redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 3:50 pm

jameso wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:02 pm A current AW22 Montane Prism jacket at 50% off in a sale and I'm really impressed. Always liked Montane kit but the current Prism really is excellent. The hood design and generous arm length in particular (arms longer than the size M Fireball I bought a few yrs ago, my go-to bikepacking trip jacket). Warmer than I expected too.

Got a link pls James?

Sold out now by the looks of it sorry - they were on the NeedleSports' site. There was a PSA on here for slightly cheaper ones on SportsShoes not long ago, it'd be worth a search generally as like bikes it seems there's a lot of discount outdoor gear around at the mo.

Thanks James. Yes, I think I'd seen the Prism on offer but wasn't sure and the endorsement from yourself has ticked the box for me. I did buy one, but as a gift for my mate who did LEL (he does alot of charity bike riding and other projects, so well worth it) but he's not really a jacket connoisseur - hence why I bought him a legendary jacket to try and bring him into this dept of things

I'll keep open my eyes...

A load of Éliane Radigue and Kali Malone vinyl.

a pair of proper Ton proof handbuilt wheels from Spa cycles.

just the feel of them in my hands compared to the machine built wheels from superstar, makes me feel i made the correct choice.

jameso wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:02 pm A current AW22 Montane Prism jacket at 50% off in a sale and I'm really impressed. Always liked Montane kit but the current Prism really is excellent. The hood design and generous arm length in particular (arms longer than the size M Fireball I bought a few yrs ago, my go-to bikepacking trip jacket). Warmer than I expected too.

I got a yellow one from Sportshoes in same size as the Icarus I'd also bought recently (xl). Given they are supposed to have the same "fit" (active mountain) I was suprised at the difference in sizing (Prism being much larger, relatively). Consequently got a L Prism and that's the "right" fit, for me. Sadly in the time it took I ended up with the previous colour scheme and paid more than they had been going for but mleh, you win some / you lose some

Like it though not used properly yet.

The Icarus is also lovely but that bit heavier and bulkier that I'd not consider carrying it.

Shaf:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/mon ... ku-mon2133

All sizes by the looks of it.

Feed Zone Cookbook, currently £1.05 used on able books.

Tumeric Plus tablets from FutureYou Cambridge. Free months trial £1.50 postage

Cheeky Monkey wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:05 pm Shaf:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/mon ... ku-mon2133

All sizes by the looks of it.

Thanks Tim... what you were sayin is that these are true to size but the Icarus isn't, right... Packable is just what I need and the yellow (though a bit more) looks spot on... Best go and convince the missus that I needs one

SKS Bluemel 75 U long arrived from bike24. Quite speedy considering. BUT - box was practically open, all the bits loose inside and cardboard packaging open. Look to have all the bits though. But as i've heard others before, the stays are way too short for a 29er, so need to spend extra for some long ones, which is pretty crap.

faustus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:19 pm SKS Bluemel 75 U long arrived from bike24. Quite speedy considering. BUT - box was practically open, all the bits loose inside and cardboard packaging open. Look to have all the bits though. But as i've heard others before, the stays are way too short for a 29er, so need to spend extra for some long ones, which is pretty crap.

Very annoying isnt it

SKS Bluemels 75 U Stay
Product code: 53612

I got it from SJS cycles.

FLV wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:58 pm

faustus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:19 pm SKS Bluemel 75 U long arrived from bike24. Quite speedy considering. BUT - box was practically open, all the bits loose inside and cardboard packaging open. Look to have all the bits though. But as i've heard others before, the stays are way too short for a 29er, so need to spend extra for some long ones, which is pretty crap.

Very annoying isnt it

SKS Bluemels 75 U Stay
Product code: 53612

I got it from SJS cycles.

Cheers! That's the webpage I had open ready to order a couple

Postie brought a pair of DHB riding trousers, £90 down to £30 and an 11-48 10 speed cassette for about £16... Both in the chainreaction sale.

The cassette looks ridiculous, but will mean that all the bikes in the house except for the tandem are Shimano 10 speed so nice easy spares

faustus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:06 pm

FLV wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:58 pm

faustus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:19 pm SKS Bluemel 75 U long arrived from bike24. Quite speedy considering. BUT - box was practically open, all the bits loose inside and cardboard packaging open. Look to have all the bits though. But as i've heard others before, the stays are way too short for a 29er, so need to spend extra for some long ones, which is pretty crap.

Very annoying isnt it

SKS Bluemels 75 U Stay
Product code: 53612

I got it from SJS cycles.

Cheers! That's the webpage I had open ready to order a couple

No probs. That’s the one I bought and it fit my karate monkey 29er

Postie hasn't been but I've just bought some tickets for Mark Beaumont's Faster tour in Leeds next month

https://markbeaumontonline.com/faster-2 ... talk-tour/

....and delivered the new (to me) cranks :) just need the BB adapter now !

...and dropped off some maxxis ikon in 29x2.6 and some v6 pedals for the new bike.

And dropped off 1/2 pride bridge dale woolly ski sox.

ledburner wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:54 am And dropped off 1/2 pride bridge dale woolly ski sox.

Massive difference between a half-pride and a half-price set of socks Dan
Which is it

PaulB2 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:09 pm ...and dropped off some maxxis ikon in 29x2.6 and some v6 pedals for the new bike.

Where from the 2.6 please Paul. Was they cheap or super high?

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:05 am

ledburner wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:54 am And dropped off 1/2 pride bridge dale woolly ski sox.

Massive difference between a half-pride and a half-price set of socks Dan
Which is it

Half price, and a bit colourful so could also be half pride
*Says designed in UK knitted in S.Africa. so could be any kinda pride

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:06 am

PaulB2 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:09 pm ...and dropped off some maxxis ikon in 29x2.6 and some v6 pedals for the new bike.

Where from the 2.6 please Paul. Was they cheap or super high?

I got them from an ebay store. Not super cheap but a) they were the only place I found them and b) 29er semi-skimmed tyres all seem to be rare as hen's teeth and pricy.

The ebay listing is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185438217140

Cheapo dropper post arrived (see bargain page)

Mart wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:31 pm Cheapo dropper post arrived (see bargain page)

Mart... if you're on about the Brand X... It might be cheap, but it's definitely not a 'cheapo' My current one if going strong almost 4 years now... Maybe 5 and the only fettling I've done is 2 little services. Don't think many Rockshox or even Thomsons have managed that in the dropper-league. Most droppers AFAIK are shocking in either aesthetics and functionality or just functionality. About a year and most of the Rockshox used to be on their way out - not sure if things have changed

Copy of the latest Bikepacking Journal. Had a quick flick through and looks very good, plus a nice feature on the Old Chalk Way

Postie brought what looks like a giant boomerang, and I'm hoping is another pair of stooge bars (as my fs bike feels wrong with "normal" bars on it now)