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by bluebus200
Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Hennessey ultralight backpacker and tarp
Replies: 0
Views: 362

Hennessey ultralight backpacker and tarp

Barley used Hennessy ultralight backpacker and 70d train fly. Also eno hammock straps.

Listed on eBay but open to offers here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275237847379 ... 635-2958-0

Any questions pm me...
by bluebus200
Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1191322

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

HEADS UP....EVANS HAVANT STORE IS CLOSING DOWN. CURRENTLY 20% OF EVERYTHING AND THAT INCLUDES THINGS ALREADY DISCOUNTED.
by bluebus200
Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Genesis Altitude 10 Reynolds 725 (small)
Replies: 0
Views: 391

Genesis Altitude 10 Reynolds 725 (small)

Hi all, not sure if this will be of interest but I'm selling my partner's Genesis Altitude 10 steel hard tail. It's in great Nic. She rarely cycles so it's hardly been used. It's a small frame I'll measure it and update soon. Other than slightly stiff forks is all in great working order. If your int...
by bluebus200
Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1122
Views: 181755

Re: What are you listening to now?

i have been binge listening to Smogs 'dongs of sevotion' for days!
by bluebus200
Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: portsmouth to dartmoor electric tour...charging stops
Replies: 5
Views: 747

portsmouth to dartmoor electric tour...charging stops

Hi All, Firstly deepest apologies for the electric bike begging!! I am attempting a route from Portsmouth to Dartmoor in mid December (regardless of the weather). I am taking a Genesis Latitude that i converted into an electric monstrosity over lock down.....anyways im on the hunt for any friendly c...
by bluebus200
Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted…air ground mat
Replies: 4
Views: 768

Re: Wanted…air ground mat

UnderTheRadars wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:32 pm I’ve got an Alpkit Numo going.

https://alpkit.com/products/numo

Used for 6 nights in total, in great condition
Thanks, but Im really after something with a bit of nsulation. :)
by bluebus200
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bye bye access rights
Replies: 49
Views: 4392

Re: Bye bye access rights

Brilliant book for those that may not have read it, the Book of Trespass: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Trespass-Crossing-Lines-Divide/dp/B08HNCHBK3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AJKVAUZ1UKYC&dchild=1&keywords=book+of+trespass&qid=1631612702&sprefix=book+of+tre%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1 A great boo...
by bluebus200
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bye bye access rights
Replies: 49
Views: 4392

Re: Bye bye access rights

Piemonster wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:24 am Oh I perceive it all right. When I look at most countryside in the U.K. what I see is an industrialised landscape.

Almost none of it is natural. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of one truly wild place in Britain.
Some one I can’t remember called it ‘a chemically castrated desert’
by bluebus200
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bye bye access rights
Replies: 49
Views: 4392

Re: Bye bye access rights

I’m surprisingly torn on this. On the one hand losing rights is deeply troubling. On the other hand the sheer numbers of entitled roasters I’ve witnessed trashing wherever they happen to be makes me understand why such moves have and will happen. Thing is that land owners have been trashing the ‘co...
by bluebus200
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bye bye access rights
Replies: 49
Views: 4392

Re: Bye bye access rights

Brilliant book for those that may not have read it, the Book of Trespass: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Trespass-Crossing-Lines-Divide/dp/B08HNCHBK3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AJKVAUZ1UKYC&dchild=1&keywords=book+of+trespass&qid=1631612702&sprefix=book+of+tre%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1 A great boo...
by bluebus200
Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted…air ground mat
Replies: 4
Views: 768

Wanted…air ground mat

I’m looking for an air sleeping pad if any one has one knocking around. :)
by bluebus200
Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Hennessy hammock for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 341

Hennessy hammock for sale

Hennessy ultralight (zip) backpacker for sale. £12O + postage

Only used three times in virtually new condition. Super comfy, but I just don't get out in the enough to justify keeping It.

Comes with a set of eno hammock straps.

Tarp is not included.

