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- Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: For those who like clean bits.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1788
Re: For those who like clean bits.
Interesting! I looked at the price of US cleaners for doing the chain and decided to give deep fat fryer and Putoline a shot instead. Been reasonably impressed with it so far. It did the CL300 without getting oiled again, although it was a bit noisy on the uphills towards the end. Still shifted fine...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New GPS recommendation please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 602
Re: New GPS recommendation please
As a cheaper, but no excuse to buy new shiny, suggestion.
I copy GPS files to my Etrex 30x using my Samsung phone. It came with a USB to USB-C plug that I use the Garmin cable with. The Samsung "my files" app lets you copy stuff across.

I copy GPS files to my Etrex 30x using my Samsung phone. It came with a USB to USB-C plug that I use the Garmin cable with. The Samsung "my files" app lets you copy stuff across.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Highland Trail 550 -2021
- Replies: 19
- Views: 881
Re: Highland Trail 550 -2021
I'll be keenly following your dot Steve. Think I leaned a lot from your attitude in Tomintoul on the CL300. You just need to keep plodding when you're feeling a bit flat. I ended up faffing and losing a lot of time doing things like stopping to take photos, as my head wasn't in it until I met up wit...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New tent dilemma
- Replies: 22
- Views: 614
Re: New tent dilemma
To Woodsmith - what length was the pole you used? They recommend a slightly longer pole for more recent versions that lifts the bathtub up a bit. I originally got a pole slightly too short from Stu and had to order a longer extender.
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproof glove to try
- Replies: 27
- Views: 605
Re: Waterproof glove to try
I'd buy them based on Skurka's review. He's pretty thorough.
Please tell us how you get on, also interested.
Please tell us how you get on, also interested.
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Thule Panniers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 81
Re: Thule Panniers
I've got the side plates for the rack and they work well. I used it for bikepacking before I learned to TLS. Use it with mini Ortleib panniers though.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Help me solve my light mount issue
- Replies: 6
- Views: 194
Re: Help me solve my light mount issue
I tend to use Sugru for semi-permanent adjustments like this. You could maybe mold a shim to angle the bracket.
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:25 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: An interesting idea
- Replies: 19
- Views: 599
Re: An interesting idea
I'd thought about doing similar with an Alpkit Gordon on the front carrier. Taking it off for things like Larig an Laogh or the East bank of Loch Lomond on the WHW. You'd need to know in advance that it was a serious hike a bike to make it worth it. Decided it was a faff too far and didn't pursue. I...
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
I got blown off a couple of times, at one point to screamed expletives into the wind, didn't do much but made me feel a little better. Lots of good memories. Thanks again. Ian Martin Think I just ducked out of the gust to put my fleece on at that point! Pretty sure I could've been more sympathetic ...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Cairngorms loop 2020
- Replies: 19
- Views: 666
Re: Cairngorms loop 2020
Enjoyed that thanks Bob. It was me with the Tarp lofted high, to be honest I was too tired to figure anything out properly at that point and just tied it to various branches on the tree. The wind loosened it up overnight. Kept the rain off enough for a few hours sleep though. Took me quite a while t...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:06 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Hi, I just finished at 23.06. afraid my broken brain isn't able to figure out how many hours that is right now. Really pleased anyway, hardest I've ever pushed myself and the Glen Derry descent down to Linn of Dee was a particular highlight yesterday. Great to meet so many like minded souls and than...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:15 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Similarly got one dinner and one breakfast packed and lots of snacks.
Stu.
Stu.
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:29 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Out of interest gents, how much resupply are you planning enroute and how much is packed?
I see talk of "dinner" which I've also got with a small stove.
I see talk of "dinner" which I've also got with a small stove.
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:27 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Yeah, I said I needed to avoid the weather forecast now all I'm doing is looking at all the different ones! 

- Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
It's the strong winds for the descent to Braemar that I'm keeping an eye on! All good Cairngorm weather though I suppose.
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
Yeah it's been pretty consistent all week too 

- Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:24 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
- Replies: 250
- Views: 10144
Re: Cairngorms Loop 300 - September Group Start?
I'm in too. With a previous time over 50 hours I'll be happy to get in under two days though!
Aiming for one sleep and enjoying the sunshine and gentle winds (must ignore the weather forecast, must ignore the weather forecast...).
Stu.
Aiming for one sleep and enjoying the sunshine and gentle winds (must ignore the weather forecast, must ignore the weather forecast...).
Stu.
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The Acepac luggage I mentioned.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1938
Re: The Acepac luggage I mentioned.
Yeah, I'm really pleased with my 1l top tube bag too. Really well made and I've been able to get stuff out of the front on the move, by using just one zip.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Jersey orders UPDATE
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2104
Re: Jersey orders UPDATE
Quality! Thanks Stu.
- Thu May 28, 2020 1:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Suggestion on shoe repair!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 400
Re: Suggestion on shoe repair!
I've used this for shoe repair in the past with good success. Even managed to fix a puncture in the kids beach ball with it!
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... esive-p250
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... esive-p250
- Wed May 20, 2020 9:37 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Freehub bodies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 323
Re: Freehub bodies
I'm not convinced building your own wheels is cost effective (unless you do it a lot) but it's a very satisfying feeling.
- Fri May 15, 2020 11:48 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Replies: 12
- Views: 800
Re: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Thanks Boxelder. I'm used to the midge!
- Fri May 15, 2020 8:14 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Replies: 12
- Views: 800
Re: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
That sounds sensible Jurassic. Just wondered if there was a reason the experts had agreed on. Seem to be lots of people talking about them the last few years.
- Thu May 14, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Replies: 12
- Views: 800
Re: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Ticks really do seem to be increasing. Is there an accepted reason for this? What are their predators?
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 'Doping scandal of the Highland Trail 550'...?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4477
Re: 'Doping scandal of the Highland Trail 550'...?
I was given it when I had laser eye surgery. I went for PRK (painful one) so it was definitely necessary.
You are quite spaced out and you know that there is some pain there but you just don't care. I would think it could help you push past pain limits effectively.
You are quite spaced out and you know that there is some pain there but you just don't care. I would think it could help you push past pain limits effectively.