do you have random gel type widgets which is what I usually fill my basket up with on min orders??? 💡

I’ve been advised exactly the same, by someone who worked at a well known and reputed outdoor gear shop. He also said that, with care, an iron on a low heat would work too, although I’d not really want to try that, not least because of the risk of getting the iron gunged up.

only going by what’s on the packet 😆 http://www.nikwax.co.uk/en-us/products/productdetail.php?productid=267&itemid=-1&fabricid=-1

then carry on using the stuff. I’ll use the others recommended. such is life

this weekend was really mucky 😯 was covered in s… within 5 minutes of offroad riding. even with mudguards. the others didn’t have any mg and were head to toe in in the stuff. just how it goes AF

using normal washing powder to clean your technical gear will ruin the breath ability of the man made fibres, and clogs up the pores of the waterproof material…it’s a big no no .. http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/care-center/washing-instructions
this is for goretex but applies to any sports gear. It really doesn’t help when these companies use sports gear to advertise how clean they can make the clothes. that’s a given I would have thought

loco – how much for a barb nut? maybe have one as spare

I’ve washed in the shower before…very effective. reminds me of me myself and irene though
you don’t need to put the item in a tumble anymore when using nikwax… not the washin stuff anyway

that beer looks awfully clear? or it’s vodka?

wobbliscott…maybe if you watched all the service videos on youtube that may answer your question? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxgUK3gC_Fk&list=PLtfnVpdul4H069_F5b9k5Uya0DySg0ndU
I imagine it’s slightly more sophisticated than thing under your adjustable office chair

bad timing then loco 😀

sram produced a full video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsRlj_JJ8t0
…don’t think you could beat that
loco – I can’t find your reverb bits?

change your washing machine to Bosch…and let it dry out by leaving the door open and taking the soap dispenser out….hang on now I’m at it!!!! :o.

found this on wiggle…but keep it coming
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/halo-proactive-sports-wash-laundry-detergent-1-litre/

more to do with the fact that it just holds lots of water as you have just waterproofed it…spin all you like I pull out a bag of water 😉

hang on I’m not asking to how to service me machine 😯 so calm yerselfs will the deep clean and 90′ degree wash …now yer getting me all flustered 😳 back on topic

cheers dan1980

if you turn off the rinse setting on the washing machine

will give that a go….will probably help with not getting wet feet when pulling it out of the washing machine also 🙄 may try the dri-pak too

sometimes detergents can’t be helped (but not conditioners…oooh no). Currently using the gentle wash liquid that’s ment for washing silks and wool but that leaves me smelling of aunties? Already read the mfg stuff, mostly talks about the nikwax etc, but not so much about bulk washing in general. may give the grangers unless something else pops up ❓

as others have said, “bleeding” is very simple and should help. but check the remote connection looks intact – the barb nut
is very delicate and easily damaged after a crash. I’ve managed to pull mine off, not realising it’s broken, then pushed it back on! if it’s second hand who knows whats happened in the past…just make sure it feels secure before bleeding, the barb is easy to fix but not cheap.

anyone used the grangers 2 in 1? it claims to do a full load. https://grangers.co.uk/product/2in1-cleaner-and-proof

If it’s cold and dry outside, and I mean really cold I wear one of these http://www.decathlon.co.uk/bionassay-softshell-mens-hiking-fleece-black-id_8189747.html great in snowy conditions also.

please don’t post links to buying clothing….
it’s like a moth to a light
just the picture….remember just the picutres 😯

Somebody up there said that you really need to go into a shop and go by “feel”. I think that’s the only sensible advice.

hope it’s a lady on that day 😳

used a gore windstopper for 36 miles during one of the Evanscycle ride it events. Worn next to the skin it was very comfortable. I’ve got nothing against gore except they don’t fit me as well as the endura stuff. The temperature for that day was mild (mid november I think) and we didn’t really stop much. I’m sure in colder climates a base layer would help…but as with any layered system it can be awkward to gauge the right clothes for that particular session. I would say the softshell comes out if it’s windy (surprise surprise) or the temp falls below 5′ other than that I just wear a madison long sleeve trail and short sleeve shirt.

the cheaper you go the less insulation…windy proof material you get..hell even a £10 fleece from gooutdoors is described as “windproof”. it’s not until you feel the material you notice it’s no better than a dishwasher cloth. Take a trip to the lbs and start touching up the clothes department 8)

thanks for the videos, yer seen that type of bike although not ridden it myself. am I correct in the whole bike does not tilt only the handle bars. does that detract from the experience? (although not having the wind in yer face makes that difficult to answer!)

