thenorthwind wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:30 pm Ah, yeah that arrangement does need more space. Is there anything (e.g wall) you could attach one end to?

Thankfully, no - especially considering the post by @whitestone

B&B touring is no less valid as bikepacking, because some folks do it in.more extreme way than jogging is no less valid because some bloke just ran the length of Africa.

"you're still lapping the folks sat on their sofas"

I've got a hammock in the garden - it is indeed a lovely place to be on a sunny afternoon. I've put rings on the uprights of my covered deck to hang it from now, but it came with a stand of sorts: each end has two lengths of wood with an eye bolt through one end so they open out into an A-frame. Th...

Alpinum wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:48 pm

pistonbroke wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:52 pm I saw the 1999 one as well, 3000m up on Monte Pedido in the Pyrenees. We're in prime position for 2026 as we live 50km north of the blue line on John's map. Bookings being taken now

Thanks, but sorry mate, I prefer Iceland.

Or Spar...

The idea of lazing in the hammock, at home, appeals to me. However, my garden has no trees, and there are no strong and suitably spaced fenceposts, either, so I was thinking that one of those free standing hammock frames might be worth a try. Has anybody done this, and have any advice? Length betwee...

One light for on and off road is a bit too much to ask for, as the beam patterns suited to each are very different. Maxx-d Vs Strada, for example. Exposure is a good choice though... Built in battery - no wires Rock solid, quick release mount Excellent customer service My joystick and race-maxx have...

I have the garmin 830, I don't reccomend, it is crap in the wet, but otherwise excellent. Apparently the new 840 is supposed to be OK in the wet . Having come from a walking gps I highly recommend getting a bike one, at least with garmin, the direction turn by turn features are vaguely exciting. A ...

Craghoppers "steall" trousers... https://www.craghoppers.com/mens-steall-ii-thermo-waterproof-trousers-black-1/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmsurBhBvEiwA6e-WPDF7tRmnLsfeza_8QXvKhpeVgipNMbhZDZRuIRW8a4i3LAQEYE8OcxoCfHsQAvD_BwE Nice fleecy lining, pockets with storm flaps and generous ankle...

Like my cycle, I'm "bi" Grew up in the pre-internet world, and hadn't even seen a computer until after I left school. Have, however, spent most of my working life in software development, so very comfortable in the digital world. I'm equally at home fixing/making things from scratch with m...

Quite like a Diplomatico. Had a nice Plantation one that had Pineapple tree bark in it at some point. Would recommend. Generally I'd avoid the spiced stuff. Mostly low quality booze with too many additions to try and cover it up Lamb's all the way for me - #oldskoolhardcore Only if you have a Mint ...

Richard G wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:54 pm

jay91 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:53 am Just had my order cancelled too as they cannot find the stock

It looks like they might have sent me one item.

What a joke. There was definitely stock when I ordered as some items only had a couple left.

They said they had stock,when you ordered...

RIP wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 8:04 pm

I didn't get where I am today......

'Reg'

...by learning to read a map?

There's one in the Canadian Rockies - one branch goes to the Pacific and the other goes to the Atlantic

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=177899

Draughts aside (which is what puts me off quilts) the biggest issue that I find, with side sleeping, is lying on my arm and getting pins & needles. The solution that I've arrived at, is to cross my arms and hold opposite shoulders - a bit like Dracula, in his coffin - as it keeps things in a mor...

RIP wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:01 pm
Can anyone spot the hidden panda in this picture?

Hidden Panda, Crouching Boner...

(Don't ask why they're crouching...)

Knowing how satisfying it is, to build a bike from frame upwards, I can only imagine the sense of achievement that comes from doing the extra welding/painting/fettling involved in this build.
I can definitely imagine the smile on your face, when riding it.

Superb job, that man.

Just start the roll of the closure, say one turn, then with the bag upright, lean your weight on the top and you will find the air will be forced out. Once it's compressed, quickly pull up on the closure buckles and roll down a couple more turns. This ^^^ My riding buddy saw me do that, on a trip, ...

So, if I'd postponed yesterday's ride until today, I could have avoided the slop...?

Just finished swapping the rim over, on my back wheel - cable-tied new rim alongside the old one, as per Stu's suggestion, and it was a lot easier than my previous method.

Cheers for the tip, Stu...

psling wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:44 am That seat tube looks a very small diameter...

Inspired by the recent chat about Jeff Jones' creations?

More likely to be inspired by this...

https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topi ... -so-passe/

Thanks for the replies chaps. All I've got to do now is learn how to lace a wheel. This could end badly. It might be easier and safer to look for a complete wheel. Align the new rim on top of the wheel and tape them together. Remove one spoke at a time from the wheel and place it into the appropria...

The pocket is obviously for storing a packet of gravel (just in case you stumble across a stoning)

I just bought a set of these, for my new gravel bike...

https://muc-off.com/collections/tubeles ... ce-colours

...reasonably priced, compared to some other plug tools and - Brucie bonus - you might be able to match the colour of your bike.

The real downer to these devices, is downloading the trace from your trail hound, seeing just how much ground they cover (compared to you, on your bike) then feeling a bit inadequate



Cute pooch, BTW

The hardest thing is perhaps trying to transition from cottage / shed / barn manufacturer to something grander. This. What might appear straightforward from the outside is very different on the inside. But looking back, I’m pretty pleased the products we designed have stood the test of time. We had...