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redefined_cycles
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by redefined_cycles » Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:33 am
BreninBeener wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 1:08 pm
How do you get the extra 10% discount?
Oh.. Sorry BrenninBeener... I just seen it. Theres a code but I think its expired... Lemme check
Lyckily they've releaswd a new code as that one was for only 24H then... look in top right corner of image
(Edit)NB. Dont ask me why the screenshots come out so tall!!
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touch
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by touch » Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:55 am
I can't work out if that's just a front wheel or 2 wheels?
this front wheel is ready to take on all conditions
an exceptionally reliable wheelset ready for any off-road challenge
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Lazarus
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by Lazarus » Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:47 pm
With their excellent customer service why not get in touch and find out

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gairym
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by gairym » Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:26 pm
Makes me angry just looking at that photo!
No self-respecting skater would ever put their bearings in the sand like that.

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Jurassic
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by Jurassic » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:40 pm
Anyone who's curious what it'd be like to ride with a towel rail handlebar on their bikepacking bike but balks at the cost of a genuine Loop Bar may be interested to note that Planet X have their Geoff Bar ripoff reduced to £15 (plus p&p) at the moment. Offer ends tomorrow (Monday) though.
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HBOOGBV2/ ... -handlebar
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voodoo_simon
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by voodoo_simon » Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:34 am
Lots of Sierra Designs stuff on sports pursuit, tents, bags, quilts etc
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BigdummySteve
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by BigdummySteve » Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:11 am
Terra nova laser comp cheap at sports persuit, not a fan of it myself but £250

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RIP
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by RIP » Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:00 pm
Blimmin' Nora those mats are a good deal. Wish I 'needed' one

. Ah, 1.2kg. As you were.
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Lazarus
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by Lazarus » Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:10 pm
Heavy though but very comfortable
Use the bikepacking specfic winter one but still about 700g [ with pump] but bloody warm compared to my thermarest crinkly.
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Borderer
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by Borderer » Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:17 am
Saw this sleeping bag on eBay - the seller has lots of them.
Brand new Mountain Warehouse extreme lightweight down bag.
Weight 840g - 250g of 75/25 grey duck down filling.
Not as light or warm as a Cumulus/Criterion but only at £65 would be a reasonable and cheap 2/3 season bag.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-War ... SwE0Zay3HM

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Bearbonesnorm
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by Bearbonesnorm » Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:25 am
250g of poor quality down will probably be pushing the 3 season envelope Bridget. For another £25 you could buy something like a MH Hyperlamina which is warmer, not much heavier and might even pack smaller. It's also likely to be much higher quality with regard to manufacture. I should also add that I'm always somewhat bothered by the provenance of cheap down.
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ootini
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by ootini » Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:29 am
Borderer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:17 am
Saw this sleeping bag on eBay - the seller has lots of them.
Brand new Mountain Warehouse extreme lightweight down bag.
Weight 840g - 250g of 75/25 grey duck down filling.
Not as light or warm as a Cumulus/Criterion but only at £65 would be a reasonable and cheap 2/3 season bag.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-War ... SwE0Zay3HM
I saw one in the flesh and it barely lofted at all. I don't know why, cheap down maybe? Either way I passed on it and went for a synthetic bag instead. MH Lamina 35 btw.
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Bearbonesnorm
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by Bearbonesnorm » Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:43 am
I don't know why, cheap down maybe?
As you say, poor quality down - 75/25 is a bit like down factory sweepings up, the FP will be very low, hence low loft. They've probably also being stored compressed for some time. Down's less fussy about that than synthetics but it still doesn't help. Add a heavy shell material and Bob's your uncle and fanny's yer best friend.
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Borderer
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by Borderer » Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:10 pm
I haven't bought one - I am under no illusions, but when we first started we had £12 sleeping bags from Tesco, so something like this would have been a step up. Not everyone can afford another £25 on top of £65, especially if like me, you have to buy two every time. For summer use or a trip to Spain or France these would be warmer than a supermarket bag and weigh less.
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Bearbonesnorm
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by Bearbonesnorm » Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:26 pm
I am under no illusions, but when we first started we had £12 sleeping bags from Tesco, so something like this would have been a step up. Not everyone can afford another £25 on top of £65, especially if like me, you have to buy two every time. For summer use or a trip to Spain or France these would be warmer than a supermarket bag and weigh less.
I think if you're entering into the purchase with your eyes wide open as you would be then I believe that's true. I also believe many people wouldn't be and some might think that they've bought a quality item and find themselves somewhat disappointed.
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Borderer
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by Borderer » Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:27 pm
Fair enough.
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holdsteady
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by holdsteady » Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:00 am
Alpkit have 15% off this bank holiday weekend until midnight on Monday for all Alpkit and Sonder products (including bikes)
Code is AKLONG15 and is valid in store and online.
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Chicken Legs
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by Chicken Legs » Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:24 pm
Continental CrossKing 29 x 2.2 Protection £36
Dutch company, delivered in three days no postage if order over £35
www.mantel.com
Edit - Gone up to £38.60 since I ordered mine, must have been too cheap !!