sailor74 en-US Wed, 30 May 2012 01:08:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/dh-wheelset-for-sale#post-3481525 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:55:43 +0000 sailor74 3481525@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>DH wheelset removed from a Lapierre DH720 when bought so technically not brand new but still unused.<br /> 20mm Front axle, 150mmx12mm rear.<br /> Alex FR32 rims on Lapierre hubs.<br /> £125<br /> Boxed up and ready to be posted or collected (Canterbury area).</p> <p><img src="http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu143/sailor_74/IMG_0656.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu143/sailor_74/IMG_0657.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu143/sailor_74/IMG_0658.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu143/sailor_74/IMG_0660.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-new-alex-dh-wheelset#post-2845991 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:27:48 +0000 sailor74 2845991@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>As supplied with a 2011 Lapierre DH720 'Pendbox' DH bike.</p> <p>Alex 32 Rims on Lapierre hubs.</p> <p>Front hub 20mm</p> <p>Rear hub 12mmx150mm</p> <p>These are a brand new and boxed ready to go.</p> <p>Open to sensible offers. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/show-me-your-orange-blood-builds-please#post-1902910 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:12:24 +0000 mamadirt 1902910@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ooooh, burger - that's not helping <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> . . . very nice . . . c'mon there must be more out there. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1902677 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:43:42 +0000 wwaswas 1902677@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>sailor74 - so my head will be perfectly aligned with the singletrack whilst my body behaves like a deranged marionette underneath it? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1902648 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:29:45 +0000 sailor74 1902648@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>im considering marketing small magnetised stickers that you put discretely on your riding hat, they will be based on Chinese medicine known to date back to the 4th century B.C.E.</p> <p><strong>MagPower</strong></p> <p>"Magnetic therapy possesses an ancient heritage and occupies a central role in Chinese medicine". </p> <p>Full instructions will be provided, but by placing them in the correct place around your head, the scientifically proven magnetic fields that are created will realign the energy and balance lay lines within your body, allowing you to project yourself further down the trail, improving both speed and flow.</p> <p>"The improved performance properties of magnetism are well documented, although not yet fully understood" Dr Archebald Henderson of the Institute of Studies.</p> <p>"I was sceptical to say the least, but after just my first ride using 'MagPower' I was converted, I felt much more in control, like I had been riding the trails all my life rather than for the first time" Dave Allsop (Dundee)</p> <p>"I got a second place in the first race I entered using 'MagPower' - Awesome!" Mick Hargreaves (Egham) </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1902544 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:50:05 +0000 jedi 1902544@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>i got great balance anyway <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/show-me-your-orange-blood-builds-please#post-1902396 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:56:32 +0000 sailor74 1902396@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>160mm Fox Float R</p> <p>Personally I think fitting 140mm travel forks will be missing the point of the bike and I cant really understand why Orange chose to do so.</p> <p><img src="http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu143/sailor_74/IMG_0552.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/show-me-your-orange-blood-builds-please#post-1902322 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:35:19 +0000 mamadirt 1902322@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>What forks are you running?</p> <p>Cheers! <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901721 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:13:16 +0000 JonR 1901721@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>It is true that whilst out on the town I get to my most suave when my state of refreshment renders me, at best, to be perpendicular. With my new found balance skills I shall be manage to be vertical and debonair; it will help me pull more women!</p> <p>I do wonder if I will notice the placebo effect of it though. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901635 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:54:21 +0000 DezB 1901635@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><em> right up there with, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and Jesus.</em></p> <p>You think it'll get <em>that many</em> followers?? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901619 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:50:54 +0000 sailor74 1901619@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>will probably help you pull more women too.</p> <p>Cant believe its taken all this time to uncover the power of a hologram, and we are only scratching the surface. Or maybe its just superstitious rubbish, right up there with, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and Jesus. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901590 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:45:13 +0000 Andyhilton 1901590@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>YES! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901526 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:35:05 +0000 JonR 1901526@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>£1.19 but its the same thing. A silicone band with 2 holograms and you can buy the holograms wholesale for next to nothing so it is EXACTLY the same thing. Do you think it will give me "phat skillz"? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901480 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:27:44 +0000 Andyhilton 1901480@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Yeh but you got yours off ebay for £2! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901474 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:26:34 +0000 JonR 1901474@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I got an email telling me mine has been shipped yesterday, can't wait. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1901463 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:23:23 +0000 epicyclo 1901463@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>It neutralises all the homeopathic medicines you are absorbing from drinking tap water. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1900793 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:16:50 +0000 crotchrocket 1900793@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>bugger </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1900781 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:09:36 +0000 salad_dodger 1900781@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ahem...<br /> <a href="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/crc-now-selling-snake-oil" rel="nofollow">http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/crc-now-selling-snake-oil</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/snake-oil#post-1900776 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:05:44 +0000 crotchrocket 1900776@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/News.aspx?NewsID=1220&amp;PartnerID=4087" rel="nofollow">http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/News.aspx?NewsID=1220&amp;PartnerID=4087</a></p> <p>obviously this object has no medical or physical properties that have any scientifically provable effect on balance or metabolism. There is however documented testimony that there is some effect</p> <p>is this any different than spending '£huge amounts' on parts which have marginal, if any measurable, effect on bike/rider performance?</p> <p>discuss: </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pitch-hill-riders-please-read/page/2#post-1678407 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:10:50 +0000 scott_mcavennie2 1678407@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>davefarmer - Member<br /> definately a rider, know who it is.</p> <p>The first tree i disagree with, the flick through the offset trees at the start of T2 was fun, now it is just faster, this will erode the next corner massively.</p> <p>The second tree, the &#39;V&#39; tree, did not flow, was annoying at any time of year, and made people ride around it (another line has appeared). So removing it, improves flow and maintains the original trail line.</p> <p>At least the person in question is putting some effort into the trails, they don&#39;t just maintain themselves, and they don&#39;t just come into being by themselves.</p> <p>I wonder how many people commenting on here have actually performed any trail building/maintenance themselves?</p> <p>Just get out there and do it, find a puddle that doesn&#39;t drain, and drain it, find a blown out corner that people are straightlining, and block the straight route and build the corner right.</blockquote></p> <p>Hmm, despite the condescending &quot;how many of you have done any trail building&quot; after everyone has been strongly discouraged from doing any non sanctioned trail building in the area, this post has made me change my mind slightly and see the other point of view.</p> <p>People riding around techy parts of trails, scratching in new trails around obstacles only end up creating some sort of motorway. That nice rooty trail that leads down to the Holmbury village hall, across Telegraph Road is becoming a victim of that. </p> <p>If the &quot;work&quot; was done to prevent more lines being created then maybe it is of more benefit than originally assumed. </p>