have always wanted to ride all the daylight hours of the summer solstice, and equally all the dark hours of the winter solstice maybe this year I'll do it :-) I prefer it the other way around! :lol: Did an all-nighter last summer solstice but we were let down badly by the weather. Had we done it ju...

composite wrote:Phil was always going to be one of the men to beat. He was neck and neck with Aidan last year until he broke a rear mech, won the BB200 2013, won pairs at Strathpuffer 2014, former WHL double record holder... he's got some pedigree.

That gives his performance some context. Thanks.

What, these guys at http://www.keeppedalling.co.uk/ ? The same ones in Manchester, here: 23 Hilton Street Manchester M1 1EL Tel:0161 222 6015 Email: sales@keeppedalling.co.uk Keep Pedalling is the small bike shop in the city. We're striving for the feel of a classic bike shop, you get a 'Hi' when y...

johnnystorm wrote:

Chew wrote:

Ian wrote:Today's consignment: cassette (yes, you read that properly)

A C-90 of motivational tunes for your walkman, right?

Just remember Ian. Mechs lie in league with the devil!

I am looking to buy a lightweight softshell jacket and think the Rab Sawtooth might fit the bill. Anyone got any opinions on this or other recommendations? It does not need to be cycle specific as whatever I buy will be worn off the bike too, but I would prefer hoodless. Don't want it to be too heav...

Only got mine the other day so can't comment on whether the ventilation actually works well in use, but when pitched correctly the vents do hold open nicely with the struts in place.

All zips are one way.

Charliecres wrote:Cleaned the gutters. Much better than WRT.

Also anxiously checking the weather forecast for a trip to the NW Highlands next weekend. Anyone got an ultralight inflatable ark?

Mind the Scottish Six Days is on Mon-Sat in the Lochaber area.

Luxe Mini Peak II for me today. Ordered on Wednesday evening. Great service from Backpacking Light. :-bd Ive been eyeing Luxe stuff on bplight for ages, especially the Mini Peak. Cant bring myself to pull the trigger though, not with a TN Laser Comp in the cupboard that doesnt get much use as it is...

Luxe Mini Peak II for me today.

Ordered on Wednesday evening. Great service from Backpacking Light.

I'm starting to think that a selection of seperate tools, handpicked to fit your (and bikes) requirements could be lighter and more useable than the majority of multitools. I have heard the storys about motorcycle trials guys re-building their bikes so that every fixing that could be tool free was,...

Any ideas where to get the LE in the UK?

Some lovely looking bikes in your photos Ian. Thanks for posting them up.

Also, the bolt on framebag looks a treat.

PM'd about the pot.

Steel frames at the cutting edge have got better (853, 931, 953) but I'm not sure that a lugged 631 frame is any better than a '90's 531. In theory it should be better than the original '80's conquests as the butting profiles of the tubes should be more in line with what is required for an MTB. Depe...

Ian wrote:
Wildcat Hoodie by ianbarrington, on Flickr

Looks a nice quality hoodie.

Gonna be in the shop?

C'mon. You're complaining?

Those shareholders gotta get paid you know!

s8tannorm wrote:

I want 29x5" as well, then I will buy a fatty :)

29" x 5" would actually be a horrible thing to ride ... I shudder to think.

My logic says this....

26 x 2.3 is good

26 x 5 is better

29 x 2.3 is very good

Surely 29 x 5 will be at least reasonable.

What I want is 29x5".

Bud and Lou just aren't enough.

Ooh John Climber.... Where did you get the BB7 boots from? I was struggling to find anywhere with stock and Fishers haven't replied to my query.... :| . http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/383/a116210/avid-cable-boot-kit-bb7.html Although they are saying OOS again they are only 2 days away, so Fis...

Ray Young wrote:
Love Your Wife. Xxx

I take it that's an instruction!

FW Evans were involved with the Original Saracen conquests I think, which of course the Cranes took up Kilimanjaro, giving us the Saracen Kili. I think that is heritage that can be tapped into for a bike-packing/ATB bike, rather than the old CTC style tourers. Being in on the ground floor of mountai...

Bear in mind the firestarters are suspension corrected for 100mm. Fargo forks and enablers aren't, so the frame you are using will play a part in what is suitable.

Not mine but seems a good deal. Good bloke too.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... 1#p2137401

I use the Tech Wash and TX direct in the machine with no issues. Does a good job i reckon too.
Used it on Gore-tex, Event, pertex, nikwax windproof and never had snot.

Whats the weight and quality feel like out of the box? Not weighed it yet but lets just say it feels 'solid'. The quality does feel good and it appears that something might have been done with the sealing but I suppose we'll have to wait and see how good that is ;) Ta. I'll watch this space for som...