scott Exmoor MTB marathon event, and double chubbiness in the form of a Nic 3" and Ron 2.8"

[Scattamah]

Some pre-loved M970 cranks, 32T ring and locking tool. A little bit of elbow grease later and they've cleaned up quite nicely.

Greetz

S.

[quimarche]

An Enlightened Equipment quilt. Exquisite craftsmanship.

[Wagonwheel]

New Alpkit Cloud Cover Quilt, will be a great versatile bit of kit (first quilt as well, looking forward to using this summer)
New Alpkit Muon head touch

[Wotsits]

A freebie that i was given on the job i'm on rather than purchase, but i think i've found a new plastic cup with built-in spoon for adventures



One of these with a BB logo could also be quite fetching

[Scattamah]

Postie dropped my new bottom bracket off at the LBS who kindly took time out to attend to Lois. On went the pre-loved M970's as well. Feels like silk now.

King Bling

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Greetz

S.

[whitestone]

A Lion and Lioness from Wildcat. Actually it might have arrived on Friday but we'd headed down to the Peak for the weekend so only found the package when we got back this afternoon.

[Ian]

Postie dropped my new bottom bracket off at the LBS who kindly took time out to attend to Lois. On went the pre-loved M970's as well. Feels like silk now.

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Greetz

S.

My CK bottom bracket on the Stoater has done 2,000 km now. Due a refill of grease I think, but it's been perfect during that time.

Meanwhile, the Bahookie is in its second set of non-CK bearings in less than that distance.

[Ian]

Small packet from Artie with a light bracket and Revo cable. Cheers buddy

[Zippy]

Postie dropped my new bottom bracket off at the LBS who kindly took time out to attend to Lois. On went the pre-loved M970's as well. Feels like silk now.

bling.jpg

Greetz

S.

My CK bottom bracket on the Stoater has done 2,000 km now. Due a refill of grease I think, but it's been perfect during that time.

Meanwhile, the Bahookie is in its second set of non-CK bearings in less than that distance.

Hmm, based on that I might bite the bullet and get one of them. I've lost count of the number of times I've replaced Bottom Brackets on the commuter (and drivetrains too actually )


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[ctznsmith]

Hope ones are pretty good too in my experience, I've got a ceramic one that has done over 5000 miles in all conditions bar actually being submerged and still feels smooth with no play.

(Probably jinxed it now)

[Crazy English]

Wild Cat Tiger and a Welsh meths stove arrived this week.


Stooge frame hopefully next month. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek

[johnnystorm]

Hope ones are pretty good too in my experience, I've got a ceramic one that has done over 5000 miles in all conditions bar actually being submerged and still feels smooth with no play.

(Probably jinxed it now)

The Hope stainless in my Fargo (that came out of my Swift that was my Winter Series XC race bike) has done at least 8500 miles, and has definitely been submerged!

[RIP]

With my usual impeccable seasonal timing (not):

Down hat:
http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... 0wodEtQN4A Very toasty for sleeping.
Couple of UV beanies for my bald bonce (-20%):
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLOOSMSKCA ... -skull-cap
And yet more bamboo, can't fault it:
https://bambooclothing.co.uk/store/show ... /UA603-BLK
http://www.military1st.co.uk/bl105-bk-h ... black.html
http://www.military1st.co.uk/bl104-bk-h ... black.html
Trailcentre gloves for £14! :
http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p77634/Tenn-L ... wwodYtMHog

Oh, and £20-worth of JohnLewis vouchers which were immediately confiscated by Mrs Perrin.

On the down (900fp) side, Topeak JoeBlow twin pump heads last about ten minutes in regular use. Well, the head's fine, but the "valve pin" inside the Schrader side wears down really fast. The replacement seals kit doesn't - yes! - include these pins!!! So you gotta fork out for the whole head at £9 a throw.

"Reg"

[Richard G]

Just had a Schnozzel Pump Bag turn up... seemed like extravagance, but why not.

Edit - Ooh, and 185kg of weights. :)

[gentjim]

Alpkit Point 5 half bag.

Odd climbers relic of the past, best left there, or "innovative sleeping solution"... Jury's out.

3 intended modes of use
1) An experiment for me - sleeping in down jacket and hoping there isn't a gap at my tummy.
2) a full sized bag for my sprogs - see here http://dadventurebasecamp.com/blog/2016 ... littluns-1
3) a down skirt for the missus (draw-cord at the foot so you can walk around in it.

I'm hoping usage number 3) upgrades Bothy life from "grumbles" to "grumbles less"

[Scattamah]

Postie dropped my new bottom bracket off...

My CK bottom bracket on the Stoater has done 2,000 km now...

Hmm, based on that I might bite the bullet and get one of them...

My CK procurement came about after our chat on the Winter Event ride regarding chewing through BB's. When the Shimano BB71 was pulled out to make way for the new one, one side was already starting to get a bit sticky and this was with less than 500 miles on it. I'm now convinced that Shimano press fit BB's are made of cheese.

Greetz

S.

[HaYWiRe]

Alpkit Point 5 half bag.

Odd climbers relic of the past, best left there, or "innovative sleeping solution"... Jury's out.

I've heard they actually work well inside a quilt, as its quite common to wear a jacket anyway. They can even out the insulation on the bottom half.

Atleast if its relegated to "down skirt" its ankle length, keep it classy