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by atk
Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 shirt
Replies: 9
Views: 2040

Re: BB200 shirt

What's the cut-off for ordering one?
by atk
Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: EWE 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 2653

Re: EWE 2015

I'll make sure theres a Go! Greg! sign up so you can pop in of a cuppa I'm hoping you run a shop or that'd be outside assistance :) However, if you left it by the side of the trail and I happened to stop and drink it...that'd be trail magic and perfectly fine. I know the rules say no cheering suppo...
by atk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: The Welsh Lakes
Replies: 29
Views: 11589

Re: The Welsh Lakes

Easiest way is to upload to Dropbox, Google Drive or similar and share that link for people to download and dump into their favourite GPX site thing...
by atk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack

Both bags sold and posted this morning. Time to go feed the bear!
by atk
Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack

Wow! Looks like both are probably gone, having received a bunch of messages and replies I'll consume vast amounts of coffee and figure out what order they came in and reply accordingly
by atk
Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack

Little bump - saddlebag added and a price drop on the Tangle :)
by atk
Mon Jun 01, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: No more Stealth tents
Replies: 16
Views: 3283

Re: No more Stealth tents

Have you contacted them directly to confirm if it's discontinued? It looks like the website is being shuffled around at the moment as well as the 'taking limited orders note' on the front page...
by atk
Sun May 31, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Peak ITT
Replies: 37
Views: 15363

Re: Peak ITT

Rode the Blackwell > Ladybower section yesterday. Not really ridden over that side of the Peaks before and other than Gratton Dale and a near miss with a Rangerover+startled lamb at Chatsworth it wasn't a bad day out. Surprisingly quiet given the good weather and terrible forecast for today too! htt...
by atk
Sun May 31, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 2015
Replies: 738
Views: 131573

Re: Highland Trail 2015

Ilan has reappeared on the East coast!
by atk
Wed May 27, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 2015
Replies: 738
Views: 131573

Re: Highland Trail 2015

Anyone know what the latest on what the Pips are doing? They're at Muir of Ord right now, and clearly aren't doing the course anymore, heading into Inverness? From STW... Quick update - They are going to Contin, then onto Fort A. From there to Fort Bill where tehy are going to pick up the bottom se...
by atk
Fri May 22, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Alternatives to Alpkit MyTi mugs?
Replies: 4
Views: 1107

Re: Alternatives to Alpkit MyTi mugs?

£40-60?!?! Snowpeak mugs are £17-25 at Taunton Leisure depending on size. Lifeventure for £20 at Cotswold. Vargo seem to be around £25 too...
by atk
Tue May 19, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The BB200 ... what's going on?
Replies: 32
Views: 5572

Re: The BB200 ... what's going on?

voodoo_simon wrote:Probably my age, but I can't find a date for the ride?
http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/BB200/ says 10/11th October...
by atk
Tue May 19, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small

From the Revelate site: Top length 17″, front height 1″, overall height 4″

So about 43-44cm?
by atk
Tue May 19, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

FS: Revelate Tangle - Small, Apidura Saddle Pack

Apidura Saddle Pack "Regular" - this is the 17L version https://www.apidura.com/product/saddle-pack-regular/ used but in good condition, no rips/holes, can take photos if needed. £50 posted in the UK Revelate Tangle: Been used but still in good condition, just a little dusty!. There's a sm...
by atk
Wed May 13, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD Revelate Spacer Blocks
Replies: 3
Views: 1260

Re: WTD Revelate Spacer Blocks

Make your own from an old sleeping/yoga mat? That's what I've for planned for the weekend anyway!
by atk
Mon May 11, 2015 3:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Intentional Weight Handicap... Suggestions?
Replies: 35
Views: 7443

Re: Intentional Weight Handicap... Suggestions?

Maybe sand instead of water?
by atk
Fri May 08, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - stuff (for bikepacking)
Replies: 4
Views: 1451

Re: WTD - stuff (for bikepacking)

Considering parting with my Jetboil, will sleep on it and let you know...
by atk
Fri May 08, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: ****INSPIRED TO RIDE - SOLD OUT!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 5768

Re: Inspired to Ride - Sheffield screening(s)

Sounds good, will try and get a few people to ride over from Manchester!
by atk
Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Peak District ITT. developing one
Replies: 177
Views: 30476

Re: Peak District ITT. developing one

Bit of a dredge but... While riding the top loop of this yesterday, found the bridleway between Old Manchester Road towards the River Don/Trans Pennine Trail was closed, two tractor-type vehicles parked and a 8-foot fence panel chained to both walls. There were a couple of signs closer to the road a...
by atk
Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Trek recalls all bikes with QR levers & disc brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 2553

Re: Trek recalls all bikes with QR levers & disc brakes

Trek has received reports of three incidents, one resulting in quadriplegia and two with lesser injuries, according to the CPSC.
Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/bus ... /26149227/
by atk
Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: fs, jones loops 710mm
Replies: 7
Views: 2067

Re: fs, jones loops 710mm

Probably interested in silver if welshwit isn't!
by atk
Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2001507

Re: The post man's been ...

Cyclescheme certificate appeared in my inbox and a rear mech in the post, operation n+1-2 is nearly go!
by atk
Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Waterbottle filters?
Replies: 16
Views: 4029

Re: Waterbottle filters?

I've got a Travel Tap, taken it out a couple of times but haven't had chance to use it. Rich/Shona and a few others rated them, only complaint was the waterflow is a bit slow. Seems secure in the bottle cages I'm using.
by atk
Mon Mar 09, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd - 29er wheel set - what have you got!
Replies: 10
Views: 3250

Re: Wtd - 29er wheel set - what have you got!

Cheers for the input all. I was thinking of going for a pair of these - http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-mt15-29er-mtb-wheels-pair-77646.html saves me £70 over the superstar wheels. However, if I can look past the white rims, then the offer from Merlin seems like a real bargain! The thought of e...
by atk
Thu Mar 05, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3330
Views: 667817

Re: Todays ride

Quick spin up the canal and a few laps around Clayton Vale in the dark. Not very exciting but marks the start of some mid-week riding. Yay for spring!