that “boil-in-the bag”, effect round your nethers? I think Mike used the phrase "swamping" a few times in Spain for that phenomenom. It's always stuck with me. Alpinestars do waterproof shorts with a breathable panel bit at the front which aids circulation around the sweetbreads. Tougher ...

I take it you have proper mudguards? Something like the Mudhugger on the rear will keep the vast majority of crap off you. https://i.imgur.com/kmnlfiw.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vFuGNwg.jpg Defence in depth and all that. Yes indeed! I have Crud Guards on the Ramin 3+ and full length SKS on the Thorn S...

Thanks for all the replies.
I’ll do some research into the ones you’ve suggested

With the prospect of a long wet autumn, my thoughts have turned to avoiding soggy-arse syndrome! I haven’t worn waterproof trousers or shorts on a bike for donkey’s years. Have they improved at all, or do you still get that “boil-in-the bag”, effect round your nethers? Any recommendations? Thanks ag...

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:31 pm I used a B17 on my Amazon when it was strictly a tourer/commuter but found that mud and grit from off-road riding basically scoured the surface off it.

Exactly!
Need a bad weather alternative...

I seemed to have sparked a bit of a debate! Thanks for all the replies. My only concerns, when I’ve used flats in the past, is sliding off or being bounced off the pedals! But that’s probably poor footwear or technique? (Any tips gratefully received). I think I’ll give them another go and see what h...

Not a single reply!
Maybe I am the last remaining dinosaur??
Time for a change, methinks

I’ve used a Brooks B17 saddle on just about every bike I’ve had over the last 40 years (apart from a a brief spell being a weight-weeny in the early ‘90s, when I used a Ti Flite). I was thinking it may not be the best choice for a bikepacking bike, with big plus tyres spraying it with muddy water. D...

I’ve continuously used SPD pedals since the early ‘90s but fancied a change.
Just wondering what your preferred weapon if choice is and what’s your favourite shoe/pedal combo.
Cheers!

Beamish Short horns

Seaham Tommy

I’m guessing that this has been debated in the past, but it’s not putting me off dredging it up again 😉 Main question: Is going tubeless really worth the hassle? Secondary question: What’s the best way of doing it? I’m running 27.5” plus i45 WTB Scraper rims, with 2.8” WTB Trail blazer (rear) & ...

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I'm just waiting for a set of Stooge Moto bars for it and i think it'll be perfect. In fact I'm looking to slim down the bikes from 5 to 2 and I think it'll be one that remains. A couple of years ago I was looking to change the wheels to narrower ones on my fat bike, but it turned out to be cheaper...

Yes I've got one nicknamed the Tangerine Tractor. I've done a lot of miles on it. Current guise is 29+ up front and 27.5+ out back. Sort of a semi-fat mullet. I love the fact i can run it singlespeed without a tensioner. I nearly sold it a while back after entering a 'race' in December and struggli...

PaulB2 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:33 pm I wish I'd had the money to buy one at the time, especially when they went on sale, so it's a shame they've not produced anything really equivalent since.

It is a shame.
I think it has the makings of a cult classic!

Oh yeah, I bought it ... so it must be good :wink: I don't really know how well the Ramin+ sold but I do wonder whether it would / could have sold more had it being more expensive. Did the price make some people think it wasn't up to much? Maybe a bit of bike snobbery in action, with the combinatio...

Not really. I am about to buy it some new brakes as I think the calipers have developed the Shimano 'micro-leak' problem but I consider myself to be to blame there as I haven't used the bike for some time and I've always had the problem after a lay-up. Otherwise, it's still great. I hadn’t realised...

It was those reviews that led me to the bike in the first place!
Thanks for that.
Any long term good or bad points?

I recently picked up a used Pinnacle Ramin 3+ and I’m very happy with it. There were a few minor niggles (slipping seat post, useless chain guard, crap grips), but these were soon sorted. I was wondering if anyone else out there in Bear Bones Land also had one and what they think of them? Cheers! 🙂👍

I still ride regulaly ride my '94 Kona Kilauea / Pace RC30 forks for knocking about town or going out on 50-60 mile rides with a group of older riders on a Thursday. I rarely ride it properly off road anymore but it is great on canal paths and lighter off road. Besides riding it in Moab once I also...

I’ve got some of these.
Make me an offer

Hi Mark!
I have some Magura Menja 100mm forks with remote lock-out, that may be of use to you.
Not sure of a price yet.
Open to offers

Rasta wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:31 pm Well that's a shame. It was just getting good.

Max Effort - you're such a trouble maker.

Oh, I’m not stopping you, just dodging the blame

I didn’t mean to start an argument.
I just wanted to see if I was the the only 26er fan on here.