Hi, here is the manual: https://www.findmespot.com/SPOT/media/Downloads/SPOT-Gen3/SPOT-Gen3-User-Guide.pdf On Page 5 it suggests this is part of the LED test sequence. Once the HELP and S.O.S. LEDs turn green, you will have approximately 5 seconds to complete step 2 and another 5 seconds to complete...

It is worth looking at how to improve battery life on any given model. I have a gaming etrex20 which gives me 20 hours on rechargeable. This is double from using default settings. Mainly the bright screen mode that takes the juice but suprisingly the rate of data plotting was a big factor.

I have 12 pairs for 9 speed chains. These are the things you use to close up a chain without any tools. Really good idea to carry some in case you need to fix a broken chain on the go. Bugger al use if you have only 10speed and 8speed chains. I'll post 6 pairs to the first two members who ask. Cost ...

Thank you all. The link to tredz shows there are loads of options out there.

Good point. 26"

I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheap rear rack that would work with a Salsa El Mar? Doesn't need to be strong but does need to attach to more than the seat tube. The fall back is the specific Salsa rack at about £100 including the special seat clamp thingy. I just wondered if there was anything...

I very quickly swapped the original Alfine 11 for a SS setup on my Whippet. The hub was great but the cable setup on the bike was rubbish. Then I started liking SS enough not to try re-routing the cables more effectively. So this has been hanging around for a while. I'm selling the rear wheel as a w...

Some brakes are known for allowing air in slowly leading to spongyness and finally no breaking performance. I have two acid juicy 5 that do that. Shimano seen bomb proof even at the cheap end. There might be a correlation between folk who are bleeding brakes weekly and those permanently slamming on ...

FD-M771
9 speed
Down swing front derailluer
Lovely and shiny - Brand new, never taken out of box.
Same as this: http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano- ... 34061.html

£16 posted

Black unused 22T little ring.
Taken from a 3x9 system so without packaging.
Same as this: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-slx- ... prod27841/

£5 posted

Cheers folks, yes the spring clip is what I have used so far. I was hoping for something like the power-link because they are a bit easier to fit when you are gibbering on t' moor. However, the spring clip type seem they should be more durable. I saw there are some 8 speed quick links and wondered i...

Hello, I have years of experience of using quick links for connecting 9/10 speed chains. Products like Sram powerlinks etc work great. For single speed (e.g. 8 speed ) chains the standard offering tends to be the kind that has the two parts with a slide on faceplate. I'm not keen on these but suspec...

Thanks to Chew for organising. A very good route for the winter social. I made it to 7 before sleeping last night.

Sorry, I missed the request for a show of hands. I'll be there

Firstly, thanks for trying evolve this great event Stu. It's easy to forget that this is quite a unique opportunity in the biking calendar. Both very hard but accessible are what makes it popular. So extending this makes great sense. 2014 saw many folk realise they are capable of much more than they...

Some good suggestions. Thanks very much all.

I'm after a tyre to use on a 29er wheel that I can put onto a bike for when I need to do road only miles (commute to work). Tubeless and fairly tough would be good.

Any recommendations?

If it makes you feel better I carried over 1kg of food I didn't use.

RE the saddle I looked at Make Halls winning Td setup and went with that. It is lovely. You know when you have a great saddle when you don't even think about it until someone mentions it. It's a WTB laser.

Fantasticmrmatt wrote:

I spent £200 lightning my sleeping bag arrangement.

But did you take your pillow?

No, I'm clever so saved 50g. :)

I'm still trying to work out how I can spend two days cursing for entering the BB and yet now very glad to have done it. It is this dangerous feeling that makes you enter the next year having chanted for 30 hours like a monk "must never put myself through this again" I'd like to claim the ...

The Star Inn is under new ownership and has undergone a full re-fit, so is worth a look. Otherwise it's Mach' or Llanidloes really. This would be good but alas the website says they haven't finished the kitchen. Unless you've heard otherwise (and their website is behind). Yes I'm at the schoo house...

Are there any recommended places to eat if staying in Pennant?

e.g. good pub food.

Ian, your account is a valuable addition to the info available for this route. I wish I had it when I first attempted it. When I researched I found lots of write ups of people doing it over three days. I struggled to find any going for the sub 40 hour. It is really important for routes that involve ...

Nice birthday present received. Very happy with it.
Thanks!

I think these last posts hit the nail on the head. If you don't know better you do the LL200 like you might a nice tour of the peaks or other long distance routes that aim for max satisfaction. The LL200 is a test. It is there if you want to challenge yourself physically and mentally. I didn't reali...