I'd prefer long sleeve with full zip. Noting says 'proper bike rider' quite like riding along, zip open with HRM strap over pale white chest on display

The results of my hub width measuring are:- Hope Pro2, 100.14mm Exposure/SP PD-8X, 99.90mm Shimano, 99.40mm Superstar, 100.00 Also Hope Pro2, same adaptors as first measurement but in a different hub, 100.27 So the conclusion is that there is a vitiation between makes and even between hubs of the sa...

Sprung loaded might be a bad choice of words is it just the cam action when you move the lever? My forks are 2015 32 Floats, 120 CTD Performance Series 650B and to be fair to Fox are much better than the older 32's I used to have, although I probably don't ride them nearly hard enough to notice any ...

I'm not using a 9mm qr, I've got a QR15 dynamo hub and the normal wheel is also QR15. The axle screws into the fork leg and then it's got a qr type lever which folds up to lock it off. The threaded end of the axle goes into a nut which is loose in the other fork leg but has teeth around the edge to ...

Last night I put the tyre on my new dynamo front wheel and tried it in my forks. The forks are Fox 32 with a QR15 axle. I plan to swap between the dyno wheel and normal depending upon the riding I'm doing. When tightening up the lever on the QR axle it was not as tight as with the wheel I took out, ...

I've got a set of MSR alpine pans and have been impressed, they are a quality item. I use mine on a Primus OmniFuel which is also capable of some serous output and the pans have been fine. As a test I once boiled a pan of water on my kitchen cooker (gas) and then again on the OmniFuel and it was les...

I previously used it directly on the stove when I first got it but then bought the trivet as it's faster and I only use it to boil water, but I think it might be more fuel efficient with the pot directly on top? I might be imagining this as I've not done back to back tests. Looking at my picture the...

If there's 2 of us I use an Evernew ultralight titanium burner, http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/cookers-and-stoves/RB102.html, and trivet, http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/cooking-accessories/RE104.html and along with an Alpkit MiTi mug (older 750m ml version) this will boil enough water for 2 of...

The wife and myself have shared a tarp and used it with individual bivi bags. Once in the bag only your head needs to be under the tarp to keep the rain off your face/the open top of the bivi bag. It was raining when we pitched the set-up below. One of us got sorted and into the bag whilst sideways ...

Good idea Dan... but i'd need several bottles :smile: this is the state of my bike after a quick 14 mile round trip last night and my legs were the same http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/Sean_iow/DSC_3878_zpsahmskqbb.jpg Putting a base layer on over the muddy legs seems the best option, I can...

Now you've pointed it out that's so obvious I cant believe it never occurred to me, doh! and it will be warmer so win win

Thanks

Hi I've been a member here for over a year, but not contributed much so thought I'd try and be more involved. I haven't been on a bivi since last May when the wife damaged her knee (running not biking) and had to stop riding, although an upcoming op should fix that. Whilst out riding last night I de...

As above, the Hope pick and mix are suitable, the top cup Type 2 (Integral) for 1 1/8" steerer and bottom cup Type H (Traditional) for 1.5" steerer. The bottom cup puts the bearing below the head tube and allows the use of a tapered steerer fork. If you have a straight 1 1/8 steerer fork t...

An Exposure / SP PD-8X Dynamo Hub :grin: http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/Sean_iow/DSC_3691_zpsbhbvveik.jpg It's a Christmas present from the wife, but I had to order it as the difference between qr and 15mm is lost on her :lol: Posted a pic as it will be wrapped up and under the tree soon, ...

For anyone who's interested in a high latitude I've just had an email with this offer for black Friday http://www.rutlandcycling.com/317630/products/2015-genesis-high-latitude-29-hardtail-mountain-bike-frame---green.aspx?utm_source=Ecommerce+List+-+Rutland+Cycling+Manton&utm_campaign=86fa88f4da-...

The SP website says they have "internally increased bearing diameters for added mechanical strength" but this could be just the inner diameter, it depends on how you interpret it. It would be worth checking as this would sway it back to a qr version. I'll have to go 15mm for mine as I've g...

In that case definitely go for the 15mm version, it's a bit more expensive, but as you say it's future proof and it would also be easier to sell on if you ever wanted to. Also, have they had to use larger bearings to allow for the 15mm axle? If so that would be an advantage as well?

Doesn't the 15mm version of the hub come supplied with a qr adaptor? So you could get a 15mm version and use it in your current forks and it will still fit a 15mm fork in the future.

I've got a Latitude (650B version) and I really like it. It's got a forgiving ride and covers the downhills much better than my other bikes but they are both 26" so the bigger wheels might be a part of that. Mine weighs just over 28 lbs as pictured. I've not been bike packing on it yet but as a...

I tend to adjust the power output to suit the conditions to maximise battery life, full power for descents and low for climbs, so I needed the switch on the back to be handy. I also point the light down on road sections to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, which is easy as the light is only held on w...

I had the same problem with some 650B Panaracer Fire Pros. Set up tubeless on Arch Ex and they had a major 'wobble'. I managed to get this to an acceptable amount by beading carefully but it took 40 psi and I also had to use commercial tyre fitting paste (for car tires) to get the tyre to pop onto t...

I was going to make one, but after seeing the other thread about the same problem I just bought the Bar Fly one which works really well and is probably lighter than I could make one. The fitted harness is a 'mini' version I made to hold a small dry bag for my waterproof. With this and a saddle bag f...

I've sent you a pm about the jacket.

Sean

May and June We were struggling to find the motivation to do one a month, the Isle of Wight is not really full of 'remote' spots and living near the middle of the Island we are never far from home. Having started a ride out in the rain recently, and then abandoning for the lure of a warm house and c...

You do notice the extra weight of the kit on the rougher sections, so I take a more leisurely approach when out on the loaded bike. I tend to have to pick my way through and slowly roll over stuff I would normally just fly over. The bike as pictured weighed 49 lbs at the start of the ride so not exa...