Daffy:

“The cable routing for the V-Twin is just appalling, especially if you run cables through your bars; it’s nigh on impossible to make neat whilst still getting a smooth operation which is comparable to normal hydros.”

The pic above suggests otherwise?

Looking at this, mine should look just as neat – im guessing I just need the first bit of outer from the lever & just fit all the Hope lovelyness from there….. :-)

Thanks all.

Especially MrPotatoHead coz I know you have a 2015, same as what I will have soon :-)

You want to buy a brand new chainset & bb?

£350 ish – might consider others….

Yes, Arch EX are the same profile as Crest, just beefier internally.

Thanks.

The KCNC design looks better I think (threaded sleeve)

The Rotor one is almost identical too, but £10 more expensive.

https://praxiscycles.com/product/shimano-conversion-bb/

Am I correct in saying the Praxis one is actually an adapter & bb?

If so, the £60 asking price seems reasonable.

MrPottatoHead – Which shop did you buy it from?

I’ve been told the 2015 isn’t available yet……

Definitely having one though! :-)

Think I might change the brakes, wheels & tyres straight away.

A few pics from the Kona website.

The 1st pic suggests it comes with plenty of stem spacers to adjust front end height! :D

Decision made.

Interesting seatpost on the Canyon:

2015 Canyon Inflite AL9.0:

Quite nice that!

Yes, new to Cannondale – as above I have always liked them, but never owned one.

Niner CX?

What’s the model name & how much was it?

I like the Cannondale & the spec is excellent.

Wonder why they felt the need to splatter ‘Cannondale’ all over it…….

That aside, it would probably look ok – wonder if they are just stickers that can be removed???

Thanks all so far.

That Kona I accidentally deleted:

Mmmm…….

MrPottatoHead:

Did you try the Kona before you bought it?

The size chart I looked at suggested id need a 63cm frame! :?

This looks interesting…….

2015 Raleigh RX PRO:

Looking at the pics, FSA must have made a killing selling chainsets!

LOL.

Proper knober.

Specialized Riva.

Its actually a road perch, but far more comfortable than a Spoon (& ive a few)

Advise given is purely IMHO…….

I follow that exact same routine on my daily commute.

Congratulations!

Very little, thus put on weight & got f all sleep :evil:

Wee man is now 3.5 & came to Glentress with me at the weekend tho :-)

Thanks all :-)

Goggles idea is a good one – will try that.

Jamie couldn’t believe how manky his ride was, so had to give it a spruce up:

+1 for Dalbeattie.

Ae is ok. The last descent is ace, just not sure its worth all the effort before hand……

I was hit side on by a motorist while cycling to work. I was wearing a helmet that split on impact. I was taken to hospital & off work for 3 days. Turns out I broke 3 metatarsals in my foot. Damage to bike & equipment totalled rouhly £1200.

I got offered £5000, but that was nearly a year after the accident.

Settled for £6500 in the end a few months after that.

It’s not just the injuries & losses though – I still have a fear when approaching the junction & go a different way to work now.

All the best.

“Your neighbours garden is bloomin’ lovely”

They are retired & have plenty time on their hands.

We work full-time & have 2 young kids (1&3)

Im looking to make ours low maintenance & child friendly.

Thanks for all so far.

Sounds like Rock salt mixed in hot water is the answer.

Surely a no brainier:

(2 Souls Quarterhorse)

Revs lowered to 120 on mine, feels perfect to me although I’ve not tried 100.

+ 1 for Myhermes. Used them a good bit recently for the heavier / bulkier stuff.

Once you are set up its so easy to arrange a delivery, they can collect from your door too for an extra 20p.

If you add a ‘safe place’ you don’t even need to be in when they collect :-)

Awesome!

Nutters!

A thing of beauty!

I’ve got the one in the Ebay link & its very good.

In saying that, no-one has tried to nick my bike…..

Wicked! :-)

Well done peabrain Jr.

Im taking my 3 yr old to Glentress for his 1st time in a couple of weeks.

Can’t wait, Go-Pro will hopefully capture some good footage…..

Just bought a Specialized Echlon yesterday – very happy with fit, comfort & weight.

Bang on budget too – doubt you’ll find better for £50, unless you get one on sale.

CRC code: HEL20 for an extra 20% off might get you something nice……

You will be sure to die a horrible death.

+ 1 for Myhermes.

Just sent a pair of Haven Carbons using them & it was < £4! :-)

Looks awesome! :-)

Well, as above we rode Laggan & Glenlivet.

Glenlivet was awesome! Flowy for about 75% & very, very fast in bits.

We all thoroughly enjoyed it & will definitely be returning.

Pity its so far North…..

1.5 – 2hrs from Laggan? – Is that travelling North?

+1 for Glentress.

5 mins along the road from Peebles.

Loads of options.

Might be worth driving up to the Buzzards Nest car park & session the pump track for a while to get a feel for the place.

A great time will be had by all – Guaranteed.

Enjoy! :-)

RH remote mounted upside down on the LH side, works for me:

On my MTB I run 1 x 10.

Cassette: 11:36

Chainring: 34T

Mech: X9 clutch short cage

No issues.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/hope-headset-bearing/rp-prod18736