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- Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: That Tent Question
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3936
Re: That Tent Question
In light of the problems you’ve had with your Durston, have you taken that up with Durston and have you had any response? (I think I read that they are normally excellent with their customer service/feedack). Do you think you were just unlucky and got a duff one? So, I guess the issue will be close...
- Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: That Tent Question
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3936
Re: That Tent Question
Since US tents and UK weather are a topic;
Just a couple of hours ago, Tarptent has started to take orders for the new ArcDome.
https://www.tarptent.com/product/arc-dome/
Just a couple of hours ago, Tarptent has started to take orders for the new ArcDome.
https://www.tarptent.com/product/arc-dome/
- Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: That Tent Question
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3936
Re: That Tent Question
Regarding Durston X-Mid: We've used ours on about 25 nights and the zips are already failing. Not the easy fix failure, but the one where you actually have to replace the whole thing since it's fraying along the full length. The mesh fabric is showing use much faster than any other mesh I ever expe...
- Wed Jul 31, 2024 6:48 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: That Tent Question
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3936
Re: That Tent Question
Regarding Durston X-Mid: We've used ours on about 25 nights and the zips are already failing. Not the easy fix failure, but the one where you actually have to replace the whole thing since it's fraying along the full length. The mesh fabric is showing use much faster than any other mesh I ever expe...
- Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: That Tent Question
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3936
Re: That Tent Question
Regarding Durston X-Mid: We've used ours on about 25 nights and the zips are already failing. Not the easy fix failure, but the one where you actually have to replace the whole thing since it's fraying along the full length. The mesh fabric is showing use much faster than any other mesh I ever exper...
- Thu Jun 27, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tour Divide 2024
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15613
Re: Tour Divide 2024
Too fast for bears and dogs then?
- Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tour Divide 2024
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15613
Re: Tour Divide 2024
Justinas Leveika has about 40 miles of tarmac left to the finish and he's what, a day ahead of the MH flag? It's hard to tell exactly but he's about ~150 - 200 miles in front? But... the dogs! Wow, i'd not realised it was so near to the finish. Will be sad to see Mike's record broken, but it's clea...
- Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tour Divide 2024
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15613
Re: Tour Divide 2024
Back to the bears then... Fears are irrational and take little regard for statistics. If you'd have a bad time being scared of bears, then you'd have a bad time regardless of if you get killed or not. Better overcome the irrational fears and not have them stand in between you and your dreams. Then f...
- Thu Jun 27, 2024 6:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tour Divide 2024
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15613
Re: Tour Divide 2024
The book Bear Attacks by Stephen Herrero (ISBN 9781493034574) is a great read and considered the best book to learn how to behave correctly so not only you, but also bears can stay safe. And just what is the average reading age of a bear? :lol: I can elaborate how you help the bears by sticking to ...
- Wed Jun 26, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tour Divide 2024
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15613
Re: Tour Divide 2024
Some stunners there. Although every time I consider the event something to aim for there's a pic or mention of a bear and it becomes a hard no. Nope. Never. I spent 90 - 100 days camping in the wild in Canada (Rockies between boarder at Waterton NP and area called Kakwa Lakes about 1000 km north) a...
- Mon Jun 24, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Recommend me a quilt
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4310
Re: Recommend me a quilt
[...] Neo-air mat which isn't the warmest so the bag helps a bit there. Been thinking I should get a general use quilt that would be good for 4-8 deg April-September UK use, maybe ok at freezing point / 2500m up in France If I took the other PHD quilt to back it up. [...] Are you warm enough on the...
- Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hub/cassete compatability query
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1166
Re: Hub/cassete compatability query
Oh... and there's SRAM XD and XD road...
At least they're trying. I just wonder what
At least they're trying. I just wonder what
- Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hub/cassete compatability query
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1166
Re: Hub/cassete compatability query
Shimano 12 speed isn't HG, it uses the Microspline pattern. 8/9/10/11 Shimano MTB all uses the same freehub, road is a bit different*. *Awkward Thanks. The wheelset I was looking at stated came with HG freehubs, and also some SRAM XD's? :???: SRAM XD is nothing for Shimano cassette users. It's for ...