where do you live? this time of year the nights are early and the mornings late so time on the bike has to be planned around a short day..not wanting to be out on the trails at night
go abroad for improved weather but most places tend to be out of season now…however try alan at http://www.sierramtb.com/ to see what he can offer round malaga.

are the holy grail of bike clothing?? a one piece suits all occasions garment…luckily you haven’t said “cheap”. However your budget will stretch to something of quality, try anything by endura or madison. I wear these brands because they fit and work. I have the endura convert which works well and the arms can be removed. I also have a lusso windtec for sale if your interested? black in small size. rrp is about £55 to £60 quid yours posted for £32. email for more details.

ride upto a small pheasant lieing in the middle of the track thinking “it will move” only to findout it’s buggered with suicidal thoughts of using your front tyre as a method of decapitcation ….slammed on but the back wheel followed through…ouch the bird was saved for the foxes

I know what your saying, but the knee jerk reaction to sorting the problem from those that abused the already in place policies impacted everyone. Offering “free postage” sounds great until you have someone who wants to return an item…how do you extract out the postage fee from that refund?
they had a policy in place but choose not to enforce, just like most of their policies really.

it wasn’t so bad until they started taking that 10% off the postage charge as well? that’s not fair particularly on auction items where its difficult to gauge an end price and generally I would load up the postage to at least cover the fees, yes your “not supposed” to do that but who are they kidding… tell you what I’ll start everything at 99p then when it sells at 99p and costs £2.60 + £1.10 signed postage you can fleece me for the miniscule amount I’ve just made – and by the way it’s not your item ebay it’s mine and it was worth allot more than that. Don’t forget the paypal fees which ARE NOT cheap – 3% percentage plus 20p??? what for…a load of guff.
remember I’m no business seller, just a muppet trying to sell a few bike bits. which by the way I have a shimano front crankset 38/24 pus a windproof lusso black top for sale if anyones is interested 8) cue shameless plug for my FOS
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/maxxis-high-roller-26×21-lust-shimano-xt-crankset-m785-38-24-165mm-arms

I can have comfortably warm hands while the end of my thumb is in agonizingly cold

well you don’t get that specific everyday 😆

good video once it got going…will try to replicate with our guys
note to self, pack helicopter and harness to dangle guy from (we don’t have a drone)

I wouldn’t recommend the sealskinz all weather gloves
the liner is a pain when wet with sweat…and thus grip on bars is naff. sorry if you like them I just don’t get on with

😯 lol – at 15% maybe not….
sometimes that was acceptable until they started to take it off the postage, then it wasn’t worth it

back to the original OP – this has always been the case with PAYPAL
shame you had to learn the hard way with (assuming) a large amount of money from your bike.
Frankly it is ridiculous that they INSIST you MUST have paypal listed as an option for payment – ANY protection offered is for DELIVERED items only and then items DELIVERED BY COURIER with a tracking reference. There is no option to remove it even if you specify CASH ON COLLECTION which PAYPAL SAY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS DO when you clearly cannot post or intend for it to be collected in person – CONFUSED?? well how about “ar*e” elbow springs to mind. After the latest round of ebay intrusion to the seller buying requirements I’ve ditched it and try to sell direct through here.
just ignore their requests and specify this directly in your listing – their is nothing they can do to stop you doing it becuase of the way they have gone about telling you not to accept paypal (???)
if someone does pay by paypal tell them it’s a deposit until they turn up and pay in cash then refund the money through paypal, or they not getting the item.

if it’s only for commuting then a lightweight “packable” waterproof is sufficient – there are a few cheap ones on ebay. as jameso said it only really becomes an issue if you stop and get cold. if it’s gonna get dirty no point spending a packet

have you been a good person this year? ask father christmas to put something under the tree. no seriously if you want breathable you need to save up some money and get something with either gore / e’vent or similar marketing guff in the title. another trick is to not ride so hard that you sweat in the first instance 😉
this item claims to do all what you want but have no experience of it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cycling-Jacket-Waterproof-Windproof-Jacket-Inside-lining-Cycling-Riding-/261324880816?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

I’m guessing the link for the ebay item is from hudson cycles in Rossignton Doncaster from the user name and “new item”
carpet gives it away too
http://hudsoncycles.co.uk/bike_shop/index.php?route=common/home/

end of season stock clearances? bargains galore
unless your after a size thats very popular or obscure
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/165936/products/lapierre-zesty-am-427-2014-mountain-bike.aspx

or get on here http://www.tyreinflators.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1139&category=8
slightly different co2 connector

I’ll second the nano, managed to get one dirt cheap through ebay.
heres another one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Innovations-Tyre-Inflator-Kit-C-w-Saddle-Bag-Tyre-Levers-Etc-/390935210383?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item5b058de98f