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Sorry - bike and bag now sold.

Still have this, updated with a price drop.

Selling my partners bike

Tokyo Bike Bisou - Medium (50cm) in Green. Don’t know much about it other than that I’m afraid!

£250 - Collection in Mile End

Change of work location has left my Brompton sitting unused.

Ready to ride away but a bit of TLC wouldn’t go amiss, it’s been a few years since a service.

Collection from Mile End

£400. I also have a large Borough Roll Top bag of which has only been used a few times for £60

Sorry - frame and saddle bag already collected.

Gunna prioritise collection - but will drop you a DM in a few days if nothing happens

All purchased in 2020, and only been on one two week trip, so it’s all in good condition - other than the handlebar accessory pack, which has a hole from rubbing on the front tyre (could easily be patched with a inner tube or tent / jacket repair patch)

Apidura Expedition Saddle Pack (14L) - £55 - SOLD
Apidura Frame Pack (4.5L) - £40 - SOLD
Ortlieb Handlebar Pack (9L) - £55
Ortlieb Handlebar Accessory Pack, the one with the hole (3.5L) - £20
Apidura Top Tube Bag - £20

Collection Mile End

Still for sale

I’m 5’7 and if I were 3 inches taller it would fit me much better!

I’ve come to face the reality that I only really ride my Brompton these days and my gravel bike is becoming unnecessary wall art.

Having not seen many miles it’s in really good shape, with just the occasional mark to remind you that it isn’t brand new. Pic of the chainset to show quite how delusional my bike packing dreams were.

Hunt wheels, Rival 1 x 11 Hydro, Gravelkings, Charge saddle.

Unsure as how to price this, £1700?

Collection in Mile End

Top tier rucksack back in the day, but it now spends its days taking up valuable wardrobe space in my flat.

£45 collected from Mile End

The pic isn’t my own, but can send more detailed ones if anyone is interested

Specs are here:
https://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=107

Would anyone be interested in this San Martin 36mm Explorer? I’d say is of quite remarkable quality for the price (solid end links, etc) just a bit to sporty for me.

£170 reasonable? I believe they’re up for £240 with a wait from AliExpress

I fancy wearing something other than a Garmin all the time. I really like the Day-Date aesthetic, what is the general perception of the plethora of 'vintage' Seiko 5's or alternatives (Rado,etc) that can be found online from around the 80s for 50 odd quid? Are they funtional or more of a prop?

I returned a pair with 100 miles or so in them. Their policy implies you can give them a good trial, I did, didn’t like them and then returned them. Had the money back within a few days.

Thanks everyone. I can get a reasonable edge on a whetstone but theres the odd knife that I always think is worthy of much more. Going to persevere on the stone, get a Lansky and take the one that really really needs rescuing (many chips) to Kataba.

Is there anywhere recommended in East for knife sharpening (appreciate they likely wont be open right now)? I have a whetstone but I'm a bit crap at it and it doesnt really spark much joy.

I’d say my feet are on the slightly wider side of normal and Saucony fit me better than any other brand I have tried (quite a few)

After many years of stubbornly trying I’ve come to the conclusion that my feet are not Hoka shaped.

Thanks, this is a really helpful review. The fact that the sauconys feel quicker even if they arent I think is enough to sell it to me. I'm not too fussed about them being less versatile as I've never done anything other than race in the Nikes a) because Im cheap, and b) because I like that psychological boost in the first mile of a race when you remember quite how effortless running feels in the supershoes. In theory, I have a track ultra at the end of April and I think the lower and slightly more stable profile of the Sauconys might also make the relentless leftwards bend easier on the ankles.

Would be interested to hear the verdict after the longer threshold session. I really love the bouncy feel of Vaporflys at marathon pace but would be much happier avoiding Nike if possible.

Here’s Kip :) He’s a Portuguese rescue. No idea of his origins, but he seems to to have won the proportionality lottery for a dog conceived in the streets.

Thanks for all the useful responses.

I don’t know anything about the system, or plumbing at all, as is probably evident.

It’s a block of twenty flats, I can tell you that the water is included in the service charge if that indicates anything. Checked the pressure and it’s equal in both the bath and the basin

The boiler is this mammoth thing. Not a combi, what is it?!

Does anyone have any ideas as to why my cold water bath tap is luke warm and the bathroom sink that sits relatively close to it is ‘normal’ cold? It’s not a major issue, but my flatmate/tenant loves an ice bath and it isn’t an option.
I can only think that the pipes are being warmed by proximity to the boiler, but it isn’t even that close.

Ive been doing speed work in the Endorphin Speeds over the last couple months. I haven’t tried the Pros, but will likely get a pair when racing resumes.
To my palate, they are less bouncy than the Nike equivalents, with a firmer toe-off. They are holding up well from a wear and tear perspective, which considering they feel very light is a massive pro. They are supportive enough that I have friends who even use them on their easy days. Would recommend.

The classic is navy and the brevet is burgundy