- Fri Jun 14, 2024 8:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 1098
- Views: 174359
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
And wear an aero skinsuit and feel very pro at home.
Sold!
I shall start indoor bike riding. Many do it. Must be fun.
- Fri Jun 14, 2024 8:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 1098
- Views: 174359
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
https://bikerumor.com/rule-28-new-gravel-suit-hydration-bladder-sleeve/ A Gravel Suit, anyone? .....No? Good :grin: :lol: I quite like it when a manu does a spectacular fail. I suppose a skin suit itself is fine if you are into that kind of thing (and don't need to go to the loo in a hurry which ru...
- Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:29 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tour Divide 2024
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15613
Re: Tour Divide 2024
Jeez, Marshall Bird is going for another run. How many has he done now? Wow... didn't Marshall celebrate his 60th in 2016? We met during the HT550; I remember how we met en route and he kind of felt he must make room for me to pass (on a single track), but I stopped and said something like too good...
- Sun Jun 09, 2024 11:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Technical Descending
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2563
Re: Technical Descending
Oh... one more thing (well, it never ends...): The more technical, the less I'm sat on the saddle, the less weight I want on my bike. For full on tech bikepacking routes I'll only have tools, mat, bivy bag or tarp and some food on the bike. Rest is in a lightweight 15 - 20 L rucksack/running vest. T...
- Sun Jun 09, 2024 10:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Technical Descending
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2563
Re: Technical Descending
Coming from a mostly road background I’d like to improve my descending skills. So what’s the best way to learn, how did you learn…videos, online courses, coaching etc? Also, I’m not looking for an excuse to buy yet another bike but if a full suspension bike would help then I’d consider it. Thanks. ...
- Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 27.5 Plus tyre recommendations
- Replies: 11
- Views: 996
Re: 27.5 Plus tyre recommendations
Since you didn't mention what you want them for, I'll first suggest a tyre with heaps of grip. If you liked the rolling resistance of the fatbike (given you rode Lou, Al Mighty or similar) Schwalbe's Magic Mary is the way to go :lol: . True to size 2.8", painfully draggy, but one of the grippie...
- Tue Jun 04, 2024 11:08 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tour Divide 2024
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15613
- Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What you done t' your bike today
- Replies: 1607
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- Fri May 31, 2024 6:45 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: how to convert 142mm x 15mm DT Swiss 350 rear 6 bolt hub to boost standard!?
- Replies: 32
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Re: rear wheel dilemma (boost/axle stuff)
I will although it seems a cr@ppy idea.
- Fri May 31, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: how to convert 142mm x 15mm DT Swiss 350 rear 6 bolt hub to boost standard!?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3003
Re: rear wheel dilemma (boost/axle stuff)
So I had started to split the boost wheelset in preparation for the SC build ages ago. But then this 29er wheelset came along and I didn't think to check that they're not boost at rear (Allen did clearly state this). The split wheel is the boost M1700, assumingly 27.5, yes? The 29er wheelset from A...
- Fri May 31, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: how to convert 142mm x 15mm DT Swiss 350 rear 6 bolt hub to boost standard!?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3003
Re: how to convert 142mm x 15mm DT Swiss 350 rear 6 bolt hub to boost standard!?
If you only space out on one side you need to redish the wheel (as it wont be central) Mine are 3mm spacers each side so keep wheel central Never had any issues with ebay kits and done thousands of miles on minem Now I understand the point you made. This is why you had to use a spacer for your roto...
- Fri May 31, 2024 6:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: how to convert 142mm x 15mm DT Swiss 350 rear 6 bolt hub to boost standard!?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3003
Re: rear wheel dilemma (boost/axle stuff)
Another option I suppose is to get a bit of a mullet setup going on. Not sure how we'll the geometry of the Santa's Cruz Highball would take it though as its supposed to be a 29er! I have a boost M1700 rear wheel in XD (yes, I tried the adaptors, theyre exactly same size as what's in the DTSwiss 35...