It looks ok to me, ticks most boxes and the reviews look ok. If I hear of nothing better I'll pull the trigger on the Topeak when all this covid 19 foolishment be done with.

Cheers for the info. I was actually looking at this, https://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-mini-morph-pump/
Maybe a bit big for a picket, but not ridiculous. Has anyone used one? Idea of quality?

I need a new pump to replace my cheapo one.
Something that'll fit in a half frame bag / jersey pocket ideally.
I don't run timeless, do the valve core issue isn't of concern. Also I'd quite like a flexi hose / connection to the valve, as opposed to a direct fit.

What does the hive mind recommend ?

I'm working from home, as in "proper" working from home. Currently doing something like 10-11 hour days. If anything, I'm a lot busier right now.

It's on the way to Amarillo, just before you get to San Jose.

slarge wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:16 pm

Is the fit of the bike the problem, or do you have a weak core that allows your body to “relax” too much?

I'm not the fittest person, so this is quite possible.

Not sure how I'd know though...

Cheers for the info James

Assuming the saddle is fitted as far back as possible, how much if a shift would I expect using a layback? Having never used one, I've no idea.

I've noticed that after a while on a ride I seem to stretch out a little especially when on the drops. It feels like my "arse bones" end up on the rear rail of my C17 saddle, as opposed to in the saggy bit. I had thought about a layback seatpost, to shift the saddle back a bit, but then worried I'd ...

Thanks for the info!

Hey. I need a new way of carrying my families bikes on a car. Both cars we have are incompatible with the cheapo rear mounted racks, and my Mrs doesn't fancy lifting them on to roof mounted racks, which leaves the tow bar option. We need to be able to carry two adult bikes and my son's 20" Bonaly. I...

Any plans for some kind of windshield for the remote gas stoves, by remote I mean hose fed from a canister? I've got the little Vango one, and currently have a PITA home brewed shield, but this looks much nicer.

lune ranger wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:23 pm

Mike wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:19 pm

nicely written stu. Im as fed up listening to the corona bull as i am this bloody RAIN now. How long before muppets start panic buying food?

They already did...

Wasn't there a prepping thread on here recently?

Ootini. It's what the Jawas in Starwars shout when they're getting a bit lairy. No idea why it became my handle back in the late 90s online gaming era, but it stuck.
I'm Dave by the way.

On the topic of water bottle in the back pocket (clubbing) I was a participant back in the mid/late 90's. Many a night in 051, Cream, Sankeys Soap (Stoke nights), Downton in Rhyl and I even met the Mrs in a local club in Colwyn Bay (that reads well) which was raided every weekend! Maybe that was ou...

Stu, I've been in the area around that time. Strangely in Mull I didn't see a single one, in Skye there were clouds of the little feckers. Useful eh?

I own a hammer and screw driver. I'll require 10% equity.

To be honest, just being in a rural village in Wales is challenging enough, "off grid" is a whole new level of headache. The only drawback of the location is the location, you been to Bala?

I've got a KTM Ultrafire 27.5 hardtail that's had the front forks swapped out for Surly rigid jobbies. It's running Deore SLX 3x10 drive train, Schwalbe Nobby Nic up front, Rock Razor at the back (i use hurricanes in 2" for commuting) and mid range Shimano hydro brakes at both ends. I've also swappe...

It's now pissing down and blowing it's cock off

Yep, first day of a welsh spring.

To be honest it was heavy this morning, but nothing to write home about. I'm up north, top of the amber warning area. In the b*llend area.

Business continuity planning with more guns.

Interested to see the first 20 - 30 miles heading south of Prestatyn as that's my manor. Straight in to the Clwyds Stu?

Yep. Running cheap, nasty ones in board on my OnOne Ogs but planning to change for bigger, ski style ones plus tape soon.

Interested in the Fulcrum wheels but need to check adaptors and compatibility.

No but I can't help wondering whether you'd be throwing £30 away. I could be wrong but when I see a description that says "customer plastic buckles are more strong" and "Add non-skid leather to all positions of contact seat" confidence is seldom increased. :wink: Gotta love a little Engrish. I comp...

Without being "That guy", has anyone used one of these : Selighting Bike Saddle Bag Waterproof Cycling Tail Bag WILDKEN Strap-on Bike Seat Bag for Mountain Road MTB Bike (Black 5L) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V5FYN8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HjVpEbBHCVJCE It seems to have a nice shallow profile up at...