...by a while, I mean maybe 4 years it's been sitting in a box in the cupboard. If I give it a right good backwash, is there any reason I can't continue to use it? It's only ever been used in Scottish rivers, so nothing too dirty/risky.
Thanks!

Thanks everyone, I'll take a look at all the lights mentioned

Looking for any experiences/recommendations... My Moon Cerberus rear light just packed in after a couple of years usage, and after reading some online reviews I suspect it might've been down to rain water getting into the charging port over time. So, I need a new light - preferably USB, not prone to...

Sleeping bag received from Rich, who very kindly sent it to me free of charge. I've made a donation to the Bear instead

Could I take the sleeping bag please?

Target = 76kg
Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg
7/1/23 = 85.8kg
14/1/23 = 85.6kg
20/1/23 = 85.7kg
28/1/23 = 84.6kg
5/2/23 = 87.6kg
11/2/23 = 82.6kg
18/2/23 = 84kg
26/2/23 = 85.2kg
11/3/23 = 84kg

Slow (painfully at times) progress when lacking the motivation... Must try harder!

Target = 76kg
Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg
7/1/23 = 85.8kg
14/1/23 = 85.6kg
20/1/23 = 85.7kg
28/1/23 = 84.6kg
5/2/23 = 87.6kg
11/2/23 = 82.6kg
18/2/23 = 84kg
26/2/23 = 85.2kg

Dearie me, going in the wrong direction... Need much more willpower.

Target = 76kg
Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg
7/1/23 = 85.8kg
14/1/23 = 85.6kg
20/1/23 = 85.7kg
28/1/23 = 84.6kg
5/2/23 = 87.6kg
11/2/23 = 82.6kg
18/2/23 = 84kg

Target = 76kg Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg 7/1/23 = 85.8kg 14/1/23 = 85.6kg 20/1/23 = 85.7kg 28/1/23 = 84.6kg 5/2/23 = 87.6kg 11/2/23 = 82.6kg Scratching my head over this weeks weigh-in, as I'm still quite poorly and doing zero activity. Realised my scales are probably pretty poor show plus I r...

Target = 76kg Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg 7/1/23 = 85.8kg 14/1/23 = 85.6kg 20/1/23 = 85.7kg 28/1/23 = 84.6kg 5/2/23 = 87.6kg 11/2/23 = 82.6kg Scratching my head over this weeks weigh-in, as I'm still quite poorly and doing zero activity. Realised my scales are probably pretty poor show plus I re...

Incoming insulting offer coming your way Lazarus!

I've been thinking, I'm probably never going to get a bargain with these bars due to the odd shape and likely high postage costs. Might just make more sense to get a brand new set I suppose..

Thanks a lot for the offer Lazarus, appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Anyone got those Jones handlebar copies they no longer use/want? The onone Geoff or the alpkit one with the weird name? Thanks

Can I take the harness if still available?

Target = 76kg Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg 7/1/23 = 85.8kg 14/1/23 = 85.6kg 20/1/23 = 85.7kg 28/1/23 = 84.6kg 5/2/23 = 87.6kg Bit of a disaster this week as I've been suffering badly from a chest virus, so zero activity and eating far too much junk. Hopefully getting over the worst of it now, and...

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Noticed these... Rechargeable lithium AA batteries, can be recharged by a power bank perhaps on longer rides?

Target = 76kg
Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg
7/1/23 = 85.8kg
14/1/23 = 85.6kg
20/1/23 = 85.7kg
28/1/23 = 84.6kg

Over the moon with today's weigh-in as I've been particularly lazy this week keeping up with exercise. Trying to keep motivated...

Target = 76kg
Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg
7/1/23 = 85.8kg
14/1/23 = 85.6kg
20/1/23 = 85.7kg

Slight rise. That's fine with me.

I bought the Advent 10 speed cassette, derailleur and shifter for my Vitus, swapping out the rather clunky Box8 setup. Out the box and on the bike with barely any tinkering, so far done about about 20miles on it and all good...

Target = 76kg
Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg
7/1/23 = 85.8kg
14/1/23 = 85.6kg

Still going in the right direction thankfully. Feeling better now that I'm being more active and careful with what I eat.

Target = 76kg
Starting weight 1/1/23 = 88.4kg
7/1/23 = 85.8kg

No idea how that happened. Apart from a couple of games if footy and two rides, I've continued to eat like it's still Christmas Day. Must be my crappy and very inaccurate scales I guess.

Thanks folks, appreciate the replies.

The existing drivetrain hasn't done many miles at all, maybe just a few hundred. I'll likely keep it as a backup or try and sell it on eBay.

Help please! Last year I bought a Vitus Nucleus 29er which came with a 1x8 speed groupset. I'd really like a better/easier gearing range, so have been looking at the discounted Microshift 10x speed stuff on CRC and am wondering if I'd also need to replace the stock front 'narrow wide 32t chainring' ...

I have a cheap Aldi down gilet I use for camping that's got a few duct tape patches but functions just fine. If it's a jacket you like a lot (or cost a lot) then get a professional repair I reckon. I asked on here about a DIY sole repair on my Altberg boots and was persuaded by the knowledgeable fol...

with a 20 quid Microshift 10 speed 11-48 tooth cassette. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/microshift-advent-x-h104-10-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod204939 Can my Shimano M5120 Deore rear mech (stated max capacity 46t) handle the two extra gnashers? Find out in the next episode! Interested to see how...