Thanks all! Seems a trip to LBS for full replacement of all spokes then. I figured this was most sensible option but pleased I asked just in case!

Wondering if anyone can offer advice? Currently got a GT Grade Sora "Gravel bike" mainly used on roads & canal paths cycling to and from work. Recently 3 spokes broke (think pothole related) so I got it fixed & serviced. Cleaning bike today found I've another broken spoke. Is it wo...

The Frontier is a very nice bike. I had a rigid 29" version on test, coped well with everything put in its path. http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/sonder-frontier-tried-and-tested.html I had a read of this- twice, it was really useful, thank you! Now I just need to convince th...

Thanks Jurassic - bike looks good! I think to be honest I am really put off by the colour of the Pinnacle at the moment (one option available) and much prefer yours! I don't think the Cobalt is right for me, too commuterish and not enough mountain bikerish, I want to have confidence that should I ta...

Re the panniers, they're not essential, I just figured for such a long ride they'd be required! If I can get by without them then that's fine it's one ride effectively, the rest of the time will be commuting, cycling with family & possibly cycling places like Gisburn trails in Lancashire but I'd...

Thanks for the idea re the Genesis vagabond, I think that's very similar to my existing bike (GT Grade) and I'm looking for a more mountain bike type bike if that makes sense!

Apologies if this is a duplicate, thought I'd replied on the laptop but didn't seem to post. Having looked at pinnacle, Great bike but for me the lack of pannier eyelets is a real shame. I'm planning on LEJOG in 2021 so really will need panniers! However I discovered the Alpkit Sonder Frontier which...

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Oooh they look lovely, not sure it would come in on my budget though!?!? Not heard of these previously but lovely bikes!

Takes a lot to beat the Ramin 3 https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-ramin-3-plus-2017-mountain-bike-EV264163 Thanks Chew. It's not one I considered so far. Is lack of front suspension a + or a - for bikepacking? Clearly it keeps cost down but if I just wanted to hit the trails/off road I wonder is...

Hi all, I'm just starting out with bike packing, currently riding a GT Grade as my commuting bike but looking for a mountain bike for bikepacking and need some advice! Budget is around £750 main use will be trails and roads but I'd like to do the odd bit of more adventurous mountain biking too. I'll...