Taylor wrote:

RobMac wrote:I got a brace of new tyres today, proper MTB tyres 26" and yesterday I got a used MTB frame, again a proper MTB frame a 26'er

Wierdo

Fair description

RobMac wrote:I got a brace of new tyres today, proper MTB tyres 26" and yesterday I got a used MTB frame, again a proper MTB frame a 26'er

Wow, your parcel has been delayed for nearly a decade?

I ride 26...

So does my misses

He goes by the name of Bruce (her Trek fuel ex9 apparently)

KBRPro wrote: ( Trek fuel ex9 apparently)

Ironically that is one of my 26ers!

Just got one of DHB's seamless base layers, seems pretty good.

Better though was the present for my nephew... a shiny new Thomson Covert Dropper Post. Properly jealous.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

I'll pull my finger out and build those and I'll be ready for the frame to arrive.

What's coming Dave or is it a secret?

Not a well kept one if it is.

After a while spent desiring ti again I spent some time pouring over a new Travers rusty or a carver gnarvester.

In the end the threaded bb and paragon dropouts tipped me towards the carver.

Nifty!

New headset press, works like a dream

Happy Noo Yere all. Two Pole-A-Bear carbon fibre jobbies arrived yesterday for my new SMD Lunar Duo. They are lovely lovely lovely. Thanks Stu.

Tim

Super rapid service from Wildcat getting a Tomcat Jones Loop bar bag to me. I hope you did take time off over Christmas!

had a splash out today
merino socks
mt500 waterproof shorts
mtr bib shorts and new merino top

Yes I was a lot quieter on the Twixmas bothy ride.
But I'll be even quieter in the future after picking these up from Cotswold today for just £15 (size 8 = a snug size small or a baggy medium

https://flic.kr/p/CAA3yE

nice one John i was looking at those this morning in cotswolds shop

Patagonia Nano Air hoodie. Patagonia beanie. Patagonia pants. Local shop flood sale :(

But also :) we have shops again!

synmat ul7 arrived today, just waiting for the schnozzle to arrive, bit of comfort for next week

paramart wrote:synmat ul7 arrived today, just waiting for the schnozzle to arrive, bit of comfort for next week

The schnozzle is worth it - I inflated my synmat by mouth when I got it and there was a noticeable damp spot from my breath about 50cm from the valve. Should really come with the mat like it does with the Downmats.

I've seen reports that you shouldn't inflate to the max possible as it puts strain on the internal welds, don't know if this is genuine or the mats in question were faulty anyway.

I've seen reports that you shouldn't inflate to the max possible as it puts strain on the internal welds, don't know if this is genuine or the mats in question were faulty anyway.

I'd say, don't inflate to max pressure because they're not as comfy as they are, when they're a little softer

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

I've seen reports that you shouldn't inflate to the max possible as it puts strain on the internal welds, don't know if this is genuine or the mats in question were faulty anyway.

I'd say, don't inflate to max pressure because they're not as comfy as they are, when they're a little softer

They also feel like they're a bouncy castle

Those types of activities are not advised on lightweight self inflating mats ;-)

Montane Featherlight Down jacket arrived today. 419g according to the label, but happy to pop it on the scales if anyone wants. Should keep me nice and warm through the winter months

my schnozzle arrived today,

Few bits of titanium trinketry from Dutchware in the US (http://www.dutchwaregear.com/).

Jesus H Christ though it was expensive. I accept the whole handling and import fees but looking back at this order:

$84 for gear (inc postage), c.£5 from Lloyds for the privilege of using my debit card (arse!) and £18 at this end. Probably cost nearly £100.

Given it looks a tiny envelope before it's even unpacked I feel a little "stung". Wasn't even bloody essential stuff, just some toys I fancied whilst blowing money on the internet on presents for everyone else before Xmas

Tarp waspz: http://www.dutchwaregear.com/wasp.html
Adutchable clips: http://www.dutchwaregear.com/adutchable-clips-pair.html
Special whoopie hooks for a bridge hammock: http://www.dutchwaregear.com/bridge-ham ... -pair.html

Heyho, life's short

12L Lomo drybag just arrived. The smaller diameter but longer length is a winner for me. Seems a fraction heavier than the 13L Alpkit Dual Lok it's replacing...probably in the chunkier clips.

Greetz

S.

A piece of white and orange card with black writing on informing me that I wasn't in