You could do this..Two Forts https://www.justgoride.co.uk/Routes/9517 Distance: 177.05 km Climb: 2,434.66 m Start in Fort Augustus, up and over the Corrieyairack Pass, coffee and cake at Wolftrax, over night in Staoineag bothy. Ice Factor, Kinlochleven for breakfast. West Highland Way to Fort Willia...

Thanks for all the feedback guys, its appreciated. I think i'll have to beg borrow or steal one for a ride or two before making my mind up about splashing the 'big' cash or not!

I'm thinking of investing in a The Rohloff SPEEDHUB. Was wondering what other bikepackers thought, pros? cons?