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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #240 on: May 07, 2014, 05:55:30 AM
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« Reply #240 on: May 07, 2014, 05:55:30 AM »

Also, if you have a decent headlight and you're planning on pushing the last 24 hours straight - bring it. The descent into Bridge of Orky is ... interesting at speed with no real lights Smiley
The descent into Bridge of Orchy is interesting at speed in the daylight, especially in a sleep deprived state. I still have the scars from it...
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #241 on: May 07, 2014, 12:51:45 PM
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« Reply #241 on: May 07, 2014, 12:51:45 PM »

Hi all, I know that this is late in the game but I'm flying into Glasgow on the 21st so I can look around the city for a day and then I was planning to head up to Tyndrum on either the 22nd or 23rd. However, I wanted to see if anyone was going up in a car/truck/van and had room for a wayward bikepacker. Thanks in advance.

I'm also flying in the 21st and staying for two days.  I'll be at the Holiday Inn Express at the Glasgow Airport.  Not sure about the ride situation, haha, but maybe meet up for dinner or drinks?

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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #242 on: May 08, 2014, 02:28:48 AM
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« Reply #242 on: May 08, 2014, 02:28:48 AM »

I was toying with the idea of not taking lights.

It's daylight from ~ 5am through to 10pm
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #243 on: May 08, 2014, 03:45:07 AM
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« Reply #243 on: May 08, 2014, 03:45:07 AM »

I'm just taking an Exposure Joystick light but don't plan to ride in the dark as there are over 18 hours of daylight to tire yourself out in! I don't remember riding in the dark at all last year for a 4 day finish. I plan to be riding from dawn till dusk and sleeping when it's dark.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #244 on: May 08, 2014, 09:44:14 AM
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« Reply #244 on: May 08, 2014, 09:44:14 AM »

I'm having to pull out as I have picked up lyme disease from ticks I got during a three day trip at easter here in Scotland - I wasn't being particularly mindful of ticks at the time and was through some places that were in hindsight ideal for ticks (not on HTR route).  Don't want to spoil the excitement but I'd suggest having some way to avoid them would be wise.  Nick mentioned some insect repellant suncream which might be a good option.  The ones I got were tiny, size of a pinhead at most which perhaps also led me not to notice till I was back home.
Going to aim to do an ITT once back up to strength, hopefully late June so looking forward to hearing the stories from everyone to help me out for that!  Gutted not to be joining the group start but at least there's the option to do it later.  Have a good one all that make it to the start.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #245 on: May 09, 2014, 01:18:59 PM
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« Reply #245 on: May 09, 2014, 01:18:59 PM »

OK so this is aimed at roadies but rule 5 is something to bear in mind when you pitch up at Tyndrum in a fortnights time
http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #246 on: May 10, 2014, 12:46:41 AM
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« Reply #246 on: May 10, 2014, 12:46:41 AM »

Good advice! The video would appear to be wrong about Stefans though. So far the only person to have ridden it all is called Stefan!
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #247 on: May 12, 2014, 03:13:05 PM
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« Reply #247 on: May 12, 2014, 03:13:05 PM »

hi
i know it's late in the day for this, but what bike - hardtail or full-sus?  both 26 inch wheels...  hardtail is lighter, simpler and faster on the road, but full-sus (130mm travel) is more comfortable.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #248 on: May 12, 2014, 03:24:42 PM
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« Reply #248 on: May 12, 2014, 03:24:42 PM »

I guess it depends on if you can do without the comfort

I used to 24hr events on a rigid  bike. My hands would take a couple of weeks to recover.

I'll most likely take a hardtail to Scotland.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #249 on: May 12, 2014, 09:25:04 PM
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« Reply #249 on: May 12, 2014, 09:25:04 PM »

It probably depends on what you are used to riding (keep in mind, you're on the bike for 12+ hours a day) and as ittaika mentioned how much abuse you're willing and/or able to take. Only you can make that decision based on your experience, fitness, stubbornness and stamina.

I'm riding a rigid 29+ but I always ride rigid bikes. I'm actually using a 1x10 setup just because my time for training this year has limited and I really want to finish. Normally, I also run singlespeed as it's easier for me, mentally.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #250 on: May 14, 2014, 04:32:13 AM
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« Reply #250 on: May 14, 2014, 04:32:13 AM »

I'd probably go with a hardtail over a full sus if I had the same choice as you. I don't reckon the extra comfort would justify the weight and efficiency penalty.

