My non-bikepacking friends now and then come along and really enjoy it, but won't go on a regular basis. They completely understand the allure. Colleagues who bike like the idea but feel more like staying in for the night. They only think I'm mad when it comes to 100+ km days, riding across countrie...

Mid September is a super time to travel in Iceland. No snow melt, low glacier run off, wonderful autumn colours (Salix Polaris especially) and the night goes dark which means you'll get to see the northern lights (with a bit of luck) :-bd https://fstatic1.mtb-news.de/v3/21/2106/2106770-awzdv8dylz7i-...

whitestone wrote: It's the distinction between I rode on the TDR and I did the TDR, they aren't quite the same thing.

Would that then be Great Divide Mountain Bike Route?

5,000m of vertical loss.... on trail? Wow, now that I envy. Distances covered are more than I expected, impressed Gian. Yes. hardly any road (tarmac or gravel). Most vert loss trails are 100 % pure. That's nothing, just getting warm with a new bike. More to come... I'll show you some of my fav's if...

Thanks for that Gian, nice to see someone out riding a long way in technical terrain rather than the longer easier riding. What sort of distance did you manage to cover? Villages for re-supply? Remember the former direct descent to Shenavall in the Fisherfield along the small ravine? That's about t...

giryan wrote:That looks like an amazing trip, and a stunningly good bike! :D

Cheers.

Well it may not be for everyone, but exactly what I was looking for.
Tested many bikes of a certain pedigree over about 6 weeks and ended up with this bold cycle.

FLV wrote:Enjoyed reading that thanks Gian

Looks a cracking way to go bikepacking!!

Cheers Dave.

Minigrip, some of these, sorted.

http://saltstick.com/product/saltstick-caps/

How much plus?
Can be tricky to find out, but some 29er frames with sliding drop out will also take proper 2.6" tyres on up to 35 mm internal rims.

My old KHS Solo SE does.
Perhaps a Kona Unit too..?

I usually travel in the same clothes out and back, pack 'em away while in country, Now I like that idea, I could leave them in the bike box :-bd Same here. Clothes don't smell by them self. If you make sure to visit hot pots every now and then it shouldn't be that bad... Besides such luxuries like ...

My wrists are still aching, the insides of my thighs still bruised and my mind still up there... (fotos all from smartphone...) https://fstatic1.mtb-news.de/v3/21/2161/2161837-r0jebskz43q4-20170616_124640_1-medium.jpg Day starts (late) with depositing my bivvy gear and hopping on a post bus. I meet ...

As stated elsewhere, well done Andy. That night we texted I was in a special place and kind of felt as if we were sharing it. You'll soon be out and about again. Horrible news about Eric. Sad stuff. Very sad. Again. Stupid fekn roads. Can't say it often enough. Well, it's the drivers, not the roads....

johnnystorm wrote:

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Uuuhh...

JohnClimber wrote:Postman delivered a now job contract that gives me every weekend back again.

I accepted it and sent it back starting Monday 26th June.

#NoMoreWorkingWeekends

Best postie post!

So much bike envy, it feels like a sin! Just as well it wouldn't fit me or I would be at risk of blowing the house maintenance fund for the next decade... Have you popped it on the scales yet? The concept of using transport to maximise the fun sounds great, especially where there is so much fun to ...

I like that a lot, I also like the idea a lot Does the rear shock risk getting covered in crap? Or is there some form of protection for it? There's a sturdy piece of plastic secured with two screws that covers the opening to the shock. To take the shock out is just about as easy as is with other de...

Damn hot looking bike Gian. Love it. Really clean. I'm down your way late August/September. Would be good to meet up for some sub standard beer and cheese. Yeah, fell in love with the blue colour scheme which is new for 2017. Quite a lot of cables at the front, but besides that they don't get much ...

A good job I was sat down when I saw the price :shock: I've had a few bike even hit the 10000 CHF mark and never paid the full price. I don't think any bike, no matter how posh, boutique and bling, needs to cost the end consumer more than 6700 chf. Same applies for this one. On the other hand it's ...

Swear filter + DH-sled sans '-'

DH horse-drawn sledge


Nice little surprise

Cheers Gabe. Truly is a shyte load of fun. More responsive and agile than most comparable long travel 29er. Not as much of a mini DH-sled as some offerings, just ideal for techy Alpine stuff. But I'll take it to some DH race tracks too, just to (try and) see how hard this bike can be pushed before i...

Postie wasn't around but I went to built up my new bike with the companies mechanic. Proud owner of a geeked out Bold Linkin Trail LT. A 29er 160/154 mm überbike for the Alps. It's got good space for a frame bag too :-bd That certainly is a unique, special bike; would be very interested to know how...

Endurobikepacking. Basically, have your gear for a bunch of nights out strapped to your back and maybe a little to your bike, use post busses, cable cars and other means of public transport (you get it, this is Switzerland) if you plan to ride in an area which has this infrastructure and do loads of...

GregMay wrote:Porcelain Rocket Albert.
SMD Deschutes Solo.

Greg, Deschutes from where?

Postie wasn't around but I went to built up my new bike with the companies mechanic. Proud owner of a geeked out Bold Linkin Trail LT.
A 29er 160/154 mm überbike for the Alps. It's got good space for a frame bag too

Picked up a wheelset at the post office. Carbon rims and DT 350 hubs, DT Comp spokes and brass nipples.
Looking forward to my new geeked out long travel trail bike and some Alpine trail hammering

is there a list of times and finishers anywhere please, Will take a while. Alan G get's the times. Checks things, makes a list and asks again for confirmation. Then it's going onto http://www.highlandtrail.net/riderecords.html Can be a few weeks to a few months You can get them off trackleaders - c...

paramart wrote:is there a list of times and finishers anywhere please,

Will take a while. Alan G get's the times. Checks things, makes a list and asks again for confirmation. Then it's going onto http://www.highlandtrail.net/riderecords.html
Can be a few weeks to a few months