Yeah the Revelate harness looks a good'n and yes they are Shimano brakes, may have to go with the Retro mtb after all then which don't get me wrong is a great bike to ride although I've not tried loaded up, Once the house move is out the way I'll sort somet out with right set up to conquer this issu...

After my first proper bike packing trip on the WRT my main concern was the bar bag positioning on my cables to which I managed to get through without to much mither tbh, I'm now in the process of looking at bikes more suited to bike packing rather than using a xc race bike but with a house move on t...

On arriving home from the WRT I also chapped my nose and lips after waking up with my head out the bag something I wont be doin again May have something to do with Butty Bach too tho

Why not go with a 36 can't see it being a bother really other than a few extra links

My first WRT and first proper bike packing event and loved every minute of it too, thanks to all who made possible

Bought a sub standard one from go outdoors for my first overnighter was awful, ebay'd an inflatable one 4.50 posted out worked great over the WRT weekend moves around fully inflated bit of pressure out was sound

Very true on the never go full retard quote but in for a penny in for a pound I say

After speaking to many people over the WRT weekend about the BB200 I'm likely to enter the BB200 just to experience the torture that Stuart has laid out as most of whom I spoke to say its a real test so hopefully between now and then I'll be somewhere near ready for when it comes around or I wont :l...

Great little film, makes you want to get straight back out there

Cnoc by Islebike was a great bike for my littlen when he was a similar age good build quality and lightweight may get hold of a reasonably priced second one if you look around
Steer clear of anything with a suspension fork as at that age they wont get the benefit and they just add weight

Alpkit Squalline jacket I bought just after xmas has been great, went on a night ride in the lashing rain and was very impressed with its performance albeit only for 2hrs. Quick shake and it was ready to go again, comfortable and packable in its own rear pocket.
Fits like a glove

Cheers for the replies more mulling to do

Great pics them RIP

Just a quick one really, looking at replacing my Edge 800 and was eyeing up the Edge 820. anyone using one what are the maps like (mtbing wise) battery life etc if not this Garmin what else would you recommend ?
cheers in advance.

Still time to order ?? just checking

Last night shift tonight and then 6 off hopefully get back to the bike after losing some mojo happy friday

I'm yet to bike pack so to speak ordered a koala 13L seat pack and a fuel pod from Alpkit last month, few more bits to get a hold of in terms of sleeping arrangements and hopefully it wont be to late in the year to have a bash without freezing to death on a mountain top :lol: If the bikes I have are...

I'm kinda wishing I'd kept my Genesis High Lat 29er, would of been ideal for a bike packing bicycle.
Currently riding a 29er Procal xc bike, 29er Ex Fuel and a Domane road bike which im hoping to fit some 35mm cross tyres on for some adventuring, we'll see.

good luck on your trip

There is a Hadrian's Cycleway, we've done it a few times from Bowness on Solway to Tynemouth. Doable fairly easily in two days or in a longer day. http://sometimesridesbikes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/hadrians-cycleway-coast-to-coast-to.html http://minipips.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/coast-to-coast-in-day....

Cheers for that mate, it was actually your ride I found online that got me thinking and wanting to ride to the route searched on Strava for more info of which way you went. I'll check that link out and thanks again.

Having read a bit on this route I was wondering which is the best way to ride this from as there doesn't seem to be much in terms of anything in Cambelltown, do people tend to start from Oban and travel through to Inverness or start in Inverness ? how much of this is off road and what's the best tim...

Thanks for all the advice, lots of lube and pushing

Loving these pics people

Got myself an entry for BB200 having not done a bikepacker yet its gonna be fun and very slightly out of the comfort zone i'd be interested on your advice and tips for a first timer
Could someone explain what badge means what just so I know .