Ahhhhh I'll give it a go.
Thanks both.
Any particular torque I should limit too ?

Bonj! I was out on my Arkose the other day and noticed that when stationary, hold the brake, there's a little play in the fork / steerer, resulting in a clunk if I push forward. If I look closely I can see the frame and fork move against each other very slightly. Is this a symptom of a knackered hea...

Slacker: Your Face

https://youtu.be/7Xmlx-FU2Vo

EDIT Should have read more than the first post.

We had a Hamax Kiss for a while which was ok at best. Then swapped to a Weehoo iGo trailer, which was vaguely exciting.

Red - King Crimson

techno wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:52 pm

Not too much biking but fun anyway. Slovenia looks better and better too: https://vimeo.com/425880313

Best thing I've seen in a while. Thanks

PaulB2 wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:46 pm

The backcountry research strap? There’s a couple of different sizes.

Boom! Backcountry super 8. Thank you!

Can anyone help me with the name of the figure of 8 elasticated strap thing that can hold a small jacket on your top bar please?

Apparently there's a company making "invisible stands ", which, from what I gather, are perspex wedge shaped jobbies, that you use to prop your bike up against the crank. This gives the appearance of an impossible lean, if that makes sense?
No idea where to buy them though.

Borderer wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:01 pm

ootini wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:03 pm

I'm thinking Sicily and Malta.

Would love to hear how Malta goes.

Turns out that I may be returning to a former life and spending more time on the rock. So figured while I'm there, I might as well explore the place a little more.

Cheers

I don't think altitude will be a big factor as I'm thinking Sicily and Malta.

Im trying to keep weight as low as possible. Ill investigate quilts

Thanks

To those people who have been on trips in Southern Europe, Spain, Italy and the like, what kind of sleeping bags would you recommend? Is a bag even needed, or just a liner?

Thanks

Can I make a suggestion for a product that if you could source, I would buy ?
The little pill container... get a large one, that can accommodate a tea spoon head, so that I can take a small quantity (3 or 4 brews worth) of my favourite instant coffee. Something like an old film cannister but better.

I just placed an order before reading all of this. Hope it worked OK. If not, can you let me know and I'll use a different payment method? It's under the name of Dave Robinson- p.s. I've had confirmation of the order from PayPal. Also the confirmation email i received from yourselves prompted a warn...

I was considering this bag, but now Stu is stocking the Criterion bags, the Ultralight 350 is now just ahead as my choice of upgrade.
The Alpkit bags are meant to be very good, but I've no personal experience of them.

Hazy Jane

I've seen Sigur Ros live about a dozen times now. Breath taking each and every time.

Not having riding buddies is what is stopping me doing a proper trip more often... Nahhh...that's not it ; ) Get out solo...even if overnight. You're missing a trick here. Solo = go at your own pace...so when you get to the top of that climb for a killer view...or you find that sweet bivvy spot, yo...

Based on the info in this thread and my own research im pretty much set on the Marathon Mondials.
I've noticed the folding bead variety comes in a 50-622 sizing. Anyone have experience of fitting this size tyre in to an Arkose, or should I stick to the 40-622 version? Thanks

OP have you ran the Riddlers tubeless? I have had one ride on mine and got a puncture. Not sure whether to try them tubeless or just replace them. I've been looking at the Schwalbe Hurricane's. No i haven't. Apparently the tan walls weep quite badly and dont hold air well. I must admit, before buyi...

are the magnetic windshields going to be available in the BB store Stu?

PaulB2 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:31 am

I think review copies are the only ones that exist yet

might just have to hang fire for a bit

I'd say WTB Resolutes fulfill your criteria for B, C and D. The only downside I've found has been the sidewalls (though I've subjected them to some pretty serious underbiking). Not tried them yet, but the new casings should help with point A, and also tick off E. I looked for the Resolute in SG2 ca...

Delv4 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:20 am

Riddlers that bad? I've just removed the Gravelkings and put Riddlers on

They grip and ride very nicely, but where I ride ive ended up with nearly a flat on every ride over the past few months. They have very little resistance to sharp things