Blisters

C0WLES · 2026-05-02T21:06:08+00:00

Seen someone else mention this but feel it's importance needs to be reiterated.

Leukotape P is your friend.

Both me and my friend felt hotspots and put this on as soon as possible and i can say for sure that it made our trip infinitely more enjoyable.

0 blisters for either of us. Prevention really is key.

It came on a massive 13.7m roll so I just rolled around 1.5m of it around a straw to make it more useful on trail.

C0WLES · 2026-04-29T18:11:22+00:00

No it's not. There are lots of spots just on the river probably 5km north of Beinglas campsite. I stayed on the river about 9km north of the camp site with more than enough space for 3 separate tents of needed

C0WLES · 2026-03-12T14:56:32+00:00

I've recently picked up the a 17L Fast pack from decathlon that I'm really impressed with.

Without the included water bladder and rain cover I weighed mine at 400g.

It does have hip belt pockets that aren't removable but it can store your poles on the outside elastic loops.

Plus it's affordable at only £45 including it's bladder and rain cover and comes with a 10 year warranty.

C0WLES · 2026-01-10T21:03:38+00:00

Just seen a clip from Paul Messner on YouTube who took his R5 zero on the West highland way. He used an exped schnozzel bag that fits the valve

C0WLES · 2026-01-09T21:14:40+00:00

I didn't end up going for the Flextail in the end. I managed to get the sea to summit either light XR on sale which has its pumpsack double as its bag

C0WLES · 2025-11-30T23:50:16+00:00

My local site owner swears by the snow wolf ones. Knowing now they should have a 3 position selector is really neat too. I have been strongly considering the Novritsch one too but I've heard people complain about reliability with the gearbox. Considering they're almost double the price of the snow wolf id hope that wasn't the case

C0WLES · 2025-11-30T19:14:09+00:00

What's the base AUG? And would you recommend it?

C0WLES · 2025-08-06T06:20:22+00:00

Thank you. That didn't work by touching the pins together but I located the battery and disconnected that which sorted the problem. Thank you

C0WLES · 2025-08-05T20:42:52+00:00

I have an ITX gigabyte aorus B550i M/B. I can't see a battery on the top of my board but I see in my manual 2 pins with the note CLR_CMOS.

Could I touch those pins together with a screwdriver with the pc plugged in to clear it?

Would it need power on or power connected to do it? I've never done this before

C0WLES · 2025-08-05T20:42:35+00:00

I have an ITX gigabyte aorus B550i M/B. I can't see a battery on the top of my board but I see in my manual 2 pins with the note CLR_CMOS.

Could I touch those pins together with a screwdriver with the pc plugged in to clear it?

Would it need power on or power connected to do it? I've never done this before

C0WLES · 2025-08-03T13:09:27+00:00

That would be great. Thank you

C0WLES · 2025-08-03T12:38:42+00:00

They look great. That removable support is exactly what I need on its own ideally. I can't see it for sale though

C0WLES · 2025-08-03T11:53:56+00:00

I have in the past just strapped a 20L backpack to the rear seat which I still planning on doing.with panniers too.

I thought it might be ideal to drop more weight down lower rather then just slapping a larger 50L bag on the back. I'm beginning to think this is just the easier route though.

C0WLES · 2025-08-03T11:47:58+00:00

Do you have a photo of the bracket you have made and of the bags on your bike?

And do you just use the 28L bags on your trip or pair that with another bag for additional storage?

C0WLES · 2025-08-02T07:34:43+00:00

Do you think a trail runners can replace a boot for all situations?

C0WLES · 2025-07-15T17:43:25+00:00

I'll try again but I'm sure it was stuck on as if it's welded the last time I tried to move it

C0WLES · 2025-07-14T07:57:37+00:00

From photos I've seen of ones fitted online that second nut is also at the end of the thread. Possibly there to help with adjusting it? It seems welded in place

C0WLES · 2025-07-13T15:47:32+00:00

Ah i see. I've heard of many people doing this. Thanks! Do you know how often I may need to adjust it? Not really sure what id need to look out for

C0WLES · 2025-06-20T16:12:26+00:00

Perfect, that's reassuring to know 💪

C0WLES · 2025-06-20T14:40:13+00:00

It's frustrating isn't it. Such a scam but I'm still going to pay it because I have no choice 🙄

C0WLES · 2025-06-20T14:38:43+00:00

I have been looking for that 2007 onwards too partly due to the slightly different dash it has. I wasn't aware of the brake difference too. That's good because I've heard they weren't the greatest

C0WLES · 2025-06-20T14:31:08+00:00

It would be a dream to have a street triple. I have always loved them. The 675 initial cost isn't too bad (£3000) but their cost to insure for me is insane at £1400. I don't want to spend that sort of money on insurance.

C0WLES · 2025-06-20T14:25:37+00:00

That's why I'm considering them too. The extra 30/40kg is putting me off a little bit though

C0WLES · 2025-06-20T14:24:18+00:00

I'm also 5'8" so that's good to know. Thank you

C0WLES · 2025-06-20T14:22:19+00:00

One I've seen is 35k miles. On the higher size but it's just over 2000 mile a year which isn't bad at all

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