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by ColinC
Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ventile - Alpkit Jump the Wagon
Replies: 20
Views: 1485

Re: Ventile - Alpkit Jump the Wagon

I had a Hilltrek ventile jacket in the 1990s. Very comfortable in a lot of conditions but heavier than I'd choose to wear now for much other than walking the dog. I liked the jacket and the ventile though and it lasted for years. Just had a look at their website https://hilltrek.co.uk after reading ...
by ColinC
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ordering from the EU - thoughts?
Replies: 56
Views: 3302

Re: Ordering from the EU - thoughts?

Perhaps it goes without saying, but any tubes on here who voted for Brexshit, presume your realise the stupidity of your actions now ... Just no need 🙄 Actually there is a need. This thread was entirely about the consequences of Brexshit - my reply wasn't in any way party political, and was entirel...
by ColinC
Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ordering from the EU - thoughts?
Replies: 56
Views: 3302

Re: Ordering from the EU - thoughts?

Perhaps it goes without saying, but any tubes on here who voted for Brexshit, presume your realise the stupidity of your actions now ...
by ColinC
Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Looking for a Ritchey Kyote bar
Replies: 5
Views: 628

Re: Looking for a Ritchey Kyote bar

Thanks folks, now sorted with another Kyote.

All the offers and input much appreciated.

rgds

Colin
by ColinC
Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Looking for a Ritchey Kyote bar
Replies: 5
Views: 628

Looking for a Ritchey Kyote bar

Boners, does anyone have a Ritchey Kyote Bar https://eu.ritcheylogic.com/eu_en/bike/handlebars/comp-kyote-handlebar they don't use and want to swap or sell? Been riding one for a good while on my main ride https://www.flickr.com/photos/cojacal/albums/72157713828419618 but looking for one for another...
by ColinC
Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Plus or Fat
Replies: 42
Views: 3537

Re: Plus or Fat

I've been riding a carbon Trek Farley for the last couple of years. Do anything bike, I found myself only riding it so sold FS and Ti 29er Hardtail. As others have said change the tyres change the bike. I have three sets of wheels, two 27.5 x 80mm rims mounted with 4.5" studdable Gnarwhals and ...
by ColinC
Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Replies: 253
Views: 38769

Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?

More on the Peatland restoration diggers up on An lurg:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e61jNqL ... aVXAR0fUoo
by ColinC
Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Replies: 253
Views: 38769

Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?

Timings from my ~40hour ride here https://challengescotland.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/cairngorms-loop-distances-and-timing.pdf FWIW Strava's flyby feature shows where everyone (on strava) was at any moment in time during the group ride my track https://www.strava.com/activities/4058491028/embed/8d...
by ColinC
Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Replies: 253
Views: 38769

Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?

Great to read all of the reports - some epic rides. I had a great ride too, and was I think the last bike to make it around - wee write up here:

https://challengescotland.wordpress.com ... oup-start/

Cheers

Colin