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• Lights

  in Bikes & Bits • 1 month, 1 week

  

  I've pulled the trigger. Good heads up on extra batteries

• Lights

  in Bikes & Bits • 1 month, 3 weeks

  

  Thanks all. Lots of excellent options there.

• Lights

  in Bikes & Bits • 1 month, 3 weeks

  

  How long has it lasted? £20 seems insanely cheap!!

• Lights

  in Bikes & Bits • 1 month, 3 weeks

  

  I saw the Toro and it does look ideal, but it feels like £355 worth of a light is probably more than I need - I was wondering if there was something slightly less serious that will do in a pinch.

• Lights

  in Bikes & Bits • 1 month, 3 weeks

  

  Is there a current consensus about the best bang for your back on a light that can deal with illuminating pitch black roads or bikepacking at night?

  I need something that goes slightly beyond just being seen, but nothing quite as mega as the top end of the Exposure range, as I would just double up with a headtorch if this was going to be the case.

• Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

  in Bikes & Bits • 2 months, 2 weeks

  

  Thanks all.

• Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

  in Bikes & Bits • 2 months, 2 weeks

  

  ISO Reccomendations for a 700c wheelset for my gravel bike. I want something that I can stick on for road rides, particularly in winter, but that can also withstand light bikepacking.

  Doesn't need to be completely jank proof as I'd be using my 650b wheels if it's anything really rough.

  Priority is light enough to be relatively enjoyable for road sections, but without losing all strength.

  700c, thru axle, 11spd, disc.

  Throughts on Dt Swiss RR481 or G1800 rims? Any off the peg wheelsets worth considering?

• bags (made by me)

  in Current Projects • 2 months, 4 weeks

  

  I keep pinching my partner's burrito that you made and she says I have to get my own!

• To all you sewing lot...

  in General • 3 months

  

  Thanks Chopsicle - I hadn't considered removing the pad. I do think that would do it.

  I've also messaged the person I bought it from for a proof of purchased for a Rapha repair.

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• To all you sewing lot...

  in General • 3 months, 1 week

  

  Any thoughts on how to repair these Rapha bibs that are coming apart incredibly prematurely?

  I was thinking of trying to pull the fabric away from the pad and zigzag stitch along, not sure if it will be possible without puckering the material or sewing through the pad.