Purty, that goes from v close to me. It looks a fab ride. What did you ride it on?

That is vaguely exciting! Can i have it for my daughter pls?

Hi Greg, you have PM

I have just put this on my Garmin 62s. Its brilliant. Thank you for your effort!

I have to say i have always had a great transaction with the guys at Evolution in Bangor. I do nearly all my own maintenance, but i have been buying there for ages and always feel like im well looked after. Their workshop is always busy but they will always help me with my queries and ideas.

Guys, thats ace, thank you. I didnt realise.

Ok, so i just get the voucher and shop anywhere? Im not sure how to do this....

My scheme is run entirely by Halfords, so i think i will have to source something from their shop unless i go mad in the interim and buy on impulse.

I really want a tourer so i think the closest they offer will be a hybrid from Boardman

Sometimes the pins holding the sprockets on the spider on XT can be loose. This causes a little play and a ticking noise. It may also be that the freehub-cassette interface needs a little grease or the lock ring at the correct torque. After that i would have to ask a grown-up!

Hi, i know you are all busy with BB prep, but could someone point me in the right direction for strong but lightweight tarp guys? If its something like paraglider/kite bridle lines, can you still use line locks so i dont have to do fancy knots?

Thanks

Ian

As i have both HT and FS mtbs i was really after replicating the tricross experience with a bit more comfort i will bikepack on one of those bikes. I will check out the Vagabond, thank you.

I have seen that deal. I have a friend who has just bought one with the intention of flying to Turkey with it and cycling home over a period of months.

It looks ideal. I have never used Jones or loop bars but they look quite comfy.

Hi, I have recently done a weeks camping in Normandy using bikes as transport. We used a Specialized Tricross with rear panniers and a FS 29er with a large seatpack and a drybag on a front harness. I like the offroad ability of the mtb, and will definitely use it again for bikepacking. However I was...

SLX chainset with bb at Merlin for less than £50

Im really interested in this. I live in N Wales and would like to see where you go, ride with etc

Ian

Wow, brilliant! Thank you

Is that the XT dynamo hub? Whats it like? It seems a lot cheaper than an SP. It also appears that you can service the bearings yourself, although i will have another wheel for daytime duties...

Hi,
Can anyonecwith some experience recommend me a dynamo hub with associated front lamp and charging ability. I currently have ayup front lights but dont mind buying a specific solution. Id like to charge my Garmin 500 cycle thingy, and maybe a pr of aa NiMh too if this is realistic.

thanks

I really like the Hope/SS 40t cassette expander. It gives a good range of gears and with a wide/narrow chainring and a clutch rear mech i have yet to drop a chain.

Argh....researching those too now! Thanks!

Gents, thank you! A v quick look on my slelves reveals i have that guide book.

I will post my thoughts and quandaries if thats ok.

Oh, and i will pm about car storage, thank you very much!

Brenin

Im quite liking the loop idea. Im vaguely familiar with the Cairngorms having winter climbed there as a much younger man. Is there one 1:25000 sheet that covers it all? The site for the Cairngorm loop is a bit sparce on info. Are their any better rosources for tips and blogs? Or is it just google an...

My girlfriend and I are used to lightweight camping. We also like to ride mtb and road bikes. My GF has declared she would like to do a 4-5 day bikepacking adventure in the uk. We live in N Wales and she fancies going somewhere new to ride. She is at her happiest riding landrover tracks or gentle si...

Hi,
Is this event open to all, or do i have to bring children?