restlessnative wrote:Luna Mono Sandals - I actually bought these for running but they are so light they would make great camp shoes on a longer trip

I've been testing Luna Sandals for the last four weeks and have been less-than-impressed with them - Especially given the price. Xero Shoes are much lighter (and flexible), and make a great companion for travel. I run feetus.co.uk and specialise in 'barefoot' running stuff and have decided against stocking the Lunas.

s8tannorm wrote:

I seem to be developing a stove fetish as this takes me up to 4

Lightweight ... you, not them


Carriers were working late today ... 140g of crisp packet lovelyness arrived half an hour ago.

Hmmm... Know what you mean didn't expect Caldera to be so big! Evernew pots nice though.

Saw you picked that up Hexamid for a bargin. Is it any different to Lair (apart from being a bit bigger)?

Saw you picked that up Hexamid for a bargin. Is it any different to Lair (apart from being a bit bigger)?

Very similar Malc. It's a little deeper, a touch lower but about half the weight of my Sil' Lair. I'm hoping the extra side tie-outs will stop it being too noisy

Firmo wrote: I've been testing Luna Sandals for the last four weeks and have been less-than-impressed with them - Especially given the price. Xero Shoes are much lighter (and flexible), and make a great companion for travel. I run feetus.co.uk and specialise in 'barefoot' running stuff and have decided against stocking the Lunas.

Hi Firmo, I mostly got them for a bit of fun running and coz I managed to pick them up less than half price, the xeros do look much more minimal! My main running shoes just now are New Balance Minumus Trail which I really like and am planning to use for an off road half next month. I might be in touch for advice next time I am shoe shopping :)

This: http://xxcmag.com/xxc-bikeflights-mbr-giveaway/
a T shirt and a pair of socks.
The Growler may have to go to son in law as a Christmas present. He won't notice the weight of it hanging on the back of his Trice :)

Very similar Malc. It's a little deeper, a touch lower but about half the weight of my Sil' Lair. I'm hoping the extra side tie-outs will stop it being too noisy

Looks a nice taught pitch you have there already. Besides its the beak that flaps on mine not body of tarp

s8tannorm wrote:

I seem to be developing a stove fetish as this takes me up to 4

Lightweight ... you, not them


Carriers were working late today ... 140g of crisp packet lovelyness arrived half an hour ago.

This weightweenie fetish is really taking hold

Which model of Hexamid is that?

Which model of Hexamid is that?

'Tis a Solo Plus ... I believe it's slightly longer / deeper than a standard Solo.

Last week, a new tyre to replace a torn and worn crossmark.
Today, a pair of inner tubes and a headset.
More later in the week

Cordillera Vol 1. Haven't properly read any yet though, looks good though.

Yesterday the postie brought a new frame, cranks and a pair of tyres.

Today I got a very warm sleeping bag from Anthony. Cheers fella.
Got in it for less than five minutes before having to get out again due to overheating. Very pleased - I finally have a proper winter bag.

johnnystorm wrote:Cordillera Vol 1. Haven't properly read any yet though, looks good though.

Got my copy yesterday - Tried really hard to keep it for next weeks holiday reading, but Ive been dipping

My copy of the Cordillera turned up yesterday, but im currently 3/4's of the way through Dividing the Great, so will pick it up during next week.

I believe i have a parcel sat at home, so its either the new cranks for my Allez, or the tarp poles from Stu! Either way, i cant wait to get home.

PHD Minim Ultra :D (with optional zip thing that weighs 55grams)

A Surly Krumpus frame :D Deciding know whether to build it 2 x 9 or stick an Alifine 8 on

Brothersmith wrote:A Surly Krumpus frame :D Deciding know whether to build it 2 x 9 or stick an Alifine 8 on

2x8 with a hammerschmit on the front!

Few replacement bits for me- second Peak Elite AC. Let's see how long this one lasts!

Replacement Montane Fireball smock. Newer design with almost baffle stitching on the front. Quality seems better although, I'm not sure the chest pocket is necessary.

The postman's brought one of these to work today. It's actually for the nursery that occupies part of our premises, but I've already arranged to borrow it for the odd weekend 8-)

Anyone know any good dehyrator recipes?

...Some s/h Luxy bars, found at last! Dunno whether to put them on the SS CX hack first or the Jones : )

James, if for any reason you don't get on with them, I'd have them off you to try. Not quite convinced by Woodchippers...

Ian wrote:James, if for any reason you don't get on with them, I'd have them off you to try. Not quite convinced by Woodchippers...

Ian, if you decide to sell you woodchippers let me know as I'd be very interested in them.

There's a bar-chain forming.. will pop them on this weekend and keep you posted Ian.

Went to my LBS and got some travel damaged fattie flatties for £16, in the correct color of course!
Also picked up a new chain and wider cassette for the BB200 :D

A very exciting Topeak Mountain Morph pump. I think my current pump will struggle with the Fatty's floaters...

Havn't taken a pic yet but the courier dropped one of these off yesterday.... Yum

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/img/bikes ... enture.jpg