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Himal

Member since May 2014 • Last active Jun 2014
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  • in Components and clothing
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    Sold.
    Thanks to the buyer. 5£ given to the forum.

  • in Components and clothing
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    Hello,

    I sell a pair of Mavic Avenir Road from 2012.
    Worn less than 20 rides.
    Very good condition - size 8 UK / 42 Eur / 8.5 USA.
    Energy Carbon Comp outsole (6mm)
    Extra rigid, carbon-reinforced, fiberglass/nylon insert
    NB : I lost the insole (I use orthopedic soles), in replacement I supply an inner sole from New Balance running shoes.
    40 £, to collect in central London (Gloucester rd or Holborn circus).
    (without cleats)

    I also sell a pair of Look Keo Classic pedal + grip cleats.
    25 £, to collect in central London (Gloucester rd or Holborn circus).

  • in Components and clothing
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    Hi,
    I empty my cupboard of few items.
    Today I sell a Rummy from Mission Workshop.
    Capacity : 1,650 cu in / 27L
    Color : Navy
    The strap can be reversed (I wear it on my right shoulder).
    It's in very good condition, no marks outside, few marks of pleats inside on the tarpaulin.
    100£ to be collected in central London (between Holborn circus and SW).
    5£ to lfgss
    If you want more information on the bag :
    http://missionworkshop.com/products/bags/messenger/roll_top/medium_rummy.php
    Here are the pictures :




    Thanks

  • in General
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    Hi,
    I registred few days ago and I looked for this Welcome post but I didn't find it...
    I moved from Paris to London 1 month 1/2 ago (I'm also on the French forum Pignonfixe).
    Since I'm here I turned my fixed wheel into free wheel, in order to take time to domesticate the streets and the traffic.
    I have a Felt Brougham with shortened riser for commuting, a Bakfiets for the 3 kids, a Trek Madone for pleasure.
    Edit: ortography

  • in Bikes & Bits
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    Edit (I didn't find any Edit button)
    I forgot to add that the Patagonia messenger bag has a reversible strap (to wear on the right shoulder) what is a quite seldom feature in this range of price bags.
    (I don't work for Patagonia... !)

  • in Bikes & Bits
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    Has anyone bought a Patagonia messenger bag? Thoughts?

    Probably too late to answer...
    I have one.
    You can't compare it to a real messenger bag (Bagaboo, Mission Worshop, Ynot...) but it's pretty fair.
    There is a padded sleeve for laptop.
    The main strap is good.
    The buckle system is good (better than Timbuk2) as you can tighten and untighten with one hand.
    The second thin strap (to prevent the bag from sliding) is a not so good (too long, attached too low on the main strap).
    The bag is a little bit to narrow, I mean it isn't extensible. If you already have a laptop and a A4 notebook inside, you can't store bulky items in the main pocket.
    It has some useful pockets for small items.
    I would rate it at around 15/20.
    It's much better than the North Face bag which (5/20 if you want to use it on a bike) doesn't have de second strap preventing the bag from sliding (only a useless strap around the waist).
    I would say it might be better than a Timbuk2, but not so good as a real messenger bag as I already said.
    It's one of my favourite bag. I use it in town (off bike) or for small rides.

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