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21  Forums / Trip Planning / Need a partner / Re: UK rider(s) for Glasgow to Cape Wrath on: July 31, 2012, 02:03:46 PM
Hi Campbell,

A couple of questions...You'll be doing this on a mountain bike won't you?  Are you catching the train back to Glasgow when finished?

Cheers, Dan.
22  Forums / DIY / Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) / Re: Pimp your sewing machine! on: July 30, 2012, 03:09:32 PM
I'd been looking at a Toyota Super Jeans.  Not old and according to reviews, a bit plasticky.  I thought it would be good for stitching through plastic, velcro or webbing though.
23  Forums / Question and Answer / Re: Conti Race King questions on: July 30, 2012, 01:01:27 AM
I've no experience with the Race Kings but have used other Conti tyres in the past.  The 'Black Chili' versions are the ones made in Germany, out of their best, grippiest(sp?) rubber compound.  The others are made from harder rubber and most of them, if not all, are made in the Far East.
24  Forums / Bikepacking / Re: Bikepacking Bolivia: Illimani - Qusima Cruz. on: July 24, 2012, 02:24:31 AM
Quality stuff...a proper adventure!
25  Forums / Ultra Racing / Re: England-Wales-England on: July 18, 2012, 03:11:48 PM
"As a side note, I thought Rob's running a Shutter Precision dynohub?"

He is, but is also using a light that he helped develop with Exposure.  I wonder if they will end up producing their own hubs...it would be something I'd be interested in, if I could get one for a 15mm axle!
26  Forums / Question and Answer / Re: needle and thread to repair torn sidewall on: July 09, 2012, 01:37:03 PM
It's easiest with a curved needle, it enables you to push the needle through one side of the tear and then back through the other side of it without having to pull the needle all the way through first (does that make sense?).  This can save you taking the tyre of the rim too, depending on whereabouts the tear is.
27  Forums / Bikepacking / Re: 25th Bicycle Infantry PBS video on: July 09, 2012, 09:40:57 AM
I enjoyed watching it, cheers for posting.  Poor, old Mingo Sanders!  The TDR looks in easy in comparison too.
28  Forums / Question and Answer / Re: Sleeping bag for Tour Divide in June? on: July 04, 2012, 04:08:06 AM
flanagaj - I think I'd rather have a bag that isn't as warm as the one you've linked too.  Having a cooler bag would be better for the warmer temps, you could then supplement it with a liner and/or extra clothing when it's cold.
The other thing that could affect your choice is whether you'll be using a tent or bivvying.
I can recommend PHD's bags.  They are very helpful when you ask them for advice and can make a bag to suit you.
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