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by adrian650
Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Altberg Boots
Replies: 21
Views: 9852

Re: Altberg Boots

Does anyone have any experience of their vegan bike boots made out of Lorica?


Yes, I have a pair of their Clubman boots in Lorica which have done 50k road miles and are fine. Don't use them so much now as I have (leather :( ) MX-style boots for the dirt. Also have their hiking boots in Lorica ...
by adrian650
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Fancy a week trail riding through France??
Replies: 39
Views: 7909

Re: Fancy a week trail riding through France??

In most parts of France tracks have been created by farmers and hunters so their usefulness changes over time and you'll find that many marked on the IGN maps have disappeared or changed.

I was in Ardenne region in July 2012 and had both new and old 1:100 000 IGN maps. The new ones are easier to ...
by adrian650
Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: F650GS Massive Tank Slapper!
Replies: 16
Views: 5787

Re: F650GS Massive Tank Slapper!

The head bearings are well known to fail rapidly on these machines - the grease runs out as the oil heats up. That makes them loose and then notchy if you try to tighten them up. Having said that I abused and overloaded, used unmatched tyres and a Hagon rear shock on my 19" F650 and never had ...
by adrian650
Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Stella Alpina Rally
Replies: 36
Views: 11629

Re: Stella Alpina Rally

Hi,

Here are links to my trip in 2006 and 2007. A pity I've not been for 5 years :(

http://alp350.blogspot.co.uk/2007_07_01_archive.html

http://alp350.blogspot.co.uk/2006_07_01_archive.html

Looking through my notes I reckon the best bet is slow eastbound and fast back home. It is worth ...
by adrian650
Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Isle of Man Trails
Replies: 8
Views: 2789

Re: Isle of Man Trails

I'd had just the same idea and was recommended to buy the 'official' maps at £7 plus P&P. These are 1:25000 and show byways and greenways.

See: http://www.shop.isleofman.com/acatalog/info_MAP02.html

I believe there are other legal routes but the maps are a good start. Also some routes have ...

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