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Any chance of getting one of the new sid’s ? A bike like that deserves a nice fork and the sids are meant to be pretty good , as are the helms but I believe a bit more fiddly to set up .
I'd be looking for something better than a recon, at 120mm and what you've described, probably Sids.
Re: Forks, I assume this is a 29er...
RS offer the Pike & SID in 120mm versions both with 35mm stanchions.
Pikes come in 42mm or 51mm offset, SIDS in 44mm.
The new SID do lock out, very firmly, they have rebound but no compression adjustment but work very well without it, getting the last 10mm of travel out of them is extraordinarily difficult due to the bottom out bumper, the Ultimate is 1500g which is damn light. There are reports of them having premature bushing play so having a warranty is a good idea.
Due any day now - its been painted so almost there. I told them not to rush it for christmas
Excited for you tj. Pics when it arrives.
Pics indeed required.
Also a ride out when this damn peak of infections is over.
I am SO hoping it is a cut and shut job done on one of "those infernal contraptions." As Hitler described his tandem.
Excited for you tj. Pics when it arrives.
I will - I expect however it will "divide opinions" 🙂
Lolz@duckman
I expect however it will “divide opinions”
You've never divided opinion tj, everyone disagrees with you! 🙂
And of course all that will ever matter is what you think of it and who you'll be thinking of when you ride it. I hope every mile on it will be special.
We all have bikes that are "just right" for no obvious reason, that we look forward to rising. I hope this is yours Jeremy, for very obvious reasons.
aaaaaaargggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
we just need the picture. we need to know
I'm hoping the paint job is a homage to 70s Irn Bru
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I pick it up today. Get the train to shand and ride it back! Then of course it will need to be customised again in a TJ stylee. 🙂
For the first time in almost year I actually got excited when the phone call came. I did the happy dance around the flat
For the first time in almost year I actually got excited when the phone call came. I did the happy dance around the flat
👍 Looking forward to seeing it, enjoy the first ride!
Enjoy the first ride TJ!
This is going to be a good day!
Pitchers please (and no helmets....)
I have to wait until this afternoon tho. the temptation to be waiting outside the workshop when they open is huge.
I knew when I ordered it months ago that it would be good to have something to look forward to and also this bike is to replace the tandem we were going to tour on. I really had forgotton what it felt like to be excited about something. I am so glad I did it. How I feel today is worth allthat money!
I did the happy dance
I'm doing my own little happy dance for you as well. Can't wait to see pics. Still regret not getting a Stooshie when it was on my shortlist.
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I'm genuinely interested in seeing this bike, it is so similar to what I would want to buy..
Enjoy the collection and ride home TJ 👍
new bikes are great. have fun.
i’m looking forward to seeing some pictures.
still no photo? 🙁
He is on his way to get it.
Leisurely eggs benedict lunch on the way home....
What a lovely day to collect and ride your new bike TJ, well its lovely down south, hope its the same with you.
On the train to uphall right now! Just getting off.
following Livestream TJ new bike day.... much better than working !
Vicariously very excited.
no-one post on any other threads. don't want him getting distracted now
I've got to ride it home as well
Then clean it and take pics. Be patient. 🤣🚴♂️😎👌👍
no-one post on any other threads.
I'll save my 'mandatory helmets and branded clothing for NHS staff' thread for later then...
I’ll save my ‘mandatory helmets and branded clothing for NHS staff’ thread for later then…
Reports sc-xc so they get a temp ban
hits refresh
I’ve got to ride it home as well
Then clean it and take pics. Be patient.
Surely you could have taken photos outside Shand's building?
I've got a meeting at 3pm.....can you please hurry up?
😎🤡🙃
On my way home. There is a pic on Facebook if anyone is desperate feel free to steal the pic. I cant post a pic on here ontil i get to my computer. I don't know my Flickr password for my phone.
Its lovely
You tease !!
Is the chain going straight in the chip pan when you get home? 😀
Tease! There's no pic on your fb feed
I was wrong, it’s on Shand’s page
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That's lovely.
Well played!
Blimey that’s nice. Not sure it’s actually the bike in question though… suspension forks look a bit firm
That's not it.