Shimano XM9's no contest. Good ankle support, a stiff sole but with enough flex to give decent grip. Some of the walking on the HT / CL is hard - think boulder fields and near scrambling at one point. Sadly the latest version has a stupid boa which are a liability but at least the boot bit is the s...

godivatrailrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:41 am

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:23 pm
When the gears are solar powered I may be in

Don't you live in Scotland? Solar, that's brave !

Wind power is the answer for up Nth

Looks like the final dot has reached tyndrum last night so that’s ht550 25 done. Some brilliant rides and stories from this years event and got to hand it to everyone who even lines up and heads out on the adventure. Only 51 weeks to next year now. Not unless anyone does an ITT Not me by the way, I...

Some pics of the crossing on Dotwatcher. https://dotwatcher.cc/race/highland-trail-550-2025 It's saying the flow into the loch was so high it was making waves. I seem to recall Mart on here encountered a similar scenario a few years ago on an ITT? Yes looks familiar, I went across on a very wet day...

Mike wrote: ↑Wed May 28, 2025 12:45 pm I’d like to know if Kerry found her bike Iv not read it anywhere

Mike,
Have a look on Dotwatcher, apparently Kerry’s GPS was still active as the bike went down with the floodwater.
It went a fair way

Hi James,
Yes I’ve got an older GoPro 7. Fully works ok (I used to use it whilst diving but upgraded to a newer one,
Let me dig it out and see what bits there are.
Mart

I’ve been consistent up to now but getting harder and harder to maintain. Feels like I’m constantly slipping but trying hard to get back on it every time

Late to the party but felt rubbish post Christmas, and started keto. Mrs B also on it so meals have been pretty consistent and no overeating, minimal drinking (circa 1pt per wk) 1 treat meal per week as a reward. Found I went too low on carbs but when got that sorted weight coming down and started t...

I went with 2x 10,000 powerbanks.
Also consider how fast they charge - some are pretty quick these days

Still smiling, thanks D&S for the weekend and the cake

Think I’m sorted now thanks to Nobby.
For XT shifters M780i

nobbythesheep wrote: ↑Sat May 10, 2025 6:48 pm IMG_2853.jpeg
Is this what your looking for ?

Yes thats what i need
Going to need 2 but will take anything i can get

I always preferred Achness Hotel vibe, big into their fishing and had loads of locals dropping in.
I got in their good books by picking up a box of flies from the road, the barman recognised then as belonging to the local Ghillie
I just wish I had taken a photo of the contents to refer back to.

Lazarus wrote: ↑Wed May 07, 2025 9:19 pm Can you do a link for what it looks like ?
I have a hope shimano one and iirc its a flat bar to connect with 3 holes, is that the right one ?

Don’t think it is

Keith that’s for Tech 3 lever, I need it for the version before that.
Going on the diagram in the link
https://www.hopetech.com/_repository/1/ ... ssue2a.pdf

Bit of a long shot but does anyone have a shimano (10sp) adaptor for old hope Tech levers in their spares bin?
Think the part numbers HBSP 263

I’m running out of options as I can’t find any online anywhere

I’ve got the following. Prices delivered to WRT or postage at cost I’m rubbish at including pictures on here but if you DM me your email I can send some through. Endura MT500 II Jacket £100 bright Blue, size Xl (23” armpit to Armpit) Brand new still with tags on. Very roomy (too roomy for me). Forgo...

What am I listening now ……
Sitting in my van on a quiet Derby back street and some bell end nob in an Audi has just pulled up in front of me with his dance music blaring. Can’t hear myself think. Had to close the window now

Some tiny chainrings on some of those bikes
Go Karl - were following, good luck

If the price for a good nights sleep is a few extra grams then that’s worth it.
Good sleep makes you feel so much better the next day.

I’ve got a buffalo big face shirt that I’m probably going to let go if that’s of interest to you. PM me for details

If there lasting that long, another Buffalo Special 6

OS maps on a Facebook pop up advert. https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-maps-12-months-recurring-subscription/ Advert says £17.99 for 12 months, Even though I'm not due to renew until September 2025, I paid now now and my next subscription date renewal is 2nd September 2026 Good shout John - I’ve...

Looks very tidy that does … wish I had the space

How are the scales - are they working again after breaking on the WRT?

Oh and happy Burfday