I'll certainly have a look at it

Cheers

Has anyone particularly looked at longer saddles? My absolute favourite is a Chromag Trailmaster, which are hard to get in the UK. I have also seen that brooks cambium is almost as long, I had a C15 in the past and didn't get on with it but someone suggested a C17 carved may work more comparably to ...

They are going really fast out front... its bonkers really...

650km in already, since Saturday at 1800? If I have the start time correct...

Hi, Looking to replace bolt through axles, in particularly the front one with a bolt through axle. Possibly. I take the front wheel off regularly, 6 times a week perhaps. No big deal I know but it would be convenient to use a bolt through with a little handle on. I have seen DT Swiss but am aware th...

MSR ELixr 2 is very roomy. Mine has been robust without needing a footprint. 2.27kg. Not tiny pack size. Same ish design as Hubba Hubba but heavier materials. My only other recent 2 man tent experience is a Nordisk telemark 2, which I love but is too expensive and not roomy for 1 full size human :gr...

Polartec Alpha trail jacket from Specialized: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/mens-trail-alpha-jacket/p/187991?color=1000093131-187991&searchText=64423-9403&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax+Shopping_UK_Equipment_Helmets_ROI&utm_id=17857134451&utm_content=...

103kg start 103kg today. 102.9kg today. Which must be an error as I was on holiday last week, but I'll take it!! Haven't really changed food habits yet, but am starting that this week as I have been paying attention and notice that more and more I live on stodgy carbs pretty much. Riding, I started ...

I switched to a tent from a tarp a while ago (just before a hiatus from bivving / camping much at all as it happened) My reasons... and these are all purely my opinion obvs. I found flat tarps to be a bit of a pain in the bum to set up always low to the ground (unless massive). Yes, I knew how to us...

Well, for all the talk of pinion, electric shifting and Ti… I’ve resolved my magic roundabout….. I’ve bought another Jones 👍 I can leave my original SWB as SS … I now have 1x11 LWB Plus Spaceframe with Truss fork. I’ve always loved the original one, so this addition should fill a gaping hole left b...

A pillow.

I know it makes me soft, or old... I don't care

For bike camping. I have a sea to summit Aeros (I think), it packs tiny and makes a massive improvement to comfort.

Motorcycle camping. I have a klymit luxe pillow which is fantastically comfortable.

Some days damage limitation is the best we can do mate. For me, 103kg start 103kg today. Either my scales are stuck, or I'm not doing enough. (I know the answer to this) Marginally frustrating as I've been sure to exercise (ride) every day for at least an hour for the last 23 days and to see no prog...

So I was thinking possibly a Sonder Broken Road Pinion, with the electric smartshift option.... probably 650b for more tyre volume. I love the idea of the massive gear range ( I NEED very low gearing) of the pinion. Also if Gates Belt drive , virtually nothing to go wrong. reading this reminds me o...

Back in my clipless pedal days I felt the cold through bottom, also I use flats now and using plastic pedals greatly improves this over aluminium ones. Big comfy socks and roomy boots then does it for me. You can also get all kinds of winter footbeds, reflective wool etc. I havnt progressed to insul...

If its something special, bought with the 'thanks' that you say, I should try to get something adaptable personally. For me, that has certain criteria such as fitting SS or Gears, or a gear hub even. MTB for me with mid travel fork like a 120 that allows a rigid fork etc. Ti for me. That way I can m...

Looking for more high n wide bars.

Still 50mm and 800 wide (or Stooge Moto Alloy bars)

A chap I know has one of these. He uses it fairly regularly and is happy https://www.24mx.co.uk/product/24mx-all-in-one-big-wheely-gear-bag_pid-NR1WBAG Otherwise, as said above, I have a dakine split roller which I have had for over 10 years and its still solid. Its a little more awkward to get ski ...

I recently (when they were half price) bought a pair of Altura ridge thermal waterproof trousers. https://www.altura.co.uk/products/altura-ridge-thermal-mens-waterproof-trouser The outer is a fully taped waterproof fabric which is not crispy / crunchy but a bit softer. I would say somewhere between ...

Count me in too. Back up to 103kg and change. This can be my first Friday, will revert to actual Fridays next week :grin: Have / Had some valid reasons for not making progress previously, but also know exactly how to do it. Just need to commit to it really. Target is 95 for the summer, lets say by t...

Looks great flv... I prefer the shot without the bike, but not sure why! Is that BMX track Bruntwood? Brings back memories of my childhood, grew up about 10 minutes ride from there and went to 6th form at the college which backs onto it, so used to ride some laps on lunch break Thanks :-) Yup, Brun...

When I had one, everyone had a story about how it was going to let me down. EGR valve was going to break, dual mass flywheel was going to break etc etc. I ran mine from 40k to 90k with no issues though. I think in reality, they probably don't break much more than other vans, but there are loads of t...

Amazingly a weekend of bikes without rain... First, BMX. My boy at the club with his mates in the mist during a coaching session https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53450431646_094860e9af_z.jpg Snuck out for ride around the res's later on https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53450747179_197095eb51_z....

Amusingly large RF cinch chainring. Anyone using on a gravel bike may be interested?

42T Brand new

£12

I have a SS microspline cog if you still need one. I got it as a tester from Kayla on stw forum, not sure if that's the same person as bikepunx. Ended up not using the hub for SS so the cog is yours for the price of postage if you want. Thanks for the kind offer, I have ordered a freehub now so wil...

I have this Saris smart trainer hateful thing https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=280061&hilit=turbo+trainer#p280061 I have tried to sell it a couple of time but if you want to collect it, you can have it. Its in Glossop but it can be in Nuneaton next week on Tuesday evening

Interesting ponderings, thanks for taking the time.

As a few mention, I generally have also come to the conclusion that having the choice is really nice.