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by tommid
Tue May 15, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shoes
Replies: 23
Views: 4447

Re: Shoes

See if you can find a pair of reebok travel trainers on ebay. They are super lightweight and they role up in to a ball and they dry dead fast.
by tommid
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB5 or BB7
Replies: 16
Views: 3167

Re: BB5 or BB7

The main difference is the pad adjuster on the inside. I have BB7s and you need this adjustment as unlike hydrolics the piston (which in the case of BB5 an 7s is cam) does not adjust with pad wear. So go for a set of BB7s. I love mine, Ive had hope Shimano and hope discs, but BB7s are just so much e...
by tommid
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Films to inspire adventure
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Re: Films to inspire adventure

What about In to the wild...

Sure the guy dies, but its brilliant and makes me want to bivvy out.
by tommid
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Uploading photos to a post HELP!
Replies: 4
Views: 1381

Re: Uploading photos to a post HELP!

You need to have the image hosted some where such as Flickr and then right click and copy the image location. Click the IMG button above the post box (where you are writing) and the below will show up After the first [img]paste in the image loaction, so that it ssits between the two bracketed boxes....
by tommid
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is your frame bag affected by cross winds?
Replies: 6
Views: 1930

Re: Is your frame bag affected by cross winds?

Thanks all, Thomthumb I was drawing on my experience of panniers.

Well it doesn't help with my decision, full frame bag or tangle bag style bag?
:?
by tommid
Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is your frame bag affected by cross winds?
Replies: 6
Views: 1930

Is your frame bag affected by cross winds?

I live in a very flat place (Norfolk) am I likely to be affected by cross winds, if I get a full frame bag?

Have you been affected by them?
by tommid
Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Alternative shape handlebars - why?
Replies: 23
Views: 4190

Re: Alternative shape handlebars - why?

I have a set of Jones H bar loops (Roy you can try them out next time we ride), I find while narrower than a lot of modern bars that are silly wide, they are far more comfortable than anything else that I have tried. I had a set of Mary's which i like, but they feel a little narrower than the Jones....
by tommid
Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Stem caps
Replies: 14
Views: 2726

Re: Stem caps

I like the Paul's components one. A handy light or computer mount.
http://paulcomp.com/stemlightmount.html
by tommid
Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Recommend me a frame bag, that I can use with a water bottle
Replies: 7
Views: 1871

Recommend me a frame bag, that I can use with a water bottle

As the title, which frame bags can be used with a bottle in a cage, either on the down tube or seat tube.
Pictures would be great too.
by tommid
Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 29er tyre suggestions please???
Replies: 26
Views: 5049

Re: 29er tyre suggestions please???

Do people find that the 29er version of 26" tyres like Nobby Nics, comparable? I imagine they would be, but want to be sure before I buy some NNs and regret it.
by tommid
Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baggies on a bikepacking trip?
Replies: 12
Views: 2325

Re: Baggies on a bikepacking trip?

s8tannorm wrote: 'Two Wheeled Tramp' look.
Brilliant.

I love my baggies and the opportunity to stash food and change in the pockets. I also have a pocket for responsible removal of rubbish from food wrappers etc.
by tommid
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Seat Packs
Replies: 24
Views: 4767

Re: Seat Packs

Guys, Can I see some pics of your seat packs mounted and full?
by tommid
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Military Kit
Replies: 10
Views: 2817

Military Kit

Hello, First post here so go easy on me. So most of my bivvying was when I was in the cadets and as such made use of cheap ex-military kit. I still have a nice old military issue bivvy bag and an old sleeping bag. While the sleeping bag is not that light they are cheap and readily available. I used ...
by tommid
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Anyone in Norfolk?
Replies: 2
Views: 1959

Re: Anyone in Norfolk?

Yes I am!!!

Live in Denver just outside of Downham Market and Work up near sunny Hunny in Bircham