I'd avoid Alpkit tents. Some bizarre design decisions and questionable QC. Quite a few friends have regretted their choice. They're not particularly cheap these days either. Better to get something from another brand in a sale somewhere. For me, I like a tent with a large covered porch area separate...

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Tomwoodbury wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:42 pm Hate to promote a Mike Ashley company but…..Hefty discounts plus an additional 20% off code on 5 ten shows on Evans.

That's really helpful to me, thanks. Just put in an order for four different pairs (not keeping them all, will check out and return).

Aren't they a bit funny about returns?

Are they SPD or SPD-SL?

Sounds like a larger cassette and a goatlink will sort me out

I have a Rose DX Cross which is about 10 years old.
It has Ultegra 6800 2x11 gears.
I would like lower gearing for off road climbs.

The inner ring is 34t. The cassette is 11-32.

Can I make my life easier or do I need to be more Arnie?

He will do it without the logo, no extra charge.
That's how I got mine made up

I got one here: https://bike-bag.co.uk/

Not particularly fancy (i.e. just plain black) but lovely bloke to deal with, quick turnaround and costs the same as or less than an off the peg one. I think I was about £55 for a full frame one?

I was packrafting down the Spey. My pal and I were drinking from the river, both of us taking water filtered through my Grayl Ultrapress - considered one of the better filters. Figured that would be OK Both of us got sick on day 3/4 - shitting and puking. Hadn't been sharing anything else and genera...

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frogatthefarriers wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:03 pm I can’t hear the ultrasonic cat repellers either. ‘S a shame for anyone that has to sleep nearby though.

Why are you sleeping with an ultrasonic cat repeller?

A person's sexual preferences are their own business!

A friend has the standard one (not fat)

Seems very sturdy and well put together designed.

The bags that go with them seem a bit expensive though

Here's a bit of a lowdown on me getting a Durston x-mid

https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpB ... 59#p308659

The link in the post above is only the second half of the results. Look for a box at the top that says "Load Previous"

Lots of Adidas gravel and road shoes in TK Maxxs just now. Some hitting the clearance section now, around £35. Have seen them at £13 once!

You can also get Adidas Discus shoes which is a new one to me

I understand completely. Been in the same situation for last couple of years, since pandemic. Working full-time (used to be part time pre-covid) and having moved in to my girlfriend's place in small town that I don't really like, I've just thrown myself in to work - both at work, and on loads of pro...

They had some great tyre deals last year.

I have that same Isabella awning on my campervan!

This one is worth a look: https://gtc.co.uk/products/motorola-defy-satellite-link

I've been thinking about getting one

I've been using the Alpkit Mora one. It's synthetic, but it is cheap - about £40 I think.
May not pack down small enough for you though

Find someone with a cabin who is having drams in the bar to help them sleep.
Chat em up
Free cabin bed and a shag, bonus!

Another thing I do is to take out my own excess insurance policy beforehand - much cheaper than the one they offer at the depot

Be wary of Greenmotion. They are cheap, but the service at the depot is very slow and lots of form filling. Never happened to me, but supposedly they are one of the worst companies for fake damage claims against you. Walk around video on your phone when picking car up and dropping it off is a good i...

The drybags are about £50 each I think

Generally it's the rim tape that is the issue with tubeless, especially if it's coming out the spoke holes. I am lucky that my bikes all have old standards on them (non boost and QR) so I bought up some 'ancient' highly unfashionable top end MTB 29er UST wheels with the solid rim bed for essentially...

Sold!

Price drop:

£80 collected or £90 posted