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by Fat tyre kicker
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Whats lighting your ride?
Replies: 65
Views: 8262

Re: Whats lighting your ride?

Hope vision 4 endurance pack.....to be fair though it's been used
More as a camping head torch than a bike light so far!
by Fat tyre kicker
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11441
Views: 1919733

Re: The post man's been ...

A very smart Paramo jacket arrived swiftly today courtesy of
Dunk090 :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4931
Views: 1207750

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

I've a couple of sets of the merino base layers....excellent :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD: Paramo Fuera wind proof smock XXL
Replies: 1
Views: 881

Re: FS: Paramo Fuera wind proof smock XXL

Hi Dunk,is this still available ?
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: lunar solo pitching?
Replies: 24
Views: 2931

Re: lunar solo pitching?

Cheers Stu,still be-fuddled with pole height but that pole pack length
Is Bob on for my packing :grin:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: lunar solo pitching?
Replies: 24
Views: 2931

Re: lunar solo pitching?

So,with some using 49" and some 51" poles,does anybody know which is the best height ? It's looking like my solo will be a keeper as its a great tent and I've got a more robust (heavier) winter tent too,I was gonna get a BB pole for my tarp but will probably wait and Get one for the solo i...
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: lunar solo pitching?
Replies: 24
Views: 2931

Re: lunar solo pitching?

I'm a newbie to Lunar Solo pitching,I followed the sequence as per Smd's instructions and found it worked very well on the Forest floor, I would say though I'm still using my trekking pole and I think this helps As it gives a degree of height adjustment in relation to uneven surfaces, I'm sure there...
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The 'please don't laugh at me' embarrassing question...
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: The 'please don't laugh at me' embarrassing question...

Mr Grylls lives on St Tudwals West not Bardsea,not far away though,
One of his first tasks was to rid the island of rats as,apparently,he
Didn't like sharing his home with them.... :???:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: First Aid
Replies: 38
Views: 7001

Re: First Aid

I have to have first aid for my work,but only deal with minor bumps and bruises Usually.....I have had to deal with a compound fracture in my own street (drunk Teenagers on scooters) that included a 45 min wait for an ambulance,that was fun, More recently,last week whilst bivvying in Mid-Wales,my ma...
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Sep 04, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: IOM
Replies: 13
Views: 3199

Re: IOM

Now that sounds like fun :smile:
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Top tube bags - front and rear
Replies: 10
Views: 2075

Re: Top tube bags - front and rear

I use a large Alpkit one,careful packing required but that could be said Of any, I supplement the Velcro straps with a couple of re-useable zip ties, They tighten the whole affair up and are there in case of emergency for Other tasks :-bd that said, I have a Relevate ( Salsa)frame bag and it Is very...
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Hope T-rex
Replies: 1
Views: 817

Re: FS: Hope T-rex

Hi Pete, text sent, Fat tyre kicker :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Frame protection.
Replies: 8
Views: 2230

Re: Frame protection.

I use Ultimate clear Duck Tape from Screwfix,loads of branches about,
It's about £4/5 a roll.Clear with a reinforcement in it,removes easily,easy
To put on, 50mm wide so good frame tube coverage,I've allways got a
Roll knocking about :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gwynedd Council Stupidity
Replies: 17
Views: 3258

Re: Gwynedd Council Stupidity

Signed and shared.....I remember following a 'crazy guy' over this on
The way back to a campsite in the dark.......Hi John :grin:
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Classic TT trip.
Replies: 27
Views: 10692

Re: Classic TT trip.

I'm ruled out through work now....should be Hols x(
by Fat tyre kicker
Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dreaded Bum Pain
Replies: 47
Views: 8074

Re: Dreaded Bum Pain

:grin: I had to have mine done for a minor op a few years ago,
The missus did it (worse than the op :shock: ), afterwards was some of the
Most uncomfortable days ever :roll:
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Chopper.... Shopper... close enough
Replies: 3
Views: 800

Re: Chopper.... Shopper... close enough

Great effort :shock:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Jul 25, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tramp Camp - interest?
Replies: 39
Views: 8564

Re: Tramp Camp - interest?

I'm a maybe,possibly by train :???:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tramp Camp - interest?
Replies: 39
Views: 8564

Re: Tramp Camp - interest?

What's the score with the Friday night Stu, camping at Bearbones Towers ?
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The 'Find me this' thread.
Replies: 72
Views: 13774

Re: The 'Find me this' thread.

Not in the UK ,but these guys send to the UK lots, Is it this one ? Wheels MTB Thru Axles Online Shop | Bike-Discount www.bike-discount.de/en/shop/thru-axles-227 Rock Shox20mm Maxle Lite front for 35/40mm Forks ... DT SwissRWS MTB 15mm Thru Axle Alu Lever. The RWS ... One of the strongest wheel moun...
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11441
Views: 1919733

Re: The post man's been ...

This could start a whole new thread.....bike with most miles on...
...Raleigh Mustang...Hammerite green with Mint Sauce logo's :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Classic TT trip.
Replies: 27
Views: 10692

Re: Classic TT trip.

:lol: :lol: friend of mine did that a few years ago, 'nipped' to the shop
For a pint of milk on his Triumph.....it was already panniered up etc,
We met up with him on the Iom.......he said 'at least she'll have a week
To calm down '... :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fargo 29+ called the Deadwood
Replies: 53
Views: 9372

Re: Fargo 29+ called the Deadwood

Some nice looking stuff but theyve made the mukluk ugly.

Very true......at least the deadwood looks the part
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Classic TT trip.
Replies: 27
Views: 10692

Re: Classic TT trip.

That's a Shame Stu,it's a great place,it's like stepping back in time for me
Outside Douglas........already booked for next years TT,still trying to get
There for the Mgp......plenty of Bivi spots as per my other thread :wink: