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- Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:43 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tyre Patches
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1856
Re: Tyre Patches
I literally do exactly as per fatbikephil - clean area, key it to help with adhesion, normal rubber glue for inner tube patches, mushroom plugs with the metal spike on the end Has held up very well I did try that but it started to push out and I didn't want to risk the split becoming bigger. When y...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:03 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
- Replies: 1037
- Views: 205336
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
** I would use my 3/4 Thermarest Uberlight but is has a slow puncture and despite submerging it in the bath repeatably until my hands went numb (too tight to use hot water) I cannot find the hole to be able to patch it :roll: If it helps, Thermarest will probably find it for you. They say they char...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:25 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tyre Patches
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1856
Re: Tyre Patches
I literally do exactly as per fatbikephil - clean area, key it to help with adhesion, normal rubber glue for inner tube patches, mushroom plugs with the metal spike on the end
Has held up very well
Has held up very well
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:44 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3375
Re: Iceland Divide 2024: need advice on tent, sleeping mat and stove
I had a Jetboil and now have the Primus version. I actually reckon it might be ok for this trip It only boils water, but it sounds like that’s all you want. It is heavier than a meths or lightweight gas stove set up but it’s also far more windproof and if you’re stuck in a tent porch in windy condit...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4022
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Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Sun is shining and it's blooming hot. Van is mostly packed (including a fridge full of drinks and food) and ready for some camping with my son at Thruxton to watch some racing
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Free tickets for Saturday
- Replies: 3
- Views: 374
Re: Free tickets for Saturday
Wow, is that really the combo? Horse racing and Faithless. Banging out Insomnia after a day at the races...?!
To be honest, if it was closer to home I might have taken you up on it!
To be honest, if it was closer to home I might have taken you up on it!
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Decent lock for bikepacking
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1660
Re: Decent lock for bikepacking
Abus combination cafe lock here, best balance of weight and protection
I have 4 retractable cable locks, as well as various other locks (spiral, long cable, D locks etc), but the abus is my favourite
Fits inside my tool bottle with my tools in so another bonus
I have 4 retractable cable locks, as well as various other locks (spiral, long cable, D locks etc), but the abus is my favourite
Fits inside my tool bottle with my tools in so another bonus
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: KAW Recently?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3674
Re: KAW Recently?
Same. Everything my area (QECP/Kingley Vale) is running absolutely lovely at the moment but the nettles have gone nuts, arm and leg still stinging from last night's ride. Brambles not exactly great either
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:42 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: frames similar to the Ti fargo, but in tough gas pipe?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1329
Re: frames similar to the Ti fargo, but in tough gas pipe?
https://singularcycles.com/products/gryphon-steel?variant=42285088375033 Singular Gryphon V3? Not many drop bar 29ers with that sort of pedigree. A friend of mine who's opinion I'd give plenty of weight to has the V2 and rates it highly. Looks sorted, similar reach and only a bit less stack, as lon...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:56 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Conveyor uplift?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1441
Re: Conveyor uplift?
What happens if you try to ride down it? Presumably at the right speed it would be like like cycling on a treadmill? Even better if gravity would keep you at the right speed
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Conveyor uplift?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1441
Re: Conveyor uplift?
It’s a very common thing for winter use. Known as a magic carpet
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:04 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Riding in sandals....... anyone ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1514
Re: Riding in sandals....... anyone ?
Horrendous things!
Reg will be along in a minute to expel the virtues of sandals, with sealskinz when wet
Reg will be along in a minute to expel the virtues of sandals, with sealskinz when wet
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Wildlife
- Replies: 699
- Views: 154580
Re: Wildlife
That is excellent. I've not seen anything like that down here. A chap up the road says he has weasels or stoats regularly in his back garden but i've not seen any. He backs onto fields though whereas I back onto more of a wooded area I thought I was close the other day, saw something small jump into...
