Thanks all. Yep I know everything is a compromise but I grew up on fully rigid bikes so I'm ok with that challenge Not being as fast is ok down the passes, cleaning them on a rigid is as much of a buzz. I'd like a bike I can leave set up ready to go so on nice evenings I can ride from home and kip o...

Hello again I posted on here about 3 months ago wanting to try bike packing , which I've been doing and it's bloody brilliant. I've done 3 trips now, 2 with my kids and one solo. Only one night out but it's been such good fun with a great sense of freedom. I've even hit myself a wildcat seat pack ha...

Cool stuff As I said I'm wanting to take my son out too. One of our favourite spots is overlooking coniston and it's treeless so a tent is a better option than a tarp and offers a bit more of protection But it comes down to Keith Bontragers 'Strong, light, cheap... Pick any two. Any recommendations ...

Hi there I've been riding a mountain bike 25 years and just recently got interested in spending more than 1 day riding in the hills. I've read a few articles about bike packing, mainly around packing light etc. I've been looking at Wildcat gear with dry bags for the seat and bars, but as most of my ...