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by robsmuddygloves
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Manchester way?
Replies: 8
Views: 3734

Re: Manchester way?

Hello, I’ve only just seen this, sorry I didn’t reply sooner. Unfortunately that weekend I got struck down by an absolutely horrendous virus. My wife took my lad and stayed in a very posh hotel instead. I intend to go this year instead. The route looks just my kind of trip, cheers!
by robsmuddygloves
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4904
Views: 1192526

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

The Exped website is back up, the Ultra 5r mummy is reduced quite a bit. Be warned the medium is narrow, fine for me as I’m a bit of a runt. Had to be careful with my spelling there. https://www.expeduk.com/products/ultra- ... 1520672058
by robsmuddygloves
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1907521

Re: The post man's been ...

As mentioned in the bargains thread, the postie dropped off an exped ultra 5r mummy, serious upgrade from my Alpkit cloud base. BAM is now possible, especially coupled with the quilt I got from gramxpert.eu. Anyone got any recommendations for electric air inflators?
by robsmuddygloves
Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4904
Views: 1192526

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Their website is currently down, but Exped uk have a sale on sleep mats, snagged an Ultra 5r mummy for under £130 with free p and p. The dream of BAM is edging closer to reality. :-bd
by robsmuddygloves
Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Manchester way?
Replies: 8
Views: 3734

Re: Manchester way?

RIP wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:17 pm Macclesfield Forest, Axe Edge, top end of River Dove, all excellent places, and are nearest bit of the Peaks to SE Manchester if you're coming from the south..... happy provide details....
Yes please!
by robsmuddygloves
Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Manchester way?
Replies: 8
Views: 3734

Re: Manchester way?

Hello Lazarus, please do. Leaning toward the peaks, but open to any ideas.
by robsmuddygloves
Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: Manchester way?
Replies: 8
Views: 3734

Manchester way?

Hello all, due to the upcoming train strikes I will be finding myself at a loose end. I need to drive my eldest and a mate up to Manchester to go to a gig, leaving me with an opportunity for a cheeky short overnighter. Does anyone have any recommendations for a shortish pootle overnighter in the loc...
by robsmuddygloves
Tue May 09, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Random encounters, they're life affirming
Replies: 20
Views: 1895

Random encounters, they're life affirming

I recently came back from a wonderful two nighter in Brecon with a mate, big thanks to Verena for some insider knowledge. Whilst the riding and splendour of Wales were magnificent, one thing will stay cherished in my memories forever more. On our first night we'd reached a peak and had set up for th...
by robsmuddygloves
Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1522
Views: 247533

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Cheers, food for thought. I’m riding a Genesis Vagabond, 2.3 up front and 2.1 at the rear. I’m only a little fella, so 10 stone, I’ve not weighed all my kit, but will do at some point. I went out for a spin today with both tyres in the 20’s, felt squishy but good. More experimentation needed, might ...
by robsmuddygloves
Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1522
Views: 247533

Re: What you done t' your bike today

. A hugely personal and subjective question, but what sort of psi do people use? I know folk use tubeless to go as low as possible, but I go for as high as I can without affecting comfort/grip. So much depends on weight, rim/tyre combo and terrain. Start hard and lower pressure gradually until you ...
by robsmuddygloves
Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1522
Views: 247533

Re: What you done t' your bike today

First time setting up tubeless. There was quite a bit of effing and jeffing, but the blighters are seated and on. Curious to see if they still hold any air for my Sunday morning ride tomorrow. A hugely personal and subjective question, but what sort of psi do people use? Much of my current riding is...
by robsmuddygloves
Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1907521

Re: The post man's been ...

...and dropped off a new front and rear tyre, sealant, tape and valves. My first foray into tubeless. Here's hoping it's relatively straightforward.
by robsmuddygloves
Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping pad recommendations
Replies: 21
Views: 1497

Re: Sleeping pad recommendations

Following this with interest, as I need to get a new mat soon. Does the xtherm sound like a packet of crisps when you move about, or is the t'internet stretching the truth?
by robsmuddygloves
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1907521

Re: The post man's been ...

Dropped off a lovely synthetic quilt from GramXpert. Very excited to try it out! Didn't have to pay any duty either :-bd
by robsmuddygloves
Sun Dec 04, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Woodchipper or Cowchipper or...
Replies: 15
Views: 741

Re: Woodchipper or Cowchipper or...

+1 for the Genetic digest bars. I've got some on my Genesis Vagabond, admittedly I use bar end shifters, but have found they inspire way more confidence going down rough stuff. Bars are a bit of an acquired taste, but the digest bars felt great from my first ride.
by robsmuddygloves
Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 398
Views: 42459

Re: What are you reading now?

Bit late to the party, but settling down with a drink to read The Book of Trespass. A fitting read on my birthday, it's a present from my wife, quite enjoying it.
by robsmuddygloves
Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Parking near Hathersage
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Re: Parking near Hathersage

Bearlegged wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:28 pm There is a car park outside Alpkit, but it's shared with the local deli and curry house.
I'd suggest trying Oddfellows Road. There's a paid car park there, but also unrestricted parking just opposite next to the tennis courts.
Cheers for this. I'll have to check it out.
by robsmuddygloves
Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Parking near Hathersage
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Parking near Hathersage

I'm off to the Peaks tomorrow, starting in Hathersage, for a few days of biking and bivvying with a mate and was wondering if there any decent (ie safeish) places to park nearby?
by robsmuddygloves
Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone else name their bikes?
Replies: 24
Views: 1264

Anyone else name their bikes?

I know many may think this a little eccentric/odd, but I've always given my bikes names, and was wondering if anyone else does? Sometimes it reflects how they ride/respond, sometimes it's down to how they look. For example, my old racer was called Doris, I had a felt single speed that my son called ...
by robsmuddygloves
Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Between now and January?
Replies: 40
Views: 2585

Re: Between now and January?

I'm off to the peaks next week for a couple of nights of pootling and bivvying. I've been really enjoying trying to find some suitable overnighter spots near me, in the barren fens, think I've found a few potential spots that I want to try during September. Mostly though, I'll be getting more miles ...
by robsmuddygloves
Sat Aug 13, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Custom Genesis Vagabond Large.
Replies: 5
Views: 740

Re: Custom Genesis Vagabond Large.

Dazwilson wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:16 pm Riding my stooge scrambler more these days.
Makes complete sense. I'd love to get a stooge at some point. Good luck with the sale, if you don't sell and want to sell the old wheels, let me know. Have a fab day. :-bd
by robsmuddygloves
Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Custom Genesis Vagabond Large.
Replies: 5
Views: 740

Re: Custom Genesis Vagabond Large.

Someone's getting a bargain, especially with those upgrades. Love mine, out of curiosity, why are you letting yours go?
by robsmuddygloves
Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Ramin Plus. £500 SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 727

Re: FS: Ramin Plus. £500

At that price, it's a steal. Problem for me is, the divorce it would cause is more expensive. Grr, looking on with envy.
by robsmuddygloves
Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Acepac - get it while I've got it.
Replies: 7
Views: 760

Re: Acepac - get it while I've got it.

I’ve got the rear harness and the front harness, rock solid kit. Looks like I’ll need to source elsewhere for an 8l dry bag for the rear harness. For those interested, don’t hesitate, it’s great kit.