Thanks Scot,

Standard trip say for several days to a week, autumn weather so potential for cold rainy/windy days and cold creeping in, typical British weather. I;m not a fan of having to wear trousers unless I really have to, but being wet all day would trump that!

Welcome Trevor I used to run a Nobby Nic when I had a 650b bike, but I found it fragile. I switched to Maxxis Forekasters front and rear which were very good. Used them all over the Isle of Wight, the South Down, North Wales and on the HT550, so a real mix of terrain. Looking at the Marathon Plus M...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:49 pm 'Tyre' ... we have some standards*

*not many I grant you.

I can only apologise enough! I blame the Americanisation of the internet!

Thanks for the advice guys, good to know that many of you have tried some of the tyres mentioned and I will have a look at the rest!

Hi Guys, What are your opinion on trousers/shorts/waterproofs combinations for autumn/winter in the UK? I'm happy with my tops/jacks etc but still looking for the best setup for the lower half. I see some people wearing breathable mtb trousers and bringing cheap light waterproof over-trousers, other...

Hi guys, I'm new to these forums so just thought id introduce myself! I've gotten in bikepacking in the last couple of years, live in Kent currently have only been on trips in the UK. Slowly accumulating experience and gear but still a lot to learn! At the moment im looking to upgrade the tires on m...