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by fatbikerbill
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Exposure lights with 'sync', worth it?
Replies: 1
Views: 459

Exposure lights with 'sync', worth it?

Is the 'sync' worth the extra £50 for a bar light

I do already have an exposure helmet light but that does not have 'sync'
by fatbikerbill
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ultimate full suss do it all
Replies: 35
Views: 5396

Re: Ultimate full suss do it all

Maybe slightly more travel than you first mentioned but a salsa just popped up in the classifieds looks pretty good.

And what the hell, 20mm extra travel will mean a 20m wider grin.
by fatbikerbill
Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ultimate full suss do it all
Replies: 35
Views: 5396

Re: Ultimate full suss do it all

Quite liking my orbea oiz tr.

The tr means 120 travel front and rear, so not especially racey. Mines been good for 160km and summer bike packing duties

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JESiLuP9EWaDB5hV9
by fatbikerbill
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: North to South Wales
Replies: 11
Views: 1875

Re: North to South Wales

Stu,

Please could you send me the same gpx.

Thanks
by fatbikerbill
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gas stoves, windshields and... explosions?
Replies: 19
Views: 2267

Re: Gas stoves, windshields and... explosions?

Perhaps just no one has survived to say 'yeah that must be what happened'.

I use a kraku with no issues (so far).

I have read that the remote stove style is a lot more efficient, but perhaps that is more due to be being lower, so less prone to wind. Throw in a wind shield then even better.
by fatbikerbill
Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Sold FS: Surly Krampus, Large
Replies: 6
Views: 1474

Re: FS: Surly Krampus, Large

Let me do some maths and I'll update you all.

Bill
by fatbikerbill
Sat Jul 25, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Sold FS: Surly Krampus, Large
Replies: 6
Views: 1474

Sold FS: Surly Krampus, Large

Looking for about £600 (plus postage & charges) as it is. Photos here https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tbt93bGe5ic36cUM8 Current Spec: frame size : large XT brakes - needs pads & discs XT 11 speed shifter SLX rear mech with clutch sunrise - 11-50 wish - I have not counted Shifting is bang on, but I...
by fatbikerbill
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Dales Divide back on 29th August... yay (but is it still accessible!)
Replies: 59
Views: 10358

Re: Dales Divide back on 29th August... yay

I'd initially thought yay, excellent.

I'm now coming around to the thinking that a group start is not the right thing to do. OK everyone will spread out but day 1 and 2 will be mad at the first obvious cafés.

I'll either bail, do it early or do my own thing.

To be decided.
by fatbikerbill
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Attaching Cages to Suspension forks
Replies: 10
Views: 1378

Re: Attaching Cages to Suspension forks

I've just done 200km in the peak district using the planet X fork kts. On My test ride they slipped slightly so I put inner tube loops on the forks with zip ties, then zip tied the chassis's to the forks. Absolutely rock solid and the inner tubes means there will be no rubbing on the forks. Very ple...
by fatbikerbill
Wed Jul 22, 2020 7:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Van life 'wild camping' or not this September
Replies: 10
Views: 1418

Re: Van life 'wild camping' or not this September

Thx both.

I certainly wouldn't stop anywhere 'urban'.

I really would rather not have to book.

Mid September is after school holidays so the parent/child rush should mainly be over.

I'll try a few phone calls and see what sites are saying.
by fatbikerbill
Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Van life 'wild camping' or not this September
Replies: 10
Views: 1418

Van life 'wild camping' or not this September

I am a total van virgin, with the exception of riding pillion in pete's vans. We're looking at renting a van from mid September doing North East England and Scotland probably. We've never done organised holidays. 1. Are we generally OK to stop and camp wherever it takes us, with in reason obviously....
by fatbikerbill
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quick Drying Flat Pedal Shoes for the Wide of Foot - Any Recommendations?
Replies: 6
Views: 1008

Re: Quick Drying Flat Pedal Shoes for the Wide of Foot - Any Recommendations?

I've been using 510 freerider Pro for the last 3 or 4 years.

Pretty good for me.

I always take the inner out to dry.
by fatbikerbill
Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Surly Karate Monkey or Krampus frameset
Replies: 2
Views: 596

Re: WTD: Surly Karate Monkey or Krampus frameset

I could be your man.

It's the green flavour krampus, large.
Been unloved in the garage for a while.

Would probably prefer to sell as full build or rolling chassis as I'd only have to sell the wheels separately.
by fatbikerbill
Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Pennine bridleway?
Replies: 10
Views: 2863

Re: Pennine bridleway?

In Reverse, congratulations, when did you tie the knot?

As for the pbw, I think the majority is a good ride. With one section to definitely avoid, Gisburn to the dales. It's a soft tour of field edges. Instead just ride the nice country lanes.
by fatbikerbill
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bivi boots
Replies: 30
Views: 4547

Re: Bivi boots

Reading all these options I'm thinking the best option is still a spare pair of woollen socks and 2 plastic bags.

That gives you the added advantage of a pair of nice dry spare socks to wear on the last days riding.
by fatbikerbill
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A bigger Valais?
Replies: 24
Views: 4312

Re: A bigger Valais?

that seat angle looks very kinky
by fatbikerbill
Thu May 28, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jersey orders UPDATE
Replies: 39
Views: 5895

Re: Jersey orders close SUNDAY.

Stu,

1) are the zips all full length on the classic short & long sleeved ?
2) are the rear pockets all open or are any zipped ?
by fatbikerbill
Sat May 23, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack
Replies: 77
Views: 11516

Re: Garmin Edge 530 External Battery Pack

Dave,

£75 right now.

https://www.cyclerepublic.com/garmin-ch ... y8EALw_wcB

Sorry for the monster link, on my phone
by fatbikerbill
Tue May 19, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: wildcat drover with a dropper - what could possibly go wrong ?
Replies: 2
Views: 547

wildcat drover with a dropper - what could possibly go wrong ?

Does anyone use a seat post harness, specifically a wildcat Drover with a dropper ?

If so does it damage the slide parts of the seat post much/at all ?

asking for a friend ;-)
by fatbikerbill
Tue May 19, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Android mapping app
Replies: 29
Views: 8289

Re: Android mapping app

BCN is very similar to Maverick, but IMO BCN is better & at the very least map download is a lot faster.
by fatbikerbill
Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The story behind your BB name (and whats your usual form of address)
Replies: 206
Views: 30962

Re: The story behind your BB name (and whats your usual form of address)

I ride a fat bike & my name is Bill !

Perhaps I now need to change it to something more tyre width generic