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by Mariner
Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: portsmouth to dartmoor electric tour...charging stops
Replies: 5
Views: 757

Re: portsmouth to dartmoor electric tour...charging stops

Curious as to why you are not using Sustrans Route 2?
by Mariner
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:50 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WNTD Classic Poggies
Replies: 2
Views: 445

Re: WNTD Classic Poggies

zigrat wrote: Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:34 pm Is it pogies you're after ?
Have a set of 45Nrth if it's any use

BW

Bryan
Price?
by Mariner
Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WNTD Classic Poggies
Replies: 2
Views: 445

WNTD Classic Poggies

As per title.
by Mariner
Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lyme Disease to be Eradicated?
Replies: 3
Views: 607

Re: Lyme Disease to be Eradicated?

So it was the mice all along.
Who knew?
by Mariner
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD - Dry bags and Harness
Replies: 1
Views: 411

SOLD - Dry bags and Harness

Mix of Alpkit and Wildcat. Wildcat Lion. Used and abused over a couple of years but still good condition. Got the longer bottom bit with dual velcro. Wildcat Tiger. Used and abused over a couple of years but still good condition. Wildcat Ocelot 54 cm bag. Not waterproof if it ever was? Alpkit Stem C...
by Mariner
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Exposure Lights SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 572

Exposure Lights SOLD

SOLD - Diablo Mk8 complete with all the bits and mains charger. £85 posted SOLD - Joy Stick Mk10 complete with all the bits and L&M helmet mount. USB lead for charging. £75 posted. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51576683771_a305b3abc1_b.jpg P1290974 (1024x768) by michaelwex10 , on Flickr
by Mariner
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Criterion Traveller 500 Down Sleeping Bag plus extras SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 1280

Criterion Traveller 500 Down Sleeping Bag plus extras SOLD

Clean and always used with liner. Comes with Criterion storage bag and stuff sack. https://www.criterion-sleepingbags.co.uk/product/traveller-500-down-sleeping-bag/ Excellent sleeping bag maybe not for the gram counters but worth the little bit extra for the comfort. I think I did once manage to pac...
by Mariner
Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: How to Wild Camp Responsibly in the UK (Video)
Replies: 5
Views: 619

Re: How to Wild Camp Responsibly in the UK (Video)

Just reading about a joining of GR paths in France to form a longer route. This little gem stands out as wisdom from the zen of wild camping: 'Bivouacs are authorized anywhere where it is not prohibited. Wild Camping is prohibited anywhere where it is not prohibited! It is not a mad as it sounds as ...
by Mariner
Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:50 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Small Dry Bags
Replies: 16
Views: 1372

Re: Small Dry Bags

+1 for ziplock bags.
by Mariner
Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Trail Gaiters
Replies: 12
Views: 1071

Re: Trail Gaiters

Yes in winter or really really wet days or crossing wet grass/tussocks. And under over trousers if it is sluicing down. I also wear a mid cut approach shoe that is higher than a trainer cut. I use Mountain Warehouse gaiters the type that clip on the front of your boot/shoe and have a strap under. I ...
by Mariner
Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Why Did I Sell My Stooge Bars Again? WTD
Replies: 9
Views: 919

Re: Why Did I Sell My Stooge Bars Again? WTD

Have a look here https://whatbars.com/
click on the Stooge Bars then you can compare away at your leisure.
+1 for Soma Dream Riser by the way.
by Mariner
Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: DT swiss hub bearing help
Replies: 5
Views: 715

Re: DT swiss hub bearing help

There is an interactive online support parts finder here:
https://www.dtswiss.com/en/support/product-support

Using the information you have given it could be Ball bearing 6902 Ø 15/28x7mm but don't take my word for it.
You have to dig for the information but it is there.
by Mariner
Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Removable arms..... for side sleepers
Replies: 16
Views: 1653

Re: Removable arms..... for side sleepers

Time to be creative. Create a gap for your arm while still supporting your body. Buy a cheap lilo and carefully slit between centre air tubes until you get something like a 'gentlmans saddle' arrangement. Might also need an insulated sleeve as when transferred to a proper insulated matt you just cut...
by Mariner
Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:19 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: still looking Wtd stooge frame
Replies: 29
Views: 2655

Re: Wtd stooge frame

Not sure where the op is with this but as a heads up there is a Dirtbomb on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124884792149 ... Sw48xhABNP
by Mariner
Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Loop Bars - uncomfortable
Replies: 20
Views: 1453

Re: Loop Bars - uncomfortable

I have the same problem with all bars so swap them around depending on time of year. Current favourites are Soma Dream Riser the highest sweepiest widest bars I could find/afford after Stooge bars not being in stock. I found myself riding with hands cupped on the ends of the Loops for long periods s...
by Mariner
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Does it feel like winter everywhere?
Replies: 34
Views: 2367

Re: Does it feel like winter everywhere?

Early Autumn here in Brittany. 23C Sunny Trails still dusty. Dark at 21.30. Hopefully it will stay pleasant until late October. It was mentioned in the forecast I saw that rainfall, or lack of, in northern France constituted drought conditions and 21/22 winter would not replenish water supplies. Ex...
by Mariner
Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Does it feel like winter everywhere?
Replies: 34
Views: 2367

Re: Does it feel like winter everywhere?

For what its worth the long range forecast for winter 21/22 is dry and cold.
by Mariner
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Suggest some socks.. pls
Replies: 36
Views: 3504

Re: Suggest some socks.. pls

Get thi sen down to Mountain Warehouse.
Plenty of good socks there or m u show some solidarity and go sockless. :shock:
by Mariner
Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Spearfish owners - bearing question
Replies: 13
Views: 1145

Re: Spearfish owners - bearing question

Make sure you get the Enduro version with the dust seal.
by Mariner
Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More things that fly than usual?
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: More things that fly than usual?

Fewer here too but lots of ants. I am prepping my meadow area and keep ripping the top off ants nests. Usually have flying things stomping around inside my helmet but seems to be fewer this year. This is not true for horseflies but even only had one bite this year. I have been studying one - named M...
by Mariner
Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)
Replies: 11
Views: 1177

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Have you tried Aliexpress?
When I was looking for mine I did some wide searches.
They used to be available off there as OE not repro.
Eventually got them off CTC Forum wanted ad.
by Mariner
Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Why weren't we told this years ago?
Replies: 9
Views: 1020

Re: Why weren't we told this years ago?

Yes even I know that - but it took a few years.
by Mariner
Sun Aug 22, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: It's the future!
Replies: 11
Views: 1143

Re: It's the future!

I'd just be worried about how stable it'll be in fast corners. 2 wheels at the back and one at the front tends to mean 'tippy' ... much more stable the other way round but also much more complicated :wink: ... but it does look like fun. :-bd Wait till the cutomisers get a go at it. https://www.yout...
by Mariner
Sun Aug 22, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Does it feel like winter everywhere?
Replies: 34
Views: 2367

Re: Does it feel like winter everywhere?

Sunny (not) Devon was a bit taters yesterday.
Cycled along East Hill to top of Chineway and back and wished I had something warmer to put on.
It was all unzipped jersey and sweat on the way up and maybe time for full finger gloves on the way down.
by Mariner
Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: great service
Replies: 10
Views: 1267

Re: great service

In the same vain I needed a new strap for an SKS X-Blade. The fabric strap was leaving marks on a ti frame so must really chew up a painted frame. The grippy surface inside goes hard with age and causes the marking. The only place I could find spares in the UK was SJS but they did not have the part ...