I know I'm not alone when it comes to lusting after certain bits of kit, many of which won't ever become a reality as the cost can't easily/really be justified ... no matter how hard you try

A few items that fit in to this catogary at present would be a, Crux Torpedo sleeping bag, a BearPaw designs Cuben fibre tarp tent and a Ti Salsa Fargo.

What's on your ' it's never going to happen' kit list?

A trolley dash at this websites store room would be a good start

http://www.titaniumgoat.com/products.html

A Singular Ti Pegasus would be nice in large flavour please

http://www.flickr.com//photos/singularc ... 1038/show/

And a van maybe a Vito/T5 for transporting all my biking paraphernalia around the country on adventures

The Crux Torpedo really screams at me too.

The Crux Torpedo really screams at me too.

It's real a shame the cheapest version is £370

Cuben pack, TN Laser Ultra, 9:Zero:7 fatbike, variety of racing packs; obscure brands and I don't know which would be best can't buy them all in the search, Orbea Oiz, the list goes on!

Do you know; apart from a front wheel that is fooooked and a saddle which is as comfortable as a Spannish Donkey I'm pretty happy with my gear. No more spending on the horizon. (well until Wildcat sort out a seat bag)

You could've had a wheel from me for nowt!

Don't like to impose :)

I'm pretty happy with my gear. No more spending on the horizon

Is that really the correct and proper attitude?

Dream kit currently owned:
Singular Pegasus + trimmings/ fat front option
PHD Minim 900 sleeping bag
PHD Minim 900 vest
Vargo Triad stove, Tibetan pan/ lhoon

Dream kit on order:
Zpacks Cuben tarp/ carbon pole
Wildcat Clouded Leopard in VX07 fabric (sshhh...)

Dream Kit still to acquire:
Ti Goat bug-bivi
Ti Goat titanium foil for my Caldera Clone
One of those new NeoAir mats that is lighter and betterer than the current ones

Wildcat Clouded Leopard in VX07 fabric

Beth has just finished this for me. 150g partial frame bag, into which I can fit sleeping mat, tarp, moonlight bivvy, first aid kit and few other bits. Cut specifically to allow me to use two bottles on the bike, thus negating the need for anything on my back. Pics to follow, once I've located my camera and cleaned the bike up a bit...

Ian did you find your camera yet?

A Wildcat seatbag in time for BB200?

Stu - found camera and cleaned bike but it was too dark last night to take a good picture.

Matt - might have a prototype for you in time for BB200.

Right, here you go: Wildcat Clouded Leopard, 150g on the nose. Stuffed with tarp, bivvy bag, sleeping mat, first aid kit and few other bits and bobs:


Wildcat Clouded Leopard by ianbarrington, on Flickr


Wildcat Clouded Leopard (side) by ianbarrington, on Flickr

Overall bike weight - not a lot...

Very nice ... are you using side entry bottle cages?

Yes, they're Specialized Z-cages. Saw Aidan had some on his bike for the WRT, and subsequently for the TD. They work well around frame bags, though the vertical one ends up being left handed, which is their only drawback.

Looking good but I must resist!

Can't remember wherever the Bonty side-entry cages come in LH and RH flavours, might be worth checking if it gets that annoying. Thee are some Topeak (iirc) ones that are reversible, but no idea whether they're any good.

Ian, what's the rough price on the Clouded Leopard? (and on the full frame bag, for that matter). Will probably be looking for one for the winter bivvy. I've heard panniers would be a big faux-pas on trips like that...

I've heard panniers would be a big faux-pas on trips like that...

I believe Vallydaddy may have some slightly scuffed panniers if you're interested

I believe Vallydaddy may have some slightly scuffed panniers if you're interested

I sold those a few weeks back to someone off STW as there was no way I was going to use them again for bivvying.

A very small and lightweight package arrived from the US today :D

Is what's in it see through?

Did you get stung for duty?

A very small and lightweight package arrived from the US today

was that from the Goat company by any chance Ian?? did you escape the wrath of customs??

No goats, but I did pass customs without any charges, which I'm particularly pleased about.
Full details and will be pics up in a day or so...