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- Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD Salsa El Mariachi frame and forks REDUCED TO £350
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3808
Re: Salsa El Mariachi frame and forks
I’m surprised this hasn’t generated more replies as there’s a lot of love for the El Mar on here. I’ve got exactly the same as you’re selling here, and it’s just lovely.
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 1:39 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Longshot wanted - Jones Ti Truss fork, 135mm QR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 494
Re: Longshot wanted - Jones Ti Truss fork, 135mm QR
I was just going to post here too! Definitely give Five Land a shout - I’ve had my Jones repaired twice and they re-did a weld on another bike. It isn’t cheap (mine was £200+ on the fork) but the repair is brilliant. Details of both repairs on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2l65mmF4LE/?u...
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:25 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT550 2021
- Replies: 637
- Views: 70138
Re: HT550 2021
Well, that was a pleasant read. Thanks Landslide for filling in (some of) the dots. I accidentally had my tracker set to ping in my Check Ins only. Then after I'd started the event, Trackleaders wouldn't update the settings. I tried to check in as often as possible but it didn't always transmit in ...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:41 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Vee Tyre Co Trax Fatty
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1388
Re: Vee Tyre Co Trax Fatty
Rubbish tyres. The Mezcal that came up on offer recently is much better and sizes up the same, even though it’s nominally a 2.6”.
I have used a 3.25” Vee Trax Bulldozer and it’s alright but I don’t have a fork wide enough for it now. It’s heavy but gets through a lot of stuff.
I have used a 3.25” Vee Trax Bulldozer and it’s alright but I don’t have a fork wide enough for it now. It’s heavy but gets through a lot of stuff.
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hurray for fatties!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1446
Re: Hurray for fatties!
Alan G originally said 8 days.ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:10 pmIIRC there is no cut-off time for the group start.The dot watcher stopping, was that the fact dot watcher pulled the plug early or was it the riders had X amount of days to finish and those outside the time, dot watcher stopped tracking?
- Mon May 31, 2021 8:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Highland Trail 2021... What worked, what didn't
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1764
Re: Highland Trail 2021... What worked, what didn't
Forgot to add… Didn’t work OS maps app, not once. Despite supposedly ‘downloading’ all the maps I needed for use offline. What a pile of crap that app is. Luckily I had ViewRanger as backup. Well done for completing it! The OS maps app has a fatal flaw - check whether you’re storing on iCloud or on...
- Thu May 27, 2021 5:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Are there any bikepacking events with "Motivational actors." ?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2494
Re: Are there any bikepacking events with "Motivational actors." ?
I’ve heard the Breck Epic in Colorado has a whiskey and bacon stop. A shot of whiskey and some American (i.e. disappointing streaky) bacon to replenish your salt and alcohol levels
- Wed May 26, 2021 9:30 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT550 2021
- Replies: 637
- Views: 70138
Re: HT550 2021
Andrew and James finished overnight. Josh is on the home straight, I think he's got a chance of sub 4 days? It's much tougher to be further down the field, you're on the go for much much longer plus every night you spend out you don't get as good a rest as you would at home so the fatigue builds up...
- Thu May 20, 2021 11:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Scottish gas canister logistics
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3320
Re: Scottish gas canister logistics
I just checked and there’s a Decathlon not too far from the airport - open until 8.
- Thu May 20, 2021 8:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Scottish gas canister logistics
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3320
Re: Scottish gas canister logistics
I have a backpacking trip planned which takes me into the proper wilderness of Scotland. Due to work and other factors I'll need to get a plane to Glasgow to make it happen. I'll land at 5:15pm on a Friday and then need to be on a bus at 6:45am the next day. In between these hours I need to buy gas...
- Thu May 20, 2021 7:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikes (or rigs if you prefer) of the HT550
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4362
Re: Bikes (or rigs if you prefer) of the HT550
2019 really was a show of ‘go fast or go home’, with dangerously low levels of kit taken. It’s good that there is the insistence of a prudent set of equipment. I did 2017 without a stove, but had a meal at the Oykel Bridge (x2), pie shop and Whistlestop cafe. If there’s any question of places being ...
