Since pic:

Hoses trimmed

Front tyre now Hans Dampf

Temporary front wheel btw, robbed from my Solaris :-)

Me & alandavidpetrie79 Jr.

Convert to 1 x 10 – Neater, simpler, lighter & it’s in fashion ;-)

Job done.

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Could be yours for £20 posted.

XL – but more like L

Email in profile.

Alan.

Intense 275:

No idea of price, probably double your budget, but worth a drool……..

Nice bike Tracey! :-)

Don’t forget yer body armour and met parachutes out on those trails guys 

Ha, ha! – U must ride Glentress & Laggan? – Always see folk with ah the gear…..

Nae need! – Especially at Glentress.

+1 for Endura F260 – They are excellent, nice & warm :-)

Running:

Rear: Continental Mountain King 2 BC Protection -29 x 2.2

Front: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Evo – 29 x 2.35

Work perfectly together for me…….

http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/esi-grips-racers-edge-silicone-mtb-grips-2240-p.asp

OMG – That rear end can’t b real……. :?

No.1 for me.

The clutch in the mech puts more tension on the cable, thus limiting movement in the mech.

This in turn, sadly makes them harder to shift, therefore im sticking with a standard one.

Shame really, as it’s a great idea.

Well I have a 9 speed chain in the shed, but wondered if it would be strong enough + would it be wide enough to run on a Single Speed cog at the back?

Have a nice hot curry – then go on the bike………

Thanks simondbarnes.

Any other thoughts from other members?

Alan.

There used to be that place in Arbroath but I believe they’ve gone belly-up?

R.I.P. Cycleworld, Arbroath.

Might just be water – happened to mine years ago when I jet washed it.

Hello again,

Now decided to go single speed, using a DMR kit.

My lbs said they have a 122.5mm bb – think im gonna go for that.

Doubt it’d make a difference now due to being able to space the rear cog out with spacers.

Cheers,

Alan.

68

+ 1 for:

Hans Dampf 2.35, run one on the front – it is huge!

Conti MK 2 out back.

Bump.

Thanks for the reply.

Not sure which I would want…….

Gonna run it 1 x 9 if that makes any difference?

Might be worth soaking it in some release oil overnight too.

He is a tosser – end of.

Depends on the weight of your bike aswell I guess……

I run 34T chainring / 11-36 cassette on my 29er hardtail and find the range spot on for trail centre duties.

If I had a FS – think I’d drop to a 32T.

OP – I’d keep pics of that thing to yourself……..

:lol:

Buy a ‘bin lid’ style sledge and strap it to your pack – Spooky should be lots of fun……..

:-)

1) My Skins LS baselayer is amazing.

2) Winter Endura Merino + Sealskins socks cured cold toes.

3) Cycling in the snow is fun + u get some awesome pics.

So far for me………. :-)

21″ Raw would have been my 1st choice, not sure about Ano blue…….

A bit early just now, maybe leave it til the summer.

Nice! 8)

Quite fancy building a 29er FS myself this year.

On the list is above & Turner Sultan……….

If you decide to go for the Chris King, I have the following parts for sale:

Chris King preloader

Chris King reducer crown race – allowing you to run 1 1/8″ forks with a 1.5″ headset

Chris King top cap & bolt – 1 1/8″ in Pewter.

Alan.

Even my mum couldn’t resist trying out a 29er!

Even my mum couldn’t resist trying out a 29er!

singlecrack – where did u take that pic? – Looks sweet!

singlecrack – where did u take that pic? – Looks sweet!

Depends on what u use the bike for…….

I ran 1 x 9 for 4 years, changed to 1 x 10 when I built my latest steed (Cotic Solaris)

I use my bike mainly for trail centre duties and it is perfect, nice spread of gears.

Running 34T chainring with 11-36 cassette.

Bare in mind u will need some sort of chain device.

I have a Pauls chain keeper:

Thanks all.

Sorted now.

Bought a pair of Raceface Ambush from another member.

See how they go……..