Nice one. What did you use for the spacers?
I've been sketching out ideas for a few weeks but I don't think I'm quite there yet.
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- Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: MYOG Bar Harness ("Barness")
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- Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:43 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: There 'n' back shelter
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Re: There 'n' back shelter
I'm watching the weather. Think I'll be using bivy/tarp unless it's forecast to rain hard.
But I'm no expert...
But I'm no expert...
- Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking 1975
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Re: Bikepacking 1975
That took me back :)
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: First post Noob.
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Re: First post Noob.
That looks *quite good*
I too have dreams of doing this in 2015.
I too have dreams of doing this in 2015.
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:46 pm
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- Topic: There 'n back ... DETAILS SENT.
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I'm thinking about doing this SS - am I insane? I've got lots of experience riding SS but none with a loaded bike and I'm guessing there will be hills, bogs and boggy hills. My plan is to drop to 32:20 (29er) and man up. Is this sound plan or a recipe for misery?
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:42 pm
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- Topic: There 'n back ... DETAILS SENT.
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Well I've just paid up, so I'm committed now. Looking forward to this...
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: If Fat bikes are too mainstream for you
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Re: If Fat bikes are too mainstream for you
Fat recumbent unicycle is the obvious solution.
IGMC
IGMC
- Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: QR with slot dropout?
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Re: QR with slot dropout?
I've been doing this for ten years with various Inbreds and other slotted frames without any problems at all. Just use a chaintug and all should be well. BTW, Shimano QRs are better (more solid and secure) than many others.
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Winter (riding) Gloves
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Re: Winter (riding) Gloves
I use the Sealskinz mtb gloves. Some don't rate them but I've used the same pair for 95% of my winter riding for a good 5-6 years and they're still going strong. I have separate silk liners for when it gets proper cold.
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Down jackets
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Re: Down jackets
Just got a Uniqlo vest. Good for the money and packs v small but, as said above, it's nothing like my Mountain Equipment expedition jacket, which is super-warm.
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:06 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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Re: The post man's been ...
Uniqlo down vest arrived today. It packs down smaller than a tennis ball but seems fairly warm. Looking forward to giving it a proper test
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Single speed 29er wheelset?
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Re: Single speed 29er wheelset?
Johnnystorm +1
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Inbred 29er carbon fork?
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Re: Inbred 29er carbon fork?
I had an Exotic carbon fork on my 26in Inbred and loved it. I'd happily buy another but I went for a steel Singular Swift fork on my 29in Inbred and that's also very good. It's a bit heavier but on balance I think I prefer the feel of it to the Exotic, which had a definite twang to it over bigger ro...
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:45 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Groundsheets - what do you use?
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Re: Groundsheets - what do you use?
Like it.
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Groundsheets - what do you use?
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Re: Groundsheets - what do you use?
Interesting. So is it worth making a proper groundsheet? Is there any real advantage over the cheap, disposable options?
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Groundsheets - what do you use?
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Groundsheets - what do you use?
I tend to use nothing in warm dry weather and have managed with a space blanket in winter. I'm considering making a bathtub groundsheet like this http://www.backpacking-lite.co.uk/diy/make-an-ultralight-tent-bathtub-floor.html - probably out of silnylon. So what do you use? Does a bathtub make a big...
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Budget rigid 29er
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
That Pinnacle looks pretty damn good for the cash. I've been pondering building up an Alfine rear wheel for my Inbred SS for longer, hillier trips but it wouldn't cost that much more to just buy one of these. Hmmm...
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Great - that's what I was hoping. Thanks for the reassurance
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Great PSAs - thanks v much! Just ordered a Uniqlo down vest and a Eurohike down sleeping bag.
Anyone used the Eurohike bag? I'm sure it's not as good as they make out but for £40 I reckoned I couldn't go wrong.
Anyone used the Eurohike bag? I'm sure it's not as good as they make out but for £40 I reckoned I couldn't go wrong.
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: can i replace a GPS with a smartphone ?
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Re: can i replace a GPS with a smartphone ?
I use Viewranger on an iPhone and I'd recommend it. That said, I don't use it as my sole means of nav, more to check where I am if I'm not sure. I got a huge bundle of OS maps in with the £15 download fee.
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:20 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
I've just spent three nights wild camping with that Karrimor tent. It's surprisingly good quality, very sturdy and quite spacious but not light. It also pitches inner first if that bothers you.
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: MYOG pot stand / windscreen
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Re: MYOG pot stand / windscreen
Ta, I'll try that
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: There 'n back ... DETAILS SENT.
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Thanks for the tip re the liner. I'll take a look at that.
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: MYOG pot stand / windscreen
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Re: MYOG pot stand / windscreen
Thanks for the tips - it's a first go for me and definitely experimental. I'm using a top burning coke can stove which is about 40mm high, giving about 30mm between it and the pot. I did wonder about putting some more vent holes near the top and I'll probably give it a try at some point to see what ...
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: There 'n back ... DETAILS SENT.
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I'm keen but have yet to do a proper winter bivy. :oops: What's the minimum I'll get away with for a sleeping bag? I've been using a Karrimor synthetic "3-season" bag which packs reasonably small but isn't that warm. I can supplement it with a v warm Mountain Equipment down jacket. Is that...