There's a few video hacks on t'internet which use the newer 105 or Ultegra rear derailleurs with a 11-40 XT cassette, instead of the max 11-34 recommended, just by winding out the B-screw. Presumably it should work with the GRX derailleur too. When I replace the current cassette, my plan was to upda...

My cap arrived today too. My missus misread bearbones bikepacking as barebacking which I did point out was a different hobby entirely

Funds sent, ta

Not that this is overly helpful, but a few hints have been dropped on Instagram that his next design will be a Stooge specifically aimed at dirt touring, e.g. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6onokxFAvG/

The combi-lock version is better for a fiver more - mine has been my cafe / shop lock for over a year now. Betterer again would be an Ottolock Hexband but they’re quite a bit pricier

These days, I have to take my glasses off to read anything printed

No problem

If it's still available and you think it'll fit a 37 inch chest, I'll take it. I won't be at Dam Busters though, so would you be able to post it?

At least you've still got a bit of flat left before the climb

I've got a vague plan to reduce the weight of my gear for any trip that's not overly remote or winterish: I've always taken a 2l bladder and other than the very hot WRT where I forgot to top up when I should have it's been way more than I needed. I can replace that with a filter and a bottle (saving...

whitestone wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:32 pm

PaulB2 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:30 pm

My Arkose came with WTB i19 rims which seem to work fine

According to the spec the Arkose came with WTB i19 rims.

Out of curiosity, what would cause a run to fail like that?

My Arkose came with WTB i19 rims which seem to work fine

I pretty much munch continously on bikepacking trips. I normally raid Aldi and stock up on raw bars, trail mix or jerky and then top up during the trip with whatever I can grab from a shop - bananas and mini pork pies seem to be available in every shop, babybel if I can get it. I normally carry one ...

I put my hand up before but a long sleeve 'boo would be even better.

Some pedestrians complain if you use a bell, some pedestrians complain if you don’t use a bell, some pedestrians just like to complain

I fitted my Spurcycle today - it doesn’t take up much space and it’s really loud and clear for such a small bell. If space is really at a premium Lindarets do a bar end mount for it

The wife is out all day so the bike came in from the cold into the kitchen for a few small jobs I’ve not managed to do since the summer. Fitted a frame bag, bell I got 18 months ago, a b-rad to lower the bottle cage and a long ass saver in lieu of proper mudguards. Not sure if the mudguard will stay...

I got some lightweight summer hiking socks and then my eldest barfed all over me. Children are just the gift that keeps on giving

In Reverse wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:51 pm

It doesn't. It goes from Glasgow to Manchester.

Oh, so the route’s misnamed? Understood.

"Second City Divide" ...but it starts in Manchester. :wink: Who named this... the Manchester tourist board? :wink: No it doesn't. :wink: It starts in the second city of Scotland. :wink: And finishes in the second city of England. :wink: I didn’t think it went anywhere near Birmingham?

lune ranger wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:29 pm

PaulB2 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:54 pm

I must be getting old, my first thought was , “ouch, her poor feet”

Must be old if you are assuming it’s a she

It could be a roadie...

I must be getting old, my first thought was , “ouch, her poor feet”

Ta muchly, something to add to wishlist

Despite trying to be friendly, inclusive and helping to promote the joyful world of bikepacking for well over a decade, I can't help feel that the industry still views this place and those who frequent it with a degree of suspicion or unease. This bucks the trend a bit stu: "Stuart has been instrum...