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- Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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Re: The post man's been ...
Bolle Contour safety glasses - light, dirt cheap and the first glasses I've had that don't steam up. Conti CX King tyres - not markedly slower than my road tyres but so much nicer at soaking up Edinburgh cobbles and pot holes, and decent in the mud. From that Scott sale - seven (rude not to) pairs o...
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sleeping bags
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1554
Re: Sleeping bags
There are different models of Neutrino bags. If yours is 600g then it is the 200, which is rated to 6.5c comfort and 0c limit of comfort - ie little wonder you felt cold. Sounds like you'd be better with the 400 not a great review here http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Sleeping-Bag-Reviews/R...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sleeping outdoors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1658
Re: Sleeping outdoors
never sleep more than a few hours when away from my own bed even when exhausted. Audio books help me nod off
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop Best Cairngorms Three Dayer?
- Replies: 87
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Re: Cairngorms Loop Best Cairngorms Three Dayer?
Ray, Mike, I can make it too
- Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:05 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Chain tensioner advice please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1431
Re: Chain tensioner advice please
I've a singulator but in push down mode. Push up wouldn't tension the chain before hitting the chainstay. Works fine though. I've a 16t sprocket - chain wrap is fine
Also, Winstanleys bmx have half links at £1.60 if you need one
Also, Winstanleys bmx have half links at £1.60 if you need one
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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The irresistible £63 Deore brakes
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: PSA:Alpkit Manta Flash sale 3-5pm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 754
Re: PSA:Alpkit Manta Flash sale 3-5pm
FYI for the after work crew, the code still seems to be working as at 17.45
- Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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waterproof cycling /pot washing / gimp gloves. So good and cheap I immediately ordered a second pair
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Another good weekend?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2430
Re: Another good weekend?
I am buoyed by the start of spring (...maybe started...) and am really, really looking forward to tomorrow's ride - a razz around Carron Valley - after being out so long. Been crippled with a bad back since Nov, and miserable. Finally relented and went to the Dr this week who give me some man-sized ...
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 7:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Got the glacier gloves today. So impressed that I have just ordered a second, spare pair. NB: get your normal size up
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 7:46 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Recommend me cheap place for SLX / XT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1148
Re: Recommend me cheap place for SLX / XT
Ribble has 10% off shimano again
- Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4954
- Views: 1265875
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Not strictly bikepacking or particularly exciting, but useful nevertheless. Pair of Velcro buckled elasticated straps are £1 at Halfords
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255230
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255230
- Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SS Chain/Chainring/Sprocket Compatibility
- Replies: 6
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Re: SS Chain/Chainring/Sprocket Compatibility
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cdvbiaoap6
The SuperStar ones are only £8 so affordable enough to buy a few different sizes. Wide base too
The SuperStar ones are only £8 so affordable enough to buy a few different sizes. Wide base too
- Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:45 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4954
- Views: 1265875
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Glacier Gloves at Evan's now £15. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/glacier-glove/super-g-race-glove-ec054898 Whilst they only have a single one star review, I don't think the user understood what/ how the gloves are best used. Mine have been brilliant, and I think there's a review Stu did on the...
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Single speed - talk to me
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2061
Re: Single speed - talk to me
Suggest the £15 SSC spacer/sprocket kit rather than the £10 one because the former has the wider sprocket.....and comes in bling colours. On my 26" commuter I run 16X40, which gets me around Edinburgh's city centre hills fine on the road. Spinny on any downhill but that is the trade-off for get...
- Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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LifeVenture thermal mug so I can make a second brew to have before turning in. £5, Halfords, 251g
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:01 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2014 thread.
- Replies: 401
- Views: 94791
Re: Bivvy a month 2014 thread.
I had my first bikepacking night away of the year Saturday night. Only local, to the Pentland Hills, just to test some new gear, Wild Country Zehpyros 1 tent and Rab Ascent 500 bag (which performed a treat). There was 6mm of snowy rain forecast overnight. The sound of the weather on the tent became ...
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:19 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2014 thread.
- Replies: 401
- Views: 94791
Re: Bivvy a month 2014 thread.
from your pics, it is clear that the USA's definition of 'gravel' is very different to our's.composite wrote: Did a recce of the 2tonOgravel route.
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
RAB Ascent 500 and 700 bags at nearly half price (£110 and £123). http://www.tiso.com/shop/camping/ I can confirm that Go Outdoors will price match (and beat by 10%) the 500, making it £100 there. And I see no reason why not the 700 too. I decided to still give my money to Tiso instead when buying ...
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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Not at all exciting but a good purchase nonetheless. £2 6" magnetic dish to keep my metaly bits in check when fettling
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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Well, this is slightly embarrassing. I have a Rab Ascent 700 sleeping bag. I now also have a 500 bag too after Tiso's sale proved too irresistible. Easily justified to myself as I now have all possible bag/tarp/bivi/tent combinations for Scotland's four seasions. Which one would you recommend for s...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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Well, this is slightly embarrassing. I have a Rab Ascent 700 sleeping bag. I now also have a 500 bag too after Tiso's sale proved too irresistible. Easily justified to myself as I now have all possible bag/tarp/bivi/tent combinations for Scotland's four sessions.
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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Wild Country Zephyros 1 tent. I may or may not currently be sat in it in the living room. I am.
No excuse for no Feb night away now.
No excuse for no Feb night away now.
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Powder coater in Scotland
- Replies: 6
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Re: Powder coater in Scotland
I have used Pentland Powdercoaters which is behind Ikea in Edinburgh. they aren't bike frame specialists but do do them. Just be clear with them that you want a good job with the masking. if memory serves it was only £25 or £30 per frame and then £5 extra for forks or bars done at the same time. Tha...
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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I like those pads. Have them too