Thanks to everyone that took part in the event!!!
I know there were a few of you and apologies if I haven't managed to speak with everyone, it was "a bit" hectic at the start and finish.
It was great meeting Matthew and seeing so many smiling bikepackers.
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- Mon May 20, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9868
- Thu May 16, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
- Replies: 17
- Views: 605
Re: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
I fear my choice of bike (the only one I have!) might have given some people the impression it's a gravel event 😆 It's an all-terrain event and, while there's no mad hike-a-bike, some people on gravel bikes will definitely be a bit "shaken" after the first loop! Having said that, I've ridd...
- Tue May 14, 2024 7:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
- Replies: 17
- Views: 605
Re: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
Thanks Phil. Hopefully there will be next year :)
There should be a couple of people from the forum which I look forward to meet and to get feedback from after the event.
Fingers crossed the weather is kind to the riders.
There should be a couple of people from the forum which I look forward to meet and to get feedback from after the event.
Fingers crossed the weather is kind to the riders.
- Tue May 14, 2024 12:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
- Replies: 17
- Views: 605
Re: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
I don't think narrower tyres are faster....not always at least :)
It'll be a good challenge for sure!
It'll be a good challenge for sure!
- Tue May 14, 2024 10:53 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
- Replies: 17
- Views: 605
Re: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
If someone shows up with one on the day....I will be very impressed!!!
- Tue May 14, 2024 9:27 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Missing the point?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 1438
Re: Missing the point?
I think it's great news that these trails have opened and are being advertised to get more people to try cycling. The word "adventure" it's just used to make them sound cooler. Not much else to say really.... What may look like an easy spin for some may feel like a proper adventure for som...
- Tue May 14, 2024 9:07 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
- Replies: 17
- Views: 605
Rigs of the 2024....TOR Divide
The perfect bike for an overnighter in the Peak District doesnt exist.....or does it???
Here are some of the bikes that will take part to the first edition of the Tor Divide on Saturday.
https://tordivide.co.uk/resources/rigs- ... tor-divide
Here are some of the bikes that will take part to the first edition of the Tor Divide on Saturday.
https://tordivide.co.uk/resources/rigs- ... tor-divide
- Fri May 03, 2024 10:31 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Mint Gravel - South Lakeland 160km - 15th June
- Replies: 4
- Views: 306
Re: Mint Gravel - South Lakeland 160km - 15th June
Im itching for another trip to the Lakes, my one and only visit on the bike was a bit of a debacle. Timing is a bit tricky for me and there's actually an ultra in Manchester on the same date organised by a brand that shall not/cannot be named on the forum :lol: although this one looks more manageabl...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:40 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9868
Re: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
I know i promised but.....we released more tickets to give ppl that took part to a ride this week a chance to sign up.
Thanks to everyone from the forum that entered, i know there are a few of you.
Tickets are available till the end of the day, grab one if the event looks like your cup of tea!
Thanks to everyone from the forum that entered, i know there are a few of you.
Tickets are available till the end of the day, grab one if the event looks like your cup of tea!
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: North York Moors 300
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2907
Re: North York Moors 300
It looks like a fantastic route and event.
I've only ridden in the area once, is the 300km route something people aim to do in one go? (Like BB200) or it requires a good 2 days?
On paper it looks ideal for a gravel bike.
I've only ridden in the area once, is the 300km route something people aim to do in one go? (Like BB200) or it requires a good 2 days?
