As part of my 'I'm getting old and I can ride stuff like this now' phase.. for my birthday/lockdown build that was hot from the brazing torch earlier today judging by the photos - some dark green cotton duck Caradice, a zipped roll (for an audax bar bag) and a traditional bend 26.0 handlebar to hang it from. to St John St Cycles.

It's nice to slow down on the bike isn't it. Something clicked doing Z2 base mile plans years ago and it was just me realising that it's simply the right pace to ride at (mostly).

Replacement garage door handle / lock.

My life rocks

And delivered a ZPacks Altaplex
Shall set it up in the garden later, it’s very light!

Update, I’ve not set it up but my überlight large size mat, the Altaplex, required pegs and Stu’s lovely carbon pole all fit very neatly in the Acepac accessory pouch (Also from Stu)
Very neat package 1247 grams inclusive

My sleeping bag fits in my frame bag, for summer trips I could get away without a seat pack saving a whopping 1kg over my previous setup

180mm rotor for scale

Osprey fanny pack from SportsPursuit. Lots of features, a decent bladder and usual Osprey quality. Bargain, and a good option for carrying water, food, extra layer etc on trips (I usually go with a small rucksack).

Some Tesa tape for tubeless set up and a nice shiny 640g carbon fork from China, which arrived way quicker than expected

Lego but will have to wait until mini-voodoo is in bed to see which model (and build in peace!)

He dropped off two parcels today. An acepac top tube bag complete with sticker set and a bumbag and beanie from the Terra nova sale.

A second hand macpac eVent bivi bag for £68 weighing in at 560g in an exciting orange.

I have pushed the expected use limits of my Terra Nova survival bivi, and it is close to bits. Entire footbox delaminated, plus plenty along, all taped seams have came apart. Still works as a lightweight draft protector (340g) under a small tarp, or dew cover for clear skies, buy would never want it in the rain.

A Silwing tarp from GregMay. I've been thinking of trying one out so this is an ideal opportunity. My pole-a-bear selection should suit it fine.

That's 4 tarps now. Too many?

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 1:00 pm
That's 4 tarps now. Too many?

Nah, n+1 same as bikes

I’m now a fanny-packer

Been fanny-bag curious for a while now, so I’m glad to say, my Osprey arrived and I’m now free to roam

Two Formula rotors, 203 and 180 mm, two piece with alloy spider.

Went through the last set of regular XT rotors on my short travel trail bike (which is broken and will get a replacement in the coming weeks).

A few more replacement parts on the way for the rebuild. From a oh sub standard moment it's now begun to turn into x-mas.

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 1:00 pm A Silwing tarp from GregMay. I've been thinking of trying one out so this is an ideal opportunity. My pole-a-bear selection should suit it fine.

That's 4 tarps now. Too many?

I blimming well hope not, otherwise I really have a problem

I got some drivetrain stuff yesterday.

I got some shorts today. Are Endura Humvee's just enormously baggy? I know they're supposed to be baggy but I've only gone up one size from the old style Singletracks and these seem hooooge. However, the XL size FWE baggies that Jameso recommended are a much better fit..

Then I did an online session with the physio who said "don't ride for a couple of weeks until we sort that knee out".

BOLLOX

Nothing exciting, a pump sac for my sleeping pad I ordered ages ago but forgot about after catching covid

A big box full of GRX components from Germany that I've been waiting for to upgrade my Granker bike to hydraulic discs. One more ride to work tonight on the cable discs then...........

My “tit“ mug has arrived

My nice new shiny Iphone 11 Pro Max in Midnight green just landed.

Very nice it is too..

Nothing bikepack related tho, sorry.

Teetosugars wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 3:38 pm My nice new shiny Iphone 11 Pro Max in Midnight green just landed.

Very nice it is too..

Nothing bikepack related tho, sorry.

Nice, need to wait until October for my update, ‘spose whatever new one will be out then.

Treated myself to a fēnix 6 yesterday for (almost) completing this years uni course..... Well couldn’t wait for a month until I’ve done me exam. Should be here next week

UnderTheRadars wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 3:42 pm
Nice, need to wait until October for my update, ‘spose whatever new one will be out then.

Treated myself to a fēnix 6 yesterday for (almost) completing this years uni course..... Well couldn’t wait for a month until I’ve done me exam. Should be here next week

5X here, and it blows my tiny mind.. Bloody ace tho.. you'll love the Maps etc..

Least you’ve got the wrists for the x. ‘Spose I can wear mine around my ‘bicep’

He dropped off a new track pump as the next step towards project tubeless.

New shoes for the wife and I

DSC_1129 by Colin Cadden, on Flickr

Had to celebrate with a cheeky 10k, First since virus and happy with 1:02.

Whose are which legs

RIP wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 8:55 pm Whose are which legs

Start running now. My wife is after you and you only have a 300 mile head start.

Be warned. This also arrived today..

DSC_1127 by Colin Cadden, on Flickr

DSC_1128 by Colin Cadden, on Flickr

Turns out I married a page 3 girl!