I'm a bit of a lump (+92kg) but i've had no problems with my 27.2 Hi-Flex & that includes riding with fully loaded seat & back packs (180mm of post showing). Also got a 31.6mm one on my SS which i've not put as many miles on, but doesn't seem quite as 'flexy' as the 27.2. Had the 27.2 a coup...

Room for a small one with either Chew or Flatfishy?

Will need to tag along with someone, otherwise could be out there for a week!

(All dependent on my late entry being accepted )

Noticed from your pics (nice saddle btw) that you're using a Thomson seat post. Although a quality post they are very stiff, with not much(if any) give in them. I had one on my hard tail & found it unbearable over long distances, even after trying out different saddles. After a bit of research i...

JohnClimber wrote:
Long story, tried that option and failed.

Need a non Rohloff option

You can tell me about it next time we're out.

Could be difficult to make one without a drawing or another one to copy off..

SJS Cycles?

Might be worth an email to Rohloff John- http://www.rohloff.de/no_cache/en/testarea/news_neu/faq_detail/index.html?tx_ttnews%5Bday%5D=12&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=02&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1634&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2007&cHash=7e614bc129c2771b119ef90d72ed46da&sword_list%5B0%5D=gates&...

Brothersmith wrote:Some additions for Fargo to aid long haul comfort; a Syntace P6 Hi-flex post and Deda Tri-bars

I've got 2 Hi-Flex posts, the 27.2 one is very good

Great vid, i really enjoyed it

The night sky at Lluest Bothy was a wow moment..

Cathedral Cavern in the Lakes always makes me go 'wow'..

If it's just the zip on your current jacket thats not connecting the two sides well enough, it could quite well be saved. Have a tinker with the zip so that it pushes the edges together better. Had a couple of tops where the zip wouldn't connect the sides together, or after being zipped up, it would...

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EDIT: Cheapest I can find a Synmat UL at the moment is here: http://www.completeoutdoors.co.uk/Exped ... Flat-Valve

Great shout that Stu, got meself a new mat on its way!

Aiming for my second bivi for march if anyone fancies joining in then ill be in the Lakes for this one however its on a Sunday night the 16th ( school night for most im guessing ) will be leaving from Ambleside prob around late arvo and heading upto bivi on the Parkamoor singletrack somewhere. Inte...

Ace pics & write up, looks like a proper adventure

Big thanks to Chew, AW & Luca for letting me tag along at Derwent on Fri :-bd Was a bit of faff finding the bivvi spot, but when i did all was good.. The loop round Rushup Edge, Jacobs ladder, etc the next day nearly killed me though! Hope you got back to Halifax ok Chew.. 2/2 here too so far &a...

Looks ace Stu

Interested in hearing how it handles decent off road distances..

No set plan but probably in the Derwent valley which is isn't far from Edale. For Mosedale I believe both sides are the same. I've only been up there in the dry. There's no destinct path to get there so its a bit of a trek and it would be the same conditions from each side. Thanks for the info, wil...

Wouldnt recommend Mosedale at the moment unless you're taking waders and a snorkel :shock: Its very boggy up there and its not really been that dry recently..... There is a plan to be out in the Peak on friday, so let me know if you may be interested? Thanks Chew, do you know roughly where about in...

To try & keep up with the bivi/bothy a month challenge, there's only 4 more nights left- does friday night count as the following day is the 1st?? Anyway, thinking of Mosedale Cottage in the north east Lakes at the moment, but could possibly be swayed to somewhere in Wales. Weathers looking bett...

Grasshopper Foods make porridge and soups in pop up pots that take up much less space, and the porridge does contain milk powder (and fruit options). Quite a clever idea but not the cheapest. They also don't feel like huge portions, even tho I think they contain the same amount as Oats So Simple sa...

I've found some of the single serving sachets to be ok, might be worth trying a couple.

Would never normally touch Starbucks, but their single serving sachet thingys are good, expensive though.
I actually do some work at the place that makes these, but they're not available in the staff shop

Being self employed & essentially 'on call' all of the time, i have to carry my phone pretty much all of the time. I know many will frown on this, but it's my livelihood & not being available could mean losing a customer. That said, it only normally happens once or twice a year & rarely ...

I'd be up for heading out, not that fussed where..

That looks well thought out & engineered.

But have you seen the modern equivalent?-
http://www.everestbikes.co.uk/cart/products.php?catid=8

Sounds like a good excuse to go & demo ride as many as you can

Try- http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/DiskBrakeSystem/SMBH62/SI-8H40C-En_v1_m56577569830604430.pdf I've got a pdf, but don't know how to post it up! Also loads of vids on youtube.. You'll need a new olive & barb for each hose.. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s?q=sh...

For anyone looking to try some gaiters with their riding shoes, these look ideal-

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/promotions/IB101.html

Only size small left though.. :(