I guess what we really want are socks that are like the warm insulated cheap gloves you can get screwfix That coating is very robust and very water resistant I think that’s what the guy in the you tube clip basically makes with the rubber spray paint. No reason you’d have to use the weird finger to...

Al wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:10 am

I’m sure I saw a you tube clip once where they made something like this by applying something like rubber spray paint to a sock. It sounds ridiculous now I’m describing it but I’ll try and find it...

Here we go, I’m not going mad I did see it:

https://youtu.be/WRCXy_UHPVc

I’m sure I saw a you tube clip once where they made something like this by applying something like rubber spray paint to a sock. It sounds ridiculous now I’m describing it but I’ll try and find it...

I’m after a gpx file for the welsh coast to coast route for some arm chair planning. I know there are several versions; is the consensus the one put together by Ian is the best of the bunch?? How long do you want to be out for? What % of off-road and how technical? Haven’t decided yet - was going t...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:01 pm

Shall I send you the Offa's Byke gpx Al? It's N - S but a bit different.

Yes please stu - sounds like it might go past the house!

I seem to have a few WC2C routes, from ones based on recommended routes (Sarn Helen etc) to the Cambrian Trail that Ian B put together. The shortest is around 400km, and the Cambrian Trail is 500km, and quite hard. I'll send a few over if you give me your email address (via PM or on here). The bigg...

I’m after a gpx file for the welsh coast to coast route for some arm chair planning.
I know there are several versions; is the consensus the one put together by Ian is the best of the bunch??

Just bought the ‘pro’ version which is a straight rip off of the lunar solo . First night in it this evening (and very nice it is too...). I’m using the 120mm pole from a trailstar set with a 6cm extender stu made. 120 does work, but the pitch never looked quite right. 126cm is spot on I reckon :uge...

voodoo_simon wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:11 pm

If it falls through, let me know

Just posted it - sorry

Now sold

The well known Ali-express Deshutes style tent. Used maybe half a dozen times and works well with or without the inner. I’ve been really impressed with the quality of it, but decided it’s not quite long enough for me (6’1”) anyone 6’ and under I think would be fine. Weighs 804g in its bag on my scal...

Looking for a set of trp spyke - have sent you a pm

I use an old etrex. You can bar mount it, use it with gloves on and it’s bombproof. I also like that aa batteries are easy to come by if it dies when out on a longer trip, where as recharging is less straightforward. I used to use an iPhone and ViewRanger in a waterproof case with a dynamo hub charg...

No offence intended - bespoke hand crafted shifter bracket mod

Cheers - got the link working by deleting the webp bit at end.
Is that a special mount or bodged on with longer bolts?

Those aren’t sti - what’s the crack with changing gear? Oh yeah, I forgot the best bit. This photo is of a different bike with SRAM kit but it's the same setup..... https://advntr.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190707_105654-1024x768.jpg.webp Best of both worlds :) Now I’m really curious - that im...

Those aren’t sti - what’s the crack with changing gear?

Hmm...thank you - food for thought!

drjon wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:09 am

The G dunk flex open so achieve the same thing - and are light and tough, if that helps!

I wondered if they were stronger? What size bolt do they use?

I’m still tempted by one of these but am wondering what advantage the g funk clamps have over dmr hinged Clamps?

These companies all have volumetric shipping rates. If it really is larger than booked then there's little you can do. Perhaps, but they could have phoned so the parcel wasn’t delayed. ...And I will never uses them again for being such utter twats about it. Given my revolving door of bike ownership...

A ranty grumble.... So just sold a bike and needed to ship it. Used paisley freight as they are fairly reasonable price and have used before. Should have been delivered today but got home from work to find email saying they are holding the parcel as it is 2cm too long and I need to pay £25 to releas...

Yep. The spa ones.
He loves them and has bought 3, I can try and find out which one if it helps.

Edit: it was a b17 copy ‘nidd’

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:13 pm

Stop messing about and get one of these.

That seat

Spearfish (old pre-split pivot)