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 8g meths stove help
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2770
Re: 8g meths stove help
When you say wait a bit, has the stove ‘bloomed’ properly? Ie blue flames coming out the side
Also, once bloomed, maybe give it 5 seconds before you put your mug
Once it’s on full chat it’s quite hard to put out
Also, once bloomed, maybe give it 5 seconds before you put your mug
Once it’s on full chat it’s quite hard to put out
- Tue May 30, 2023 10:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Wildlife
- Replies: 699
- Views: 154580
Re: Wildlife
Bob, that’s my favourite bird. I could (and have) watch them for ages. I was on the look out for one while on JennRide as we don’t get them down here but sadly no luck. You only get them in good areas! My last two sightings were in the Brecon Beacons and the Forest of Bowland Took the dog for a walk...
- Tue May 30, 2023 3:46 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Jennride 2023 27th May Tickets Live 7pm
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7673
Re: Jennride 2023 27th May Tickets Live 7pm
That was a very enjoyable JennRide! The weather was absolutely cracking and led to a very social ride involving some riding, lots of stopping and a fair bit of time in the pub. Our group size went up and down over the couple of days as people joined and split off depending on what they were planning...
- Thu May 11, 2023 12:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 983
- Views: 135505
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
There's a collaboration between R@pha and Snow Peak but I don't think there's anything actually new, well not of consequence anyway, just extra branding on some existing bits of kit for even more money.
As a fan of both brands it's a little disappointing
As a fan of both brands it's a little disappointing
- Sun May 07, 2023 7:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Your dream gadget / component ideas.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1015
Re: Your dream gadget / component ideas.
I have some paramo Torres arms which combo up with any gilet
Not sure if they’re still made?
Not sure if they’re still made?
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Clips for tarp guys?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 322
Re: Clips for tarp guys?
I’m pretty good at knots, used to take great pleasure in tying proper knots for either end of a guy line, particularly slippery or adjustable ones These days I use line locs and mini carabiners (or similar), depending on the shelter. It isn’t much weight, it’s a lot easier and quicker with wet, cold...
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OMM Core - any experiences?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 679
Re: OMM Core - any experiences?
2 other options Rab Alpha Flash. I have one of these, I really like it. There are stretchy bits under the arms, they don't dry as quick as the Alpha but haven't found it a major issue in normal use Senchi designs top. These are made in a batch and released so tricky to get hold of. You might get luc...
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:37 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: OMM Core - any experiences?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 679
Re: OMM Core - any experiences?
OMM Core is their take on similar products using Polartec Alpha (the direct/raw variant) Reviews report that it's not quite as good as Polartec Alpha, although still pretty good I switched my sleeping base layer from a normal base layer to a Macpac Nitro (a very well regarded top made of Polartec Al...
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, cheap 1 man or small 2 man tent.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 518
Re: wtd, cheap 1 man or small 2 man tent.
That 2XL will fit you ok, Ton. I have one, it’s a very decent size inside
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:57 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Light and small insulated jacket.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 886
Re: Light and small insulated jacket.
I'd probably be looking at the OMM Rotor smock if it was me. Primaloft gold, minimal stitching to keep the insulation in place so warmer in the wind. Rotor jacket also an option but slightly different insulation set up and full length zip I use a rotor vest very regularly, probably the most useful b...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dropper posts & Seat bags
- Replies: 10
- Views: 751
Re: Dropper posts & Seat bags
On my hardtail I'm limited because it's an externally routed dropper and the dropper cable stops the Topeak mount from being placed right at the top On my full sus I could do full drop as it's internally routed but I'd limited anyway because of the lack of clearance when the seat has been dropped an...
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:56 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dropper posts & Seat bags
- Replies: 10
- Views: 751
Re: Dropper posts & Seat bags
I’ve been using the Topeka DP Mount for well over a year now, it’s ace
Total drop is limited but doesn’t bother me as it still keeps dropper functionality and is better than the pipe insulation I used to use
Total drop is limited but doesn’t bother me as it still keeps dropper functionality and is better than the pipe insulation I used to use