thenorthwind wrote:Take your watch off and put it outside your sleeping bag?

Same here. And there's also the GPS unit (given a temp. compensated Barometer is included).

I never had a proper go at it although I often use basic trial techniques in the terrain I enjoy riding most. Trial bikes are extremely specific bikes. Probably the most specific bike I ever sat on, despite having ridden thoroughbred DH race bikes. My next bike will have a chunky bash guard on ISCG ...

It tastes good and the 20 % cbd weed definately has an effect on me...
Just doesn't knock me out like the proper stuff.

Great stuff :-bd Really good to see you back on the bike. Keep up with the physio.. ^this Just been looking into cbd oil as an alternative to diclofenac etc. Heard good results but Bloody pricey! Is cbd legal in the UK? I use cbd against severe head ache. No clue if it helps, but I enjoy smoking it ...

Honzo I always liked the look of, but am in between sizes. The reach is just too big on the L and the seat tube too short on the M, to the point where id need a +450mm seatpost. I'll look into the angleset as that could be interesting. Seeing there are more inputs on long front ends and some intere...

^ Bombers were great. Simple and pretty durable. Had a good rep partly as the tolerances and damping refinement weren't great to start with so you didn't notice that they were wearing the stanchions out : ) I took mine apart once and realised the stanchions had a ridge where the split, part-open bu...

Modern suss forks are a huge scam with there excessive service requirements I don't go by these and the Fox forks I ride haven't yet exploded. They still work butter smooth. 2000 km in one case and >1000 km in another. No service beyond cleaning after about every 10 rides (yes, pressure washer...) ...

ie. people on trails bikes looking to go further for the best trails My word :-bd #thenewbikepacking wasn't ever new for some. Some have always bikepacked with trail bikes and a focus on mixing technical single track riding with bigger distances. Always nice to see this platform (bikepacking.com) o...

Oh... and welcome

Good goal, the HT550. It's a lovely route.

And single speed etc... Soon we'll see someone on a penny farthing riding it. The clockwork seems an okay bike, surely it'd be okay to take around the HT550. I too would opt for 29" wheels. But then the 29er Clockwork has 450 mm chainstays. I like to preach how long chainstays take the life out...

Ah yes. I prefer synthetic for that application and there are quite a few options with reflectives. Same here. Any favourite insulated garment with reflective elements? Mine are those I use for other outdoor activities and are mostly focused on mountaineering/skitouring/hiking - so, unfortunately n...

Him again...

I've seen many down jackets but not yet any with reflective elements 'till Ralphi introduced theirs. The way I use my down clothing it's highly unlikely I'll be using it for riding in and if, surely not somewhere I have to expect traffic, but for roadies.. that fast descent from the Alpine pass duri...

Many comparable options cost a similar amount; quick look on ultralightoutdoorgear reveals that most comparable options are actually a more expensive. The other thing is, in such a lightweight system you incorporate so little down, H-baffles start to make less sense. Quite a few manufacturers go dow...

Stif Morf :-bd If only it also came on 29" wheels... Not so sure if the thread opener is after a bike with such characteristics though... Yet, they are incredibly fun, fast, stable and astonishingly and also work on less than stupid steep and fast single tracks. For riders coming from more trad...

Thanks again guys. Stanton is interesting. I was semi interested in the sherpa from when it came available. I had one of thier first frames (26er switch back?) It was a good bike. Hi Dave Same here with the 29er Sherpa. I was close to getting one. How about the steel Kona Honzo? One, if not the mos...

Hurray!!!

Chuffed for her.

Very, very well done Jenny
Doff my hat until my arm falls off

My work maybe fun and I enjoy it and the mountains are in most wonderful conditions it's tough to leave etc. but right now I'd rather be in Berlin. So here I am, quietly applauding to the great Jenny Graham. She's on her last 20 km or so, just now entering Berlin. F@cking amazing. Anybody else feeli...

Hope all are back safe and sound in a dry & warm place.

Was thinking of you during a little 2 day ride in the polar opposite of conditions.

ScotRoutes wrote:However I believe she is being very careful to ensure she remains within the "rules".

Exactly how I got to knew her.
No worries on my behalf.

Now we're talking :-bd https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/013/197/873/large/guillaume-bout-otb-carbone-or-persp-avant.jpg?1538511370 That superbly fun to look at. Quite funny to read the thoughts on designing it and see him use Magic Mary. Happy to have Ian Fitz point it out on Twit...

When it comes to suspension, FOX. Absolutely loving mine and - on former bikes now ridden by mates - seeing them still going strong with little care after up to 11 years. 11. Never got warm with the 32 models. My weight and riding don't go well with the flex they offer. If you're light and/or don't ...

Narrow and serious tread. This will cut deep into mud, to a place where you might find grip. Mud tyres are always rather narrow for such reasons. Saying this with a strong focus on mtb's, but surely it'll apply to a gravel bikes too. But then, I my absolutely fav tyres for all out grip are Schwalbe ...

Give a bunch a good challenge they asked for and then get fingers pointed at you for giving them a good challenge? No, I don't get some specimens of my own species

We should be more sadistic.

Without having read the article from CyclingUK, a few times a year German bike mags (mountainbiking stuff) have an article about bikepacking and it's not even discussed if panniers are better for obvious reasons. If I where a roadie (tarmac and gravel) touring, I'd not give bikepacking bags a second...