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- Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: s'bag compression
- Replies: 23
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Re: s'bag compression
Pillow installation... I use a cheapy from Poundland slid into a buff, then secure it to the mattress with a strap threaded through the buff and tight around the mattress. Shock cord also works but I am normally carrying the strap anyway for emergency luggage.or to stop the bike rolling around in th...
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:25 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2018.
- Replies: 634
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Re: Bivvy a month 2018.
12/12 Last night - I am done. With an ominous forecast for Friday headed out late afternoon from Bristol on the Festival Way with my pal - planned destination was the Glede Brewery (and Tap) that is located incongrously on an industrial estate in Clevedon. Took the work Px bike and panniers this tim...
- Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:56 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2018.
- Replies: 634
- Views: 148747
Re: Bivvy a month 2018.
BAM Retrospective 2/2, 3/3, 4/4 I posted January 1/1 way back almost on time.... February 2/2 - Quick and fairly local after work. Down to the Severn Plain, Lasagne at the Plough in Pilning and a bit of football on the television then off to the Sea Wall near Severn Beach. A bit noisy from lorries l...
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:43 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2018.
- Replies: 634
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Re: Bivvy a month 2018.
November done a few weeks back 11/11 Train on Friday afternoon to Yatton, then down the Strawberry Line and off towards Shipham - timed perfectly to meet the rural rush hour from Churchill School. Pleasantly surprised to pass by The Cider Shed, Wilcox's HQ with the catchy strapline "Discover So...
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 1:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd: cx/gravel/adventure/whatever frame 51-53 ctc
- Replies: 3
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Re: wtd: cx/gravel/adventure/whatever frame 51-53 ctc
Have pm d you !
- Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:07 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS. 29er alfine8 plus other wheels.
- Replies: 11
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Re: FS. 29er alfine8 plus other wheels.
Dropped you a pm ref. Alfine
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 11:06 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Where To Stay Chepstow?
- Replies: 1
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Re: Where To Stay Chepstow?
Pm d you if not too late.
- Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:24 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Alpkit framebag, seat pack, tapered dry bag: all SOLD
- Replies: 15
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Re: FS: Alpkit framebag, seat pack, tapered dry bag
Pm d re tapered drybag
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 3:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: whats the lightest way to make fresh coffee
- Replies: 20
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Re: whats the lightest way to make fresh coffee
Greek/Turkish/ and all the middle Eastern coffees use really finely ground coffee and the whole mix is brought up to the boil. A little sugar helps to create the essential froth. You only need a small cup to get the hit, forget about milk and stop before you get to the sludge. ...
- Mon May 21, 2018 4:55 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Wildcat bar harness, goretex bivi and Motane jacket
- Replies: 6
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Re: FS: Wildcat bar harness, goretex bivi and Motane jacket
Pm d you re harness.
- Tue May 15, 2018 2:24 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Eppynt Ranges
- Replies: 2
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Re: Eppynt Ranges
Thanks Stuart, I will call them nearer the time.
- Sun May 13, 2018 8:47 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Eppynt Ranges
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1364
Eppynt Ranges
Does anyone know if you can normally get from Llandeillo'r Fan to the Tirabad road. ? Cycle.travel has plotted me a route through there despite it being in the Danger Area. I know that the road from Llywel to Tirabad is usually open but this looks interesting, and I have done the bit of the Big Bear...
- Sat May 05, 2018 7:00 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: PSA Aldi baselayers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1338
Re: PSA Aldi baselayers
The Woman's 10 was a bit too snug for me so if anyone wants it for £7.00 plus postage get in touch via pm.
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Drybags and Equinox Bivi bag
- Replies: 3
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Drybags and Equinox Bivi bag
Bivi and Airlock 20 now gone and Lomo bags. Just red airlock13 litres left All drybags are used but in very good / clean condition. Sorry no extra straps or fittings included All prices are plus postage at cost - I will find the cheapest. Airlock Extra 20 litres SOLD Alpkit Airlock Extra 13 litres B...
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Sale Withdrawn : Scandal and Carbon Forks and parts £ 160
- Replies: 1
- Views: 744
Sale Withdrawn : Scandal and Carbon Forks and parts £ 160
Please delete this post
- Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Quilt for a 13 yr old
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1974
Re: Quilt for a 13 yr old
That is very cheap beer. Where is your local ?
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anybody been ill after bikepacking
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6665
Re: Anybody been ill after bikepacking
Water bottle with a top for me too (from Halfords) I have added a cord loop to ping the top off when wearing mitts.
Scotroutes : The picture doesn't show - would be interested how far you have got with the design !
Scotroutes : The picture doesn't show - would be interested how far you have got with the design !
- Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:21 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: fs, 2x smp saddles. 1 sold.
- Replies: 4
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Re: fs, 2x smp saddles.
Hi ton, I would like one of the saddles. Please let me know details for payment.
All the best David
All the best David
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Making a Numo mat less cold
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1258
Re: Making a Numo mat less cold
I use a "topper" made from that silverised bubble wrap on top of my airbed. It is torso length and held in place with 3 mm shock cord loops. It seems to improve things.
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD Montane Prism Grey Large £ 55 posted
- Replies: 2
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SOLD Montane Prism Grey Large £ 55 posted
In as new condition - Grey outer shell, red lining.
Not much more to say !
Not much more to say !
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Winter reading recommendations?
- Replies: 77
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Re: Winter reading recommendations?
Julian Sayarer wrote a good book about cycling around the world (and his reasons for doing it) based on the politics of adventure. His book about being a cycle courier in London is good too.
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD : Salsa Anything Cage - Black £15 posted
- Replies: 1
- Views: 728
SOLD : Salsa Anything Cage - Black £15 posted
As new condition, comes with one elasticated velcro strap
This is the traditional "bent wire" design, not the HD version.
This is the traditional "bent wire" design, not the HD version.
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:58 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
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Re: The post man's been ...
"It's the only way to get the wife out wild camping...... So if you can't beat them join them in a camper van (due this weekend)" I have needed to remind a few friends who have recently bought huge camper vans and park up in remote laybys.... With all respect that's not wild camping, just ...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, stem cell. any condition
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2213
Re: wtd, stem cell. any condition
Have pm d you in case ton only wants one. Thanks
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Has anyone used a sunrace 9 speed 11-40 cassette?
- Replies: 12
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Re: Has anyone used a sunrace 9 speed 11-40 cassette?
Not a Sunrace, but I put together a Ghetto 9 speed 11-40 based on a Shimano cassette.
It works well with a Tiagra long cage rear mech if you are on the drop bar route.
It works well with a Tiagra long cage rear mech if you are on the drop bar route.