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...

I'd like to join in this year please. I'm fed up procrastinating every few months about losing weight and getting fitter, so this will hopefully give me the motivation to move my ass. Getting older and lazier makes it harder to keep the weight off, plus blood pressure and cholesterol going in the wr...

I didn't use either of these so dont know all the ins and outs but doesn't an OS Premium membership give you on line and download access to 1:25k and 50k? Premium was discounted recently (ish) via OS' site and some re-sellers so could be had for (iirc) £24/year. I'd be keen to know this as well if ...

Thanks all for the replies

Hello all. I'm after some new waterproof socks, looking for any experiences or advice pls. In the past I've had sealskinz (didn't really rate them) and goretex socks (loved but foolishly sold on). I'm looking at the following: Geckowear, Shower's Pass or Dexshell... Anyone recommend one over the oth...

Great advice as always folks,many thanks. I've always used Stan's and so far have been more than happy with it, but I'm in need of new sealant shortly so will look into the olive stuff and also the orange brand. Cheers much, Peter

So, I've been successfully running tubeless for over a year on two bikes and all is good. Every 4/5 months or so, I've been topping up each wheel with some fresh sealant, but at what point do I take the tires off and remove the solidified gunk that I expect will be there and start all over again? Wh...

I've got an evoc capture 7 hip bag in excellent condition if that's of any interest to you?

Hi Sam, could I take the Marmot please?
Thanks
Peter

Bang on for me then! Thanks.

Ben, if it's still available I'll take it please?

Interested in the Buffalo shirt Ben, what does a 42 size relate to - S/M/L etc... ?

Well my annual bike kitty is almost bare and I've decided I need/want a pair of waterproof bike trousers. Something like Endura Humvees, preferably black in size large. Anyone got any they'd like to move on?

Thanks folks, I ended up going for one of those Nitecores but with a higher lumen output.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:17 pm

where Stu's light he links to is 1200!

As I said, plenty bright enough to ride by

It's practically daylight with that

Thanks for all the replies. That Nitecore looks nice and compact, however it's 'only' 300 lumens, where Stu's light he links to is 1200! How much output is adequate for trail riding do you suggest?

Well I have searched the forums, but can't seem to find one that looks right for me....i want a headtorch (so not a helmet mounted light) that will compliment my exposure bar light for night riding (just a few hours at a time, not all night stuff) and is also fine in the tent for long winter nights....

Haha, darn predictive text! Yeah that's what I thought...thanks folks

Just noticed a few small compact air inflators in the local TK Maxx, those RAC branded portable ones that plug into cig lighters. They said up to 100 psi, so would these be suitable to give the suitable blast to mount the bead? Been using the come bottle method, but it's a bit of a chore at times 🙂 ...

Thanks for the update Arkay, i might just give it a go. cheers Peter

My 2p’s worth is that the OP should bite the bullet and get Altberg to do the pro repair. My experience is that if the sole is starting to come away glueing will just delay the inevitable need for a proper fix and Altbergs are well worth fixing. You're right. I just want to give it a try myself and...

My 2p’s worth is that the OP should bite the bullet and get Altberg to do the pro repair. My experience is that if the sole is starting to come away glueing will just delay the inevitable need for a proper fix and Altbergs are well worth fixing. You're right. I just want to give it a try myself and...

That'd be great, thanks again

I have just used some of this stuff to stick the sole back on to my SPD shoes. Seems to have worked well so far but I have only used them for one ride since the repair. https://www.stormsure.com/adhesives/stormsure-flexible-repair-adhesive-15g-tube.html I bought it to repair holes in a couple of ai...

A bit off topic, but the sole on my 10 year old leather Altberg boots has started to come away at the front. I know Altberg do a sole/rand repair service but it's pretty costly, so I'm looking at the DIY options for now. Is Shoe Goo still the go-to for all-weather boot repairs like this, or anyone r...

Are there still available?