After the MIPS failed in my old one that I've had for years


A treat to mysefl before this week's upcoming wet weather forecasted trip to Scotlandchestershire

But the wife delivered me this news this morning

And as she's the carer for her mother who lives with us, muggings here has to 1) avoid Covid 2) do all of the caring
Hopefully she's ok to "care" from Monday evening or at the latest Tuesday afternoon so Les and I can make our escape north of the border

rudedog wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 2:18 pm What do you think of the restrap straps? Was looking at these myself as an alternative to voile

I got them as an alternative to Voile straps, but having never used, or even handled, a Voile I can't comment on if they're better or worse. I bought the longest, which was just enough to go round my tent and hold my waterproof jacket to the front of the bike last weekend. Not sure they would've gone around a fully packed out Restrap front harness, and a jacket, they could defo offer an XL length option. Dead easy to use though, and no issues with them coming undone or owt.

JohnClimber wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 8:02 pm
After the MIPS failed in my old one that I've had for years


A treat to mysefl before this week's upcoming wet weather forecasted trip to Scotlandchestershire

But the wife delivered me this news this morning

And as she's the carer for her mother who lives with us, muggings here has to 1) avoid Covid 2) do all of the caring
Hopefully she's ok to "care" from Monday evening or at the latest Tuesday afternoon so Les and I can make our escape north of the border

Sorry to hear that Jon. Lovely shoes (I have the non ankle versions and I love em). Sorry to hear about the covid result. Thankfully it's not the same these days as it was. All hospitals are quite and the last time I saw a covid patient they were there for other reasons (and not falling apart).

Hope you enjoy the Scot ride

rudedog wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 2:18 pm What do you think of the restrap straps? Was looking at these myself as an alternative to voile

I've got a couple of the shorter ones and I think they're great. Feel really strong so you can pull them nice and tight, and the hypalon grips a bit rather than slipping over stuff. Wouldn't have considered them a direct replacement for Voile straps (which I have but don't use very much) but I'm sure in a lot of applications they're just as good or better.

Thanks for the replies on the restrap straps

A Mezcal and Barzo combo, both in 29 x 2.6 flavour, from BikeInn. Decent price, but took just under 5 weeks to arrive! Probably won't use them again if in a hurry, but their comms weren't bad when I chased them though...

L2R24 wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2023 5:02 pm
A Mezcal and Barzo combo, both in 29 x 2.6 flavour, from BikeInn. Decent price, but took just under 5 weeks to arrive! Probably won't use them again if in a hurry, but their comms weren't bad when I chased them though...

I’m glad I cancelled my Mezcal and ordered another Barzo for the rear, I wouldn’t have had the patience for 5 weeks Quite like the 2.6 up front though, seems to work well

With one of those gas cylinder refill adaptor thingies and a pack of plastic 5ml centrifuge tubes (with caps) so that I can take small amounts of hers ('erbs) and spices when out bivvying/camping.

After many years of searching, I am now the proud owner of a Zpacks Hexamid Solo and bathtub floor.

From the date on the label, it looks like it was one of the last made before the model was discontinued.

A little less room than the Lunar Solo, but a similar vibe. Saves about 300 grams.







I may be selling my Hexamid pocket tarp soon if Tom decides he doesn't want it.

I may be selling my Hexamid pocket tarp soon if Tom decides he doesn't want it.

PM if he decides it's no good?
Cheers..

... and dropped of a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB. Only been trying for six months to pick one up.

jameso wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 1:19 pm

I may be selling my Hexamid pocket tarp soon if Tom decides he doesn't want it.

PM if he decides it's no good?
Cheers..

I already PM'd him this morning!
(Waits for someone to point out they did the same last night...)

Bearlegged wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 3:21 pm

jameso wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 1:19 pm

I may be selling my Hexamid pocket tarp soon if Tom decides he doesn't want it.

PM if he decides it's no good?
Cheers..

I already PM'd him this morning!
(Waits for someone to point out they did the same last night...)

Erm... I PM'd him last week

*for the Saris (sorry, couldn't help it).

Bearlegged wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 3:21 pm

jameso wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 1:19 pm

I may be selling my Hexamid pocket tarp soon if Tom decides he doesn't want it.

PM if he decides it's no good?
Cheers..

I already PM'd him this morning!
(Waits for someone to point out they did the same last night...)

It would go quick by the look of it!

jameso wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 6:21 pm

Bearlegged wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 3:21 pm

jameso wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 1:19 pm

I may be selling my Hexamid pocket tarp soon if Tom decides he doesn't want it.

PM if he decides it's no good?
Cheers..

I already PM'd him this morning!
(Waits for someone to point out they did the same last night...)

It would go quick by the look of it!

Haha!

Tom and I went up the hill this afternoon and put up a Lunar Solo, Gatewood Cape with Serenity Net, Hexamid Pocket Tarp and the Hexamid Solo then spent a while discussing the pros and cons.

They all have their strengths and weaknesses is our current verdict.

A Big Agnes UL chair
#GettingOldIsShite

#GettingOldIsShite

I believe buying a chair simply accelerates the aging process.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 2:01 pm

#GettingOldIsShite

I believe buying a chair simply accelerates the aging process.

very astute that

...a White Industries Eno Eccentric 29er wheel.

The makings of a fixie project.

Notwithstanding the sad news about Planet X on the other thread, the postie brought me these Rival 1x shifters from them this morning. Look to be OE, as no official Sram box or instructions, but came bundled with cables in a plain box sealed with Sram sticky tape?. Still, pretty cheap at around £80 with postage. Hope they work OK, as returns could be interesting now

Finally getting round to converting the Kinesis CX bike to 1x, after too many issues trying to fettle the front derailleur earlier in the year. Have got all the other bits waiting, so drivetrain upgrade (‽) is now on...

Also this arrived a few days ago (Toaks siphon copy from eBay, and Toaks Tistand from Valley and Peak). Potstand cost more than the burner!

EDIT: just tried the siphon burner and Tistand in the garden. Appreciate its warm and no wind but seems to work brilliantly. Pretty quick boil. Pleased

Lovely new tyre for the rear. Will see if it's really as fast for me as it is others. Then maybe get one upfront

Hope they work OK, as returns could be interesting now

Fitted some for a mate and done about 500 miles without issue so far don't think you need to worry

... on Friday, and delivered some KOGA Satori Denham bars.


Plus from prints via the FreePrints app. Going to start sticking these to the wall of the garden office, to remind myself every morning when I walk in, why I'm at work.

With a paddle, a buoyancy aid and my very own action man dinghy (cheers John!)
Will hopefully get out on the local country park loch this weekend, further adventures to follow....
what could possibly go wrong....