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A Knipex pair of pliers length 125mm, next size up (see below).
Why did I have to read this post (best. ulto tool of all time...) month ago. They subconsciously went on the to buy list...
Gummikuh wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:20 pm I have come to the conclusion that very few multi-tools are really any good and most are simply compromises...... I also carry a pair of Knipex cobra XS water pump pliers, these are just brilliant, absolutely tiny and yet open up to 28mm.

https://www.knipex.com/en/cobra-xs/
These open up to over 38mm/1.5" in!
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I have the smallest pair of the Knipex plier wrenches. Gets used on RC models, handy for little nuts and turnbuckles

Had some clear gorilla tape turn up. Reckon it might be useful for protecting the bike but was really bought for repairing the ripped paddling pool thing which the dog did. He's now in the dog house :shock: :lol:

Also three more Camelbak podium bottles. They make ace normal bottles and the family (particularly the wife) love using them. They keep going missing as they're dotted around the house. This takes us up to 9 podium bottles I think now
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benp1 wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:02 pm
Had some clear gorilla tape turn up. Reckon it might be useful for protecting the bike but was really bought for repairing the ripped paddling pool thing which the dog did. He's now in the dog house :shock: :lol:
I'd be interested to hear how the repair goes as my naughty dog did the same to his pool. I tried fixing it with regular gaffa tape but it doesn't want to stick well to the vinyl fabric. A quick Google suggests that specific pvc repair tape might be required but it costs about a third of the price of a new pool!
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:42 pm How long's the hose John? Perhaps curled up it looks shorter than it really is?
It's 4ft Stuart
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Jurassic wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:20 pm
benp1 wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:02 pm
Had some clear gorilla tape turn up. Reckon it might be useful for protecting the bike but was really bought for repairing the ripped paddling pool thing which the dog did. He's now in the dog house :shock: :lol:
I'd be interested to hear how the repair goes as my naughty dog did the same to his pool. I tried fixing it with regular gaffa tape but it doesn't want to stick well to the vinyl fabric. A quick Google suggests that specific pvc repair tape might be required but it costs about a third of the price of a new pool!
Haven't filled pool properly yet but the rainwater that's sitting in there is staying in just fine. Used black gorilla tape on underneath and clear on top. Quite pleased with how it came out

Gorilla tape is pretty sticky stuff and seemed to hold fine. Time will tell though
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another primaloft top turned up, amassing quite the collection now

OMM rotor vest. 120g in medium according to my scales. It's the new version with the apparently warmer primaloft gold with aerogel in it. Either way. It packs down ridiculously small and is decently warm. It's 12g heavier than my bearbones windproof gilet which is pretty good going!
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A Wahoo Roam. Looking forward to testing it out and not stopping at every junction to take my phone out.
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This turned up yesterday for carrying both the little 'uns, and first use on the nursery drop off this morning. Bloody brilliant, and nice to not use the car so much. The kids loved it too :-bd
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Kids cycling is probably the best form of cycling around. I have SO many happy memories of cycling around with the kids in a trailer - from holidays to nursery runs - all great. Now on a cargo bike as they're bigger and I have three. Trailer is definitely easier to transport around in the car!
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I used to love taking the kids out in the Burley Bee when they were little (now 15, 16 &18). They loved it too, especially when it got a bit bouncy. I can still here them now making funny noises :lol:
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Dropped off the new stove from BB towers

Stu, thanks for doing the windshield, this new one is thicker and more robust than my old one, perfectly sized to fit in the mug as well
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A Paramo Velez jacket :grin: hopefully an end to being soaked to the skin and on the verge of exposure.
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Blackburn Outpost bike/camp light. Seems quite thoughtfully designed, though relatively limited run times mean I'm not sure you could really use it for the bike, then as a headtorch but we'll see. Decent bike mount and luggage/daisy chain mount, plus retractable cord for headtorch or lantern use. Plus a silicon diffuser. Cute...
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Pair of Hump waterproof pants for a £tenner :-bd

Bit bulky but hopefully will suit rides from the house come this winter
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sean_iow wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:28 pm A Paramo Velez jacket :grin: hopefully an end to being soaked to the skin and on the verge of exposure.3
order in the TechWash and TX. direct washin, repellant for reproofing.
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Never had much success with that stuff. The DWR coating seems to last about 5 minutes before the garment starts to wet-out again. i'd love to hear how you get on with it.
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New, long valve, inner tubes and a spare mech hanger for the new road bike.

A new BB for the fatbike. Two years old and 2,000km. Not sure if that's good or bad.
(TBH I thought I'd ridden it further than that in two years but mibbe I missed a few rides :grin: )
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JohnClimber wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:01 pm Image

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Cheer John, just bought a non-light one for £17 on Amazon (lightning deal), will see if it works on my kayak :-bd
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voodoo_simon wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:50 am
JohnClimber wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:01 pm Image

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Cheer John, just bought a non-light one for £17 on Amazon (lightning deal), will see if it works on my kayak :-bd
And arrived!! God bless amazon and it’s speedy service :lol:
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woodsmith wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:51 pm
ledburner wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:45 pm
order in the TechWash and TX. direct washin, repellant for reproofing.
Never had much success with that stuff. The DWR coating seems to last about 5 minutes before the garment starts to wet-out again. i'd love to hear how you get on with it.

may be you're correct, I think to tech wash works but not sure about the
edit washi n TX direct inrepellant.
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spray on hydrophobic on repellant will report...
Edit : just amended the BB code so the correct quotes are attributed to the original poster, phew :-bd
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A Exposure Axis Mk5 , that's to large discounts at Tredz (now sold out) . 1000lm is fair output, other versions were 1200 lumens, but at almost double the price, I thought this was better value. its still brighter than the old magicshine junk from PlanetX, it replaces. I can at least still use the magicshine battery pack as a power bank.
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ledburner wrote: Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:57 pm A Exposure Axis Mk5 , that's at a large discounts at Tredz (now sold out, other options available).......
[edit :] A pointless duplicate post by quoting myself.. so remove most of the unnecessary.
but added a mini update:
I used it last night, Golly Gosh it is bright for on the road. That just on the low setting... I'm a bit over slightly impressed! :-bd :grin:
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A new seat post, that looks like it has waaaaaaaaay more adjustability than my current one; which means I should be able to get my old Spesh saddle on it and not cripple myself. Also some VeloToez cuffs to stop water ingress, and some high viz socks.
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A carbon pole from Stu - cheers :-bd

Another one for the collection: OS Landranger Sheet 124
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