labrat wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:55 pm What mechanic is going to be buying at RRP?

if they've pitched the trade/-discount/+VAT right then it shouldn't be too bad.

And still too much mate. It's worth waiting for Trek to throw a T shirt at you or (insert other brand here)

Also auto correct, Crikey, how much , hehe.

Ive paid too, offline bonus is worth it.

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Can I have the other stem cell please if it's bigger than a acepac?

I'll wear any crap i get told to when working on bikes. I would rather spend the money on cycling clothing.

I do use Crikey, how much for the road. It's comfortable. I usually wait for a clear out price though.

It's still here... I've contemplated selling a few times. I guess I could still be tempted and re edit the subject haha.

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...It only gets rubbish when you get cold, so take a decent waterproof (steer clear of Karl's 60gram Berghaus hypersmock, cos it weighs more like 120g when it's wet through) Don't know what you mean Steve :roll: https://i.imgur.com/yzAoJHG.jpg But seriously take good water/windproofs, you'll be tha...

the café there meant you could warm up, but a silly mistake to make. Is that because once you got toasty, you didn't want to move or outside felt colder? :cool: https://streamable.com/vskcn Have to record these things for posterity. :o Allen, I just wanna add... Just don't go 'Full Retard'... Meani...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:06 am Why the confused face Allen?

200 / 8.5 = 23.52

Wrong face. It looks worried to me.

I've done some riding up there. On a road bike. But a penny farthing?!

I've done 100% more riding at night this year to get used to it. Being solo in the dark is quite calming. Especially if you see a deer or other cool wild life. Though the sleep monsters in the dark are an odd one. I once seen Mr potato head at 3am. Turned out to be a rock. Then I heard a crow that s...

Asposium wrote: ↑Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:17 pm Milk

I love milk. This is on my treats from the shop list if it's open.

I usually buy red bull and some sort of yogurt granola thing.usually 1.35 or 1.79 nordick somethi g or other.

My little tablet stash is:

Rennie
Paracetamol
Bruphen
Dissolvable paracetamol (two usually)
Antihistamine

And and fizzy pop gets me going aha.

Hey rich. Well done on the Tour Devide ride. Well pleased for you. I asked this question. After a poll and chat. Yes was the answer. I'm a little skint right now, waiting for one to pop up that requires no work to it. Then I'll join the crew. The signal is 2.6 and the hunt is 3.just makes sense for 4.

I don't want to treat this as a bivvy ride. I want to push myself further than I ever have. Taking stuff to ride right through will lighten the load and make it the only option as you say, just to ride through. I'm both looking forward to it. And dreading it. Alan, If the WRT is anything to go by, ...

Oh yes. It will mean a bucket load indeed.

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If you think your goal is to not stop then make that intention right from the off. I'm not a great one for planning but this ^ is superb advice. If you decide from the off that you're not stopping, then don't give stopping a second thought. The sleep monster will pay you a visit at some point and p...

Thanks for the replies. Not sure if stu will let us know prior to the route being divulged. I'm imagining the entire 200km will be hikeabike. I need to remember that big sections will indeed be rideable, though when it's not rideable, I will consider singing to myself. Usually Xmas songs. As far as ...

Tis but personal preference bud. That's what the sealant companies recommend, and I also recommend this to my customers.

I'd also never mix week old milk and fresh milk.

Everyone is different to what they do I guess.

Sealant goes off and until it can't seal a hole, you won't notice.

I remove clean and re install every 3 - 6 months. I never mix old and new.

That was a good bit of advice to wake up to! Once I know what os map to buy, I'll get one so I have my computer, phone and paper maps. As for scratching at night, even if that's the plan, it sounds difficult to actually scratch without going on through the route. I guess my version would be pitching...

There will be dark times (usually at night). There will be light times (usually in the day). There will be cold times (Some of the time). There will be wet times (most of the time). There will be happy times (usually at the end...after a few days). Just remember you won't be suffering alone! :lol: ...

Very ingesting advice indeed. Now I have a new worry. Running out of water. In the dark. 💩 I need to travel lighter as I don't fancy riding a 70lb beast!! I do think I'll take shelter incase I can't carry on. But bare eddentials have been noted so I don't treat it as a bivvy ride. I'm an ex roadie s...