Was just about to mention that as well, but then noticed that it was for "mailing list subscribers only". So I emailed Steven to ask if he'd mind if we aired it to all and sundry, as above :wink: . As it happens he doesn't mind :smile: :-bd . There's a discount code, prospective unsubscri...

Is that his place in the trees about 1/2 way up the loch on the East side?

A perfect example of why leaving the EU was such a brilliant idea. That tank doesn't even have a bottom, the petrol will pish out everywhere (assuming you find a way to get it in). Thank god we can control our imports and stop this sort of crap from being sold in Grate Brittin.

DCF - 72grams Alpkit (small) - 136grams Lomo 268grams. The 10 litre Wildcat bag is 64g. I don't think I'd be comfortable with anything lighter than that. I'd really like my drybag to be able to keep stuff dry so being very watertight is my first priority, durability and the ability to keep being wa...

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I ‘spose just coating everything in Fabsil Gold will just bugger up the breathability, mind if that’s not an issue for you It might be obvious but the DWR has a huge impact on the breathability and comfort of Goretex. If the fabric is wetting out (becoming saturated) then the breathability is massi...

It's all in the application. Gore use a brand of DWR that's readily available to everyone (and has been mentioned in this thread) on their fabric before it goes out. It isn't a proprietary product as many think. It is however, applied with a specific process (think high heat). If you know how its d...

It's all in the application. Gore use a brand of DWR that's readily available to everyone (and has been mentioned in this thread) on their fabric before it goes out. It isn't a proprietary product as many think. It is however, applied with a specific process (think high heat).

Edinburgh - Glasgow is such a frequent service that taking a bike on has never been an issue. Just turn up a couple of trains early to make sure. Not impossible, but I'd have to get the 0633 from Crianlarich instead of the 0933 - don't mind getting up early, but it turns a 5 hour journey into an 8 ...

Late to the party but the 20mm ones we (Wildcat) use are YKK.

https://www.ykkfastening.com/products/s ... did1=LB-MV

Steven

Around a year ago I imported a Nissan Elgrand and I think it might be the best car/van I've ever had. I haven't converted mine but many do. Seats eight and the configuration is such that you can have 3 rows of seats, or 2 rows and a big rear (boot?) space. The middle seats are captain's chairs and s...

Have a look for Karen Darke. Totally inspiring.

This is a good podcast about bikpacking and handbiking.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FVbdCq2gFGrnSe9tTt75z

PM rich3rd who's currently running the most beautiful self-designed and custom built frame I can remember seeing. He's a bit of an engineeringy chappy, so knew exactly what he wanted, but I'm sure he'll gladly share his experience. Thankyou sir :-bd . I can highly recommend Andrew Madison, Spanner ...

Tomwoodbury wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:12 am I’m glad you’ve joined the post Steven - perhaps this is one to take offline

Drop me an email (steven@stevenshand.com) and I'll be happy to help.

So based on discussions above basically you want to overbuild slightly so that you still have a spring in the steel when loaded? I guess tubeset plays a massive factor here. It would be interesting to hear James' thoughts on this when it comes to speccing tubes. I just don't think there are enough ...

I'm actually more interested in what/where these "modified" trails are. Don't worry folks, I'll be sussing them out pretty quickly, once they are built. I suspect it will be a lap of the golf course or something. I'm pretty sure they're done already. I think most are the estate roads and ...

What mark does it miss? Fancy hotel offers nicer-than-usual hire bikes and has had local rider involved in planning routes for pleasant car-free riding experience. If I ended up in a hotel like that, I probably wouldn't say no to that. It's a little like Curve's fastpacking weekends in Aus, they ta...

https://www.shandcycles.com/shand-partners-with-iconic-luxury-hotel-gleneagles-to-create-new-adventure-gravel-bikes/ If ever there was a partnership between two brands that totally misses the mark, surely this has to be up there? Gravel. Adventure. Luxury? (full disclaimer : this has nothing/nada/z...

firestarter wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:49 pm Mine is due tomorrow I paid 139 the deal ran out at midnight last night, I ordered it at 2330hrs after a whisky session lol less dithering when you are three sheets to the wind

If you change your mind, I'll take it off your hands.

Did that Garmin jump back up in price? I'm guessing I just read it wrong the first time round but I'm sure it was £130 when I looked! Maybe I need new glasses.

I know next to nothing about these new fangled GPS thungs. On that particular one, am I stuck with the maps that it comes with? Can I put OS (or similar topo) maps on it? I was looking for something to stick in my pack for hill running (as a back up mostly) and that looks pretty good if I can also u...

If 65mm offset works for you, then you could use one of the original bosses and fit a drj0n barnacle as the second.

https://wildcat.cc/collections/accessor ... 4827180205

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:56 pm Yep, that advice is for people who use trekking poles as they'll obviously now require a third pole.

Of course, I get it now. Doofus.

Slight thread highjack but I find the central door pole on the Trekker Stealth 1 the most frustrating part of what otherwise is a brilliant tent. I know there's an option to set up the front opening as an A-frame using 2 poles but the description says you also need an additional rear pole. I don't q...

Didn't think I'd like it but had a shot of a friends Canyon (Dude?) and have to say that for the money, it seemed like a pretty well specced bike. Didn't ride it enough to form much in the way of ride opinions but seemed ok to me.