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My girlfriend & I are off to the Outer Hebrides for our summer holiday next month - a surfing, kayaking and cycling adventure using the car to get about an transport our toys.
We are/were planning on taking our touring bikes for day rides but thinking more about it, I am really, really tempted to buy a pair of Calibre Dune's for use out there.
Can't help but think if there was one place where 4" tyres would be better than 32cc tyres; it's the Hebrides with the miles of white sand and machair.
So, anyone been to the outer Hebrides and wanting to talk me out of / into buying a pair of fatties?
Never ridden mine there but remember seeing a few on Tiree last time I was there. Always lots of fatty tracks on the beaches too. And it's not as if you won't get to use them elsewhere once you're back; just do it as it sounds like you've got an urge to spend some on them anyway!
Last time I was on Uist, 26x2.4 did the job fine (with panniers and a child seat). As did 20x1.9
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that said, now I've got a 29+, I can't wait to go back.
The South Uist beaches were grand on 35c cross tyres in 99% of places, just the odd loose patch. If you hit them as the tide's going out they're firm as anything.
I spent a week there at the end of May last year. To say it was awesome would be an understatement.
I'll just leave this film I made here and see what you think.....
I've been there in the motorhome a couple of times. If you've got the coin I'd buy the fatbikes and get some use out of them you won't regret it. Take wetsuits, snorkelling gear and a couple of kites. Truly amazing place. Summit's video is inspirational and thank you so much for posting.
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Could have used a plus/fat bike out on Benbecula.... was there for a few months with work, didn't really get down onto the beach but the riding on Harris & Lewis was great!
My tip is Turbo Midge cream! we were eaten to death!
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Davesport: Summit's video is inspirational and thank you so much for posting.
Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
summittoppler, that vids ace! Cheers!
Get a fatbike in any case. You might just like it.
Was on Harris and Lewis a few weeks ago - the fatbike will give you the opportunity to ride virtually anywhere, whilst a tourer will be far more limiting. It was very dry whilst we were there - peat bogs were bone dry, but recent rain will no doubt have replenished them. I really regretted not having a bike to explore, but would love to go back, particulary Harris and the Uists
Thanks scruff9252 as you could probably tell from the video it was a stunning trip!!