Was in All Terrain Cycles in Saltaire this lunchtime and they had the Surley Pugsley Ops on sale at £1399 - http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/Surly ... s-Fat-Bike
SWMBO won't let me have a fat bike
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- Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: PSA - Pugsley Ops on sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 737
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 2:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Could I die?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6565
Re: Could I die?
Despite being "uncomfortable" (to put it mildly) many times when out on the hill or working outside I've only ever once felt that I was approaching the first stages of hypothermia. I just started to feel "different" in a way I hadn't experienced before. Fortunately I was able to ...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:56 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Alpkit 650B+ bikepacking bike.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19794
Re: Alpkit 650B+ bikepacking bike.
Oh god a new genre - the bike packing bike. I thought the whole point of bikepacking (and all the weird shaped bags) was that you could use any mountainbike, even a full bouncer. People may choose to use rigids for simplicity's sake but you don't need to tag them as 'bikepacking' its just a fecking...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Battery pack
- Replies: 1
- Views: 691
Battery pack
Has anyone any recommendations for a battery pack to be used for extending the use time of my GPS (Garmin 510)? At the moment it would just need to supply power but in the future I'll be looking at having a dynamo setup so being able to charge it from such (through a regulator) would be an advantage...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Stabilising the Alpkit Fuel Pod (or other top tube bag)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5560
Re: Stabilising the Alpkit Fuel Pod (or other top tube bag)
Somewhat bizarrely I was having this problem with my fuel pod and was thinking along the same lines. You need something on the other side of the top tube to attach to so that it doesn't twist about. A couple of velcro patches on either side of the frame bag should be enough.
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sick as a dog......Show me your current set up...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6688
Re: Sick as a dog......Show me your current set up...
Is it just me or do steel hardtails look lovely with a 1x setup? (they look lovely anyway of course )
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yorkshire 300
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1816
Re: Yorkshire 300
I'm in.
I'm pretty sure that Stuart (Rider) started a thread about it some time back, maybe September or a little bit later
I'm pretty sure that Stuart (Rider) started a thread about it some time back, maybe September or a little bit later
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Where do you WANT to live and why?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2982
Re: Where do you WANT to live and why?
Within the UK: The Lakes (grew up there); NW Scotland
Outside the UK: maybe Alaska
NW Scotland and Alaska both have that wilderness appeal.
Outside the UK: maybe Alaska
NW Scotland and Alaska both have that wilderness appeal.
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Which part of the world do you live, and do you like it?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 11081
Re: Which part of the world do you live, and do you like it?
Just outside Skipton. Other than it being full of Yorkshiremen it's fine :lol: Got a (currently very very muddy) bridleway right past the house and a few others within a short ride :grin: The Dales isn't far away. 90 minutes gets us to The Lakes. I grew up in The Lakes and would move back if I could...
- Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:45 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Isle of Arran trail info?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1447
Re: Isle of Arran trail info?
I've not ridden those routes but have walked the Glen Rosa - Saddle - Glen Sannox route and I wouldn't take a bike anywhere near it :o The MBR crowd did it a few years ago and wished they hadn't bothered. There's some serious hike-a-bike on the Glen Sannox side of the saddle. Here's a photo or two h...
- Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Flying with bikes
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3498
Re: Flying with bikes
Used the good old cardboard bike box picked up from the LBS rather than any fancy specific bike box. Followed most of the tips on the CTC link but also used foam pipe lagging to protect various bits. Extra padding provided by some clothes. If you do use the cardboard box keep a roll of gaffer tape o...
- Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1935514
Re: The post man's been ...
Alpkit bicycle 3.5 and some string You could save a 'noticable' amount of weight and reduce packsize by using different line and ditching the clippers. Need to have a play :grin: Unlikely to use all of that but easier to have it ATM so I can practice then leave what I don't need behind. I think I w...
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1935514
Re: The post man's been ...
Alpkit bicycle 3.5 and some string
- Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Lies and Trickery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2671
Re: Lies and Trickery
This Insert name of non-essential part or upgrade here is made of titanium and is 5 grammes lighter than that other one.
- Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:47 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The best way to learn to read/navigate with a map?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5294
Re: The best way to learn to read/navigate with a map?
Well you must have a flat sheet to begin with to be able to fold it down so it's most likely a demand and supply thing. The only maps I've ever seen that are sold flat are the large scale (either 1:1250 or 1:2500) maps used by farmers and others for land registration purposes. They are of a scale wh...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Altura Night Vision Evo Jacket
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1287
Re: Altura Night Vision Evo Jacket
I've the basic Night Vision which is the same material but fewer pockets and a slightly different cut. Definitely heavy duty, stood up to 40MPH winds and horizontal sleet/rain the other week. Very much a winter jacket rather than summer but I'll take it with me when touring in northern Scotland as t...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: favourite way to set your tarp up?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 14195
Re: favourite way to set your tarp up?
Just ordered the Alpkit bicycle 3.5 and some line and clippers. Cue a bit of fun working out the best set-up
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:22 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: T/T ring? What chain are you using?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1798
Re: T/T ring? What chain are you using?
I've a RaceFace NW ring and use a SRAM 10sp chain at the moment. I think the previous chain was KMC but would have to check the parts list. Only put the new chain on at Christmas so not a huge number of miles on it but not had any problems so far and didn't have any with the previous one either.
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT 550 route advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1262
Re: HT 550 route advice
On the basis that I haven't done the route (but have read the reports) :???: The section that most people seem to dread is from Lochinver via Glen Canisp to Ledmore Junction, seems to be: (1) ride for ten metres, (2) pick up bike and carry over boulders for ten metres, (3) go to step 1. Other sectio...
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The best way to learn to read/navigate with a map?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5294
Re: The best way to learn to read/navigate with a map?
Did some orienteering in my schooldays - the maps are very specific but definitely good for thinking on your feet. Done lots of fell running, not too much navigation required in these. Only did one mountain marathon and I found the navigation to be pretty straightforward TBH, just one control on eac...
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: favourite way to set your tarp up?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 14195
Re: favourite way to set your tarp up?
bicycle 3.5 nearest camera and Mikes ID Siltarp1 ... both a similar size. No reason why something like a 3.5 should be considered summer or race use only. Both the tarps in the pic were put up in a pretty severe storm (although we obviously looked for a sheltered pitch) ... no one got wet I had som...
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 1:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rovaniemi 150
- Replies: 399
- Views: 68373
Re: Rovaniemi 150
From https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/insurance/Default.aspx
What's not covered
"Competitive winter sports "
Though the Covered activities include: "Adventure racing (up to 48 hours)" and "Cycle racing"
What's not covered
"Competitive winter sports "
Though the Covered activities include: "Adventure racing (up to 48 hours)" and "Cycle racing"
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: favourite way to set your tarp up?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 14195
Re: favourite way to set your tarp up?
Guys, which tarps are those? I'm currently undecided between the Alpkit bicycle 3.5, Alpkit bicycle 7 and the Silwing. I'm aware that the 3.5 is single person and the others are for two, I might get the 3.5 AND one of the other two as my wife might want to accompany me on some rides. Also the 3.5 lo...
- Sat Jan 10, 2015 12:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11450
- Views: 1935514
Re: The post man's been ...
Garmin cadence sensor. (for training geek mode )
Was pairing it with the head unit when my wife asked what the beeping was, at this point she pulled out a Garmin cadence sensor (same model) she'd bought for her bike!
Was pairing it with the head unit when my wife asked what the beeping was, at this point she pulled out a Garmin cadence sensor (same model) she'd bought for her bike!
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:44 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rovaniemi 150
- Replies: 399
- Views: 68373
Re: Rovaniemi 150
Anyone else use marzipan as trail food? Since it's oil based it doesn't freeze quite so quickly and it doesn't fall apart in to crumbs :grin: I've used it on winter alpine climbs down to -15C, kept it in my jacket pocket and grabbed a bite as and when I felt peckish. Not exactly a slimmer's food tho...