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by Firmo
Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50
Replies: 13
Views: 3270

Re: Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50

Wingnut,

Sorry for the delay in replying, I was waiting to hear from someone else.

Yeah - It's still available. If you're interested, let me know and I'll drop you a PM to sort out payment and delivery.
by Firmo
Mon Feb 08, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50
Replies: 13
Views: 3270

Re: Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50

Price reduced to £42 (tarp) and £50 (bivi) or £87 for both
by Firmo
Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50
Replies: 13
Views: 3270

Re: Alpkit bicycle 7 £47 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £60

I've always managed to get my mat inside the bivi along with a 2 season sleeping bag and silk liner. That being said, I am slimmer than most!
by Firmo
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50
Replies: 13
Views: 3270

Re: Alpkit bicycle 7 £47 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £60

Adam,

No, it doesn't have the mesh part.
by Firmo
Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50
Replies: 13
Views: 3270

Alpkit bicycle 7 £42 / Terra Nova Moolite Bivi £50

PRICE DROP ... I'm finding I prefer a small tent to the bivi and tarp set up, so here we have for sale: Alpkit bicycle 7 Tarp (Kelp) - £42 delivered Used three times. In great condition. Terra Nova Moonlite Bivi Bag (Sleeping Bag cover) - £50 delivered Used about 5-6 times. Excellent piece of kit; l...
by Firmo
Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS Mountain Equipment Titan 850 3-4 season bag
Replies: 4
Views: 1519

Re: FS Mountain Equipment Titan 850 3-4 season bag

I'll take second dibs on this if it is still available
by Firmo
Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Klymit Inertia X Frame Inflatable Sleeping Mat - £40
Replies: 6
Views: 2244

Re: FS: Klymit Inertia X Frame Inflatable Sleeping Mat - £40

Reduced to £40. Last chance :ugeek:
by Firmo
Sat Jan 23, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Klymit Inertia X Frame Inflatable Sleeping Mat - £40
Replies: 6
Views: 2244

FS: Klymit Inertia X Frame Inflatable Sleeping Mat - £40

Klymit Intertia X Frame Sleeping Mat for sale. NOW £40 delivered (was originally looking for £50) I bought this about one year ago and have used it twice only. It's in excellent condition and comes with the carry bag and little pump. "The multiple award winning Klymit Inertia X-Frame is the wor...
by Firmo
Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
Replies: 24
Views: 3293

Re: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.

I'm considering the Sonder Camino Ti, but wondered - What other bikes are available that are similar to this (titanium / carbon)?
by Firmo
Wed May 06, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: European Bikepacking
Replies: 13
Views: 2903

Re: European Bikepacking

Yeah, in Spain you have the Camino de Santiago. Check out the various routes (Ie Camino Frances, Via de la Plata, Camino Mozarabe, and more). Also look at the TransAndalus and TransMurciana - both close to good airports. You've also got the Trans-Pyrenees. In France, do a little research on the GR r...
by Firmo
Tue May 05, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Was I a bit harsh?
Replies: 50
Views: 8277

Re: Was I a bit harsh?

To me, bikepacking is about strapping luggage to my bike, be it the road bike, CX, or MTB. It must comprise of multiple days and take me places I have not explored before. It must involve packing sleeping gear (sleeping bag, silk liner, etc) but not necessarily involve sleeping outside (ie Bothy, su...
by Firmo
Tue May 05, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Aqua Quest Hooped Bivvy
Replies: 0
Views: 665

FS: Aqua Quest Hooped Bivvy

FOR SALE: Aqua Quest Hooped Bivvy £65 I bought this from slowupslowdown in January last year. He had used it just once; I have used it twice, both in dry conditions. I like it, but I've got too much stuff and need to clear out. It needs a minimum of 4 pegs to set it up. I'm presuming you've got your...
by Firmo
Mon May 04, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike Luggage Setup – Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 3442

Re: Bike Luggage Setup – Advice

If I attached two Monkii cages to my fork, each carrying either 500/750ml fluid, would there be a high risk of the fork failing? (The fork in question is a Rock Shox Sid RL 29) I bought 2 of the Mount Skidmore adaptors , but can only utilise 1 (for just 1 500ml bottle - even that's with a squeeze!),...
by Firmo
Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike Luggage Setup – Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 3442

