Roadbikes drivetrain needs to last 3 more months, then it'll be a re spray, new groupo, and possibly some carbon bit and pieces.

Possibly some wider bars for the Cham.

It's all go here... 🙂

I've taken a leaf from the bike manufacturers and have completed my 2013 build - [b][i]Today![/i][/b]

Had my Genesis Altitude (which I converted to a singlespeed, last year) powder-coated. It's a bit of a trigger's broom, as I've also sprayed the fork lowers black - to match the frame - then fitted...

* A Shimano LX Hollowtech setup (To replace the Octalink BB & cranks, that finally died)
* An SS specific chain-ring from VeloSolo.
* A new set of Deore brakes (so that I could pass the existing ones on to a bike that my mate uses, upgrading him from cable to hydraulic)
* New SS spacers on the freewheel, to give better chain line tweaking options.
* A new seat-clamp that will hopefully slip less that the old one.
* SuperStar grips, as the old ones had just about worn down to nothing.
* A new headset, as the old one had seen better days.
* Custom decals for the frame & forks.

The chain-ring, freewheel spacers, grips, seat-clamp, headset and decals are all gold which, against the plain black of the rest of the bike, gives a bit of a JPS look.

It's too dark to take pictures right now, but I may post some tomorrow.

It may not be to everybody's taste, but it's my treat to myself, to celebrate the fact that I turned 50 this year and am still enjoying mucking about on bikes.

Went for a quick spin down the hill to the shops and back - super smooth and stealth fighter silent - can't wait to get out on the trails 🙂

Cy n' Paul have well developed plans underway to introduce a shorter travel Rocket, a more "UK trail friendly" 120mm to 140mm all day trail conquering machine built out of steel tubing!....sign me up right now.

I don't like plastic bikes nor alloy bikes as they all look like ugly hydroformed/moulded pigs, but that's just my opinion and others may disagree.

Thats a shame really because a plastic one would be pretty cool

There's a few trees down in the local woods that I'd like to do something about and some drainage issues that I could maybe make a bit better.. And if I get all that done there's a wood that would be perfect for a trail.

At some point I'll be getting a 29er HT to run rigid and SS. I'll move the bits over from my Inbred and either get some Superstar/Stans wheels or rebuild the existing hubs with new rims. Need to find some cash and then decide between Inbred, Scandal, Swift, Fortitude and Mariachi. I'm in no rush but I'd like to have it for Charlie's bash in May.

Mainly my fitness, as nearly 2 years of intermittent (at best) riding has left me out of shape and very overweight.

Also, some wheels (road, MTB and CX). And a pompino, though I can see that taking some time.

To build the winter bike i should have built last year. Singlespeed, mudguards, rigid fork you name it.... anything so i can get back out on the trails... 😥

Some new stuff for my road bike. Bars, stem, saddle, wheels and tyres!

New mtb too. Not sure what at present. Swinging between a short travel full suss and a long travel ht. wheelsize will definitely be 650b though.

No new bikes, got 7 and not riding enough, though I might get a new commuter that fits better.

More likely some new running shoes.

Just finished my new toy in time for Christmas (earlier than planned) 🙂 ...Titus Rockstar, XT/XTR components and Crossmax ST 29'er wheels. Looking forward to burning off that turkey...& ovcourse the massive excess of ale!

If I didn't have to save for an engagement ring then my plans would be more elaborate!

Looking at switching the parts from my Kona Caldera to an On-One 456 or similar with suitable upgrade of the forks.

A Singular Puffin fat bike 🙂

@ Woolymonster could we have some pics of the Titus please mate....

I'm thinking of buding one up, looks like a class act!

Was considering an ASR 5 but rumours of a 5" travel SB with 650b wheels may make me hold on for a while.

If I could work out how to out pics on here mate, I would 🙂 the old copy-paste does not work so I'm stumped. Tried the old add image button but wants a website or something. If I work it out it'll be on 🙂

Just waiting on a mech hanger for this...

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to build something similar to this..

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Hmmm, well as I'm not riding much I may sell one plus split another. They're just gathering dust.

Still want a steel tourer/audax though.

I've got an Orange five frame I am going to build. But I just cannot bring myself to tear the BFe apart. 🙂

No new bikes here either, having built MrSchmancy up in June I'm really happy with him.. However my Roadie is looking sad sitting in the corner so I may get a new set of wheels and strip and replace all the bits that rub together.. but can't justify buying a new Roadie when this ones been custom built for me anyhoo's.

But for some reason I've been looking at LOOK's 695 in white and lusting.

Cloudnine that looks awesome, I've wanted one of those since I first saw em. Let us know how you get on with it.

