Ford Fiesta write ups

[Dave42w]

I've written a Ford Fiesta blog post with pics (phone camera only) etc see Ford Fiesta Winter Bikepacking Event

Anyone want to share their writing, sound, video, full movie?

[scott of the woods]

Very good Dave it looks like it was a successful outing, I wish I could have made it but alas Friday nights weather changed everything as Saturday I spent trying to put my house back together

[Dave42w]

Very good Dave it looks like it was a successful outing, I wish I could have made it but alas Friday nights weather changed everything as Saturday I spent trying to put my house back together

Ouch!

Hope the damage wasn't too bad!

Lucky you were around

[voodoo_simon]

Nice one, some lovely pictures there

edit;
How are you getting on with 'one bike for everything', not sure how I could cope!

[Dave42w]

Nice one, some lovely pictures there

edit;
How are you getting on with 'one bike for everything', not sure how I could cope!

Sadly my catchy phrase "A Bike for Life" has often been understood to mean only having one bike. That is not how I intended it

For me it was about a bike
- that will last a lifetime
- that will be incredibly reliable and low maintenance
- be very adaptable for everyday use, touring etc

All these criteria my Shand Stoater meets brilliantly. It was great on the Ford Fiesta, got me everywhere and was a delight to ride.

The adaptable is great when it is gradually evolving but would be tremendous hassle to convert between off road and general transport frequently.

Besides the Stoater I also ride:
- a Whyte Suffolk for club rides and fast day rides (again the Shand would be just as good but you can't switch handlebars, remove racks, mudguards etc every week)
- a Bullitt cargobike for the loads I just can't manage on the Shand.