I use an airshot to get the tyres seated, works wonderfully but a bit of an investment at £50

I’ve currently got WTB Trail boss 3.0 tyres on my dragonslayer but they are the TCS light casing, just picked up a puncture (not tubeless on front yet).

That got me thinking what would be a good mixed conditions tyre suitable for wales, mendips etc ?

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-pa ... sram+eagle

Sram Eagle gx £310.73 , you can never have enough cogs

Thanks for your help, found a Ritchey Carbon flexlogic on the bay.

Thanks will have a go at those tips.

Burls have a Ti seatpost for £120, would that be any good ?

I’ve got a Jamis dragonslayer, which came with a KSeten integral dropper post. Am wanting to swap it out as it weighs 750g ! And also my saddlebag doesn’t really fit well with it. What would be the most comfiest material for a bikepacking seatpost, Carbon, Ti or alloy ? Any recommendations most appr...

I’ve got one of those saddle bags, test fitted it but haven't ridden in anger.

What is the top tip to stop sway on bags like these ?

I’ll second what Gordon says, cracking resource this bulletin board. Here’s wishing everyone dirty miles with smiles in 2018

If it’s still for sale and in good nick, I’ll have it.

Taunton leisure 10% off everything this weekend.

Thanks for your replies.

So what are my options for an outer pitch first tent ?

Hi First post here as found this very useful forum through a search for bikepacking stuff. I’m in the process of getting some gear together and have been looking at tents. https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32348297704.html Are these any good seem a good price for a 2person 1.2kg tent. The other tents ...