New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
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New bag stand-off thing from Restrap. Again, an expensive version of something that already exists, but looks well made and thought out. Going to give one a go, and hopefully it doesn't spin round the steerer tube too much. Without a bag on it makes your bike look like it has an angry robot mouth
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https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/accessories ... -mm-0-deg/
That restrap one looks like it might be a bit bendy?
That restrap one looks like it might be a bit bendy?
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I'll let you know - one's just arrived for review but a quick look would suggest it's not bendy.That restrap one looks like it might be a bit bendy?
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Talking of not very cheap, I've been looking for a downtube bag for the MTB and these look like they have potential: Tailfin V-Mount Pack
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I've always just used Vasaline!fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:20 am Plastic screws are cheap as chips. Or a wee dod of silicon sealant in the hole
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That restrap things looks useful for sus forks. Not bendy is good, is it heavy instead though?
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That restrap thing looks perfectly placed to whack your top tube if your bars spin around for whatever reason
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What I thought, although it will not be a problem if you've a bar roll strapped on. Just seen it's steel not alloy so bendiness less of a problem. Thorn accessory bracket much lighter
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The DD Bikepacking tarp. Really, if you pitch it like that then it's a waste of material.
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Unless you're a mermaid. But then how would you ride the bike..?
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Sidesaddle Peter, obviously . Saves a crank and pedal too. Pink water bottles fit the mermaid narrative anyway (I know, I know, sexist comment of the day etc etc). But yeah they don't seem to have quite twigged the point of a tarp do they.
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What's the rear lifter line attached to, a fence 500m away? :)
Been thinking about going back to bike supported tarps again after a couple of nights under the Gatewood last week (good but just a tad small or low for me when it's damp from condensation). But probably not one like that.
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I'm pretty sure it ^ could be set up so much better. My thoughts are:
1/ It actually looks a bit too long. Shorter would help with point two.
2/ If it had short lines fitted to the corners it could be pitched a little higher which would make it much more livable.
3/ If the bike were turned 90 degrees then you could lose some of the support straps as the bike would be far less inclined to roll.
4/ The addition of a pole at the rear would likely sort everything out.
5/ If you actually want a tent, then buy a tent.
1/ It actually looks a bit too long. Shorter would help with point two.
2/ If it had short lines fitted to the corners it could be pitched a little higher which would make it much more livable.
3/ If the bike were turned 90 degrees then you could lose some of the support straps as the bike would be far less inclined to roll.
4/ The addition of a pole at the rear would likely sort everything out.
5/ If you actually want a tent, then buy a tent.
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I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
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I was thinking Fife for #1...ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
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Yup - looking west and upstream to the bridge. Dalgety bay beach I think (although it's not glowing in the dark...)Boab wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:50 amI was thinking Fife for #1...ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
I'd say the DD superlight tarp is a pretty good bikepacking tarp
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It's actually attached to the bicycle in the photo.
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Nah, that bit of the beach is out of sight of the bridges. Looks it's a bit further round towards Aberdour to me...fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:48 pmYup - looking west and upstream to the bridge. Dalgety bay beach I think (although it's not glowing in the dark...)Boab wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:50 amI was thinking Fife for #1...ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
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Might actually be Silver sands at Aberdour - not sure I'd be bivvying there either - buckfast bottles instead of radioactive aircraft dialsBoab wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:45 pmNah, that bit of the beach is out of sight of the bridges. Looks it's a bit further round towards Aberdour to me...fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:48 pmYup - looking west and upstream to the bridge. Dalgety bay beach I think (although it's not glowing in the dark...)Boab wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:50 amI was thinking Fife for #1...ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
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Pretty sure 2 is from the summit of west kip looking towards east kip with Scald law and then Carnethy hill behind (south black hill will be to the right)ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
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I think it might be from Burntisland.fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:40 pmMight actually be Silver sands at Aberdour - not sure I'd be bivvying there either - buckfast bottles instead of radioactive aircraft dialsBoab wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:45 pmNah, that bit of the beach is out of sight of the bridges. Looks it's a bit further round towards Aberdour to me...fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:48 pmYup - looking west and upstream to the bridge. Dalgety bay beach I think (although it's not glowing in the dark...)Boab wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:50 amI was thinking Fife for #1...ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
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I did initially think Kinghorn, just not sure about the angle. Haven't been on any beaches around Burntisland since the early mid-nineties...rudedog wrote: ↑Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:14 amI think it might be from Burntisland.fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:40 pmMight actually be Silver sands at Aberdour - not sure I'd be bivvying there either - buckfast bottles instead of radioactive aircraft dialsBoab wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:45 pmNah, that bit of the beach is out of sight of the bridges. Looks it's a bit further round towards Aberdour to me...fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:48 pmYup - looking west and upstream to the bridge. Dalgety bay beach I think (although it's not glowing in the dark...)Boab wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:50 amI was thinking Fife for #1...ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am I was just looking at the locations and thinking (1) East Lothian and (2) The Pentlands, but couldn't quite pin them down.
I just know it's not The Bay, as that's where I grew up.
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Very good : )
Reminded me of that book I loved as a kid -
How far will a rubber band stretch (How far off is my tarp line fixed)