Like these on ebay? 5060468270051

My experience with Alfine 8 was mostly positive I had very little problems, set up was easy, chain tensioned through Ebb fine and worked fine with Oval Chainrings I generally neglected it in a big way which was my downfall For the first 3 years I did absolutely nothing and eventually moisture go int...

Does it have to be a bag? I have a Cumulus quilt and its lighter and pack smaller for the same performance

Pretty sure Ive got the 250 quilt is sub 500gm, rated at zero oC

Shouldn't need the chain keeper with a swift. The EBB does a good job in terms of chain tension
I never had one and never dropped a chain

I see that the MBA has now officially closed everything until further notice https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/ It might sound like your getting that fresh air and exercise getting there but once there you will be in - close proximity with others - Spreading germs just by travelling there - In a pl...

whitestone wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:22 am

“The mountains will always be there. The trick is to make sure you are.”

Don Whillans

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Don always did have a very matter of fact way with words

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:55 pm

What's coming Mart?

Rich and Shona are building me a Spearfish. Been waiting ages but we now have a frame

1- that rush of excitement to receive a email from Keep Pedalling to say my frame has finally arrived

2- New Bike day, when I can pick it up

3- First Ride

Excited doesn't come close

New drivechain (Cassette, Chain and Rings) and some new pads both ends. My bike loves me again

Yep I did it last year, after 3 days of significant all day heavy rain. It was waist deep, and flowing strongly enough to sweep me downstream about 50m off my original intended line. I usd the bike for stability but noted from the race picture that Dustin held his overhead. Not sure which is better....

I got me some ‘Bike Shield’

It’s thick, and stick pretty well. Not had to remove any so far

Widely available anywhere
https://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shiel ... 96712.html

I make use of a Z Loc Combo for cafe's etc (no key to lose)
I used to use a ski lock but it wasn't very sturdy

https://hiplok.com/z-lok-combo/

Ive loved the fit of my POC Tectal. Much more comfy than my old one
A good fitting helmet will be a joy to wear

New headlamp - So I can see better
Going to test it this weekend winter climbing

New pads front and inspect the drivechain parts after some mucky rides

Put a new chain on to replace worn but also need to get a new chainring sorted.

Things I have learnt on the Highland Trail (on my two trips) Im just a regular rider and I try hard - Weather can make a huge difference, Ive had everything thrown at me - How to look after yourself..... Physically and mentally - Realising there are going to be Highs and Lows you just have to get th...

Mart - shortened from Martin
Nowt more than that

didn’t want to get confused with Paramart

I use the same avatar though for most things

Oh i’m liking this
Do you bond the magnets to the windshield?
I know if they are loose I would probably lose them

Ive got a Thomson elite x4 90mm in silver - Cant remember if its flat or 10 deg rise
Let me know if that's of interest

In this day and age would they understand if you were addressing your work/life balance to preserve your mental wellbeing (or some other corporate office Bolocktics buzzword of the year)and delivery will me a day or so after.

sean_iow wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:35 am

Just looked at the link
Its weighs around half that of a reverb at 369g (which is around 100g more than a Thomson elite)

Im likeing the sound of this

I miss the time/distance graph that trackleaders gives you
From that you can see stoppage time better and see who's going faster etc

lune ranger wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:52 am

Me that too...
I know what £700 on forks would get me...
a kick in the shins from Mrs Ranger

Only the shins … your lucky!