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by Martin B
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Ideas for old self inflating sleeping mat?
Replies: 5
Views: 1432

Re: Ideas for old self inflating sleeping mat?

Thanks all. Some good ideas to try out.
I'm tempted to try a repair, i've not got much to lose.
I do like the idea of a padded malt bottle holder. Might get my sketch pad and pencil out on my days off and see what i can come up with.
by Martin B
Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Ideas for old self inflating sleeping mat?
Replies: 5
Views: 1432

Ideas for old self inflating sleeping mat?

Hi, I'm looking for MYOG ideas on what to do with an old Alpkit Airo self inflating sleeping mat. a part of it has delaminated on both sides and a bubble of outer material inflates and i suspect that is where the air is slowly escaping from. Did think of slicing it and gluing it but it's a 4-5"...
by Martin B
Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike
Replies: 7
Views: 386

Re: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike

ton wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:05 pm
right, the length is 175mm. too long i fear.
That will be too long. Thanks for the offer though.
by Martin B
Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike
Replies: 7
Views: 386

Re: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike

johnnystorm wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:48 pm Microshift Acolyte 8 speed 12-42 cassettes are a tenner on CRC.
That's an option, but i think i'd need to change the deraileur and possibly the shifter. I'll do a bit more research on that.
Thanks.
by Martin B
Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike
Replies: 7
Views: 386

Re: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike

ton wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:51 pm what kind of BB is in the bike.

if it is a sqare taper, i have a 28 tooth crankset you can have for the price of postage.
it is a specialized stout one.
Hi Ton,
It is a square taper. Do you know the length of the crank? It's to fit a 24 inch wheel bike for an 8yr old.
by Martin B
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike
Replies: 7
Views: 386

Advice on lowering gearing on a kids bike

Hi, I've got the wee one a Frog 62 bike. Only problem is that it osn't geared low enough for some hills we go up. The chainring is 32T and the cassette is 11T-32T. I initially thought of swapping out the chainring for a 28 or a 30T which would've lowered all the gears, however, having disassembled t...
by Martin B
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SPOT or InReach?
Replies: 30
Views: 1881

Re: SPOT or InReach?

My Tu'pence worth: I'm an InReach mini user. Mainly used for hillwalking/mountaineering and i've been working towards my Winter Mountain Leader so been going out solo a lot on the hills recently. I got it mainly due to my experience in protracted Mountain Rescue searches. I use the basic Garmin Emer...
by Martin B
Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Alternative to Bob
Replies: 8
Views: 541

Re: Alternative to Bob

I'm in a similar position in terms of age of 1st child and bike packing kit carrying capacity. We've had a few adventures but as she grows bigger it's more difficult to carry everything. She usually has an Alpkit tapered Airlok bag under her saddle which is jammed with some spare clothes and small l...
by Martin B
Fri Nov 18, 2022 9:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking with Kids.
Replies: 4
Views: 271

Re: Bikepacking with Kids.

I'd love to go and watch/listen but i'm no where near Hathersage.
My daughter wants to go further than her 40 mile 2 dayer that we did last year. I've got my route thinking hat on at the mo.
by Martin B
Fri Aug 19, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cargo trailer info required
Replies: 10
Views: 618

Re: Cargo trailer info required

Some of the burley trailers allow you to take the seats out and use it as a cargo trailer. Unfortunately the current Burley trailer is moving on to the brother in law early next year. It is a huge space to get stuff in. Had to pick the kids up from the in-laws a few days ago and i chicked my daught...
by Martin B
Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cargo trailer info required
Replies: 10
Views: 618

Re: Cargo trailer info required

Bikepacking.com did a piece on cargo trailers. Might be worth a read. Can’t remember how long ago it was but should be easy to search for. I read that piece the other night at work. Quite informative. Essentially, as i want to use a single wheel trailer on a thru axle and a QR i need to buy a trail...
by Martin B
Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cargo trailer info required
Replies: 10
Views: 618

Re: Cargo trailer info required

I've seen the BOB yak trailers. Look good but on the pricey side for my budget and not many coming up 2nd hand, and if they are, they're the 26" version and i'd then have to fork out for the larger yoke to fit 27.5+. Some goods deals on the Topeak journey trailer at the mo. But again would need...
by Martin B
Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cargo trailer info required
Replies: 10
Views: 618

Cargo trailer info required

Hi, Looking for info and reccomendations on cargo trailers. Next year i'm initially planning some family cycling trips, probably staying mainly in Youth Hostels etc. As my son gets a bit older i can see him joining my daughter and I on our bikepacking adventures but i think my current bikepacking ki...
by Martin B
Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:37 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Dumbartonshire loop overnighter
Replies: 8
Views: 758

