Hi,
daft question but does the sleeping bag have a zip ?
I know they don't as std but given it is a custom bag i wondered
Cheers Mark

As a confessed tentaholic i have owned most of the tents mentioned. The ideal tent does not exist, all are comprimises. I use different tents /tarps at different times of the year The Akto is a very solid tent and easy to get a good taught pitch, quickly, in crap weather, with wet and cold hands. Qu...

Hi Mike, is the Snowpeak solo set still available? . If so i'm interested. Regards Mark

When i fitted my Jones loops ( 660mm wide ) i think i went up from 70 to 90mm on my Salsa.
I have just fitted some Jones copies ( On one Jeff's ), cut them to 660mm and gone up 10mm on a different bike.

Wanted :
26" suspension fork
80-100mm travel
1.1/8" Straight steerer of at least 220mm long
disc brake mounts,
Quick release or 15mm axle
Cheers, Mark

Hi, I'm running the CF loops. Were 710mm but i cut them down to 660mm to match the Ti loops i had. The CF are better at shock absorbing but the Ti's feel bombproof. I run a 90mm stem whereas with straight bars i'd be running 60-70mm on the same bike ( Salsa El Mariachi ) I tried the Ergon Grips but ...

Have used the Schwalbe 19A they are ok but i prefer the Specialized Turbo @ 150-160g
They moulding seams are less pronounced meaning they are easier to fix if the hole is near a seam

Hi Sean The Six Mood Designs recommended peg set includes an 8" nail peg for the main line. I took an Alpkit Spike which is the same dimensions as the SMD peg but it's quite a heavy and chunky thing. Is the bigger front peg really required? I use Easton Nail pegs with my Deschutes. I think you ...

i've had a few pairs of the Montane Atomic ones over the years. Basically exactly the same spec as the Rab ones.
I think if i was buying again i would go for the Rab ones as the current version of the Atomic's have full length zips and are thus heavier / less waterproof / less breathable

Petzl have a new model the bindi, rechargable so lighter than the 3 x AAA classic types
The Black diamond iota is similar and has the useful feature of a lock to prevent accidental switching on

Like many others I have tried countless gloves and my one piece of advice is never ever buy a glove made from 2 or more layers of material down together. They always turn into a nightmare if you ever take them off once wet. Separate layers are the answer so i use a mongrel version of the dissent 133...

have been using a set of Salsa pro moto carbon flat bars (660mm wide , 17deg backsweep ) for years now on my El Mariachi.
i have a spare set going cheap in the classifieds if you do a quick search.

My current setup has a water bottle in a cage on the seat tube my frame bag is correspondingly smaller as a result i use a long / wide MYOG top tube bag with a capacity of about a litre. The top tube bag is ok in the dry but in rain the stuff inside invariably gets soaking wheras the frame bag keeps...

Big fan of the the Salsa El Mariachi
i have a steel XL. A skinny tubeset gives a nice ride, Alternator dropouts makes it versatile. Will take the alternator rack
having said that finding one won't be easy, it took me 6 months

Salsa Pro Moto Carbon bars 17 degrees backsweep for that comfy hand position 25.4mm clamp , 660mm wide brand new and unused i have been running a set of these on my El Mariachi for many years and they are great bars This second set were for a project that won't now happen £ 30 collected from Heading...

Hi Ian
i have some RS7's square taper, 175mm, silver c/w 5 bolt triple spider
also some chainrings 20,30 in hardcoat,42 in plain silver.
i can probably find some chainring bolts
All used,
also a brand new 20T in hardcoat
PM me if any good
Cheers Mark

Big fan of my Cat S41, huge battery life, ( i do a weekend on a charge whilst using the in built gps for navigation via Viewranger)
Rugged, waterproof, upto date Android, good internal memory size

I have been trying to find the perfect glove combinations for ages. Layering seems to be the answer I start with a pair of lightweight work gloves ( Honeywell workeasy ) they are light ( 26g), thin, breathable, and @ £1.50 a pair it doesn't matter if they get trashed mending the bike. On top i use a...

Custom made Paramo's from "Cioch" on the Isle of Skye. lovely people. I got a pocketless, smock design with a close cut hood for under helmet use and long arms made for a very reasonable price. I have never wetted out in my Paramo and the breathability is fantastic so you really can wear a...

Sold...... thanks Keith

Apologies, it's been put back together so my wifes' friend can ride it. Mark

Price drop to £50 posted

Hi, i'd like them please, PM sent

+1 for ron hill type things, i personally use Altura cruisers as the legs are a bit longer. I use them as pub wear, sleep wear and if its unexpectedly cold them i can cycle in them.

For Sale Rab Ether X Jacket Size large, colour Satsuma lightweight Pertex Quantum GL shell insulated with Primaloft Gold insulation full front zip and zipped pockets either side. The jacket folds up and zips into the left hand pocket which is handy for packing ultralight @ 231g on my scales and pack...