gairym wrote:Looks mildly hillsome.

Ballpark from overlaid DEM data is 80,000ft of climbing

http://1drv.ms/1KY2aLc

Dr. Matt...

Does anyone have any sources for detailed topographical maps (like our OS 1:50k or France's IGN equivalent) covering the Italian part of the route? Either digital or paper. Best I've found so far is the OSM with the contours add-in. I don't *need* any more than that, but I'm a sucker for traditiona...

I have a neurological condition which means that I don't feel temperature properly in my feet, and when they get cold, they feel HORRIBLE, and it's really not good when they start to thaw out. It wasn't that cold today, but my feet were still getting a bit cold in overshoes / shoes / wool socks / co...

The altitude and OSM routing functions seem to have stopped working on BikeHike, but you can fake the altitude thing by exporting and adding altitude using the GPS Visualizer website.

Anyone tried one of these? Seems to fold up which seems to be a key detail for this trip http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/tifosi-bike-bag/rp-prod35558 I used something similar Bristol <-> Nice a few years ago for my Inbred. 2/10, would not use again. Damage on the way out included a scratc...

For the French Alps and beyond, this is probably the most useful starting point I've found, as it's basically a map-based meta site which aggregates lots of other route sites. Everything from individual sections of trail to multi-day trips, graded my technicality if the source site has the grading a...

Google Play link for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .sja&hl=en

+1 for a decent second-hand Saunders if you can get one... eBay is a good source. My sister and her husband have backpacked all over Scotland in all weathers and used to swear by Saunders until they were no longer available. The Jetpacker is a genuine (measured on my digital kitchen scales) 1.25kg, ...

Royce will make you one, but obviously £££...
http://fat-bike.com/2013/07/first-look- ... m-bracket/

Dan_K wrote:They refunded my first 2 month's subs and I got some free tat they couldn't sell... Handy.

Fixed that for you

Thanks, I was part way through reverse-engineering it with BikeHike

EDIT: This does appear to highlight how well mapped the hill tracks are in that part of the world on OSM...

I have to say that looks well lush... does anyone have the GPS file for my archives?

The IP67 connector is just to ensure the integrity of the device. If it happened to get dropped in a puddle or the bike dunked during a river crossing the device would survive. Anything plugged into it or stored in the same place would need to be protected separately. :smile: I would have thought a...

2. USB connector. I've sourced an IP67 rated (1m submerged for 30 minutes*) connector that comes with a screw-on cover. It is more expensive that a standard USB but I like the security it gives against unexpected drownings. Obviously anything plugged into the USB may suffer... Won't a properly wate...

The kLite mod is to put a 'booster' capacitor in series with the dynamo input. This acts in conjunction with the inductance of the dynamo coil to provide a boost in current at cerain speeds. You can either use a bipolar capacitor, or two electrolytics. Compare Circuits 2, 5 and 6 on this page to get...

I know we slag mechs off and worry about damaging them but in reality that doesn't happen often and if it does they're fairly cheap / easy to replace. You say that, but I've had offs on my Hemlock several times this summer where I've landed the bike on its right-hand side in a relatively high (down...

Would this solution be any use?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1375318 ... 546896561/

Just leaving this here... not the UK, but not that much further than Scotland from the south of England...

http://www.grande-traversee-alpes.com/e ... -du-soleil

composite wrote:I wouldn't agree with the On button comment.

Stick your arguments on the Facebook page would you, I think kLite would appreciate the feedback!

More commentary from kLite and Sinewave: https://www.facebook.com/kLite.com.au/p ... 3584614100

sillybigfella wrote:Most windfarms are located on open access land, but best check the 1:25,000 maps.

Yebbut strictly speaking you're not allowed to cycle where you like on access land... but in most cases who's going to argue the toss?

So what's the skinny with the Welsh forestry and wind farm tracks that a lot of folks here seem to ride? I've used some in the Brecon Beacons but not further north. Google Maps seems to have a lot of them marked, and you can obviously see them on the aerial photography, but what's the access like? O...

Strip down a pair of On-One Fat Not Fat wheels and use the hubs and rims separately?

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/WPOOFATNO/o ... et-29-inch

Second dibs on wheels please, let me know if kbrembo doesn't have them.

johnnystorm wrote:Just get a Revo it's worth it.

Not as well heatsinked as the kLites, but flatfishy seemed pretty pleased with his last time I saw him.