Hiya , I thinking of riding from Shrewsbury to Shell Island , My road cycle route planners show different ways , but they are on highways I’d say , I haven’t got an off road sort of planner , so are there gravel off road routes through that part of Snowdonia ? , ta

Hiya , I have been looking at all sorts of rigs for my bike packing exploits , I’ve looked at carbon, Ti , ali and steel , I’ve decided a Sonder Frontier, However I am not big on buying things off the net I’d rather hands on to make sure , so Sonder being predominantly in the North I was not big on ...

Mmmm, can’t say I know what a suburban MTB is either , anyway no reply to my specific question , but thanks for replies anyway , I’ll just keep having a look around , cheers

Ok, I’ve not really looked at Orange bikes before ,most of my distance riding has been on a roadie and commuting on a hybrid with 700 wheels I’m seeking something to go bikepacking on and that seems to look the part and a handy price ,

Hiya , Any one got or trialled one of these ?

Check out Showerspass US made UK seller in South Shields , looks good stuff

I went to an 11-36 but had to put a 105 deraileur and a road link on , works a treat ,

Such cheek !
I’m a very nimble and fit 14 stones the cake and beer muscle could do with a work though !

Ceiling cave in !

Thanks for all replie fellas, but I did solve it last night,
I lashed the saddle to a ceiling hook with about a 50 mm gap between rear tyre an floor , then I sat on the crossbar and gently bumped up and down : It did ease its way out , no damage .......success!!
Once again thanks for input

Hiya, I need to nudge my saddle up a bit but it won’t move with usual man handling, it’s a carbon frame with carbon seat post , I don’t want to use penetrating oil I’ve heard it’s not compatible wit carbon, it’s a pear shaped post so twisting is a no go,also reluctant to start bashing it , any sugge...

Thanks for replies, I’m hoping the ride will be enjoyable , of course the weather will be all important as I’m looking at mainly sleeping rough-shot . I am actually from Manchester originally, but live near London now , Im starting off from Newcastle for two reasons , first to go and see my Mate , h...

Cursed it !
Fancy it just getting a puncture somewhere riding home from work last night ,
no consideration !
Anyway , new tube in and rolling !

Hi , I am new to Bearbones, but not new to cycling and outdoor living, I have been toying with getting a more suitable bike for on/off road riding so I can make the most of the bikepacking tours I have in mind, my first jaunt will be from Newcastle to Berwick , then head I a SWdirection through the ...