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by samwise
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Let's have a photo comp. VOTE NOW
Replies: 43
Views: 29116

Re: Let's have a photo comp;.

Cairngorms loop back in Spring. Slightly hysterical after shuffling bikes across one too many rivers :shock: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHcrqLpDZroch9PKU9lXD3Rnb6G-hkZNSqmMWPvlumm9qJ3ytRhM5PLBfv0n3Axk14Gbm0SDRLDR391TbTpHMqVy42HNHs6F6beNXjZKcLcqFS8henXDqV0xvsxZrN3gzsNnnCueK12LEpcdXi3NIn...
by samwise
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: HotPog Classic Pogies SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 5797

HotPog Classic Pogies SOLD

Used a few times only so in perfect condition. £18 posted.

https://www.hotpog.co.uk/products/classic-pogies
by samwise
Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1216978

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Martin Lewis says it best...

"If you were going to buy it anyway, and it's half price, you've saved 50%. If you weren't going to buy it, but do it because its half price, it's cost you 100%"
by samwise
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1216978

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

£50 off Wahoo bike computers at the mo:
https://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-computers
by samwise
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Whats your trouser of choice?
Replies: 18
Views: 11101

Re: Whats your trouser of choice?

ton wrote: Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:24 am i have been using Keela roadrunner trousers for years.
+1 for Roadrunners.
by samwise
Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1216978

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Velorution Liquidation stock.....watch out for those pesky auction fees.

https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auct ... roudl10013
by samwise
Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1216978

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Challenge mini velo anyone ?

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2728067
by samwise
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Contents / bike cover for many, many bikes..
Replies: 7
Views: 1423

Re: Contents / bike cover for many, many bikes..

We have home and contents insurance with Nationwide. They cover bikes ( inc away from home) up to £1000, or higher for individually listed bikes.
by samwise
Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeper Train Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1465

Re: Sleeper Train Question

As said above, there’s an apartheid system for seated and cabin passengers and staff can be quite sniffy about it. People do stretch out on the floor in the seated carriages when the train’s not busy. I always just make do with a seat since the old “bargain berths” disappeared. It’s possible to get...
by samwise
Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeper Train Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1465

Re: Sleeper Train Question

RIP wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:35 pm No helpful advice Sam, apologies. The conductor might be intrigued by the extra person when he brought the tea and biscuits in the morning though :smile: .
I guess there is only one way to find out..... :|
by samwise
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeper Train Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1465

Sleeper Train Question

Hi Folks, 3 of us planning to get the sleeper up to Inverness early next year. Wondering if the following money saving exercise is possible and if anyone has ever tried it..... :ugeek: Book a classic room with 2 bunks for 2 people, book a seat for person number 3. Person number 3 sleeps on the floor...
by samwise
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Cube Acid Mudguard Set 29"
Replies: 0
Views: 5783

Cube Acid Mudguard Set 29"

Brand new, tested fitted but unused. The front stays were just too short for a Salsa cromoto fork but they would be fine for mid blade mounts or a sus forks. All brackets included. https://www.cube.eu/de-en/acid-mudguard-set-75-29-bb-mount-2.0/8ec1849a55f492fb223e312e92ae02ce This is the 75mm 29&quo...
by samwise
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Inui 20,000mah Power Bank (New) -SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 576

Inui 20,000mah Power Bank (New) -SOLD

Hi All. Brand new and sealed as was a warranty replacement. I had to buy a replacement as needed it quickly, so this one is surplus to requirements. https://www.amazon.co.uk/INIU-20000mAh-Portable-High-speed-Compatible/dp/B07YPS5JC5/ref=sr_1_3?crid=HYL5OMGUT5EG&keywords=uniu+power+bank&qid=1...
by samwise
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Exposure Helmet Light
Replies: 0
Views: 404

WTD: Exposure Helmet Light

Hello,

Has anyone got a Exposure Joystick or Diablo surplus to requirements? Looking for something to compliment my handlebar light.

Cheers,
Sam
by samwise
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Tripoween - Cambridge
Replies: 0
Views: 2850

Tripoween - Cambridge

Evening All, Our local cycling community Field Trippers is hosting another event next month. Whilst it's not bikepacking, if could be a fun event for anyone in the Cambridge area. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tripoween-tickets-715315065617 Check out our group on IG if that's ya thing: https://inst...
by samwise
Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New long distance Cycle UK route in Wales - Traws Eryri
Replies: 32
Views: 2622

Re: New long distance Cycle UK route in Wales - Traws Eryri

If people buy a guide and support the great campaign work that Cycling UK are doing then its never a bad thing?

History lesson from Guy here too! https://youtu.be/v5BZtiOYwZM?feature=shared
by samwise
Sun Aug 20, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 2.5 Jones Bar + Sonder Confucius FS
Replies: 3
Views: 469

Re: WTD: 2.5 Jones Bar + Sonder Confucius FS

Sorted on both counts :cool:
by samwise
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 2.5 Jones Bar + Sonder Confucius FS
Replies: 3
Views: 469

WTD: 2.5 Jones Bar + Sonder Confucius FS

Hi All,

I'm after a 2.5 aluminium Jones bar (ideally 710mm), if anyone has one surplus?

I also have a brand new (tried once but not for me) Alpkit/Sonder Confucius Bar if anyone is interested. £35 paid. - make me an offer.

Thanks :-bd
Sam
by samwise
Sun Aug 06, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Thermarest Topo Luxe
Replies: 0
Views: 330

WTD: Thermarest Topo Luxe

Looking to try out a Thermarest NeoAir Topo Luxe pad (Regular or Regular Wide) if anyone has one gathering dust?

Cheers.
Sam
by samwise
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1216978

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

by samwise
Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 983
Views: 123022

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Not sure if we have many Flextail tiny pump users here.....but looks like they have just announced an even smaller pump the 'Zero Pump'

Seems only to be on their IG page the moment......https://www.instagram.com/flextail_official/
by samwise
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cloth patches
Replies: 14
Views: 978

Re: Cloth patches

I've used Gütermann textile glue with good results :-bd
by samwise
Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 27.2 x 400mm seatpost.
Replies: 2
Views: 171

Re: WTD: 27.2 x 400mm seatpost.

Now sorted thanks!
by samwise
Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 27.2 x 400mm seatpost.
Replies: 2
Views: 171

WTD: 27.2 x 400mm seatpost.

Looking for the above seatpost for a SS build. Nothing too fancy :cool:

Does anyone have anything?