And today I did......

[epicyclo]

Re: Re:

I can't get over the fact that 135mm is not still the norm :facepalm:

Epicyclo says the same thing about 130mm

Hang on, you're going too fast.

I'm just upsizing my road bikes to 126mm from 120mm and wondering where I'll find a hub as wide as that.

 

[dyna-ti]

New tent arrived today and it has been torrential rain since the morning. So cant set it up How bloody annoying :x

 

[jimo746]

New tent arrived today and it has been torrential rain since the morning. So cant set it up How bloody annoying :x

Best time to set it up! Will put your tent erecting skills to the test

OK if you can pitch the outer first.

 

[dyna-ti]

Unfortunately Jim its one of these modern affairs where you need to pitch inner first. They arent freestanding and the poles need to go through the inner sleeve as opposed to on the outside.
But im sure as you say a bit of practice and them clipped together I can account for the rain.

TBH I'm not sure why they would construct it like that. You would think in any situation, in rain or falling snow you want a dry shelter up and hang a dry inner while sheltering under it. As is theres more chance of the floor being wet as you get in, and a need to dry that first.
Maybe its the nature of 3 season, to be able to use it just on mesh.

This is the mindset from camping for years here Everything needs to be bomb proof.

 

[mr-mac]

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What’s wrong with a good auld force10

 

[dyna-ti]

Re: Re:

What’s wrong with a good auld force10

Weight- The mk2 1 man is 10lbs and folds down to a nifty 24"x 10" if you roll it really tightly.

 

[The History Man]

 

[dyna-ti]

Well thats why Im looking at sleeping bags rated to -5c comfort - Suitable for August in the Highlands

 

[epicyclo]

Well thats why Im looking at sleeping bags rated to -5c comfort - Suitable for August in the Highlands

That's daytime covered.

What do you use for night?

 

[velomaniac]

Re:

Bought one of those Vertu Spyder saddles, one of those Chinese Tioga Spyder knock offs. Wasn't expecting much from it but at £10 delivered I thought why not as I'd seen a couple of positive reviews.

Fitted it today to my hybrid expecting it to be uncomfortable as it's basically a narrow plastic saddle with no padding. How wrong could I be, instant comfort, I am impressed !

The saddle basically works the same as a Brooks Cambium in that it flexes hammock style on its frame. It's however a tenth of the price and really lightweight. Only downsides are possible longevity issues as it does feel cheap but I could replace it several times and still spend less than one Cambium. Other issue is no padding on edgers so gripping saddle with thighs is not the most comfortable. Still amazing performance for the price :shock: