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by benp1
Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Trousers for wearing post cycling on bikepacking
Replies: 40
Views: 2491

Re: Trousers for wearing post cycling on bikepacking

There's a difference between clothing for sleeping/bivvying and clothes for doing somewhere public I usually carry a LS baselayer and leggings for sleeping in, just to get out of wet kit and ensure I'm warm. Wouldn't wear those in public, if I'm going somewhere I'll just wear whatever I'm wearing. N...
by benp1
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: No Sheep 'Til Buxton
Replies: 34
Views: 2011

Re: No Sheep 'Til Buxton

Ewe have done fantastic job with that yarn, Reg. Once again not a man to follow the herd. Woolly hat doffed
by benp1
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jacket Hood Tidy / strap
Replies: 6
Views: 459

Re: Jacket Hood Tidy / strap

Other option is, rather than rolling, just tuck down inside the back of your jacket
by benp1
Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gravel but not, kind of.
Replies: 18
Views: 1024

Re: Gravel but not, kind of.

Couldn't you just buy an old bike?

Unless this is some sort of restomod style new version of an old bike...?
by benp1
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: SPOT or InReach?
Replies: 30
Views: 1882

Re: SPOT or InReach?

I noticed in T3 mag earlier today that the Garmin GPSMAP66 can come with InReach built in, not sure whether that is helpful or not. One less device, one less thing to charge/use/lose, but less redundancy...? Thankfully my crashes have only been with other people. That break above could've been to lo...
by benp1
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I saw this and thought of you lot (FlipFuel)
Replies: 11
Views: 1046

Re: I saw this and thought of you lot (FlipFuel)

It can also help to freeze the can that's receiving the gas
by benp1
Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone gone back to sus forks (from rigid)
Replies: 27
Views: 2433

Re: Anyone gone back to sus forks (from rigid)

I turned my hardtail into a rigid bike with plans to swap between rigid and sus, but liked it rigid so kept it like that. Sold the sus forks But since moving to somewhere where there is better riding I bought a full sus. I ride all the same stuff, but some bits just suit the susser better. It's eith...
by benp1
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fancy some Bar Mitts / Pogies things?
Replies: 13
Views: 839

Re: Fancy some Bar Mitts / Pogies things?

When it's wet, like really really wet, the water does end up in there but it's warm so doesn't really matter. It's just damp rather than sodden. I have the basic hot pogs so they aren't waterproof. The main problem is forgetting to remove them when in the pub/cafe. If you leave them on the bike and ...
by benp1
Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Neoair users
Replies: 18
Views: 969

Re: Neoair users

I've been using the neoair battery pump for years. It's lighter, smaller packing and easier than both the pump sacks I have so it's a no brainer
by benp1
Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906338

Re: The post man's been ...

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...
by benp1
Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1191258

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

I think this version of the NeoAir is being discontinued so you might expect to see a few more cheap ones over time. The new one is the NXT but it's only incremental improvement
by benp1
Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2022
Replies: 828
Views: 202913

Re: Bivvy a month 2022

I got back from my final BAM of the year this morning Left it a little late but was either busy or shocking weather In the end the ride over was pretty nice and the evening was cold and clear. The forecast said rain from about 9-10am so I'd planned to be up and home before then. In the end it rained...
by benp1
Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Too much stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 1940

Re: Too much stuff

Defo have a lot of stuff. Outdoorsy kit, bushcraft kit, biking kit, motorbikes, cars, workshop stuff. Building a car at the moment so have all the bits dotted around my office and garage Have the space though, mostly, so it's pretty well organised. I sell or give away the bits I really don't use, bu...
by benp1
Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A right ole knees up!
Replies: 15
Views: 1214

Re: A right ole knees up!

Never say never mate

I'm sure there are other activities you'll discover that might fill the gap
by benp1
Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Insulated bottle recommendations
Replies: 12
Views: 656

Re: Insulated bottle recommendations

There are two different types - insulated cup or a flask

The former you drink directly from - e.g. a Contigo Autoseal (have used them for years, very good)

The latter you pour into another drinking vessel, like the lid - e.g. Thermos Ultimate or my personal favourite, a Zojirushi
by benp1
Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What 2.2" - 2.3" Winter MTB Tyre...?
Replies: 14
Views: 786

Re: What 2.2" - 2.3" Winter MTB Tyre...?

Just getting in there before Reg does :shock:
Boab wrote: Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:28 pm I'm after a complimentary pair of tyres
Aren't we all! Would you like them to work well with each other too? :grin: :-bd
by benp1
Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Scottish Winter Bivvy 10/12/22
Replies: 78
Views: 6944

Re: Scottish Winter Bivvy 10/12/22

That looks epic!

Literally had no snow down here, very jealous

How on earth did you fit yourself and the bike in with the police? Was it a van?
by benp1
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Helmet strap - Stubble
Replies: 8
Views: 513

Re: Helmet strap - Stubble

Personally not found it to be a problem, although I have permanent stubble rather than a luscious beard

You can get soft little patches that go under the strap on kids helmets to stop trapping skin when you close the side release buckle. They might work?
by benp1
Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Zero drop (barefoot) winter insoles?
Replies: 18
Views: 637

Re: Zero drop (barefoot) winter insoles?

something like this should work fine - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knixmax-Insole ... ref=sr_1_5?
by benp1
Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Layering for cold weather riding
Replies: 30
Views: 1123

Re: Layering for cold weather riding

I carry gilets on nearly all my rides, they work really well and pack down small. Normal windproof in normal conditions and then an insulated one when it's cooler. Really liking my OMM Rotor vest. It's the lightest insulated gilet I own, and easily as warm as some of the heavier ones I have I was to...
by benp1
Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Zero drop (barefoot) winter insoles?
Replies: 18
Views: 637

Re: Zero drop (barefoot) winter insoles?

I got some wool felt inners to add a bit of warmth to my boots when I was in Lapland for a week. Wife and kids were in proper Sorels. I was in a pair of Scarpa SLs with the inner and was fine. Including for a good few hours standing still waiting for the northern lights

They were pretty cheap too
by benp1
Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rigid MTB tyre size..?
Replies: 17
Views: 985

Re: Rigid MTB tyre size..?

I was running a 2.4" on the front of mine, usually a Maxxis HR2 or Ardent. Although I had 2.1" Nanos and they were great But about a year ago I went for a plus wheel/tyre up front. I'd had it for a while and not got around to fitting it. It's a straight swap between both wheels but since p...
by benp1
Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bamboo Ts are back.
Replies: 38
Views: 2308

Re: Bamboo Ts are back.

Mine arrived (I think) but it's gone in the Xmas pile as a pressie from the kids
by benp1
Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2022
Replies: 828
Views: 202913

Re: Bivvy a month 2022

I bagged my November bivvy on Friday night Combination of work and other stuff on means I haven't ridden much for the last few weeks. I'd planned to do a club ride and then bivvy out afterwards but I didn't have time to sort myself out to leave at the right time so changed plans. Stayed home to watc...
by benp1
Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Suggest a jacket with good discount?
Replies: 11
Views: 546

Re: Suggest a jacket with good discount?

It'll still be warm, but weight for weight not as warm as normal non-active insulation