Ok, no :D

Most of us wouldn't due to aesthetics is my guess, but practically, no reason at all.
The rough stuff fellowship were at this before most of us were born, and saddlebags worked for those guys....

mmm, not convinced by that. I can't imagine anything weighing 700gm is going to be strong enough to cope with having a bike strapped to it,no matter how many tie ons you get 'em to fit. plus it looks very unstable to paddle, the guy spends the few seconds we see of the raft in action with his feet o...

I love my ski touring/mountaineering in the winter, snowholing etc.
Though I am just about to pick up a fat bike for snow and summer "hell biking"!!
And they say men can't multi- task

I looked at this before I got the singular, it says on the site that it is made for a 130 travel fork so wasn't sure what the head angle would be with a Salsa FargoV2, which is what I wanted to run on it.
If I was in the market for a hardtail trail bike though, this would be up there for sure.

Singular Swift? I have a Hummingbird and the farme rides really well and the build quality is great. I also have an Ogre hanging on the wall awaiting build-up, really nice frame with lots of drop out options, including Rohlof. I would avoid a Carbon frame if you intend fitting frame bags, I think th...

I have a Mountain Hardware Lumina that is good to about -6 or so, packs pretty small and is around 1.6 kg. I used it for snow holing and camping on ski mountaIneering trips and it was great. The mat makes a big difference. I just got a new bag last week but also picked up a new Exped down mat yester...

Plenty of snow at the moment. Not sure where the inner loop actually goes but if it is through the Laraigh an Laoigh expect it to be pretty soggy at the least. Parts of Glen Tilt will be pretty wet too I would think, mainly the section north of the Falls of Tarf. There is a shelter at Fords of Avon ...

Hi Barney, I have a Lamina -7 bag that I use for snow holing when ski mountaineering here in winter and it's fine. For a synthetic bag rated so low I am amazed at how small it packs. To be honest a good down bag rated that low will be a little over the 1 kg, unless you want to pay an insane amount. ...

Pyro wrote:Don't fret over all the people talking about 20g here, 10g there. Buy what you can afford and learn to use it properly, then upgrade when you can.

Amen to that.
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things
Gari

Hi Flatfishy, you could go up the old logging way to Glenmore-Ryvoan pass to Forest Lodge-Nethy Bridge-Boat of Garten then onto Wades old road at the Carrbridge junction, over the Sluggan Bridge, pick up the Burma road and descend that to the A9 crossing for Aviemore. Plenty of good bivi spots out t...

Having just ordered a Surly Ogre for bike packing I need to sell my Hummingbird. For those that don't know it's a 69 er, but can be run 26 with 120 forks. Size large, though I normally use a M and apart from the long TT I find it fits fine. I have only used it for touring and it's only done around 1...

Hi Anthony, I have a Humingbird. Sorry for the typo, it should read 590!!
Gari

Hi Anthony, the TT on my Singular is 490 so this is way too long I am afraid. Thanks for checking.
Gari

Hi Anthony, what length is the TT?, I am looking to replace my 69er that is a little long for me.
Cheers
Gari

I am looking for a fairly cheap rear 29er just to get me going, something like a Deore etc, tyre too maybe if someone had one to go with it. I am on the fence re going this way and don't want to spend a lot at this stage, especially as I am planning to get a Pugs in the next few weeks!! So what yer ...

Gone a little mad over the past few weeks... Fargo forks with matching anything cages, TN Laser Comp, new DMR flats and some new Jones bars.
trying to resist going 29 both ends, but I fear it may be a losing battle!! anyone fancy a singular Hummingbird frame?

Do you still have the frame pack? If so I will take it.
Gari

Hi Ray, I have a set of the MTBBATTERIES and think it's great for the price, so much so that I may get a second set this winter for running one on the bars and one on the helmet. Pretty bright on the full setting, i know the Exposure are nice but I can't really justify the price for the riding I do....

I think I paid 24 Swiss franks for shipping, big-ish box though.

I got my Revelate gear from Veloista in Switzerland, though they are shipped from Germany so no VAT etc. Took around 5 days to arrive. Very happy with the service etc.
Check their website for prices.

I have a tangle but haven't got round to using it yet, well made though.

Gari

Not sure why the pics have been cropped on the right hand side :?

So my bags arrived yesterday, almost a full set of Revelate, all that is missing is the jerrycan. somehow managed to order 2 gastanks mind?! look pretty good, very shiny, especially the Sling. the front side is covered in a very shiny black coating, one of the staff hought it was a pair of "gim...

I do, habit for me as I used to work as a river guide/kayak coach and ski tour guide. Usual MLTB,SMBA, BCU approved packs, but as has been said, the best first aid kit you can buy is of little use if you lack the knowledge, experience and confidence to use it. Will you be bringing your uniform next ...

Sounds like a plan, beer o'clock in the hotel bar. I'll have 'em on the bar, what's yours?
Gari

Not been yet but hopefully will have been in time for then Glen Orchy gathering, just ordered a full set of Revelate stuff from Veloista in Switzerland, they said a week for delivery.....everything currently crossed!!!