Thanks all, the evidence is pointing toward alloy nipples, will have to check it out.

My 29" Velocity Blunt (35mm) rear wheel with XT hub has had the head pop off of 2 nipples in the last couple of months, the wheel is about 3 years old, it survived the Cairngorm loop 18 months ago. Just wondering why the nipples have failed, is it normal ? I have had broken spokes before but th...

Just throwing this in the ring, I `ve never used a quilt so I don`t know, but could I assume a quilt is not ideal for a "active" sleeper?

htrider wrote:Can someone tell Lee Craigie to stop looking so grim on these films / pics, its supposed to be fun. It is fun!

I don't think I saw anyone smiling in the video, maybe it was the lack of a night in a bivvy bag?

Good vid though

I couldn`t get the Apidura bar bag to "sit" properly without potentially rubbing the head tube so now use a Wildcat Lion harness, as Colin says, pack it wide not long.

Thanks, it has been useful already!
I have been trying to find the geometry of my MK 2 Singular Swift, a little different than the MK 3 , I `spose it is a bit geeky!?

According to my Dad, he used to tell me this all the time when I was a nipper, that the fine paper like bark of Silver Birch trees would burn as kindling even if it was wet, hopefully that would get it going and maybe help with burning damp wood?

My condolences, the magnitude of Nature often helps.

Try this guy?

jameso wrote:No provision for FD unless wireless - odd. And no way to fit guards. I just wrote something and deleted it as it would fit better on the CTC forum

Did it include the words "Tartan Thermos and Ron Hill Tracksters"??

Interesting idea with handlebar design, I have to admit I am Lauf curious!

What brilliant bloke, massively inspirational.. Thanks for posting.

Not very Calorific but I seem to crave fruit after a while and always put a couple of apples in my bag.

I`d bet Selina is still half tidy now,
Gotta be clocking on a bit though. Still would.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

How long before PX copies them and re names them ANKER bars?

Surely they'd call them 'Rudolph'?

I wish I`d thought of that!

How long before PX copies them and re names them ANKER bars?

Moots Baxter and trip to the factory in Steamboat Springs to pick it up and explore the Colorado Rockies

Thanks, Deffo not copperslip then!!

To stop the seat post seizing in the frame, I would use normal grease or copperslip on a alloy post in a steel frame but with a Carbon post in a carbon frame do I have to use special carbon grease or would copperslip be ok?
Thanks

Dave Barter wrote:I And then bring me a tray of beer, crumpets and Texan bars.

"When a man`s gotta chew a mans gotta chew"

Makita 36volt cordless chainsaw, only £125, already got the batteries from tools I use in my day job, would have not been such a bargain had I to buy 2 of those. It works great couldn`t wait to get home and saw summat up! Hello Rob - I've got a dead skin mask you can borrow until you've made your o...

Makita 36volt cordless chainsaw, only £125, already got the batteries from tools I use in my day job, would have not been such a bargain had I to buy 2 of those.

It works great couldn`t wait to get home and saw summat up!

whitestone wrote:

In Reverse wrote:

Jurassic pusher wrote:When you get a verbal instruction, tell them you don`t speak Engish!

By far the best bit of advice in the thread.

Like this?

Perfect!!

I have a Mountain Whorehouse synthetic sleeping bag, it ok in high summer and thinner than a towel.

When you get a verbal instruction, tell them you don`t speak Engish!