- Thu May 20, 2021 1:04 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wtd (pls): your old, life left, Endura Singletrack trousers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 742
Re: Wtd (pls): your old, life left, Endura Singletrack trousers
I’ve thought about sewing in a new seat area into a few sets of worn ones that I own. Maybe get some cordura and experiment to see what works best for them. If they’re going in the bin anyway…
- Mon May 17, 2021 11:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Downloading Maps of huge routes offline to Mobile Phone ?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2477
Re: Downloading Maps of huge routes offline to Mobile Phone ?
Make sure to disable cloud storage if you’re using the iOS OS app. It is (or hopefully was) a fatal flaw that offline maps download to iCloud, so when you try to access them with no network coverage you can’t.
- Sun May 09, 2021 8:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Ti seatpost ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1852
Re: Ti seatpost ?
I have some Kent Eriksen Sweetposts that I really rate. All picked up for good prices - found two on Singletrack and another from a mate. They’re so comfy that you think you’re running a flat tyre, and I doubt I’d ever sell them.
- Sat May 08, 2021 11:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: HT550 2021
- Replies: 637
- Views: 70138
Re: HT550 2021
A thing I always think about - some very fit people have failed, some (comparatively) unfit people have succeeded. Nous and keeping a level head are more important than fitness. This was discussed at length in 2019 by all of us waiting around in Tyndrum. My personal theory is that people who know t...
- Sat May 08, 2021 11:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: I’ve finally found MY (almost) perfect way to stay dry
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1137
Re: I’ve finally found MY (almost) perfect way to stay dry
I’m a convert to the Outdry jacket. I got very cold in one on a Cairngorms Loop attempt but I think this was down to me expecting it to be another layer based on the breathability of previous jackets. The fit is poor though, far too short with no drop tail, so if you wear it off the bike anything in...
- Sat May 08, 2021 11:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10307
- Sat May 08, 2021 11:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10307
Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
I owned two El Mariachis previously (one rigid that ended up singlespeed, and a full bike I got for a very good price). They were sold when I had my Stooge phase, then I went to Jones. My Orbea became top bike, so the Jones went singlespeed but I couldn’t justify leaving it anywhere at all so wanted...
- Sat May 08, 2021 1:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10307
Re: ever wish you were strong enough to ride single speed ?
I’m now up at two singlespeeds, but have basically stopped riding my Jones. I built a Salsa El Mariachi up and it’s so much fun. 29+ up front, wide bar, short stem and 34:19 - it’s absolutely perfect for my local loop. My Jones is now 30:19 and I’d consider the CL on that. My real reservations with ...
- Wed May 05, 2021 8:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New GPS ideas please.
- Replies: 71
- Views: 7043
Re: New GPS ideas please.
I have a USB charger for 2 AA or AAA batteries that I got from IKEA for around a fiver. I reckon with some waterproofing and clever cable management it would be ideal on the bike when paired with a Sinewave Revolution and an eTrex, both of which I own. It would be interesting to see if I could fully...
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:27 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Scotland 26th April - Bikepacking?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1785
Re: Scotland 26th April - Bikepacking?
I wonder how the lack of open bothies will affect the HT550 experience?
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:14 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Oval rings. Absolute Black or Absolute B*ll*cks?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3427
Re: Oval rings. Absolute Black or Absolute B*ll*cks?
Superstar do 110 BCD thick thin rings as do spa cycles. Both work well. Thanks :-bd Superstar do an oval thick thin at almost half the price of the AB one. Anyone have experience of both. I’d be happy to shell out on the AB if there was a good reason to do so. I’m using a Deckas one from AliExpress...
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Sold: Singular Swift M -£300 ono
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1596
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Sold: Singular Swift M -£300 ono
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1596
Re: FS: Singular Swift M -£300 ono
On hold pending funds
- Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:10 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 29+ Tyres Vanished?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8102
Re: 29+ Tyres Vanished?
Those 2.6 Mezcals advertised on here are excellent - I’m surprised how well they fill out an i45 Scraper. Like many though, I’ve got a stash of 29+ tyres which I’ll work through:
Part-worn Knard
Unused 3.25 Bulldozer (doesn’t fit in my Jones)
Chronicle
Mezcal
Vee Trax Fatty, which belongs in a bin.
Part-worn Knard
Unused 3.25 Bulldozer (doesn’t fit in my Jones)
Chronicle
Mezcal
Vee Trax Fatty, which belongs in a bin.