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Trailer by far easiest way to transport mobile studio around for last week's repairs sessions . Only problem is I'm now considering getting hold of the bigger Bill model...

And lightweight gilet;

Winter tights;

Cheers to all that came down to last weeks repairs session. Big thank you to Condor and Via Atellier for being such fantastic hosts, and Apidura for joining the evening session. Hi to the Forummers who popped in, lovely to see new faces and old. Also big thanks to Albion colleagues, everything worked out perfectly.

Here's some photos to get an idea of the type of repairs we were doing. Majority was scuffs/scrapes on lycra, knees and hips on winter tights type-of-thing, that we can patch over with heat-bonded stretch panels, then zig-zag stitched for durability.

Little bump for Wednesday repairs - have added flyer above - but Apidura are joining at Via in the evening, for free repairs on any brand bike bags. 👌

Where can one find brake cable with barrels on both ends. Need it to
repair a proprietary braking system.

2 months too late, but wheeled walking-aid frames have this type of brake cable. …and thinking about it, I presume prams/stroller buggies will have similar(?)

No no, not at all - a difficult decision to take, and totally empathise.

Alas, no great slight here, simply that it was underpriced last year, and inflation, global price rises knocking on. At the core, fibre/fabric processing/production uses a lot of energy (heat, water) so all mills' pricing are up. Think you can see these price increase across many textile products. It's frustrating to see, but similarly we (the consumers/users) had high-quality/attractive-pricing for so long*.

@Joepud01; I did use a lightweight Zoa to make a gilet ...skip to 8m50 here;
https://bikepacking.com/news/josh-ibbett-2023-highland-trail-550-bike/
but will feedback request for commercial version!

@Bossman similarly, I did make/attach a hood to an Ultralight Insulated for Josh Ibbett (Tour Devide '22). ...maybe this could be an option on next gen Ultralight Insulated...

Scuffs & Tears free-repairs this Wednesday 22nd at Condor Cycles, from 8.00am - 14.00, then evening session 17.00-20.30 at Via Atelier , with a screening of Le Coursier. All welcome! We'll have repair patches to take away if you don't have time to stick around, or just pop in to say hi :)

*forum 10% disc is still working but let me know if not and I'll look into it. Sometimes gets cranky with site updates.

Edit to add link for Wednesday repairs at Condor; https://www.instagram.com/p/CztiJCmoW34

Could you use ceiling-floor drop curtains to achieve some damping - Extend the curtain rail beyond the window, so the curtain can still have a wide cover in the summer? …I’m presuming the room has windows….

Small restock of High Viz Vest online today, plus going into Condor in a few days. More following in a few more weeks.

It’s imminent. Launching on Tues, but prob available online before then. Condor expecting them in the next few days, so there’s a chance they might be in the shop at the weekend. Call and check, hope it works out for you!

Sorry - as ever - for delay
@Bossman yes, absolutely, been thinking about this loads over the last 12 months, just haven't had the time. We've got someone from studio heading to Fat Viking again in the New Year, so hoping to have something(s) up and running for then. ..am cautious to say too much, time always swamps ambition.

@Johnnyw75 yes, lovely film - if you haven't seen, the new Lakeland200 Canyon film is pretty incredible too. Just want to go and see that scenery. @hippy ^too

@giles337 I'm afraid not :( I liked mine so much, I got the matching rainjacket.

@timmah! as @joepud01 says, it's a barbag, not a pocket, but it does give a substantial amount of protection over a road rainjacket. I would say you can use it in a wide range of temps, with venting/heat dump through wide cuffs, pockets, two-way zip, but then stick on an insulation layer, zip it up, and it's good for grimmest winter days.

@Mat-CR We don't have more coming in this season, so only whats about. Complicated to explain, but we only make what is needed on a 'sustainable growth' strategy. Sorry it's frustrating, but the entire industry needs a more slow-and-steady approach. ....as Black Friday approaches....

That looks great!

Yes, but not as much as you would think(!). I took it off, and you can easily open the crack between your fingers and see it running the entire length. Quite remearkable.

Nope, and exactly. ...add the two-bolt plate for extra 😬

Joke.

Absolutely terrifying to see something so dangerous, the rider totally unaware.

😵😬😳

Picked up a friends bike to replace BB and bartape,

Think this will be ok for a few more miles?

Thanks @Skinny all credit to the team behind it, especially Finley who shot/edited/produced the film. He spent a lot of time living & riding alongside Marin, plus following his races. Look forward to seeing what his future holds!

Here's the film we screened in Kendal last week;

https://www.albioncycling.com/landing/le-coursier

The Q&A after was really interesting, and Marin's insight into rejection of - what some might consider - attractive aspects of racing and media, which is touched on in the film.

an old (c.2010?) 100% merino jersey. Long sleeve, black, quarter length zip, pockets on the back

Fixed Jersey, great product! Probably best bet is to pick one up on ebay, not sure you'll get the same value (quality of merino to price) from anything else these days. Icebreaker will do something in a similar weight/style and quality of merino, just won't be cycle-focused.

@stelfox & @atz I've got end Oct for a small restock on the high-viz vest, with another top-up end Nov. I'll try to give an exact date nearer the time. And yes, great to see an indepth assessment, with some good discussion in the comments,

@Merak afraid not, no - get them while you still can!

^Cheers! - exciting to see this launch.

V quick message on my way to Lakes; hq have told me Zoa Insulated in Orange & Blue now in stock (Lichen coming soon) plus Trail Hunter …at a nice price!

6pt, MrJL, will get things in post on Friday :)

Apologies, should have posted this sooner,

Screening of Le Coursier, a new film about French rider Marin de Saint-Exupéry tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at Hawkshead Brewery, Stavely.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/albion-pertex-le-coursier-screening-supporting-kendal-mountain-rescue-tickets-723993603357
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx-p26LMMYB/

Will be doing (free) 'scrapes-&-tears, rapid-repairs' on any brand kit, all welcome!

@mrJL Great to see the bag being thoroughly used :) Send me your address and I'll get some patches in the post (and @6pt same, I did message back!)

Has AI Jesus cut his own fingers off, so he’s throwing devil horns for eternity?