Sorry, no weight but it felt very light, all aluminium construction.
(A bit reluctant to unbolt it now but will weigh it when/if I do - yes, much easier to remove a harness !)
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- Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:37 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Mini Front Rack Hack
- Replies: 2
- Views: 977
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Mini Front Rack Hack
- Replies: 2
- Views: 977
Mini Front Rack Hack
27 Jan Update Added another photo with the bike out of the shed that may make things clearer : I have been using handlebar harnesses with drops for a while, but thought I would give the £10 E bay mini rack, or something very similar a go to free up a bit of space on the bars, and make packing a bit ...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Trek 1120
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1175
Re: Trek 1120
dlovett wrote:
"I have a set of 29er wheels on low drag tyres and it makes the fat very fast on XC and long distance rides even when loaded up".
What tyres, and what size would that be please.
"I have a set of 29er wheels on low drag tyres and it makes the fat very fast on XC and long distance rides even when loaded up".
What tyres, and what size would that be please.
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Trenching anyone ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1300
Trenching anyone ?
Stumbled on this - like Everesting but "deeper" and perhaps relevant to plumbing the depths of depression.
https://www.chrishallrides.com/where-i-ride/movember
Don't know how he got on but feels like a good cause to support
https://www.chrishallrides.com/where-i-ride/movember
Don't know how he got on but feels like a good cause to support
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted : Shimano UN26 or UN52 cups (English threads)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 325
Wanted : Shimano UN26 or UN52 cups (English threads)
Can anyone help ?
UN26 BB has an OD of 30.48 mm
UN52 has an OD of 30.00 mm
Either or both gratefully received and the Bear will be fed!
UN26 BB has an OD of 30.48 mm
UN52 has an OD of 30.00 mm
Either or both gratefully received and the Bear will be fed!
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wtd - Cheapish Tarp
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1293
Re: Wtd - Cheapish Tarp
Flames Creed 15d silnylon 2.1 x 1.5 ultralight tarp on AliExpress for about a tenner?
I can't find it. Any chance of a link ?
I can't find it. Any chance of a link ?
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:06 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Giants Grave - Oare, Wiltshire
- Replies: 2
- Views: 929
Re: Giants Cave - Oare, Wiltshire
Intrigued - never knew there was a cave there, but I know Giant's Grave quite well.
(PM me if you want to keep this on the QT)
(PM me if you want to keep this on the QT)
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike - Done
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2912
Re: Offa's Bike - Done
I have sent on Stuarts original GPX and my notes to Shaf and Tim today.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did !
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did !
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:37 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike - Done
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2912
Re: Offa's Bike - Done
It really is a good route, lots of brilliant riding and my previous comment about comfortable walking shoes was meant tongue in cheek. I really recommend it, and hope more people will do it and post how they got on. The climb above Capel-y-ffin is a challenge, but ok. I have sent Stuart my route not...
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike - Done
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2912
Re: Offa's Bike - Done
Yes, agreed.
The lovely pushing and carrying gets you to some even lovelier riding.
I will forward the gpx and notes off next week to those who have pm d me when I am back with the laptop
The lovely pushing and carrying gets you to some even lovelier riding.
I will forward the gpx and notes off next week to those who have pm d me when I am back with the laptop
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:09 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike - Done
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2912
Re: Offa's Bike - Done
If you chaps above pm me your email addresses I will send the gpx and my notes to you.
Probably won't be able to do it until early next week.
Probably won't be able to do it until early next week.
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: F.S. Carbon Pole, Tyvek Groundsheet & Bivvy Bag,
- Replies: 3
- Views: 825
Re: F.S. Carbon Pole, Tyvek Groundsheet & Bivvy Bag,
pole please will pm you
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:35 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike - Done
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2912
Re: Offa's Bike - Done
Thanks RIP
No, the tomatoes were a rash decision when feeling very jaded and arriving at the Premier in Presteigne on a grey Sunday afternoon.