1x11 drivetrain

Downhill bike for under a grand 🙂

2 projects for 2013 - build up a SC Nickel frame, and also build a Tomac Carbide frame. Then sell something (but I love em all.......!)

two in the shed awaiting completion

29er rocky element, tried a scandal and can see the attraction but i am a full suss person based on injuries

vs

26 er giant anthem awaiting final build

then i will see what i like best.....is quickest....and so on,

Paulos Quiros frame to be built up at the end of January with all alloy 11 speed Athena,HPlus rims on Ambrosio hubs,old Campag seatpost,white turbo saddle,white bar tape.
Trying to find some silver handlebars with cable grooves,Any ideas please.

Then sorting out mountainbikes,got Singular Swift,Pegasus and a Buzzard coming would like a Krampus so one of the Singulars has to go.

Anyone want a Pegasus?

Are you selling the old Pegasus or the new one andy? We may be able to sort out something Krampus like... I'd hate to see a Surly in your shed 😉

Sam,the old Pegasus,well it's not that old is it.Buzzard will be staying in France after my holiday there.At a cost of £60/trip flying,couple of trips a year it makes sense to keep a bike there,well it does it my mind 😯 Is it a penguin you're thinking of??

Waiting on my new 2013 Bandit (warranty replacement) so that will be built up with all new goodies, but also looking at tipping my toe in the 29er market just to see what all the fuss is about! Merry xmas to you all!

No plans to change my SIR.9 but looking at Surly rims, Knard tyre on the front & 2.35 Ralph on the back. Might need the Krampus fork too.

Could end up being 2014 but this lot will be a bike one day...
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On One 29er SS, Cromotos, wheels and cranks off here (cheers gents), FSA headset, loads of On One bits, Deore brakes. Santa bringing the final touches.

Now, where did I put that spanner....?

I'm thinking of changing them all for a 456c or Soul. Finally getting a good pair of forks and a dropper. And actually riding it a bit.....

Got a New Kona 16" Unit 29er frame compliments of Charliethebikemonger, some new 29er Hope Hoops and hopefully a Salsa cromoto Fork will arrive just after Chrimbo.

Just then need to source some Tyres and my '26er Kona Unit with Salsa fork' [b]vs[/b] '29er Kona Unit with Salsa fork' testing will begin. 🙄

respray my 29er inbred and maybe buy a a set of suspension forks for it.

New long Gilles berthoud mudguards without dents for my singular osprey.

Maybe do cycle to work for a new ss cross bike or something. 😀

And hopefully once my baby daughter is bigger around this time next year santa might build a scoot bike 😀

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90751145@N05/8247209101/ my new race bike for next year. Not everyone's cup of tea its one of them old skool 26ers.

Singlespeed full suspension out of a Kona Bass. Or something.

I'm wanting to replace my (to be fair nothing wrong it but I fancy a change) 2009 kona dawg with something similar but from a 2011 or newer vintage. Just need a frame and have £500 to spend so if anyone has anything that might fit in their garage let me know...

out: on-one carbon race 29er and salsa el maraichi. in: canyon cf slx 8.9 with kings and carbon rims and kona honzo with 1x10/ss slx brakes and dt/hope on carbon rims. staying salsa spearfish.

Replace my 16 and 18 Mmmbop's with something that fits better... and wont break like the 17 Troof. Hopefully break my Explosif... 16th year of trying.

New road bike! Nukeproof rook and Rocky mountain slayer ss

I'm hoping to commence a carbon 456 build at the start of the year using a mix of parts from my orange MsIsle and a spattering of new parts.

My new Nicolai will be here in 2013..

Will be a sad day when i have to sell the one i have now.

Like the idea of a Surly Krampus ...but want 4" tires not 3" ....... 👿

Hmm, Bandit is now in the car so I think it'll end up being built this year not 2013.

Might get an El Guapo 29er, depends on price and when they arrive.

All my rides got diald in last year so will be out on the nights abusing them after work ..
But i do need some new running shoes for my second tri event

The bits will be coming off of my Handjob and going on to either an El Guapo or a Covert. I'll probably build the Handjob up with a lighter build later in the year.

I'll carry on riding my Bontrager Race - so no change there - but I do have the following plans...

i.) Building up my olde (circa '94) Bontrager Race into a 1x9 RTB/mutant crosser.

ii.) Getting my Bontrager Privateer frame resprayed. Unlike most other Bontys (whether Santa Cruz or Trek) it's got a 1&1/8th headtube, which allows a [i]bit[/i] more choice when it comes to forks. I'll probably build it up with risers & a shorter stem, which is something of a departure for me...

iii.) A Surly Cross Check for commuting & pub tours. Maybe.

All ours are sorted, just need to pick up a S Works carbon Stumpy frame for Kevin on Saturday and enough new parts to build it in the garage. Bring on 2013

I fancy racing a small whippet with 650b wheels next year...... 😀

For my Off Road delectation I'm going to build a Transition Carbon Covert, fitted with Hammerschmidt, reverb & BOS Deville 160's, and then I'm going to fit the SRAM electric drive that they currently put on an Electra Townie, to a Strait 8 as my Road commute device, you may eat your hearts out starting now.

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A pump track for the local community, just waiting to hear back if my local authority want me to apply for planning permission or not.