The post man's been ...

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Some lovely poles from Stu..

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So, a quick trip to B&Q for some pole ends..

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Also, after nearly a years wait, my new harness from Triglav.. and it's a beaut.

Just need some extra straps, as I'm running Jones bars, but yeah, pretty damn happy..

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my new harness from Triglav
I believe, they're making something very special for the WRT raffle. Kind of WRT limited edition .... you lucky people :-bd
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Took a punt on one of these Crikey, how much vest when it was half-price.

http://www.Crikey, how much.cc/gb/en/shop/pro-team ... ct/PBS01SS

To be honest, since it arrived I haven't known what to do with it! Can't imagine it will keep me warmer or cooler. Suppose I could always wear it the next time Rocky Horror is on...
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Fancy that, the swear filter even works inside URL's... :geek:

Anyway... a medium sized box from Germany today containing a flat mount to post mount adapter. Yet another disc adapter "standard", yay :roll:

Couldn't get one for love nor money over here...

But it means I have managed to fit the Lauf to the Stooshie tonight, yay :-bd
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Teetosugars wrote: So, a quick trip to B&Q for some pole ends..
These look good, can you tell me more about them?
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Ben, I think those pole ends might be these things.

http://www.diy.com/departments/verve-gr ... 518_BQ.prd
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Good stuff, thanks Tim. They look ideal, both for the bottom and top of the poles!
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... or some 'rather to posh for BB' bespoke ones: http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... =13&t=9449
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Opposite end of the scale, 10p-worth of MYOG pole cap - bit of string, bar end plug, & a bit of sandpaper glued on :-bd :

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a bit of sandpaper glued on
Is that there to rub a hole in your tarp Reg or simply to remove any DWR coating? :wink:
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Blast, I knew you'd say that :smile:

Erm......

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My Stu-recommended emergency wine-carrier backpack has arrived. 63g. Amazing. And doubles up as a bivi bag for your pet dog (only chihuahuas need apply).

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[url=https://flic.kr/p/S68GEh][img]http ... .jpg[/img]2017-03-29_01-51-51 by 20ston, on Flickr[/url]

something more suitable to my size. riding the jones with 15'' of seatpost out was gonna end in tears.
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benp1 wrote:Good stuff, thanks Tim. They look ideal, both for the bottom and top of the poles!
Yup, that's them... and they're a perfect fit.
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The "get the bastard cooking by the trail" conspiracy increased in tempo today...with the arrival of stove, stand, snowpeak 450 cup and bag. Stove weighs in at a hefty 11g. (scroll for exploded view). Non-bikepacking stuff arrived too...including a Boss DS-1 LE 40th anniversary distortion pedal...it's been a long, long time between stomps.
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Snow Peak 450 ... an all time favourite :-bd
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Looks good Ton, had my eye on an ogre for a while but it's too similar to my current bike
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PHD Minim 200 no-zip - no extras race bag.

SOL emergency bivi.

Black Diamond Ion.

Stripping away the last of the grammes on the MM kit for this year. On paper, pack looks to weigh <3kg with my half of team kit and my food :-bd
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Ready for the Summer... Chain reaction box when I got home. TLD summer short sleeved jersey and an Endura Pakajak.

Goes nicely with the Westcountry Way guide. :-)
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Just popped in at Alpkit on way elsewhere.... thanks for the tea Connie... ordered a custom Koala, different strap config and additional stiffeners... helpfulness 10/10... but I've got my tenses mixed up (Dr Dan Streetmentioner will have been going to be proud of me)... 'The Postman hasn't been yet but will have been by WRT'...
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Some Conti CX Speed 35C tyres for my Swift
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GregMay wrote:PHD Minim 200 no-zip - no extras race bag.

SOL emergency bivi.

Black Diamond Ion.

Stripping away the last of the grammes on the MM kit for this year. On paper, pack looks to weigh <3kg with my half of team kit and my food :-bd
I've got the Minim - recommended by Stu a couple of years ago. It's a good bag, I'm a warm sleeper so it does me a bit below the given rating. I've also got a SOL bivy bag, I'm 5'11" and can just about get complete coverage but if it's for an MM then I suppose it's really emergency kit and not a go to bivy bag.
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Teetosugars wrote:Some lovely poles from Stu..

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So, a quick trip to B&Q for some pole ends..

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Also, after nearly a years wait, my new harness from Triglav.. and it's a beaut.

Just need some extra straps, as I'm running Jones bars, but yeah, pretty damn happy..

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We bought a few harnesses as a set from Triglav... they are superb.... even embroidered the Club name on FOC.
Very pleased with them.
Might be in the market for a pole from Stu too... ;)
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ton wrote:[url=https://flic.kr/p/S68GEh][img]http ... .jpg[/img]2017-03-29_01-51-51 by 20ston, on Flickr[/url]

something more suitable to my size. riding the jones with 15'' of seatpost out was gonna end in tears.
Interesting saddle !
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godivatrailrider wrote:Interesting saddle !
It's an SMP. Like saddles in general, if you get the right model then it's comfort heaven.
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