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by Roo
Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubolito Tubes
Replies: 37
Views: 6816

Re: Tubolito Tubes

ScotRoutes wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:43 pm I'm sure most/all of you will know this but running a tissue paper around the inside of a tyre will often highlight any thorns etc. - you'll pull a little thread of tissue paper on each one.
I've not heard of that before but will now try to remember and do it thanks.
by Roo
Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildcat are back!
Replies: 27
Views: 6662

Re: Wildcat are back!

Fantastic news, all the best to them.
by Roo
Mon Jul 22, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 141 QR Boost Dropouts - Sonder Frontier
Replies: 6
Views: 2017

Re: 141 QR Boost Dropouts - Sonder Frontier

Very happy Frontier owner here, but sorry as I can't advise on your question.

However, I thought I heard a rumor somewhere that there is a new version of the frame coming. I'd recommend contacting Alpkit to sound them out.
by Roo
Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: Wildcat Ocelot framebag medium
Replies: 4
Views: 1260

Re: Wanted: Wildcat Ocelot framebag medium

They were £45 in the recent sale, although I realise that was a clear out. Is £45 plus some postage reasonable? Thanks.
by Roo
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: Wildcat Ocelot framebag medium
Replies: 4
Views: 1260

Re: Wanted: Wildcat Ocelot framebag medium

Ooh, exciting.

Can you store 2.7 litres of liquid in it? Or, and this is probably an easier way to work it out, is it 460mm long?

Small - 410mm
Medium - 460mm
Large - 500mm
by Roo
Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: Wildcat Ocelot framebag medium
Replies: 4
Views: 1260

Wanted: Wildcat Ocelot framebag medium

Hi folks. Having changed my bike my old Wildcat Ocelot framebag isn't a great fit. Hoping someone out there might have one in medium. Thanks.
by Roo
Sun Dec 23, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1212930

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Wiggle and Chain Reaction have Woolie Boolie 6" socks at half price for £11.50. Free postage kicks in after you've spent £12 or more.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-woolie- ... uff-socks/
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/def ... 69049?mx=a
by Roo
Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Seen near Redruth, Cornwall
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Seen near Redruth, Cornwall

I won't share photos of my original setup then :wink:
by Roo
Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Seen near Redruth, Cornwall
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Seen near Redruth, Cornwall

Hi. Bikepacking mate spotted another bikepacker near Redruth in Cornwall and we wondered whether it was anyone from here.

Spotted riding a Sonder Frontier with mostly soft luggage and a couple of panniers on the back.
by Roo
Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1927077

Re: The post man's been ...

http://i68.tinypic.com/nfsbck.jpg A 64oz (1.8 litre) Sawyer Water Filter bag to replace the bag which comes with the filter, which is a little small. A reflective mat for when it's very cold - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Highlander-SM011-Camping-Mat-Silver/dp/B001U1K2HY . Hat tip to Sussex Paul on the...
by Roo
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:42 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a Month 2017.
Replies: 665
Views: 208164

Re: Bivvy a Month 2017.

With Alan’s gammy leg we can’t currrently cycle far or do anything too technical. We’d already scouted out locations near to home and had found an ideal spot in Degibna Woods on the edge of Loe Pool towards the southern end of Cornwall. Alan was taking his rigid bike, so I had to do the same otherwi...
by Roo
Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1819

Re: Tarp advice

Thanks for your suggestions guys. I was slightly leaning towards the bicycle 3.5 due to the tie-outs and due to some of the comments now have one.

It won't be used with tomorrows bivi trip, but it will certainly be used next month. :-bd
by Roo
Mon Jan 09, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1819

Tarp advice

Hi. I'm looking to go down the bivi and tarp route and would be grateful for peoples thoughts on choice of tarp. Currently I'm torn between: Alpkit bicycle 3.5 - https://www.alpkit.com/products/rig-3-5 Size - 2.4 m x 1.4 m Weight - (inc stuff sac): 300 g Stuffed size: 8 x 10 x 14 cm Price - £50 DD S...
by Roo
Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: ITT GPX online library
Replies: 26
Views: 5497

Re: ITT GPX online library

Excellent idea Ian, although I would say this as I was thinking the same thing 2 hours before you posted! Weird coincidence!

I like the idea of being able to look around a map and get an idea of where the routes are that I keep hearing about.
by Roo
Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: good mudguards for a 3''+ tyre
Replies: 5
Views: 1724

Re: good mudguards for a 3''+ tyre

I'd also give the Mudhugger guards a big thumbs up. You can use a heatgun to reshape the guards if needed. Once fitted they are solid.

They're excellent for bikepacking as they sit so low and leave loads of space for luggage on the seat post.
by Roo
Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Gear Cull - Wildcat, RAB etc
Replies: 18
Views: 3387

Re: Gear cull time - Wildcat, RAB etc

Hi. I can offer asking price on the Silwing if Will decides not to go ahead.

Might be interested in the Lioness as well to go with the tarp.

Cheers,
Roo.