An autumn clothing clearout - prices dropped SOLD : Gore Alp X 3/4 length Waterproof shorts size XL, i bought these used them a couple of times then decided they were too big so bought the L. GORE-TEX® Paclite® Shell , Slim fit , Special fit for cyclist posture , High-cut back , Pre-shaped knees , A...

As others have said Specialized frames often take unusual integrated headsets and some of the forks were special versions with raised crown races. I know this as i have just fitted a standard tapered fork into a 2013 Carve 29nr and finding the right headset took me lots of research. Luckily the Carv...

Hi Ian, i'd like to try one,
just send me a PM with where you would like paying and i'll PM you my address
Cheers Mark

If i interpret the pic of your crown race correctly, there looks to be a groove below the angled face. This looks like its designed to accept a seal of some sort. If so then a o-ring will do the trick surprisingly well. Do check the angled face of the crown race is the same angle as the C.K crown ra...

Perhaps ditch the multitool - i use individual allen keys, only taking the ones your bike uses
with some searching you will find a lighter spare inner tube a 26" will easily expand. I used a 26" latex tube in my 29x2.4 wheels for years

As someone who uses both i'll attempt to answer Slarges question To match the weight of the Lunar Solo with a double skinned tent you need to spend a lot more money e.g Terra Nova Laser Photon 1 @ £450 The lunar solo will be more spacious with good headroom and a huge porch , good for brewing up out...

Happy Lunar solo user here I have the green one bought from Ultralightoutdoorgear a couple of years ago I didn't seal it from new and it's was fine for about 30 nights over a couple of years until my last trip when it started to leak on the stitching near the beak. So i seam sealed it ( 50/50 clear ...

Good find Al, i'm going to give one a whirl. I'll take it on our upcoming Scottish summer holiday which if last year is anything to go by should give it a thorough workout. M

I am a Paramo fan in the winter. A true wear all day waterproof that breathes like a windproof. The problem is it sits in a box from march until october Of the lighter weight waterproofs i was a great fan of the Rab event smock RIP uses although i found the hood too bulky. When it wore out i bought ...

I have just bought a new Alps bike. Not for bikepacking but it ticks most of your boxes i thinks even the B+. I may have misjudged your budget but.... Check out the Ibis HD3 Sram NX 2017 @ UBYK.co.uk Drivechain & brakes nothing special but frame / shock / forks / wheels all excellent The Ibis HD...

My Lunar solo just started to leak on the fly. I had never seam sealed it i used clear silicone sealant , thinned down 1:1 with white spirit, mixed really well with a little whisk i applied it with a 1/2" paintbrush which i had cutdown to make it thinner with scissors you dont need much, think ...

Hi, Interested in the Travel tap,
Need to make sure it will fit in the frame so please can you measure the height to the top of the cap
what is the capacity ?
Cheers Mark

Hi Ton

i'd like the Haven bars and the Alpkit 650 mug please

I'll send a PM

My Mate recommends the Endrua MT500 ones, simple and reasonably light

Normally i use a Lunar Solo. But have tried the flysheet of my tent with a groundcloth recently too. Less condensation with the Lunar solo generally as it's better ventilated and because it's a roomy thing i don't tend to touch the walls too much. The tent fly in contrast suffered worse condensation...

for colder weather biking i'm a great fan of "Paramo". I got a made to measure custom cycling jacket from the same material ( made by Cioch on the Isle of Skye for £185 ) bright red for visibility, no pockets, extra long arms, reflective piping, under helmet hood Fully waterproof and much ...

Re Nemo meta 1P.
I bought it off Bearbonesnorm. The Meta is a good strong tent but i too went to a lunar solo chasing a weight saving. I use the lunar in good weather and the fly / footprint ( leaving the inner at home ) of my other tent in windier stuff.

Hi, yes a spot on large, very similar in sizing to a Rab or Montane large if you own any of their stuff
good long arms too so perfect for riding

SOLD OMM Aether Event Smock, Size Large, black with dark orange zip. small internal chest pocket, well thought out under helmet hood used half a dozen times, never washed but not dirty, 203g on my scales, very breathable as currently for sale on Ultralight Outdoor gear for £ 167.99 £85 posted ------...

I use Ardents Exo TR front and back, good strong sidewall and a doddle to set up tubeless. 2.4 @ the front, 2.25 @ the back

@ Alistair ..... pic sent

I find the temp rating of PHD's spot on. I would say it's a comfort rating of 8°C. This is just wearing baselayers in the bag. You might be able to push it a bit lower with a silk liner

@Scotroutes PHD say "Ripstop nylon with an ultralight coating: achieves total windblock, along with high breathability and superior water resistance" based on my experience with my other bag with a dryshell outer i would say it's great at resisting touching the condensation covered flyshee...

Peter
Picture on its way to your email
Regards Mark

HI Paul,
sorry should have said...
It's standard length and standard width
Regards Mark

For Sale PHD "Autumn Racebag" bought last in year in their excellent sale essentially a minimus but with a few tweaks...... check out PHDesigns.co.uk They have used 950 fill power down in place of the minimus' 900 The outer is dryshell water resistant fabric. The top is a petrol blue the u...