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GPS signal isn't a problem on a mobile. Its battery life and availability of maps - most are downloaded on the fly. Which isn't much use out in the sticks where you can't get a mobile data signal (3g, 4g etc). Though as johnnystorm says this can be overcome by storing things on your device (sometime...

Yes. You'll need something under you for insulation. I use a foam multimat between the layers of my hammock. Many use a quilt which attaches underneath.
Practice your knots. And getting the right sag. Also lie in it diagonally.

Anyone wishing to join us who hasn't already done so please PM me your email so I can send you the GPX. :-bd My route is a planned 135 miles. It won't be done at racing pace. Expect mostly bridleways, fire road, and tarmaced cycleways. Some of the route is remote. There'll hopefully be a Sunday pub ...

Mark, how long is the long route now? I've lost track! (which might be a preview to the actual event :D ) Approx 135 miles. Couple of shortcuts available too in case the weather turns sour or I'm being too ambitious. I think its an achievable target given last years "A" group did 100 mile...

Simon: Sure. No worries.
I plan to be back at bb towers by lunch on Monday but it sounds like you have yourself something more suited to what you like. If any of your route follows ours your more than welcome to ride with us.

I'm not sure on the steerer size. I'll check when I get home. Its not tapered.
I'm looking for cheap to mid range rockshox or fox, something like that

Looking for some 29er suspension forks with standard skewer type dropouts for xc duties.
Anyone have any gathering dust they don't mind parting with?

I've put together a draft for a slightly longer route. So far it's maybe 3-4 of us looking to ride a longer route. My draft is 135 miles(215km) long, with 16700ft (5100m) of ascent. Compared with the 'A group' last year it's an extra 35 miles and 3000ft of ascent. There's a couple of bail out option...

I've had the s5 for a while now its been great and its waterproof!
Its got the microSD, decent removable battery and its a tiny bit old so should be cheaper.

Looks like we'll have an longer route and shorter route same as last year. Ive had a PM too. The more the merrier. I don't mind planning the longer route if anyone wants to join me.

Thanks Stu. Very kind of you. I have my first day planned out nicely. Day 2 I'm working on at the moment. What I will probably need help with is nice bivvy spots along my route. I'd rather not 'go it alone' I do prefer the company but im looking forward to planning my own route and doing some extra ...

I'm normally a LHC member but considering giving it a go myself this year. I now know what to look for on the maps for route planning and also prefer to do a bit more mileage (something like 40,70,40). Anyone is welcome to join me.

With regard to removing the valve cores, my Lezyne multi tool has a valve tool on it, although I've never seen reference to it in the literature. On the chain tool the flat bit with lezyne on it, when removed from the threaded part, the open end which is 'U' shaped is the right size to fit a valve ...

Received. Thanks!

I'm in.Just ordered a shand which will hopefully be ready in time. Looking forward to it

I think a comedic set of rules would go down well.

If your looking for climbs close to home there's a load between Goytre, Margam and Bryn. Especially climbing up out the back of Margam park towards Goytre reservoir and also up the side of the res. If you want long there's a segment "5 mile climb" around that area too.

GregMay wrote:It'll be fine. Stop overthinking.

https://flic.kr/p/RbYNwE
This is after a couple of 5 mile commutes. The shiny surface has been completely removed. Just put a couple wraps of tape around your post first.

I recommend against using a seatpost on a carbon post. I did and now my post looks like its been sanded down where the seatpack was (by quite a bit!). As suggested putting some tape on the post solves the problem. I used electrical tape afterwards which is a lot easier to get off than say duck tape

My condolences Stu. He was a Nice fella.

ZeroDarkBivi wrote:As far as i am aware, the HT550, covering a variety of terrain, has had both full suss XC bikes and rigid single-speeds at the sharp end, but never a fat bike... Just saying!

Chance here for someone to set a first record!

Cheaper than a zwift thingy.

Of course. Didnt notice that. Was trying to follow all the posts

Hi Ian. Which two are left?