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What do you guys wear on your feet when bikepacking? Im sticking to flat pedals, if having to walk a bit might wear my walking boots.
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I just wear my 5:10s but I'm about the only one I know of who isn't clipped in ... I suppose shoe choice is always going to be a compromise whatever you do.
I just wear my 5:10s but I'm about the only one I know of who isn't clipped in ... I suppose shoe choice is always going to be a compromise whatever you do.
I do use spd's, got some dhb plastic soled ones but theyre no use for walking in. I'll see how im doing for cash and might buy some 5:10s.
Got some old Shimano SPD come walking shoe things, had 'em for years (maybe 5+ years) I use them for everything on the bike. Rubber walking boot type soles with recessed cleats so walking is fine.
Here you go, rock n roll
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Very cold in snow 😐
Mavic Switchback, fine to walk in and 'excellent traction with Terra Grip Outsole', i do like the way these companies decribed their products 🙄
weather dependant I'll be in Spesh defrosters to keep my feet as dry as possible or if there's a heatwave on I'll be in my Spesh disco slippers 😉
Sorry, back to page 25 again:
Anthony - Member
PHD Minim Ultra sleeping bag (genuine 900EU fill mmmmmm) 345g
PHD Minimus vest 240g
Anthony - How do you find this combination in use, and how cold have you found you can take it down to?
Shoes - just bought some of [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46681 ]these[/url]. They still feel quite stiff around the uppers, so need to be broken in a bit before they turn up for the WRT. Not everyone's cup of tea in terms of styling (flatfish), but they seemed OK for the money.
Disco slippers for WRT and normal socks. There is almost guaranteed bog to go through at some point and seal skins/waterproof spuds will just hold the water IN. It'll be plenty warm enough so your toes won't freeze anyway.
may have to make some SPD sandels if the weather is cracking as promised by Stuart 😉
may have to make some SPD sandels if the weather is cracking as promised by Stuart
Sealskins with: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=46688 would look classy 😉
Oh what didn't realise you could actually get them ready made 😯
I don't think I will be risking my toes with the way I ride 😉
And for the flattiephile [url= http://www.sandalandsoxer.co.uk/home.htm ]Is this Stuart on his day off?[/url]
I have to say the chap in the top picture does look a little like me 😀
Valleydaddy come May 28th it'll be cracking the flags ... a full complement of comedy cycling tan lines will be expected upon return!
I have to say the chap in the top picture does look a little like me
is this you Stuart??
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as long as no one turns up like this other wise I'll set a course record 😆
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It's not me Valleydaddy ... but on a dark night?
Ian, Re. the PHD kit,
I only bought the Ultra sleeping bag mid-March so have only used it once to date, initial impressions are good though and as a modular sleeping system I'm happy with my choice. The combination of this, an Alpkit PD800 bag, a balloon bed and a neoair give me lightweight 4-season coverage depending on what combinations I take.
The Ultra sleeping bag feels incredibly thin but it is held in very high regard by those that have used it in temperatures below the '8C they recommend. PHD are one of the few companies I trust regarding the quality of their down.
When I used it, we were sleeping on bare rock with only a short balloon bed for ground protection (+Rab bivvy bag). I used a 100g silk liner, Lifa base layers and my 450g 800-fill Montane jacket and was perfectly warm and cosy. Temperatures were 3-4'C before windchill.
The vest is absolutely stunning, it has a huge loft for such a tiny pack size. PHD are very conservative with their stuff sacks. The Ultra sleeping bag fits in the vest stuffsack (0.8L ish) and the vest fits into a spare tent peg bag at around 0.4L. The sleeping bag, vest and silk liner fit in a 3L dry bag without any effort.
I'll be using the Ultra bag and Minimus vest on the WRT.
Shoes - Summer race shoes with WoolieBoolie's. Spare merino socks for evening wear and plastic bags to keep them dry inside the wet shoes. If it rains!!
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😥 My eyes
That lad;s got no trouble packing has he? 😀
Novel solution as to where to pack a balloon mat 😯
right lets get back on track is this a set up to aspire too??
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Just found this photo of James Cracknell on the Yukon Arctic Ultra
Note the framebags 🙂
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Tiger nice spot
I would be interested in those but would have to see what Ian and Beth have come up with to look after the local guys 🙂
I doubt Alpkit will be making bespoke frame bags, more universal type ones. Although i prepare to be shot down by somebody else on here.
I suggested they have a go at it 12 months ago when the waiting list from Revelate was about 4 months, they said it was on their radar but low numbers and the variation of frame shapes was an issue, better response than Carradice who just said "we don't do one offs" By the way, my Wildcat one is ace, holds a Jetboil stood up down the seat tube, very pleased. 🙂
It would be the "big" saddle bags I would be interested in initially so I they would be universal, I have emailed them to and will let you know the response.
Alpkit frame bag and Saddle pack, were do I sign.... Would love one of those bad boys...
Nothing new watch this 😀 (i never get the embed thingy to work!)
part 2
try it now
😆 that's better my dad used to do the same thing back in the 50's on his steel sturmy archer 3 speed and a cotton tent 😯
he can't believe how small/light stuff is nowadays 😉
great stuff, what a feast he set out! Looking forward to having a go myself now.
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This 3rd picture ^^^^^^^ has about the same amount of kit as Ive got waiting to be fitted to my bike, Im sure I 'Need' everything 😉
Who's using a GPS for WRT or are people just 'using the force' I mean paper maps?
I do like the idea of just loading the route into the GPS (maybe a Garmin Edge 705, not got a it yet) and just following the route and enjoying the view.. I will have the paper jobs for just in case but not sure...?
There is some serious gear on them there bikes above and I think I take a lot of stuff!!!
Probably going to use good old maps unless Steve has a magic GPS?
More fun doing it old school surely, may use OS online and print off route on that if I am feeling technically adept at that time.
Terra Nova Laser Competion tent:-
My riding buddy has just treated himself to one of these for WRT, anyone tested, used one of these....?
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@Pete - I have a GPS but there's nothing magic about it! Good old map and compass will be fine (but I'll carry the GPS just in case!)
Terra Nova Laser is a great tent.
Obviously, tents are for wimps, but if you insist on using one, the Laser is a good choice. I've used mine all over the world with and without the bike. I even did a few multi-day walks in NZ with my girlfriend in the tent as well. It was cosy, but easy to carry.
Is all that really fun? Looks like the art of masochism to me...but then again, I am old now and prefer my pipe and slippers 😛
Looks like I'm going to have to christen my Gelert Solo on this year's event, last year I planned my route around bothies but it seems that isn't an option now. Can anyone point me in the direction of where to get aluminium poles for said tent, obviously I don't want to spend a fortune on Easton alloy having got the tent for £25 but I understand the fibreglass poles it comes with are a bit fragile and heavy.
£25! You could have got a big 'toblerone' bag from Poundland for, err £1. A few about last year at WRT.