Re: Dumbartonshire loop overnighter

Nice little ride that, must get one of the bear cubs out for summat similar... Athough there's a lot of planning in our trips to keep my wee one motivated, it's well worth it. I just need to work out what to do when my wee boy who is 2 years old wants to join us... my wife, unfortunately, is not ke...
by Martin B
Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Dumbartonshire loop overnighter
Replies: 8
Views: 758

Re: Dumbartonshire loop overnighter

Good trip :-bd That cafe at Edenmill is a good find. I've been eyeing up the JMW as another way west from my gaff, via the Kincardine bridge, so will give that a whirl sometime The cafe is great and well worth popping in even for just a coffee. There's also a great butchers there as well. I've been...
by Martin B
Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:20 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Dumbartonshire loop overnighter
Replies: 8
Views: 758

Re: Dumbartonshire loop overnighter

Big compliments to your young 'un for that 40-miler. It's always uplifting to see someone of that age having a brill time on a bike. And compliments to dad for showing her she could do it. Puts some of us old farts to shame :-bd . Have a look at some of Borderer's and Richpips's and others posts fo...
by Martin B
Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Dumbartonshire loop overnighter
Replies: 8
Views: 758

Dumbartonshire loop overnighter

Inspired by the East Lothian trail and my daughter wanting to continue our bikepacking adventures, I set out to see if there was a 40mile(ish) loop on our door step in Glasgow. There was a lot to consider in keeping an almost 7 year old motivated - where to stay, eating stops, play parks and also wh...
by Martin B
Thu Jun 09, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent
Replies: 12
Views: 1048

Re: FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent

No probs Shaf. Hope you find what you're looking for. I'll keep the post updated if i sell it. I loathe to put it on Ebay so will probably keep it until sold on a forum.
by Martin B
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent
Replies: 12
Views: 1048

Re: FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent

redefined_cycles wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:34 pm Hi Martin. Are you allowing ultra low silly offers yet please. I can PM you if so :grin:
Shaf, tent still for sale if your still interested?
by Martin B
Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent
Replies: 12
Views: 1048

Re: FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent

rivers wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:11 pmPM sent
I'm trying to reply to your PM but it's just sitting in the 'outbox' and not sending. I'll check again tomorrow and see if i can resolve it.

Edit - just realised it might sit in the 'outbox' until you've read it.
by Martin B
Mon May 30, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent
Replies: 12
Views: 1048

FS: Vango F10 Helium UL 1 tent

For Sale: Vango F10 Helium UL1 tent with Vango model specific footprint. Excellent condition. Bought in 2020, used for 7 nights. Here's what Vango say: https://www.vango.co.uk/gb/camping-equipment/740-f10-helium-ul-1.html Tent only comes in at 1.2kg, foot print is 172grams. The price to weight ratio...
by Martin B
Fri May 20, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Helmet camera reccomendations
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: Helmet camera reccomendations

Thanks for the replies. I've done some YouTube reviews and have gone for the Akaso V50x - not the best internal mic, but seems to have good image stabilization and low light use compared with other Akaso models. And it doesn't break the bank. I can't see why it won't fit my needs while commuting.
by Martin B
Fri May 20, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Helmet camera reccomendations
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Helmet camera reccomendations

After narrowly avoiding a head on with a corner cutting car yesterday while cycling the kids to school, i think it's time to get a helmet camera just in case the worst happens. I'm not looking to blow the bank on it so GoPros are probably out. Budget approx £150. I have seen the Akaso brand on Amazo...
by Martin B
Wed May 11, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: May Monkey Brain
Replies: 36
Views: 2316

Re: May Monkey Brain

Verena, i definitely suffer from this both in summer and winter. So many things I want to do biking, climbing, walking, martial arts, adventures. Add in spending time with my 2 young kids, badly maintaining the house and garden, working shifts and i crash and burn quite regularly. In fact i now unde...
by Martin B
Thu Oct 07, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: GPS Tracker Thread - Spot Content and In reach
Replies: 42
Views: 4115

Re: GPS Tracker Thread - Spot Content and In reach

Check Protegear for a data plan. https://www.protegear.com/ I can't understand a word of that! The data plan chart is way too complex. And it looks to be horribly expensive. I may be being dense here but it should really cater for all levels of intelligence! I'm interested in this thread as I am th...