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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:46 am
by sean_iow
I've been impressed with the Vittoria Mezcal
https://www.vittoria.com/ww/en/tyres/mtb-xc/mezcal
I've got the version with the anthracite side-walls. The tan side-wall is the lighter version but I think the weight saving makes them more vulnerable to damage.
Allegedly available with the supplier
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Vittoria-Mezca ... 214402.htm
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:32 am
by faustus
I'll second the Mezcal, have the grey sidewalls in 29x2.6 and really like the mix of fast rolling but good enough all round traction. But as with many things, out of stock for now
Keep an eye on Banana Industries site, they have good prices on Vittoria tyres, when in stock. Got mine for £17 last year!
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:50 am
by yourguitarhero
Yes, Vittoria XC tyres from Banana Industries are a right bargain!
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 11:16 am
by fatbikephil
thenorthwind wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:46 pm
I have (had) a tiny tarp but somehow I've managed to lose it so...
Cheers for that. Like my Humvee shorts, and they're pretty cheap. But I do like that the Alpkit ones come in separate widths/lengths for the long and thin (me)
I'm also long and thin and the leg length is spot on
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:48 pm
by PaulB2
My bivvy bag is a lightweight summer one (ti goat kestrel) so not sure if the r.i.g. 3.5 will provide enough coverage but still tempted.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:56 pm
by ScotRoutes
PaulB2 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:48 pm
My bivvy bag is a lightweight summer one (ti goat kestrel) so not sure if the r.i.g. 3.5 will provide enough coverage but still tempted.
I also have a Kestrel and do find the 3.5 sized tarps tend to leave the bag a bit exposed as soon as it's windy (or the wind changes direction). It can result in wind-driven rain getting onto the bag. The 7 is obviously fine.
I actually got an in-between sized (DCF) tarp made up by Marc at Trekkertents.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:22 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
My bivvy bag is a lightweight summer one (ti goat kestrel) so not sure if the r.i.g. 3.5 will provide enough coverage but still tempted.[/quote
I find that it will largely depend on how you pitch it.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:44 pm
by thenorthwind
fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 11:16 am
thenorthwind wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:46 pm
I have (had) a tiny tarp but somehow I've managed to lose it so...
Cheers for that. Like my Humvee shorts, and they're pretty cheap. But I do like that the Alpkit ones come in separate widths/lengths for the long and thin (me)
I'm also long and thin and the leg length is spot on
Good to know, ta.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:07 pm
by flyingpig
faustus wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:32 am
I'll second the Mezcal, have the grey sidewalls in 29x2.6 and really like the mix of fast rolling but good enough all round traction. But as with many things, out of stock for now
Keep an eye on Banana Industries site, they have good prices on Vittoria tyres, when in stock. Got mine for £17 last year!
Thank you both those look perfect, very similar pattern to my Clement pdx cx tyres which is exactly what I'm after. Will keep eye out for stock
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:18 pm
by ledburner
flyingpig wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:08 am
Narrow for the 29 rims, not used that size before, I'd say 2.1 to 2.4? Max clearance is 2.6 i believe
[Edit: finished off incomplete message]
I've been impressed with wtb ranger if they are still available in. 2.1or 2.25 flavour (high grip light).
Running as tubeless about 30psi. they roll well and quietly on tarmac, grippy on most surfaces with lots of little 'studs' they are consistent and just gradially loose traction in extreme mud or clay. As tubeless they hold air well better than the Vittoria Barzo and Saguaro I have also tried., in 2.0 and 2.1 sizes..
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:51 am
by yourguitarhero
Good PSA on the alpkit tarps.
A while back I bought the bivvy and tarp in red as it matched all the other bikepacking stuff I had form them (tailbag, harness, drybags etc). Didn't really think it through - a bright red bivvy and tarp isn't too stealthy.
So got a green tarp coming and should be able to shift my red one for the same-ish money making it free to change. Green bivvy bags out of stock through
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:26 pm
by ledburner
yourguitarhero wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:51 am
Good PSA on the alpkit tarps.