I'm rolling with a rigid 29er. Expecting to get a bit shaken up on some sections, but on the road and relatively smooth land rover tracks it'll be sweet. Also nice and light for hauling up the hills.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #251 on: May 14, 2014, 01:36:27 PM
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« Reply #251 on: May 14, 2014, 01:36:27 PM »

cheers guys - hardtail it is.  no. full-sus.  hardtail.  oh, i don't know.  will see which one i can tie to my back most easily...
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #252 on: May 14, 2014, 02:54:21 PM
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« Reply #252 on: May 14, 2014, 02:54:21 PM »

Fwiw, I don't think it matters which you take. Myself and Alan Sheldon finished about an hour apart last year. I was on a SS hard tail and he on a geared Spearfish.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #253 on: May 20, 2014, 03:53:22 AM
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« Reply #253 on: May 20, 2014, 03:53:22 AM »

The descents down Devils Staircase and Torridon were a lot of fun on my Jet 9 :-) but not necessary. When I (hopefully) get back next year, I'm bringing my Captain America Ritchey steel hardtail with front suspension.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #254 on: May 20, 2014, 07:14:41 AM
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« Reply #254 on: May 20, 2014, 07:14:41 AM »

Hey guys.... a long story short.... the dyno wheel I was building for the HT550 this coming weekend is not going together (spokes are too long) and since all my electronics are USB, I need it. Anyway, I'm flying out early tomorrow morning (May 21) to Glasgow and I'll be there till Friday morning. Anyone know of a good shop that could build up my wheel for me if I brought the hub and rim with me? Oh... I'll be using taxi and public transport so it's got to be somewhere I can get to. Thanks....
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #255 on: May 20, 2014, 07:33:33 AM
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« Reply #255 on: May 20, 2014, 07:33:33 AM »

ugh!...do you have the right spokes? or is that the issue?....shops wise there is alpine bikes, Gear, Dales, West end cycles, evans and there is also wheel craft just north of glasgow...all will have the ability to do it - i think in reality you're going to have to contact them ahead (before you fly!) and offer doughnuts or beer! most shops wont tend to do anything on spec...

spokes too long: how much? are you building it 3 cross? can you build it 4 cross? not ideal but can always rebuild after the event? though if the flanges are pretty big it would be a beast to lace...struggling to think of another solution....
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #256 on: May 20, 2014, 07:39:18 AM
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« Reply #256 on: May 20, 2014, 07:39:18 AM »

That's kind of my fear that no one will want to do it even if I can find a shop. No, the spokes I have are too long and no one around here seems to have the right length... oddly, they all have the length that I already have. I think something might be coming together via the FB Endurance forum.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #257 on: May 20, 2014, 08:11:38 AM
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« Reply #257 on: May 20, 2014, 08:11:38 AM »

fingers crossed...im not around in glasgow too much over next couple days so im not going to be much use but ill keep an eye here if there is anything i can do
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #258 on: May 20, 2014, 09:41:36 AM
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« Reply #258 on: May 20, 2014, 09:41:36 AM »

Hey guys.... a long story short.... the dyno wheel I was building for the HT550 this coming weekend is not going together (spokes are too long) and since all my electronics are USB, I need it. Anyway, I'm flying out early tomorrow morning (May 21) to Glasgow and I'll be there till Friday morning. Anyone know of a good shop that could build up my wheel for me if I brought the hub and rim with me? Oh... I'll be using taxi and public transport so it's got to be somewhere I can get to. Thanks....
What spokes do you need?
I asked the Evans store up there for any ideas, help etc (I work for them also) and will ask a few other contacts now. Will keep you posted.
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  Topic Name: Highland Trail Race Reply #259 on: May 20, 2014, 11:09:56 AM
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« Reply #259 on: May 20, 2014, 11:09:56 AM »

Wunnspeed - a reply from a friend who is an account manager working with bike shops in that area -

"Ok I have spoken to Billy Bilsland's. They can do it same day on Thursday BUT.....

He'll need to drop it off first thing and collect it at end of day. That means before 10am and after 4.30pm.

Has the customer got everything needed?

Rim?
Hub?
Spokes?

If he does not have everything, I need a email with exactly what he needs, so the shop can check if they have the stuff. Really need that tomorrow morning latest, so they can order stuff if needed.

Cheers

David."

So, let me know asap if you want to take up this offer, I've told him I don't think you have spokes - just mail me at james.olsen.remote AT hotmail.co.uk and I'll put you both in contact.
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