My mate Stu did a bit of a similar comparison, but with an Alfine 8

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic ... all-thread

You will need to work on your beard and go bear chested

I have a tangle bag below which I can fit a side pull cage for 1 bottle. Trying to ditch the camelback for the WRT so was going to try a couple of these, mounted on the handlebars (facing backwards so it doesn't get in the way of the front harness) for a couple more bottle cages http://www.chainreac...

Optimus Brass small petrol stove. Bought 1988
Still chugging out the heat :) Heavy but great in winter

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BsJk ... _11_30.jpg

Down jacket with hoods £50 without hoods £40
Lightweight down jackets £25

http://store.karrimor.com/outdoor-cloth ... kets?dcp=2

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Topeak Tri Drybag, the one that fits to the top tube, great for snacks/small tools etc
Has a waterproof cover, exactly the same as the one in this linky
£12.50 Posted

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-tri-bag- ... bag-cover/

Cheeky Monkey wrote:Blimey, that stuff looks expensive. I'm sure I only paid £40 ish for my medium tangle.

Same here. If you look on the veloista site it appears that its cheaper through them. Thats where I ordered from & no customs (posted within EU)

http://veloista.com/marke/revelate-designs/

I didnt know about these .... need to order all the versions
Got a bit of catching up to do :)

The postman has made a few visits recently, but I had to wait until my birthday before I could get them: A silver Thomson stem so the collars and cuffs match on the Kite (pic to follow) A pair PDW bird cages also for the Kite A Jones H-Bar for the Pegasus An alt-J CD. I'll be interested to know how...

Mr Postman has dropped another light package on the mat this morning A Evernew Pasta Pot (700ml), it was a bit pricy but there were a few factors that swung it for me - ML's Measurements in the side of the pot - Nice fitting lid with drain holes - Small spout shape - Insulated handles I probably cou...

the important bit on this is you have to register your number before you use it - otherwise no worky

Have a look here on Robs blog. He has a few links to the wire bits

http://robdeanhove.blogspot.co.uk/2012/ ... right.html

The 'highland 400' goes pretty close to this also, at one point
Might also be a good consideration

http://www.highlandtrail.net/

Just got hold of mine, in came in a box smaller than I was expecting (a great start). Very impressed with both lightness and quality of workmanship. I got a reduced netting hood, L shaped zip, tie points at the corners on M90 upper fabric. Think this should about cover every option Communicating wit...

A little parcel from John @ Borah - How light on some crap kitchen scales coming in at 240gm Bag looks well made. Im impressed
Oh and no customs to boot :) Happy Chappie
Mart

Im waiting for mine to arrive, apparently its on its way :)
I asked John about Breathability v's Waterproofness and he advised M90. I thought breathability more important as its mainly for under a tarp it will have some protection against the rain.
I also got the hood modification
Mart

WRT - I'm in (first one for me, gulp)

Saw Taz over at Cannock had done this on Jones frame with truss forks
I was surprised it fitted but it did. need to have plenty clearance on your frame

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Cheeky Monkey wrote:I refuse to join in for fear of heart failure

I refuse to join in for fear the wife might read it :D

think it might be the wife having heat failure , I'm oot

Been riding my Swift for a while with a full sus fork and Alfine 8 hub Quite like the combination but agree with the comments above that you dont really need a bouncy front for bikepacking (and the added extra weight it brings). Im going back to rigid soom to lighten it up for the summer. In terms o...

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Is the front brake meant to be on the other side?

I got a tangle bag (Med) on the Swift. Enough space on the downtube for a bottle
However the one on the seattube there isnt room, so I got a storage bottle with spares/tool which is sorter

Wonky chainring from Goldtech. The Swifts going back to single speed
Oh and a 'Scotland wild Trails volume 1, to complement Vol 2 from Dan
Done a few but bags more to go at :)

i asked John from Borah if he could help. Said he would mark it down a bit
Will let you know the outcome when it arrives
Mart