A while back I bought the bivvy and tarp in red as it matched all the other bikepacking stuff I had form them (tailbag, harness, drybags etc). Didn't really think it through - a bright red bivvy and tarp isn't too stealthy.
So got a green tarp coming and should be able to shift my red one for the same-ish money making it free to change. Green bivvy bags out of stock through
Get a camo net instead.. or go commando,
errm, I met bivvigbag-less
(.. he goes off to hide in the cellar...)
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:00 pm
by thenorthwind
fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:35 pm
You do need a Tarp Dave!
Turns out I did
Um'd and ah'd about, decided to wait till today when I could pop into the shop in Gateshead and look at the trews, even though they didn't have any tarps in stock there, or trousers in my size, just to avoid ordering twice. Saw that they were sold out online this morning
Tried on some trousers, and asked about tarps - they didn't have any, but they have a couple on the way, one of which now has my name on it
They even said they'd post it out for me if I can't pick it up.
I make my life way more difficult than it needs to be with indecision
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:07 pm
by boxelder
Various useful tyres on Wiggle - Ardents, High Rollers etc, plus 3" WTB Bridgers for a tenner (listed elsewhere on the site as OEM)
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/wtb-bridger-tc ... lling-tyre
EDIT _ Ikons too and 700c WTB Resolutes.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:13 pm
by johnnystorm
Magicshine Monteer 3500 badged up as Olights for £99 but you'll have to wait a bit...
https://www.olightstore.uk/olight-rn-35 ... yUrjHofG2c
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:53 pm
by Cheeky Monkey
Cheers. Been wanting to try some Resolutes and they're much more affordable that usual.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:33 pm
by Dyffers
Looks like black only? If anyone wants a 650b / 27.5 skinwall Ikon,
mine is still available.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:18 pm
by fatbikephil
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:03 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
Perhaps the wrong time of year but anyone looking for an uninsulated summer mat - Exped airmat lite for half price (£35)
https://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/PBSC ... D=36512478
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:04 pm
by Shewie
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:24 pm
by slarge
Aldi have a Ferrex bandsaw in at £149.99 - cuts up to 120mm thick timber. No idea if it's any good but for occasional use it's probably a bargain
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:50 pm
by ledburner
slarge wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:24 pm
Aldi have a Ferrex bandsaw in at £149.99 - cuts up to 120mm thick timber. No idea if it's any good but for occasional use it's probably a bargain
hope it works out for you.
10 years ago Lidl (and I suppose Aldi as well), power tools were made in Germany, by the 'as was' GDR companies catering for a lower price point so still good (not top) quality at reasonable prices. now they seam to be the usual Chinesium build quality
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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:27 am
by slarge
ledburner wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:50 pm
slarge wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:24 pm
Aldi have a Ferrex bandsaw in at £149.99 - cuts up to 120mm thick timber. No idea if it's any good but for occasional use it's probably a bargain
hope it works out for you.
10 years ago Lidl (and I suppose Aldi as well), power tools were made in Germany, by the 'as was' GDR companies catering for a lower price point so still good (not top) quality at reasonable prices. now they seam to be the usual Chinesium build quality
.
I haven't bought one - I'd like a bandsaw but not yet ready to spend money on one. Just posted as an info for others. I'm not surprised that it is possibly cheap n nasty - it seems the only way to get really cheap stuff is via the less good factories in China....
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:52 am
by Bearbonesnorm
I bought a Lidl bandsaw a couple of years ago (albeit named differently) and it was rubbish - in fact bits snapped / fell off as I was putting it together. I then bought a small Scheppach and while I'm under no illusions that it too is likely made in China, it's very good (especially once you replace the blade with something better) ... quality of the saw is far better than the first one for not much more money.
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:09 am
by boxelder
£85 chainsaw from Lidl is working nicely - Oregon blade etc.
