If you want quality for all day use then Englbert Straus, but a bit pricey for diy.

An apron or overalls do the job, or Site workwear from Screwfix.

Something from knipex

I am amazed at the lack of interest in this.

Following with interest.

Not what you asked but it has to be said

‘Stooge’

Another  plus for Keen Newport sandals.

Galibier

Polaris  bikewear have a sale on atm, I have has a couple of shirts from them. Reasonable quality and a little pocket on the side.

I had this problem some years back. The optician advised a hot flanel held on the eyes for a couple of minutes then repeat. This will soften the fuid in the tear ducts enough to flush the dirt out. You will feel it happen. I do this every day.

Interesting. I have always used ‘orange’ sealant without any issues. But recently tried Peaties. It comes with a silicone tube that fits nicely over the valve to aid filling and it just seems better. It has lots of little bits in it. Time will tell.

I buy all my blades from Saxton Blades. I fit kitchens for a living. ( allegedly)

Vittoria Mezcal 2.6. Not great in mud bt very freerolling.

Not shimano. They should stick to brakes, gears and fishing kit.

As has been said Rohan is worth a look, a bit boring and not cheap but work well.

I have the Vango f10 helium 1. Very pleased with, I am 6ft. You need to be fussy with pegging the flysheet out as it can flap if it’s windy.

I have just put summer tyres on my Stooge ( 2.6 vittoria mezcals). This has made made it much faster on gravel type surfaces but still capable on tougher stuff. I like it but I doubt that it is anywhere near as fast as a proper gravel bike. It just depends what you like.

Vittoria Mezcal

Avoid anything with a shimano motor.  Absolute shocking after sales and very poor design. Fortunately I have a very good local bike mechanic who lowers my distress levels.

The biggest problem with shimano is lack of back up so most repairers are not interested. This leads to a lack of first hand knowledge that is usually gained by working on a product regularly.

I didn,t say it earlier but now someone else has I will .

Stooge is the answer.

Not quite answering the original question but I wear cut off ex raf goretex overtrousers held up by bracers. Cheap and effective.

Relax, enjoy, then go rigid with 2.6 tyres. Enjoy!

I have the blackburn ones and find them good. I don,t put water in them as its too heavy and will effect the handling. I use them for lighter items.

My feet take a similar pounding to yours. Nearly all my shoes are now made by Ecco. For day to day use like you describe I wear the Track 25,  a leather goretex lined shoe with a good supportive sole, available in shoe or boot.

Peanut butter on crumpets

Another for Galibier, I have shorts and bibs all very comfy but size up they are made for racing snakes.

From personal experience I would avoid shimano. They don’t want anyone to repair them. Truely shocking.

I have done it several times in recent years. It is very well run by enthusiastic, knowledgable people. Dan from Chanel Events does a great job. They also run the Mendip Murmeration and the Quantock Quake as well as running and swimming events in the West Country.

It,s interesting that the most mentioned make so far in this thread is the now regularly ridiculed make. I give you On One. Yes I had a few starting with the white inbred, sadly not 853 but still a great fun bike which took me around Mont Blanc 20 years ago. Then the 456 ti and then the ti version of the Parkwood. Looking back I prefer the steel bike and my current hardtail is a steel Surly Wednesday.

I was in the same position as you. I bought a nice Yamaha electric piano( a bargain at £400) and tried to learn. After a year of getting nowhere I found someone to give me lessons. He taught me about inversions and now I am getting somewhere. Also if you have regular lessons it gives you a reason to practice or you look a fool.

I use a frame bag. I have a Possum from Alpkit and for bikepacking a custom made full frame bag made by Beerbabe.

The Perbeck Bimble is great. I did it last year and am tempted to do it again.

Its for my son who is setting up a workshop. Its mainly for cutting 50 x50 hardwood from larger boards. I have a festool ts55 rail saw but max cut is about 55mm. I do wonder if a larger rail saw would be a better investment. It will not be for panels.

Abingham. See my earlier post.

I have a Surly Wednesday fatbike with suspension or rigid forks, fat wheels or 29plus wheels. That seems like a few options.  And a Merida ebike. If I had some spare cash I’ d probably buy a gravel bike.

Last night saw Legend. If you like Bob Marley you must see them.

I am not a roofer but have been fitting kitchens and bathrooms for 30+ years and am constantly amazed at how un business like trades people and customers are. Details like this should have been agreed in writing long before now. I would view this last minute request with caution.

I have tried all sorts of bars for the same reasons as have been mentioned. I keep coming back to my Stooge Moto bars, wide, high and with more backsweep than most. Not always in stock though.

The easy answer to this is Alpkit

Are you comparing 3.8 nates to 4.8 Jumbo Jims? If so they could feel harsh and yes they are smaller so will feel it.
Possibly a bit less air would help depending on your weight. I am racing snake shape so run mine at 5psi and not noticed any harshness.