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by Keith74
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4898
Views: 1190176

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

I do hope it’s nothing bad for alpkit/sonder. Owning a hardtail if there’s myself I definitely wouldn’t buy another bike from them but don’t want to see anyone struggling.
by Keith74
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A wee whisky appreciation thread.
Replies: 38
Views: 1565

Re: A wee whisky appreciation thread.

Must admit I do enjoy a good dram. We have been in the habit of going into one of these online whisky shops and buying some random selection of miniature just to try different things which we can then look at getting if we like it. Current good tipple is lagavulin distillers edition, balvenie week o...
by Keith74
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: Turbo trainer
Replies: 8
Views: 517

Re: Wtd: Turbo trainer

Thanks for all the replies.

I should of put that i stay in west coast of Scotland so probably struggle with collecting sadly.
by Keith74
Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: Turbo trainer
Replies: 8
Views: 517

Wtd: Turbo trainer

I like most have all these great ideas for the new year and one includes getting fitter so looking to see if anyone has a turbo trainer in the back of the cupboard doing nothing they would sell? Realistically it will probably get used twice then put in the garage but got to atleast try. What you got...
by Keith74
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?
Replies: 9
Views: 417

Re: sorry to ask again but Wahoo or Garmin ?

I like simple and efficient so have a wahoo bolt that I got from here. Bluetooth with my phone and can sent routes in seconds. Tried Garmin stuff but just couldn’t get it to work. I don’t have a laptop so do everything on my phone and find the wahoo app works great.
by Keith74
Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Rab vapour-rise alpine jacket UK med
Replies: 1
Views: 289

Rab vapour-rise alpine jacket UK med

Has been kept in the back of the cupboard in the hope it would fit but never going to happen. :| Been used a few times and has some signs of wear and bobbling to the front from the waists strap of rucksacks. Few years old model which is blue. It’s a great layering jackets. Can email pics and any mea...
by Keith74
Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Paramo Torres alturo jacket
Replies: 3
Views: 424

Re: Paramo Torres alturo jacket

Hi,

I would say it’s probably too big for you. I’m 5ft 10 and normally take a large in most jackets and can still fit this over the top of a waterproof if needed. I can send across some measurements if you want.

Thanks
by Keith74
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Paramo Torres alturo jacket
Replies: 3
Views: 424

Paramo Torres alturo jacket

Been lurking in the back of the cupboard for a while so might aswell put it up for sale. Worn once but I run far too hot for it so have no use for it. Size large in black with a rather bright orange inside. Similar to the below. In great condition and been on for 15mins a few years ago. Looking for ...
by Keith74
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Recommend me a cordless combi drill
Replies: 12
Views: 920

Re: Recommend me a cordless combi drill

The ryobi stuff is pretty good nowadays. I’m a fan of dewalt stuff but only because I have batteries so can just buy units are needed.
by Keith74
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Strathpuffer on Drops - Will I Die?
Replies: 13
Views: 1085

Re: Strathpuffer on Drops - Will I Die?

You will be grand in that. Having ridden both the ht550 and the puffer there’s nothing massively technical in the puffer course so drops will handle it all no problem. Rode it last on my surly ogre with no suspension and had no issues.
by Keith74
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 - 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 9280

Re: HT550 - 2024

I'm going to do some work on the route to miss out one bit of trunk road so watch this space. (and keep nagging me) Somewhere on this forum is a link to the current route although this may now be broken.... Spoiler alert - no death marches, no tussocks and definitely no big puddles! If you need hel...
by Keith74
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Lowe alpine ascent rucksack 40:50
Replies: 0
Views: 2680

Lowe alpine ascent rucksack 40:50

For sale Lowe Alpine rucksack. 40l but expends to 50l. Great winter climbing rucksack which will take everything you can need for a day out on the hills. Used twice and sat in the cupboard since then so in great condition. Pics can be sent if wanted. £50 posted. Pm for more details. https://www.nevi...
by Keith74
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 - 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 9280

Re: HT550 - 2024

Not this year but hardly surprising I didn’t get a space since I have hardly ridden my bike since July.

Just need to go for a pedal round it in April and try again next year.
by Keith74
Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: HotPog Classic Pogies SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 5220

Re: HotPog Classic Pogies

If the Cumbrian isn’t taking them then I will.🤔
by Keith74
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Overlander book
Replies: 1
Views: 2964

Overlander book

Having a clear out and realised I have 2 of these in the book case. Overlander is a book by Alan Brown about bike packing coast to coast across the highlands. See Amazon link below for more details. Overlander: Bikepacking coast to coast across the heart of the Highlands https://amzn.eu/d/gPeF55b Fr...
by Keith74
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD 29 x 2.4 tyres
Replies: 1
Views: 2067

WTD 29 x 2.4 tyres

Before I go and spend a small fortune on a set of tyres for my surly looking to see if anyone had anything in the back of the bike cave they want rid of. Doesn’t need to be fancy looking for 29ers and 2.4 or their abouts. Currently running continental Xkings which have been great but are now almost ...
by Keith74
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Joining the dots book
Replies: 2
Views: 1805

Re: Joining the dots book

It’s yours. Pm me with your address and I will post it tomorrow.
by Keith74
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Joining the dots book
Replies: 2
Views: 1805

Joining the dots book

Having a clear out and have a few copies of the adventure syndicate Joining the Dots book about the HT550 so got one looking for a new home.

Donation to the bear and it’s yours.
by Keith74
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dealing with the damp
Replies: 14
Views: 1897

Re: Dealing with the damp

As has been said above there isn’t much you can do sadly other than embrace it. Bivy and tarp seems to work ok but again it depends on conditions. Living on the west coast of Scotland where seems to constantly be damp I haven’t found much to help. If I’m doing 3 days and it involves some bog and sec...
by Keith74
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Reproofing Boots
Replies: 16
Views: 9095

Re: Reproofing Boots

As had been said they have a waterproof liner so there’s not much you can do sadly. Dubbing or something like that may help but it will only waterproof the outer material.
by Keith74
Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Bikepacking/bike bits for Palestine
Replies: 17
Views: 1378

Re: Bikepacking/bike bits for Palestine

Pm incoming for the Bolt.
by Keith74
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dropper post curious
Replies: 15
Views: 2561

Re: Dropper post curious

Have used various makes on the mountain bike for a while. Won’t buy another reverb as they are shockingly built and have had nothing but problems with them including 4 replacement from the local bike shop which failed with in the month of getting them. Brand x work and are good value for money. The ...
by Keith74
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Breakfast with a view.
Replies: 29
Views: 10021

Re: Breakfast with a view.

Fantastic idea. Something I have started doing. Each Friday morning starts with coffee up the hill behind my house. Takes 15mins to cycle up and it’s brilliant to just sit in peace for 10mins. Going to bicycle a small tarp up this Friday and hopefully keep going up there over winter. Watching the se...
by Keith74
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Muiravonside Country Park (nr Linlithgow) locked at night?
Replies: 4
Views: 2576

Re: Muiravonside Country Park (nr Linlithgow) locked at night?

Not been down that path for a while but last time the gate wasn’t locked. Don’t think I should be locked as there’s access from the car park for cyclists at all times.
by Keith74
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: winter cycling shoes size 9
Replies: 0
Views: 3127

Wtd: winter cycling shoes size 9

Looking to see if anyone had any winter cycling shoes in the back of the cupboard before I spend all my pennies on some new ones. Size 9 and preferably something pretty wide fitting.