http://www.flickr.com/photos/84792738@N05/7776515794/in/photostream/lightbox/ My Kona Major One. I use it to commute 100 miles a week. Have done a lot of XC on it, like Pennine Bridleway sections, Cheshire canal ring and a run from South Manchester to my sisters on the other side of Bowland Forest,...

Some good advice in this thread. I've recently switched to a 29er and running WTB EXI Wolf, which are terrible in the mud. @Gairy- I know what you mean about confidence on the 29. Riding rigid over rough terrain can be iffy at times for me. I've been riding a SS CX bike for the last few years, so it...

s8tannorm wrote:I've been reading this on the confuser, not finished it yet but so far so good.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dividing-the-Gr ... 751&sr=1-1

Great gonzo read this.

It is a great idea.
Very much on my to do this summer list.

I've been debating this myself.
Just taken the plunge on a Rab Ascent, with nearly 50% off from Rock+Run.
Couldn't resist.

Yeah, Delamere is a little tame I guess.
Clwyds are lovely and peacefull though if you can get out there.

You're close to Delamere Forest. Have to be very stealthy though.
Deepest Cheshire, if you know what I mean.

Garmin Oregon 550, love it. I find the OS and interface excellent.
Loads of features, easy batteries.

Mine flew into the Bridgewater canal once, when I hit some cobblestones at speed.
Gutted- went in after it, and could see it floating about 2 feet from the bottom.
And it still works fine.

Afternoon Thought I'd step in here and say hello with my first post. I'm new to Bikepacking, but off road cycling is a major love. Usually the Peaks, Pennines and North Wales, or finding the dirt tracks around Manchester where I live. Along with my usual biking buddy, I'm planning a trip to the Uppe...