Sean of OookWorks makes some fine gear.

http://oookworks.com/

Blimey, just got horrified when I opened that OookWorks link – FLV, you’ll know why…

Superstar Switch, CX-Ray, alloy nipples, Pacenti rim vs. Hope Hoops with a Stans rim. Infact my custom Superstar wheel was more expensive (about 100 g lighter and incomparably weaker).

Oops, 130 quid... jupp those Hope hoops are more like 215 quid rear only.
Well, that was not much help then

My Superstar Switch hub was rather quiet. Didn't last long though. I cannot recommend Superstar hoops. Much, much better experience with Hope hoops and Stans rims. Can't beat Flow EX for intense trail use. For lighter riding Arch EX. I think I suffer from less punctures because of the shape of the r...

Superstar. Thought I got some good and cheap wheels. Didn't last a year. Busted hubs, cracked freewheel body, badly tensioned (did tension them for ages first thing I received them), badly greased (when new) hubs. And then the rest was poor show too, but that's not Superstars' fault. Pacenti rim, CX...

I went through the same thing last year. You seem to know what to do: "Maybe I should have a break from it all for a week or so. Do a bit of walking, rafting, or just jump in the van for a wee drive and plant myself somewhere scenic for a day or two. I'll feel guilty as hell for doing so - afte...

Two nights in the engadin. One in this area: http://www.bilder-upload.eu/thumb/00ade5-1394804365.jpg and then not far from here: http://www.bilder-upload.eu/thumb/db2857-1394804426.jpg Probably my last fat bike trip for this winter. I'm currently running 4.8" tires instead of the 4.0 floaters s...

Thumbs up!
Very, very nice.

Looking forward.
Much.

Its an interesting idea, what sleeping bag do you use that copes with dew? Any ripstop nylon I use does. Pertex Quantum GL, Pertex Endurance (only in winter) and also a cheaper no name ripstop does a very similar job. You can proof your bag yourself, just like you proof your waterproofs (save the o...

I've stopped using bivy bags (except space blanket types - if I ditch the sleeping bag) more than a decade ago. I feel I get more shelter from a tarp. And if it's not raining, there's just no need for a bivy bag in my point of view. Pertex and similar materials cope very well with morning dew, snow ...

Manchester to Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Dep Fri, 26 September 2014 18:20 Arr Fri, 26 September 2014 21:05 Flight 1811 1 Adult 1 x £36.49 Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg to Manchester Dep Sun, 05 October 2014 21:35 Arr Sun, 05 October 2014 22:25 Flight 1812 1 Adult 1 x £39.49 Subtotal flights and options for ...