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by Son
Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Giro Terraduro
Replies: 9
Views: 1879

Re: Giro Terraduro

oh and I read that the delaminating issue was only on the fist production shoes and they long ago sorted that issue
by Son
Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Giro Terraduro
Replies: 9
Views: 1879

Re: Giro Terraduro

i got a pair a good few months ago after reading many glowing reviews! love mine, I changed the insoles to something with no support (i spend most of my time in "barefoot" shoes) nice balance as far as walking/riding goes. they seem to hold a tiny bit more water than some but hasn't been m...
by Son
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11623
Views: 2442339

Re: The post man's been ...

oh no! new middleburn logo is horrid.
loved the old one :(
by Son
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Waterproof Cycling Jacket?
Replies: 24
Views: 5738

Re: Winter Waterproof Cycling Jacket?

just read this
http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-ge ... rics-.html

looks like i will be opting for a Paramo jacket!
by Son
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Waterproof Cycling Jacket?
Replies: 24
Views: 5738

Re: Winter Waterproof Cycling Jacket?

Im also in the market for a winter waterproof Anyone have experience of Ventile stuff? its the densely woven cotton......http://www.ventile.co.uk/ Just love the idea that its super breathable and never needs proofing and its natural, might be mega weighty though? I might go for something Paramo as t...
by Son
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Surly 1x1 Large
Replies: 3
Views: 1371

Re: FS: Surly 1x1 Large

Yo! its V and or disc!!
its the latest model do ya know :-bd

yeah actual dings but only very tiny, will get pics up tonight, I totally forgot to check the thread.
by Son
Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:11 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: PSA: British Waterways key
Replies: 4
Views: 2318

Re: PSA: British Waterways key

I have lived on boats for the past few years, yeah it can be mega handy if you need the bog too. having said that most of them are already unlocked and the taps can often be craftily opened if they are locked. there are even some canal short cuts that get gated-shut after dark (gotta be respectful i...
by Son
Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Surly 1x1 Large
Replies: 3
Views: 1371

FS: Surly 1x1 Large

Hello peoples! Got a Large black 1x1 for sale, frame and forks, inc square taper bb. its in good nick, has a couple of tiny nicks/dings as you might expect Got myself a Gryphon from sam so I've been keeping hold of the Surly just in case! but really its time to sell it. no more room at the Inn :( wa...
by Son
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Road/CX lightweight bikepackers - let's see 'em
Replies: 82
Views: 20063

Re: Road/CX lightweight bikepackers - let's see 'em

nice bag Pyro!
good set up all round, enjoy the trip
by Son
Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Alpkit Possum Large
Replies: 1
Views: 1128

FS: Alpkit Possum Large

I have a large black Alpkit possum I wanna sell. its only been on two little over-nighters and I've come to the conclusion its just to big for me. I can't get at my water bottles and was just a bit 'size greedy' when clicking. I have trimmed a couple of the velcro straps but there is still enough fu...
by Son
Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jones H-bar
Replies: 7
Views: 2166

Re: Jones H-bar

I just got a set!

I'm totally sold on them, fantastic, I tried not to listen to the hype to much but turns out it was all valid.
I'm mainly a lurker on this site but feel the need to rant with joy!!
by Son
Mon May 12, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A wee dram...
Replies: 14
Views: 2370

Re: A wee dram...

OMG!

been looking for this since my epic 3month tour across the U.S
A friend had one, took a beating for sure. ended up being one of the best bits of kit!
His was from REI but they seem to be discontinued
by Son
Sun Apr 27, 2014 2:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Multitool recommendation
Replies: 38
Views: 6792

Re: Multitool recommendation

Hear good things about this

http://pedros.com/products/toolsfor-the-ride/tulio/

it's 'divide tested'
anyone on here own one?
by Son
Thu Apr 10, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bespoked
Replies: 22
Views: 4211

Re: Bespoked

I will be about, I will hunt you down and say hi. (really I'm just a forum lurker though)
by Son
Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A self supported race for those with thin tyres.
Replies: 23
Views: 4151

Re: A self supported race for those with thin tyres.

I hear Di2 is a 'charge twice a year' sort of thing, thats what i have been told, who knows what that actually means?
by Son
Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Something like waxed cotton shorts?
Replies: 19
Views: 3740

Re: Something like waxed cotton shorts?

anyone mentioned Cactus clothing yet?

some fella cycled 18000 k in a pair!
not so light weight but i don't think you would ever wear through them

http://www.cactusequipment.co.nz/online ... -shorts/95

http://www.cactusequipment.co.nz/online ... -shorts/95
by Son
Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: SP DYNAMO HUB PD-8X
Replies: 46
Views: 7287

Re: SP DYNAMO HUB PD-8X

Just give them a bell.
i called up recently to ask about the models we stock (i work in a bike shop) and they were very nice and helpful indeed.

for your info i was asking the difference between last years and this years models, turns out its just the logos!
by Son
Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: alpkit stem holster
Replies: 16
Views: 3113

Re: alpkit stem holster

Or you could zip tie an old (clean) vanish powder tub to your stem! think thats what im going to try for my jolly round cornwall at the end of the month. with some sort of cord to stop the lid disappearing. http://allaboutcleaners.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Vanish_Oxi_Action_Fabric_Stain_Remover...