Alan63 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:06 pm

Borderer wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:04 am

Piemonster wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:05 pm I really need to go and find HT Riders posh bivvy site!

Me too!

Us too. If I remember, Ray Young and Blair512 went there a couple of years ago.

Well, that’s half way to a plan isn’t it?

I think this weekend will mainly be spent hoping the blood tests don’t come back with anything too horrendous. I’ve been booked back in for more in 5 weeks time so something is going on. Still quite fit enough to get a couple of 2 or 3hr jaunts in and the weather looks decent enough. I need to pack ...

I’d worry less about how it looks and more about the gear ratio. And also worry more about how the frame rides. Admittedly my Single Speed (Genesis Day One with 35c CX tyres) is heavy considering there’s only one gear. But in riding I never notice the weight. I do love it, genuine joy to ride. My us...

I really need to go and find HT Riders posh bivvy site!

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2019 2:28 pm Oh, trust me, it's mostly jealousy. Most of the bothies I pass seem to be dark and dingy in comparison.

Trip (push) to the Tarf Hotel?

ZeroDarkBivi wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:22 pm Hurrah!

Proper custom bags are bag, so no need to order any more Alpkit crap!

I was wondering about custom bags, I hadn’t seen anything confirming that’ll happen but it seems logical. In which case shut up and take my money!

Sorry. I meant which version of the Strada by maximum output.

There appears to be 4 versions, ranging from 750 to 1500 lumens.

Colin, I have that Viz 360+ light I can use to boost off road lumens.

My main MTB light just blinds anyone coming the other way.

Which output version are you using Dave?

Any suggestions for an off road light that can work safely (beam pattern) on road? Needs a long burn time for good measure. Or am I better off sticking with my MTB light and switching it off on road and using a separate road biased light? Which would also give a back up option. Budget is flexible. T...

What size?

I believe Scotroutes has one for sale?

I read that differently. Nothing about restricting access, or indeed trying to keep the wrong people out, but simply not advertising it to those that can’t be bothered to search.

Tough Maps, definitely Tough Maps! Tried laminating film, which works but is fiddly and more prone to leaks, tried a laminator in the past and didn’t get on with with. But Tough Maps are bang on, price aside. I don’t even think I had a weight/space penalty. And for what my view is worth. The experie...

Double post

Currently a user. But finding myself increasingly aligned with wot he just said

Wherever it is is, it’s definitely not Manchester.

A friend of mine wrote this article a few years back, it’s focused on Fell Runners who are often carrying less than most bikepackers. But there’s some (I think) interesting stuff in there and a link to the FRA hypothermia leaflet as a pdf. http://www.everythingoutdoors.co.uk/hypothermia-facts-causes...

Nah. I have no problems with naming niches. At least we no longer have folk having to buy a "cyclo cross bike" for commuting when they just wanted a comfy road bike. I can vouch for that, really very pleased to be off the cross bike and onto the gravel bike. No idea how close the geometry...

Quite glad I went XL now. My first BB clothing purchase too. I feel like I’ve stepped over some sort of ominous boundary.

Even though I have one downstairs

Photos needed obvs

Oh, after pay day then

Ah, Boost Prong our of stock with eyelets.

Both myself and Scotroutes have eBay carbon forks. A cheaper way to try them out. I’ve been using Colin as a coal mine canary as I reckon his would snap before mine.

I think I can squeeze 2.5 on to my current 29er wheels, but then I wouldn’t feet them on the full suspension bike.

Maybe a set of 35 to 40mm rims and some XT boost hubs are needed.

How have you got on with the 2.6 x 29er option. I’m keen to try something similar at some point. Although I can get 3x29 up front if I had the rims for the task.