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by Brothersmith
Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SPOT GPS messenger
Replies: 8
Views: 1936

SPOT GPS messenger

Any one use one? Been thinking of getting one for bikepacking as i usually go away on my own and it would give the wife piece of mind. I have heard real mixed reviews on the forums about them though and some real horror stories about the service plan, like you have to commit to auto renew your subsc...
by Brothersmith
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Rigid carbon 29er, Jones Bars, XTR shifters
Replies: 6
Views: 2557

Re: FS: Rigid carbon 29er, Jones Bars, XTR shifters

Got pics thanks and emailed you.

Could be interested in chainset too if you decide to split.
by Brothersmith
Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Rigid carbon 29er, Jones Bars, XTR shifters
Replies: 6
Views: 2557

Re: FS: Rigid carbon 29er, Jones Bars, XTR shifters

Pics and first dibs on shifters please.

email; brothersmith101 AT gmail DOT com
by Brothersmith
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: phone apps for maps?
Replies: 1
Views: 639

Re: phone apps for maps?

Viewranger. Its an excelent app, see comments about it here;

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... ipad#p9504
by Brothersmith
Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jones Loop bars and handlebar sling?
Replies: 2
Views: 1008

Re: Jones Loop bars and handlebar sling?

I use a Sling with Loop bars on my Fargo. I find it sits rather nice on what would normally be the handlebar and holds it far better than it did when I ran drops. I do have quite a long stem though (130mm) but cant see there being an issue with shorter ones. The only problem I have had is fitting th...
by Brothersmith
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

Interesting. Be good to see some pics if this weather ever allows you to pitch it! I thought about a full net option in mine but decided against as wanted versitilaty of an inner. Have you had chance to sling on scales yet? Just wondering what weight saving is over my cuben lair with beak and pyrane...
by Brothersmith
Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

didnothingfatal wrote:It evaded customs all the way from Colorado, my custom designed Bear Paws WD Lair, discussed the idea's with John, and I now have a midge free sanctuary, that should take on a alpine storm.
What did you do diffierent to the standered model?
by Brothersmith
Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Map apps for iPad?
Replies: 4
Views: 1601

Re: Map apps for iPad?

I second viewranger. It's very intuitive, can be used as a tracker to show your location to others via website and is easy to plan routes with. You can make in app purchases for custom OS tiles or complete area's. You can also use it cross platform, so I have it installed on my Ipad and Android phon...
by Brothersmith
Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 8g micro meths stove + 22g RF now available
Replies: 58
Views: 8840

Re: 8g micro meths stove.

Can you add me to the order list too please
by Brothersmith
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

Thanks for the tips Stu, there were no instructions and I was trying to pitch from a Youtube vid. Try attaching your net to the pegging points/apex suspension point on the Lair with some 2mm shockcord, thing goes up and down in one, saves on pegs for the net and helps keep the base of the net nice a...
by Brothersmith
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

rothersmith, any chance of a picture of the Lair & Pyranet packed up please? (for pack size). Thanks! Happy to oblige, although I am not sure you get an idea of scale. You could also squish it up a bit smaller http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7376091164_8e88ecdea5.jpg Lair and Pyranet 1 packe...
by Brothersmith
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lightweight spare 'shoes'
Replies: 13
Views: 5166

Re: Lightweight spare 'shoes'

in my local gym they have those small bright blue plastic bag type overshoes that allow you to wear your shoes by the pool side
Genius!
by Brothersmith
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

Will try to take some pics tonight
by Brothersmith
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lightweight spare 'shoes'
Replies: 13
Views: 5166

Re: Lightweight spare 'shoes'

I use Gore-tex socks. Perfect for slipping between your socks and riding showes for river crossings, wet rides and preventing that wet shoe dry sock feeling the following day. And of course they are perfect for trotting round campsite in.
by Brothersmith
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

All £290 including shipping. Its expensive but couldn't find any tents of same weight and flexibility for price when I was looking. I also decided to splash the cash on cuban. Not sure about the vent at moment, its not that big and has a stiffener which limits how small you can pack it. Havent used ...
by Brothersmith
Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

Posty has been round my house too in the last couple of days. First a Framebag from Wildcat for my Fargo which I thought was small untill I saw Flatfishy's. Mind you should be big enough for my teddies :D http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7083/7187491377_f786da2907.jpg Wildcat Frame bag by Brother Smith...
by Brothersmith
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:33 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Blurring the line ...
Replies: 27
Views: 6584

Re: Blurring the line ...

Ordered my Lair with Pyranet a few weeks ago for exactly the reason's Stu outlined. It shipped last Monday and desperately hoping I get in time for trip next week. Fingers crossed! Gone for the cuban version with beak and vent. On paper Lair and Pyranet should come in at 382g but scales of justice w...
by Brothersmith
Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003655

Re: The post man's been ...

Wow that's light! More details please, whats it made from, who makes it etc.?
by Brothersmith
Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tyre advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1211

Re: Tyre advice

Second the race kings if it's dry trails. However as you said UK your bound to come across some mud and they clog really easily so I now use Schwable Smart Sam's which have better side knobs and don't clog as easily. I also have 29" WTB Nanoraptors on my Fargo which are fast, cheap and cope wel...
by Brothersmith
Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sealskin socks!?
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: Sealskin socks!?

I never really got on with them. Found that once they wet out your feet got cold and if water got in from the top they stayed wet. Mine also started to give up the ghost after half-a-dozen washes and weren't at all waterproof after that. Now use gore-tex socks which are ace. Pack up small and fit ov...
by Brothersmith
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted : Crankset / Fork
Replies: 9
Views: 3624

Re: Wanted : Crankset / Fork

Emailed you some pics Jack

Cheers
Malc
by Brothersmith
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted : Crankset / Fork
Replies: 9
Views: 3624

Re: Wanted : Crankset / Fork

I am breaking down my SS to sell (want a Fatbike and been instructed by the better half that if I want another bike I have to get rid of one :cry: ). So have a RaceFace Evolve chainset in black with singlespeed ring going. If your interested let me know your email and I will mail you details/picture...
by Brothersmith
Sun May 20, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: 2 Day ride through the Peak
Replies: 1
Views: 1666

2 Day ride through the Peak

Family, work and study commitments meant I didn't get out much last year, so I resolved to get out more this year. Unfortunately my plans for April were scuppered by work, so this was the first opportunity I had to get out. So to make the most of my time I decided to keep it local, I also like trave...
by Brothersmith
Fri May 11, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: New Large Repack Saddlebag
Replies: 4
Views: 2579

Re: New Large Repack Saddlebag

Barney, YGM
by Brothersmith
Fri May 11, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: New Large Repack Saddlebag
Replies: 4
Views: 2579

Re: New Large Repack Saddlebag

Sorry, its a WX in black