Re: Bike Luggage Setup – Advice

If you still want to use frame mounted bottles, you could maybe try the cage adaptors that John Climber got from Oz? They look perfect. I prefer the idea of this to the Gorilla cage. I'll order two and see if I can get these both to fit. I am working on something at present to make this kind of thi...
by Firmo
Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike Luggage Setup – Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 3442

Bike Luggage Setup – Advice

I’ve been testing my Alpkit bike luggage this morning on the new mountain bike, but not all of it fits perfectly. 1. The Possum frame bag occupies too much triangle, making it impossible to squeeze a 500ml bottle in either bottle cage. 2. Despite the handlebar harness being so high, the attached lug...
by Firmo
Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Travel insurance
Replies: 19
Views: 3911

Re: Travel insurance

Is it absolutely necessary for this kind of Travel Insurance when in Europe?

I've always expected my standard Travel Insurance plus EHIC to be adequate cover.

Am I wrong?
by Firmo
Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless 29er Tyres - Any Recommendations
Replies: 12
Views: 2277

Tubeless 29er Tyres - Any Recommendations

I'm looking to go tubeless on the new bike. The tyres will be covering dusty Spanish mountainous trails in June, and the bike will be half-laden with gear for 8 days. I'm certain there will be a lot of humping the bike up big hills, so should I be looking at something as low-weight as possible? What...
by Firmo
Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Best Ever Saddle
Replies: 35
Views: 6833

Re: Best Ever Saddle

I use a ProLogo Kappa saddle. I've never had a saddle that fits the bill so well.

I need a new saddle for the new bike, so I might look at the Charge Spoon, seeing as though its reasonably priced!
by Firmo
Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)
Replies: 14
Views: 2432

Re: I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)

Theres a thread on STW about how the Canyon prices seem to be fixed now rather than fluctuate according to the actual £ to € ratio meaning one bought with Euros is significantly cheaper. Might be worth looking if Rose are the same. It does of course mean you'll need to get in delivered in mainland ...
by Firmo
Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)
Replies: 14
Views: 2432

Re: I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)

slarge - I plan on using it for hitting my local trails in the North York Moors, and take it touring TransAndalus and TransMurciana in June. I think the 29er is going to be the best option; Shimano-equipped with front sus and wheel upgrades from Rose. Massive thanks again for the input. Its much app...
by Firmo
Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)
Replies: 14
Views: 2432

Re: I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)

I've got nothing against SRAM transmission. I've had hassle-free rides with mine over the last 18-months. I was a little put-off by the GripShift, but reviews of the SRAM GripShift seem quite positive. Nevertheless, I still think I'd prefer trigger shifters (haven't used GripShift since my old Ralei...
by Firmo
Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)
Replies: 14
Views: 2432

I'm stuck. Bike Advice Needed (again!)

Most of you here know an awful lot more about bikes than I do, so I'm looking to tap in to your wisdom! I've narrowed my bike search down to Canyon and Rose, two models of each. Canyon only do 29ers, but Rose have a 27.5 offering too. Canyon have two models I am contemplating: Canyon Grand Canyon CF...
by Firmo
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Izas Fleece size Medium (Polar strech SHAVANO)
Replies: 0
Views: 723

Izas Fleece size Medium (Polar strech SHAVANO)

£18 posted Polar stretch SHAVANO Fleece Colour: Royal Blue / Yellow Size: Medium Condition: Brand new with tags attached and original packaging. I ordered this recently, but ordered size Medium instead of a Small, so the top is way too big for me. It is a nice quality product, and I've re-ordered an...
by Firmo
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike Advice (Switch from CX to MTB?)
Replies: 13
Views: 1909

Re: Bike Advice (Switch from CX to MTB?)

Thanks for the input everyone. Much appreciated!! I think I'll be opting for a MTB pretty soon, and the carbon Canyon seems to fit the bill. I'll be putting my Dirty Disco up for sale soon. I believe its a size Medium, SRAM Red-equipped... so if it appeals to anyone, drop me a line :wink: http://www...