Thanks for the advice, will double check my box size. It's only a kids Frog bike but I used a std bike box to make it easier.

quick favour please, selling a bike and it has to be couriered. I've only done this once before a long time ago.

Are Paisley still a preferred courier and what is the norm for courier payment; buyer, seller or split?

cheers

Brooks saddles... are they all they're cracked up to be? I've bought a nice new shiny bike and I'm thinking of upgrading the saddle, are they really that comfy (after the initial "wearing in" period) Also is it a faff to treat them or are the synthetic ones equally as good or basically are...

I've never heard of anyone repairing them but that doesn't mean someone hasn't. I'd be tempted to have a word with Lyon who distribute Exped and see if they might help ... maybe a reduction on the cost of a new mat? Took your advice Stu (not for the first time) they confirmed you can't repair a blo...

yeah, that was my worry.

hey, ho... will head over to the classifieds and hunt for a second mat that has a bit of insultation.

cheers

Sadly/stupidly (delete as applicable) I've blown a baffle on my EXPED Synmat UL Typically it's just over 5 years old so can't be replaced/repaired under warranty. Does anyone know if it's possible to repair? Don't really have the funds to replace it so I'm hoping it's not fubbered. Cheers https://i....

selling two Frog 69s, both in really great condition and if I'm honest hardly been used as my daughters have decided riding isn't for them. Going to chuck them on Fleabay and Faceache for £300 but will offer here first for £250. Let me know if you want more photos. I'm North West based and would pre...

can someone please tell me if you can see this? Having a bit of a mare trying to load images, it's been a while :oops: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bVW4fy10kHZr3PtZakM-QcjgUUBR_614J6yX51CknW-8rKd5Fj2f-nXbD689hAr8w2XycIcf1r0EHuqaXqeP8Kc1wd8cg3K6fJpXzQp3k-janBjkkZ9PxBOxFajeqNuFiwVpxFhgDAQ=w1920-h...

Thanks everyone, going to do a bit of reading up and then get one.

Cheers

Need to rejig my setup and may lose space on the bike, can possibly review how much kit I need but will still need extra carrying capacity.

don't want to take a rucksack but thinking maybe a waist bag.

Anyone got any experience please and/or any pros/cons and recommendations.

Cheers

Nice to catch up with everyone.

Special thanks as usual to Dee and Stu.

Cheers!

summittoppler wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 5:56 pm My first WRT coming up, looking forward to being sociable for a change!

Almost warm enough to wear shorts Jeff!

I really can't address Dee as SignIn******

The rest of you I couldn't care less!

Hi mate,

Send me a PM with your email address and we can chat a bit more easily and I can send photos.

Cheers

Hi Stuart,

I've got a Frog bike (26" wheels) in excellent condition that I think might suit. My 12 year old has just outgrown it.

Send me a PM if you're interested.

Cheers

What is it that you want it for Mark? It's no good buying something that's ultra light if you want something for the depths of winter or buying a jacket containing 400g of down if you just want something to wear on a summers evening. If it's something for winter, then I wouldn't discount a hood. Mu...

RIP wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:08 pm
Yes, welcome to this week's thrilling instalment of... Down Jacket Wars .

Lots of great info, cheers guys... sad to admit I feel a spreadsheet being created tomorrow!

thanks to Mr HMRC I've got a nice little tax refund cheque in the post

thinking I may treat myself to a new down jacket, any recommendations for something about the sub-£150 price ??

not bothered about it having a hood, I have a woolly hat.

cheers

I'm in... looking forward to holding on to my title of fewest checkpoints bagged !!!

My very hazy memory is of meeting Stu for the first time at SITS/MM many, many moons ago. We were both ambling to our bikes as I seem to recall.

(Of course I may have dreamt that. )

Looks very nice, top marks to Dee!

All the best Stu, have a good/miserable* day

*Delete as applicable

Daft question Tony but is it definitely tinnitus? I went to the doctors with what I thought was tinnitus, turns out all I needed was my ears syringed. Had it done and it made a massive difference.

Just worth checking?

Hi MJE, just sent you a PM...

I think the best solution would be to fix your back, is there any yoga/strength training you could do? Hi Rob, Currently in the middle of a course of physio but will look at strength training as you say. To be honest only just got back on a bike and still not "allowed" to bivvy in my gard...