I have the 'large' one, it's excellent, I really like the food bag on top and the way it attaches, so simple yet secure. I have fitted a Lanshan Pro 1 tent, sleeping bag (Pipedream 200), mat and pillow in it so plenty of space. I've used it on the road bike doing the NC500 and also of froad doing va...

Done - does this make up for my Strava BB200 sins? Route uploaded after the garmin was fully charged, no action of my own I promise!

You in the field yet Rich? I’m in the corner, Silver CMax, blue tent. Might head down to the brewery in a bit.

Thanks for a great event Stu and Dee, could not have asked for better weather, lots of aftersun required now though..!

August and Patagonia could be an interesting combo... I cycled the Carratera Austral in Decmber-January last year and there was snow at the most southerly point. Highly recommend the trip though, fairly easy logistics, and camping is stop anywhere you want and pitch up - weather might be a bit extre...

Last chance before they go on eBay!

Any offers?

Jones Loop Bars, Aluminium Black 710mm - £70?
35mm RSP stem - £20 ono

can discuss method of shipping - midlands based.

On the road I met two lads doing the 300, who looked strong. After the relief of some road I got to Crickhowell and saw the two lads eating outside Jehu's. Hi Euge, That was me and James! Nice to meet you and Lars en route. The look of strength dwindled after Crickhowell, as did our average speed, ...

There is a 300 too (same as the last 2 years but probably different route). Only 3 entered so far........ I'd say the entries would be you, Karl, Ian Barrington and myself, but that would be 4 of us :???: Karl and Ian haven't entered yet, just you, me and Dave (Kane or Barter??) Looks like we'll ha...

I've finally admitted defeat trying to bring back life to the wheels on my 2017 Genesis Longitude who felt the wrath of Storm Callum on the 2018 BB200, cup and cone bearings didn't appreciate waist deep river crossings(and my general lack of basic maintenance probably didn't help)! I'm really strugg...

I work as a lead engineer in NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) for a fairly well known car manufacturer, I'm really tempted to take an objective measure of carbon versus ally handle bars for curiositys sake. Vibration comfort is basically my day job! Any particular bars people are interested in?

Have you thought about the width of the shoe? I find that most manufacurers of SPD shoes generally make quite narrow shoes and this can cause my toes to go numb.

I thought this could be a good bike for the cycle to work scheme voucher this year but just seen the price

Nooooo, I'll be away for this date, booked flights to cycle the Pamir Highway. I just hope I can get a Visa...

Ha, one of my XM9 laces just snapped, purchased!

Oft, just browsing the forum feeling a bit miserable myself. The curse of being called Rich and cycling at BPW hit me hard yesterday on the qualifier of AC-DC. Needless to say I did not qualify and I now have a broken elbow, 5 days before I'm the best man at a wedding! Hopefully it'll be ok for my R...

Got my room booked at the Star. Looking at the weather I may chicken out of bivvying and will bring the tent, it barely weighs anymore but always feels less 'Bearbones'. Everyone all happy with their route of choice?

My lift home got a DNF so when I trundled back at 6:13 he wanted to drive straight home so no black badge for me, if I send a stamped addressed envelop, can I get another badge to add to the collection?! I'll post you one down - will it be to the address I've got? If it's Number 16, that's the one!...

Huge thanks for organising the event Stu, brilliant route as always, I actually enjoyed the river crossings (maybe type 2 fun!). I'm glad the event wasn't cancelled, anyone attempting a Bear Bones 200/300km event should be sensible enough to know if the conditions are above their ability, it was goo...

burty wrote:Shoes now living happily in the bin

Did you manage to complete it on them? Some nasty climbs after I bumped in to you!

We were very lucky with the weather in the day - night time not so much! Tough 100 mile route but some cracking trails, I'm not great on rocky descents but was getting the hang of it by the end. Had a bit of a nightmare Saturday night, accidentally left my tarp at home and the down pour over night c...

Just changed the chain on my Genesis for this weekend and found the BB completely seized (Hollowtech ii), freed it up, lets just hope it lasts the WRT

I might bring the SLR this weekend, weather dependant... TLS for everything else though!

I bring 2, saw the result of someone slashing a tyre wall on BB200 a few years ago, no amount of sealant will fix a 2 inch tear!