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@RonnieOatmilk Sorry for delay, yes, there is now more adjustment in the waist, and with cinches on both sides. Aiming to get maximum versatility to wear over a light contour layer like underwear or bibs, through to insulated trousers, and as over-trousers.
@salevador just black for this winter - I really loved that olive, gave my pair to one of supported riders when we ran out of stock. Sad to see them go!
@jono84 yes, out atm - I can see Condor have some sizes left in pine or limestone if that's helpful?
And yes, thanks for saying YAL, trying to approach things responsibly/sustainably. Makes a nice difference :) -
Thanks for the advice/insight all,
Picked the speakers up this evening - or more correctly, the seller kindly drove them over to mine, after seeing it wasn’t that practical to get onto a Big Dummy. V thankful - and did basic setup straight away.
Huge step up from my previous speakers, so I’m not sure how subjective this review is, but here we go; Very impressed, sound is super clear, crisp and full. Have a (crappy) sub-bass, but prob don’t need it anymore, these just fill the room on every level, even without tinkering. Previous issue was vocals weren’t that sharp on music or tv, but these are great. Styling is slightly incongruous with 1970’s flat (and Danish teak speakers they’re replacing), but more than happy to overlook because of the sound :) -
20sqm with open split-level stairwell, fair bit of textiles around the room. …definitely not a cranked-up basshead (although there is one on the block) just looking for a budget upgrade. Think I’ll give ‘em a go.
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A pair of these have come up on my local forum for £200 - look good condition, but aware they’re potentially ~10 years old;
https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/products/q-acoustics-3050-floorstanding-speakers
Would be for my living room, which is essentially a concrete box, with a Cambridge AXR100 amp. Reviews from the time are all to glowing, and seem to go for £300 on eBay. Having a sense check on here; Anyone got experience of them, worth it? -
New Zoa Rain Trousers and Rain Jacket are now up on the site - warehouse delays knocked on a bit.
I forgot to say in the bit above, a new feature in the trousers is inclusion of vent/bib-pocket access zips on both side of the trouser upper thigh, plus an internal pocket. -
Great product^ those, still wear one running when it's cold.
I just checked through our trims box, and afraid I don't have any of those in-seam adjusters. I do have some small 'pigs nose shockcord adjusters' or 'pigs nose cord stoppers' , that could work just a little more bulk, or a single 'captive shockcord adjuster' would work (for single cord adjustment, and item attaches to hem with tape). ...nothing on the schedule just yet, but think you're SE London? Will be no worries to sort over xmas break.
Alternatively, if you're passing through central, Maccullock and Wallis have some (??) options;
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/40174/cord-ends-locks/shindo/silicone-cord-stopper
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/c/895/cord-ends-locks -
@jmg412 @Gregory thanks for getting involved and keeping kit going for longer. Often a simple fix means it's good for another good few miles. ....Wish there was a way to identify LFGSS'ers and say hello!
@pacef8 @gav Zoa Rain Trousers and Rainshell will be launching this Thursday coming. Sorry for delay, but warehouse blanket stopped booking deliveries in, to prioritise Black Friday shipments out(!).
Trousers are a 'MkII' with a new Pertex fabric, featuring a more effective/durable C0 DWR (that we're really impressed by), and a tweak to give more waist adjustment.
Zoa Rainshell is getting a new colour for AW24+, in same top-of-line Pertex Shield Air fabric, and no change to features. ...think I can say now it's the same deep evergreen ('shale green)' as the insulated Zoa Mountain Jacket. Colour appears deeper and richer because of the dull, matt texture of Rainshell face fabric over the insulated face.@exteroceptive we've dialled the '24 insulated Zoa Mountain Jacket to have a broader range of use, by selecting base/mid layer (and outer shell) for the conditions ....which will inevitably be changing over the course of a ride/day, and for the individual depending on level of exertion. Although I try to make decisions based on data/athlete-input, in this case I think leaving the decision up to the individual and preference for versatility in layering, rather than being prescriptive, is key. Optimising the available materials & features to give the most versatile garment (ie close-fitting neckline and hood to reduce loss-of-heat when zipped up) was key here. There's so many additional variables which can affect body temperature - and specifically 'comfort' and perception of cold . ...sorry, bit of a ramble there, but it's a highly personal topic, so would definitely be open to all and any thoughts on this.
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Plus^^ if you are busy, we'll have loads of iron-patches (and zip pulls) to take away (for free) and do in your own time :)
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@spinnnout nice pouch :) ...I'd would love to do a make-your-own workshop someday...!
@youramericanlover if you look for the recycling logo (triangle formed of arrows) there will be a number or lettering in the middle - the mark on a bottle body I just looked at has 'PE' = polyethelene. I think the lids are nylon, also recyclable, but take the silicon bit grip thing off (if there is one)
@returnofthestaff great to hear ...and yes; we have spent a lot of time this year redeveloping this transfer into two versions, largely because of this, apologies! The new generation of C0 DWR's appear to be silicone based, which doesn't adhere to the transfer adhesive. Feel free to send back and I can reapply, or drop into any of our future repair workshops.
@ghostface I've checked and not until February, but we have some on hand in the studio :) If you contact info@AlbionCycling.com and we can arrange a swap