PM me for details etc
by bluebus200
Sun May 16, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 3270

Re: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions

Pearl Izumi......I've just ordered another pair of these. Pair I've got now are over 3years old and still goin strong. Most comfortable shoes I've ever had. Like trainers but with cleats and this version has a vibram sole. They are sized small though so go up a size. https://www.sportpursuit.com/ca...
by bluebus200
Sun May 16, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 3270

Re: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions

Some shoes are advertised as having a wide toe box, Merrell do some, that i found by googling 'trail shoes with a wide toe box' but i haven't cycled in any of them as i got the bearfoot ones that are thin soled. Sportiva tx 4 have a nice fit for wide toes...the climbing shoe type lacing means you c...
by bluebus200
Sun May 16, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 3270

Re: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions

I’ve got these which are a fair bit stiffer than my Five Tennies https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/asi8921/asics-gel%7Efujitrabuco-7-gore%7Etex-women%27s-trail-running-shoes/#sku-asi8921 Nice and grippy with my Hope flats they look worth a go....would you say you have a wide foot? how are they fo...
by bluebus200
Sun May 16, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 3270

Re: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions

NB. Been using the shimano mw5 and walking is so crap in em. Hence I'll be watching this thread closely to see whats on offer... thanks i can tell you what ive discovered so far...check some of these out... la sportiva tx 4; really comfy shoes, great for wide feet. didn't work for me as the length ...
by bluebus200
Sun May 16, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 3270

Re: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions

I have that shape of foot and struggled for years to get boots that didn't give me blistered heels. In my search I discovered Salomon and haven't looked back since. The North Face seem to use a similar last. its a nightmare right!! i was in go outdoors yesterday and must have tried on pretty much e...
by bluebus200
Sun May 16, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1521
Views: 247080

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Fitted the new tyres... https://media.bobarnott.com/gravel/2021-05-15-old-new.jpeg How many times do I have to pump these fuckers up before the sealant* actually seals...? Answers on a postcard... https://media.bobarnott.com/gravel/2021-05-15-weeping.jpeg * Effetto Mariposa Végétalex , if it can't ...
by bluebus200
Sun May 16, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: cycle/hiking shoe suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 3270

cycle/hiking shoe suggestions

hi all.....im looking for shoe suggestions.. after a recent multi day trip using flat pedals and a pair of approach shoes i am totally converted. the ability to trek comfortably, walk around towns without clopping like a horse and more importantly scramble up hills with a bike on my shoulder was gre...
by bluebus200
Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Who’s got stock in GameStop??
Replies: 0
Views: 472

Who’s got stock in GameStop??

It’s a tangient but I’m fascinated by what’s playing out with GameStop and a bunch of folks buying up stock and squeezing the hedge founders....wondered if anyone here was in on it...
by bluebus200
Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1122
Views: 181755

Re: What are you listening to now?

Prof Lo Fi :geek: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8qKm3COcDv0 After that I had to listen to this... https://youtu.be/jbiFcPhccu8 Delightful :grin: . Did you notice the "instruments" by Prof Lo -Fi's left hand? :wink: I particularly liked the line..’he gave me a dollar, a blood soaked dollar...
by bluebus200
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1122
Views: 181755

Re: What are you listening to now?

metalheart wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:11 pm Serious response: Frazey Ford.

https://youtu.be/OZ63NENs8hM
She’s great! I met her in a cafe in Falmouth!
by bluebus200
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1122
Views: 181755

Re: What are you listening to now?

MuddyPete wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:30 pm Prof Lo Fi :geek:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8qKm3COcDv0
After that I had to listen to this...

https://youtu.be/jbiFcPhccu8
by bluebus200
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1122
Views: 181755

Re: What are you listening to now?

techno wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:49 pm
bluebus200 wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:40 pm Sleaford mods ‘mork and Mindy’

https://youtu.be/_m5OWbJYYWQ
Good stuff, here's a crossover to a few pages back. Sleaford featuring Amy from Amyl and the sniffers: https://youtu.be/xhdGipqrKNY
Nice...reminds a bit of the slaves ‘wake up London’

https://youtu.be/sCU9ZKgfwlc
by bluebus200
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 1122
Views: 181755

Re: What are you listening to now?

techno wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:49 pm
bluebus200 wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:40 pm Sleaford mods ‘mork and Mindy’

https://youtu.be/_m5OWbJYYWQ
Good stuff, here's a crossover to a few pages back. Sleaford featuring Amy from Amyl and the sniffers: https://youtu.be/xhdGipqrKNY
Nice...reminds a bit of the slaves ‘wake up London’

https://youtu.be/sCU9ZKgfwlc