Not ridden the ECR but do ride a Krampus and love it. I’m sure you could make it work, with what you are describing it doesn’t sound you would be carrying masses anyway.

If you go to Jodrell Bank why not have a stroll round Bernard Lovells garden http://www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk/england/item/the-lovell-quinta-arboretum.html Don’t know what the Sweaty arms is like any more but it would rude not to have a pint while you are there. Tatton park and Knutsford are nice too or a walk round the edge and Alderley edge is very pleasant. Have fun.

Nice little blog and looks like you had a great ride.

Krampus are great, isn’t the new stooge 29+ compatible?

Iris king cage in stainless steel job done.

I used thoss20@hotmail.co.uk is that right? Or has mine gone to spam?

Email sent. Thanks 1 shed.

Where do you suggest BigM?

Well done good day for it too. Do you still have that Pinnacle for sale?

The toll road is a joy £4.80 well spent.

This website may be of interest to the fatties in the house http://plusbikes.com/

Thanks for your ideas so far it’s appreciated.

Clipper service sounds good, thanks for that.

Daughter 15 and quite geeky and proud of it. Son 13 but has learning difficulties, transport is his thing and going on it not viewing it so can you go on a speed boat on the Thames. Where are the hipster hangouts?

If you want to be creative and right on, make up a heuristic play basket. It would take a little bit of time and effort but that’s no bad thing. http://littleacornstomightyoaks.co.uk/Articles/Treasure_basket enjoy your shopping.

Dr T, I tried emailing you but it didn’t work. Good work for going out tonight. Still free Wednesday if you want?

It would be interesting to hear about the pros and cons between the Jones and the Trek. A little write up would be appreciated. Thanks 1 shed.

If you want, I’d go out for a ride. Let me know on here and I will email you. I’m not fast or that good but I do enjoy a bimble. Cheers 1 shed

A work of art, can’t wait to see the finished bike.

http://www.traversbikes.com/store/p46/Carbon_Prong_29_-_New%21.html don’t know what their like.

And he’s winning. Come on Dad keep up.

Yes I’m going to try and get over tomorrow. But their was a warning saying it was extra fast Monday!

Well done that boy, awesome to the max. Give me a shout regarding a bmx I’ve got one in the shed that may suit it’s like new.

Or better still, get yourself into Booths supermarket up north a beer drinkers delight.

My gnarmac bike is a All City macho man disc, which is probably the most appropriate bike for me. My inappropriate bike is a Surly Krampus but by Jove it’s fun.

http://www.velovitality.co.uk/products/compass-barlow-pass-tyre-700c-x-38-mm supposed to be very good.

Are you sure, maybe take some time to think it over.

That is what I thought, surprised their hasn’t been more interest in it.

Don’t know why but this sprung to mind https://clelandcycles.wordpress.com/ interesting.

You have a good but varied list their. Unless your strong as a ox consider a bike that will do gears and SS. With a rigid I would want space for big tyres. Second hand would probably get you a better bike around your budget. The new Trek stache 5 is not out yet, over budget but well worth a look. 650B + bikes coming out may suit. Good luck with your search and let us know what you get.

Come on, get a move on and take her for a ride.

Wife is going mental here.

Cougar you cad, settling down here, that was great.

In the yard today I played football and making big islands in the sandpit with big buckets of water. We then went in and melted ice cubes on our foreheads. Good fun all round.

Information about the nextie rims please and how does it ride?

Well that’s striking!! Looks like good fun though.

At risk of being shot down by many, have a look at the Charge Cooker 1 from the 2016 range @ £799. The Pinnacle range at Evans has some good value well thought bikes too. Good luck with your search. Cheers 1 shed.

Thanks for the heads up, bought the one at the Fort.

I know it’s all bullsbit and I do have a beard but I can’t explain, it’s just aesthetics I guess….

Yes its a emotional response. It’s why we buy things, use things and most importantly why we communicate. I love steel bikes and I know they are not the best for many things but they suit me and make me happy. So does smelly cheese, doesn’t mean its the best. But a carbon bike and a energy drink makes my poo runny. Each to your own. Buy a Krampus they rock!

No problems, hope you get both your bikes fettled soon.