On paper it looks ideal for a gravel bike.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New (carbon?) wheels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 835
Re: New (carbon?) wheels
I'm looking to upgrade my monstergravel bike and I'm looking at wheels first. I'm a clumsy 90kg(14+stones) rider and use my bike on a bit of everything from tarmac to singletrack, including some gnarly Peak District trails. Tyre widths I use go from 45mm to 2.3". I have 2 cheap 29" alloy ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New (carbon?) wheels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 835
Re: New (carbon?) wheels
Thanks all for the suggestions. A doubt i have is if 25mm (internal width) rims would be more appropriate for the riding I do, or if I should just go with bombproof 30mm wheels (which would probably be too big for 45mm tyres). Any heavy-handed person out there riding 25mm rims? 30mm seems to be the...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New (carbon?) wheels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 835
Re: New (carbon?) wheels
Remember 10+ years ago we were all putting 2.3 tyres mtb tyres on 19 mm internal width rims perhaps even a 2.5. My SS still does with 26 ers I ride 3 " tyres on 30 mm internal and a 38 mm on a 19 mm ( road) IMHO its just the current trend ( go wider) rather than it really matters I wasn't ridi...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New (carbon?) wheels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 835
Re: New (carbon?) wheels
Thanks all for the suggestions. A doubt i have is if 25mm (internal width) rims would be more appropriate for the riding I do, or if I should just go with bombproof 30mm wheels (which would probably be too big for 45mm tyres). Any heavy-handed person out there riding 25mm rims? 30mm seems to be the ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New (carbon?) wheels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 835
Re: New (carbon?) wheels
Also consider blue flow wheels (Nottingham based). They build with hope if that’s what you’re after. I quite liked their warranty when I was looking. In the end I’ve gone to DT Swiss rims and hubs, built by the Keep pedalling. They’ve done all my current wheels and have been most excellent That's g...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New (carbon?) wheels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 835
Re: New (carbon?) wheels
Hi Valerio. How on earth are you 90kg. From the vids you look like a racing whippet?? Anyway, if you're spending good money on wheels I'd defo go with some hubs that last. Hope and DT have stood the test of time. But, if you can afford and plan to take said wheels on the crazy Highland Trail 550 so...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New (carbon?) wheels
- Replies: 24
- Views: 835
New (carbon?) wheels
I'm looking to upgrade my monstergravel bike and I'm looking at wheels first. I'm a clumsy 90kg(14+stones) rider and use my bike on a bit of everything from tarmac to singletrack, including some gnarly Peak District trails. Tyre widths I use go from 45mm to 2.3". I have 2 cheap 29" alloy w...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9868
Re: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
One final - I promise! - message to say that entries to the event close next Saturday. £59 ticket gives you 2 GPXs one for the 250km route and one for the 150km route. Pick one and complete it in less than 36hrs to be listed as finisher. £5 back if you travel to the start by public transport or bike...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:24 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wtd: XL gravel/tourer/commuter bike - preferably steel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 679
Wtd: XL gravel/tourer/commuter bike - preferably steel
Looking for a bike that can take full mudguards, 35mm tyres, has drop bars and it's not too slow on a road ride.
Ideally a full bike but I'll consider a frame&fork if in good conditions and cheap.
Ideally a full bike but I'll consider a frame&fork if in good conditions and cheap.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Recommend me a decent stills camera
- Replies: 18
- Views: 955
Re: Recommend me a decent stills camera
Fuji XT30 owner here. I've got a couple of lenses (standard 18-55 zoom and a really wide lens) with autofocus, as well as a bunch of old prime and zooms that i took of my dad's Minolta and got on ebay for cheap. For shooting while cycling I bought a 27mm lens which I find quite good when it works bu...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Who'd have thunk it, an interesting article on Road.cc?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 2398
Re: Who'd have thunk it, an interesting article on Road.cc?
So true.. a few trips by ferry or train and you wonder why tagging such a hassle of an experience inc the likelihood of bike loss or damage onto each the end of the trip was so normal. Compare that to rolling onto a ferry or the European Bike Express coach.. £100 return flight to Europe with bike (...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Trailmech hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 657
Re: Trailmech hubs
As the ignorant that I am, my understanding is that better hubs have better seals, are typically easier to maintain, have better engagement(?) and - which might the most important feature - are easier to find replacement parts for. I had an issue my the freewheel of my novatech hub and couldn't find...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:20 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Trailmech hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 657
Re: Trailmech hubs
No, but a mate has a coupleof pairs from Silt wheels and they've impressed, including a crash replacement rim. https://siltmtb.com/products/xc-carbon-29-1-272g Another really good price but not much info on the hubs. Has he had them for a while? Weight and width look good, although I'm not too sure...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Trailmech hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 657
Re: Trailmech hubs
Another option Hunt Proven https://www.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-proven-carbon-race-xc-29-wheelset?currency=GBP&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=f28a1767cb00&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw6yuBhDrARIsACf94RXOXOzEWDjeQGpU7h4ycXloMMNfkXiHN2RC9iuJO6Z9QFhK...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Who'd have thunk it, an interesting article on Road.cc?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 2398
Re: Who'd have thunk it, an interesting article on Road.cc?
I'll start caring about the environment as soon as big corporations, useless self -serving politicians and pontificating billionaires like Musk, Bezos and Gates actually pull their heads out of their arses and stop hypocritically lecturing normal people about how they're killing the planet! :roll: ...