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by Taylor
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tomorrow.
Replies: 74
Views: 4338

Re: Tomorrow.

Friday?

I'm obviously out of the loop.
by Taylor
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: At last!
Replies: 31
Views: 1764

Re: At last!

Lazarus wrote: Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:36 pm pretty sure the cyclists shadow does the Taylor[he cannot be pleased with that auto correct for onanism] sign to him

we have all had it and its rubbish
It wasn't me driving! :o
by Taylor
Mon May 16, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hanging bikes by wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 618

Re: Hanging bikes by wheels

All mine are hung by wheels, I normally top and tail them to avoid bar clashes. The only one that is always hung by the rear wheel though has a carbon fork. Not had any issues after 15 years other than bubbles migrating through the hydraulic brake systems but that sorts itself out with a few pumps o...
by Taylor
Fri May 13, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS:OT: Vango poled sun canopy
Replies: 13
Views: 757

Re: FS:OT: Vango poled sun canopy

How's it attached to the van?
by Taylor
Tue May 10, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5
Replies: 9
Views: 1031

Re: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5

Pm sent
by Taylor
Sun May 08, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5
Replies: 9
Views: 1031

Re: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5

All paid.
by Taylor
Sat May 07, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5
Replies: 9
Views: 1031

Re: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5

Yes please Ian, send me your PP and I’ll get it done this evening.
by Taylor
Sat May 07, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5
Replies: 9
Views: 1031

Re: Specialized Rime bike shoes - uk 10.5

Can I have first dibs please Ian?
I'll check what size I currently have when I get home in a couple of hours.
by Taylor
Tue May 03, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A WRT on Bromptons.
Replies: 49
Views: 3299

Re: A WRT on Bromptons.

Genius, I think?!
by Taylor
Tue May 03, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Thank you ...
Replies: 19
Views: 1620

Re: Thank you ...

I wouldn’t of missed the weigh in unless it was serious😉. Gutted to not be riding more than a few hours on Saturday, found some really “interesting” routes that I certainly won’t be using on a loaded bike. Anyhow, leaving early, it meant I could attend the British judo National championships where m...
by Taylor
Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT GR
Replies: 76
Views: 5402

Re: WRT GR

A couple of other questions... [*] Will I die going down The Mark of Zoro on a fully loaded gravel bike...? A few of us did mark zorro a couple of years ago fully loaded, I was on a fully ridgid mtb, it was good fun, however I did put a small buckle in my rear wheel. It’ll be doable but you might w...
by Taylor
Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy birthday
Replies: 27
Views: 1723

Happy birthday

Stuart, the uk’s grandfather of grump/bikepacking.
by Taylor
Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:04 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT GR
Replies: 76
Views: 5402

Re: WRT GR

JohnClimber wrote: Fri Apr 01, 2022 9:27 pm So far with helpers included we have 13 boys and 3 girls riding in the LHC group.
How on Earth are you meant to “stealth” camp with that many?
by Taylor
Mon Mar 21, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

How about this ? https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/waterproof-trekking-bag-cover-grey-orange/_/R-p-304798?mc=8526595&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=SurfacesForGoogle&utm_content=8526595-2651042&&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_123442810456_c_525604954936_w_aud-1291573007729:pl...
by Taylor
Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:21 pm Just remembered, there's a girl on the wildcamping UK fb page who makes stuff and does alterations - looks top notch and reasonable £. Lucy maybe?
Just sent a message. 👍🏻
by Taylor
Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

Just got an email from the girl at alpkit, the waterproof zip will cost £50 fitted and the non waterproof zip with storm flap will be approx £70.
She can fit me in mid may :roll: .
by Taylor
Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

Think I might as the ideal standard bivi doesn’t seem to exist.
We also talked about bug netting in the opening which would cost the same again.
I mentioned a regular, big toothed zip with storm flap but that was going to be about £50-ish
by Taylor
Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

Popped into Bristol alpkit and the repair heroine said about £30 to put a waterproof zip into my Hunka.
by Taylor
Wed Mar 09, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

Closest so far, although I’ve not managed to get to alpkit to see if they’ll modify. I asked this a few years ago and they said no as too busy. I do however have a largish piece of red Hunka material that they sold me. I was going to get an outdoor equipment repairer to cut up the Hunka and put a z...
by Taylor
Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

If you want a new event one with a long zip, then I *think* the Mld Soul is the only game in town. My family got me one for Christmas and after a couple of bivy a month uses so far, I'm liking it.... Especially the very long zip. I'm less keen on the fairly small mesh window, but it gets the job do...
by Taylor
Sat Mar 05, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

Bearlegged wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:48 pm I wonder if Alpkit might fit a zip to one of their Hunka bags via their repair station or custom bag making folks?
I have thought about that, next time I'm passing.
I've got an XL that could be the donor.
by Taylor
Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Re: Wide opening bivi bags

More waterproof than the usual Borah lightweight bags is more preferable as it might not be used with a tarp. Carinthia do one but its 300 euro's and the zip doesn't go down as far as I'd like. Mil-tec do pretty much what it wan't but it's bloody heavy, 1.3kg Must be muted colours too as I'm not a h...
by Taylor
Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wide opening bivi bags
Replies: 33
Views: 3263

Wide opening bivi bags

I’ve got 3 bivi bags but I can’t stand the top entry, does my head in and was wondering if anybody’s found a large size bag with a side zip that goes from shoulder to knee?
by Taylor
Tue Feb 08, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hammock & Tarp
Replies: 11
Views: 837

Re: Hammock & Tarp

I don't find it any lighter with any of my combo's of hammock/tarp Vs ground dwelling. Sadly most of the weirdos that I bikepack with are all for the floor so I don't get to use my hammock much in the BB events. When I have, it's been brilliant due to the comfort factor and finding a stand of trees ...
by Taylor
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: BB socks (all gone)
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Re: FS: BB socks

Suitable attire to meet royalty.