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by Fat tyre kicker
Fri May 27, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer
Replies: 13
Views: 3196

Re: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer

Deserves a new home for that epic advert :-bd , a bike to tour the world on,
Good luck with your sale, if I had a decent liver or kidney to sell,I'd be up for it :mrgreen:
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri May 27, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping in Airports
Replies: 9
Views: 1569

Re: Sleeping in Airports

I've slept in Douglas ferry terminal quite a few times :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu May 19, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1926583

Re: The post man's been ...

Alpkit outpost sales flyer...nice bit of Bikepacking content :grin:
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu May 19, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Talk to me about B+
Replies: 96
Views: 17956

Re: Talk to me about B+

A friend of mine ( he's just joined here) has just sold his OO Fatty And bought a 2016 Genesis longitude, I took it for a quick spin the Other night and was very impressed,felt responsive but ( obviously) A lot more lively than the Mukluk I normally ride,I think as an all Rounder it should prove to ...
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: tarp tent help
Replies: 5
Views: 1408

Re: tarp tent help

Lunar solo user here,I've said here before,I'm 5'11 and have room to use Rucksack (when hiking) and clothes as a pillow, sorry. No pics though :roll: Can't fault the design though, no condensation problems and I'm a hot/sweaty Sleeper.....after initial concerns over the material and the palava of se...
by Fat tyre kicker
Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT weather....
Replies: 56
Views: 11648

Re: WRT weather....

The forecast was pants for last weekend in that area, the wife and I
Ended up sunburnt after two nights wild camping near Nant y moch,
It was bloody cold in the 'wee' hours mind...best weather we've had
There for a while :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1926583

Re: The post man's been ...

That looks like an interesting mash up of a few designs,
What did the price work out at all in ?
by Fat tyre kicker
Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy birthday......
Replies: 19
Views: 2093

Re: Happy birthday......

All the best :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3323
Views: 623669

Re: Todays ride

Love here for your v8 barge too....cliche but they don't make
Cars like they used too, unfortunately at the mo I've got the
Run of the mill family carrier, (early one so I can sort of work
On it), no interest in much of the modern boxes....characterless :cry:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is bivvying better than a quickie on the sofa?
Replies: 19
Views: 2359

Re: Is bivvying better than a quickie on the sofa?

The same company has one listed for £8.95.... :o
Sweaty marbles anybody :lol:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Apr 02, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Same rim for bikepacking 29 and touring 700c
Replies: 11
Views: 2083

Re: Same rim for bikepacking 29 and touring 700c

Rhyde ( Rigida) Sputnik rims are cheap and well liked in rough
Touring circles :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: best april fools from around the web
Replies: 8
Views: 1547

Re: best april fools from around the web

Shimano's new 14 speed cassette looks interesting... :lol:
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:30 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: A couple of days in the Lakes.
Replies: 7
Views: 2623

Re: A couple of days in the Lakes.

I've struggled up Hardknot before in wet conditions....
The traction control kept kicking in in the Merc Vito I was in.... :smile:
Total respect to you you both......that's the climb from hell !! :shock:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: lunar solo pitching?
Replies: 24
Views: 2932

Re: lunar solo pitching?

Cheers guys....still no clearer then :roll:
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: lunar solo pitching?
Replies: 24
Views: 2932

Re: lunar solo pitching?

Hi John,hope you are well and Happy Easter :wink:
The pole on the S.m.d website is shown as 49", I can
See from your pic that it looks Bob on,so I'm really
Confuddled now....I still haven't got one for mine off Stu
As them bloody bill things keep landing on the doormat! :lol:
by Fat tyre kicker
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: the solution to all your beer carrying needs ?
Replies: 2
Views: 626

Re: the solution to all your beer carrying needs ?

Yes....but it has a double purpose....the co2 cartridges
Needed for it could be used for tyres too....not just a beer
Holder...part of your breakdown kit :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which saddle?
Replies: 32
Views: 6052

Re: Which saddle?

Great write up,couldn't agree more :wink:
by Fat tyre kicker
Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which saddle?
Replies: 32
Views: 6052

Re: Which saddle?

I have a B17, didn't need any breaking in, most comfy saddle I've ever had, fits like an old friend, they do take a little upkeep, I purchased mine from Shona at Keeppedaling,she told me a Few pointers on looking after it ( quite minimal really) and as Promised, it's delivered and her advice was spo...
by Fat tyre kicker
Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4932
Views: 1212583

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Maybe of use to some.... Just been to Asda for the usual crap when wifey spotted some mtb tyres on the clearance shelf...26 x 1.75 road/commuting tyres, Boxed as Bell but the tread looked familiar,in the box they are CST's, Had a set before,good on the road,anyway,I'm rambling...they are £4 Each red...
by Fat tyre kicker
Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD Jones Loop or knock offs
Replies: 14
Views: 2321

Re: WTD Jones Loop or knock offs

It may be the picture,but they don't look the same shape/profile as the Jones loops,
Not that,that's a bad thing just wondered if; a. you've tried them side by side and b.
If you have tried them are they as comfortable ?
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: shed clear out
Replies: 61
Views: 11354

Re: FS: shed clear out

Bivi and A/cge arrived,thanks very much :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What windproof?
Replies: 21
Views: 2560

Re: What windproof?

Paramo Fuera (off here) and buffalo windshirt....both ace :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Custom bike Pron
Replies: 58
Views: 8083

Re: Custom bike Pron

This thread could seriously damage somebody's wallet :shock:
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bivi Bag that fits a Exped UL7 LW
Replies: 18
Views: 1627

Re: Bivi Bag that fits a Exped UL7 LW

Cheers Artie,
I'm speaking to him at the moment about a custom quilt,
Sounds very positive :-bd
by Fat tyre kicker
Fri Feb 26, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bivi Bag that fits a Exped UL7 LW
Replies: 18
Views: 1627

Re: Bivi Bag that fits a Exped UL7 LW

There's a guy on EBay based in Southport,I think his name is
Scott Templar ? I haven't tried his stuff (yet) but from his pics
He may do what your're looking for,he does Bivi bags and tarps
Etc and does custom work.....if anybody on here knows or has
Tried his stuff ??