But generally a good snack inspired by Emily Chappel. Once you eat enough to bin the plastic box they sit nicely in the stem cell.
No, the tomatoes were a rash decision when feeling very jaded and arriving at the Premier in Presteigne on a grey Sunday afternoon.
But generally a good snack inspired by Emily Chappel. Once you eat enough to bin the plastic box they sit nicely in the stem cell.
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:23 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike - Done
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2912
Re: Offa's Bike - Done
OS Maps says 324 KM for Offa's Bike. I did an extra 40 miles (consistent units !) due to the rail works and to get home.
Daily mileage was around 40-50 miles a day, a bit sobering. I recommend comfortable walking shoes !
Daily mileage was around 40-50 miles a day, a bit sobering. I recommend comfortable walking shoes !
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:02 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike - Done
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2912
Offa's Bike - Done
Having been stymied by the Covid lockdown, as was Stuart's ridethrough, I completed this in Mid August. I had a great time and hats off to Stuart for putting together a wonderful route with lots of interest - especially finding ancient holloways and drove roads and hill tops / stone circles / hill f...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Gatewood Cape - Pole - Question for Stu
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3821
Re: Gatewood Cape - Pole - Question for Stu
Would be nice if the hood had a slightly more rigid rim to make venting easier. Will think on't.
There is a bit ontinternet about mods to the cape - a chap called Gygagos. The suggestion is a big tie wrap pushed up through the sleeve for the hood pull cord to keep it open for venting.
There is a bit ontinternet about mods to the cape - a chap called Gygagos. The suggestion is a big tie wrap pushed up through the sleeve for the hood pull cord to keep it open for venting.
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: so, this Columbia outdry stuff.....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2301
Re: so, this Columbia outdry stuff.....
Yes, at last something that works and isn't too expensive if you find a deal.
Very comfy riding wear during mixed conditions on Offa's Bike last week
Now, why don't they do trousers ??
Very comfy riding wear during mixed conditions on Offa's Bike last week
Now, why don't they do trousers ??
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Surly adjustable rack, Alpkit stingray. halo/Surly Rabbit hole front wheel. Etc
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2292
Re: Surly adjustable rack, Alpkit stingray. halo/Surly Rabbit hole front wheel. Etc
will pm you re Anthem frame bag
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:08 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike next week
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1006
Re: Offa's Bike next week
Anyone ?
I should be in Prestatyn tomorrow lunchtime
I should be in Prestatyn tomorrow lunchtime
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:16 am
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: my climashield apex 133 quilt
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4292
Re: my climashield apex 133 quilt
Link to the parachute material that I used. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5m-ARMY-PARACHUTE-RIPSTOP-NYLON-ORANGE-KITE-CLOTH-FABRIC-MATERIAL-STRONG-RO95/380404243971?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 The material that you linked to looks fine to me, I am sure that AE would a...
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:25 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Offa's Bike next week
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1006
Offa's Bike next week
Started this from my doorstep south to north a while ago but was stymied by lockdown. So planning to head off from Prestatyn with Stu's GPS for a leisurely meander home to Bristol. Any particular highlights I shouldn't miss on the way or just off route ? Also I might be getting off the train in Pres...
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:13 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: my climashield apex 133 quilt
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4292
Re: my climashield apex 133 quilt
The parachute ripstop I bought is pretty silky, not crinkly. PM me for a sample if that helps.
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: my climashield apex 133 quilt
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4292
Re: my climashield apex 133 quilt
This is filling me with all sorts of inspiration.. I think climashield might be a better place to start than diving into down, so to speak. (sorry not sorry for the puns) What would make good value inner and outer layers? I'm not after anything feather light or waterproof. The choices are bewilderi...
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How to keep your feet dry in the summer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1617
Re: How to keep your feet dry in the summer
Ex army goretex bootliners. I find that they fit inside normally sized SPD shoes. The best £7.50 I have spent, on my second pair in 10 years, and that is daily commuting too.
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Free of charge. 27.5 Maxxis and Continental tyres
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1192