Yetitony- it was fek all use off road so was taken off after 5 minutes..
Still feel I need something to protect the reverb though!

On topic, my straps are quite stinky but aren’t detachable..
Similar solution with Milton or washing power?
I can pull them thru to stick out one side so just do one side at a time maybe?

Mark webber adventure challenge thing was on channel four this morning- sure it was in Hobart. Anyways, was some mtbing on proper trails and it looked minted!
Disclaimer- I have not watched the vids above..

Did the same thing, shortened my chain, adjusted the front mech screws and fitted a stinger..
The Stinger worked great btw- would recommend it.

That’ll do then?

Nice!

They seem to be fine. Fairly light, reasonably wide and I got a bargain price when I bought them…
Not sure about the red alu nipples but hey ho.

Tubeless it is then.

Zefal no mud. Its ok for commuting and towpath but was using it at Cathkin the other day and just kept rubbing the tyre when compressed. Poss needs a bit of fettling..

Will put my affairs in order before I go then..
Edit- the whatnow??? 😀

Ehh?

Edit-not quite!

Ta for the suggestions- ended up just booking the west end hotel.. They have a triple room for a good price, location is great, reviews say breakfast is good and they have a garage where we can lock the bikes..
Getting excited now!!

Stage 1 or 2?? Your Union rep should say don’t worry about it.
You’ve had two absences in how long? Can I take it you had doctor’s lines for both as I’m assuming each was more than a week?
Speak to your union rep basically..

Cracking film- ta.

That sound absolutely shit. Hope it goes well tonight and tomorrow.

Gmac- I might be up on Monday morning.. What time were you thinking?

Builders seem happy for you to ride it- been up a few times now.
Bumped into some trail builders one weekday on my own and they seemed happy for me to be riding on it- gave me directions!
If you want directions give me a shout!

Been in one once after a stupid wee fall in the campsites of all places.
Only really got to see the winchman’s arse on the way up, then only the interior ceiling panels as they fully immobilised me and that was all I could see! Picked a few folk up from them once they’ve landed- love the smell of avgas!
Now the big boys that the coastguard use- huuge!

No probs.. I can get two bikes (with front wheels off) and gear in my focus with the back seats down no probs..
Sometimes need to put the front passenger seat forward a few clicks but that’s with back wheels and saddlesstill on with gear as well..
Could prob manage three bikes and riders with both wheels off..

Aye, watch the Stans vids..
The two tricky but important bits are getting the bead to pop on, then the sloshing fluid round to get a good seal.
There’s a few tricks..
To get the bead on put a tube in it for a day or two to stretch the tyre/bead into the right shape.
If the tyre is tight to get onto the rim initially put both beads into the centre bit of the inside of the rim, that helps.

Take a bit of the bead off the put the sealant in (or use a valve with a removable core and inject) pop the bead back in (tight) then pump like mad- it won’t seal properly (probably) the first time but its just to get the bead back on.
Then the turning, shaking and flipping. Followed by more rapid pumping up.. After enough of the shaking and flipping it should stay airtight- enough of the fluid should seal it and leave some excess for sealing punctures. If you get air bubbles or hear leaks just repeat the shaking turning and flipping.

The first time I did it it seemed a right pita but after that it gets easier the more you do it.
I had a leaking valve seal so had to do it a coupla times before a bridged valve from an old inner tube solved it.
Since then its been great!

Ill come if you can promise not to let me do any heavy lifting!

Never had a problem with Evo NNs on my Rovals.. Back took a bit of sloshing to get it airtight and the valves a wee bugger but apart from that its all good in the hood.,

What’s that dry, cloudy substance thing that’s following you about all the time?
Nice wee vid.

I have nobby nic evos (old) front and back running tubeless.
They’re ok in the wet and mud, but they’re pretty grippy for trail centres and they’re light too considering their size.
I’ve ran chilli MKs, Cinders, fire pros and various older spesh tyres (a long time ago).
Merlin have a panaracer sale at the mo and on-one have a sale on Schwalbe at the mo!

Yep!

Riding only or driving? A fair bit around glasgow in general..
Glennifer Braes, Cathkin braes, The Kilpatricks, Mugdock, Lennox Forrest and Carron Valley.
Not all of them are amazing but enough scope if you look about, post up on here etc..

Finally some pics!

The fact it can occur for no discernible reason is what got to my missus and I. Our first pregnancy was a dream and apart from a bit of encouragement coming out everything was textbook.
We were overjoyed when we discovered we had another on the way. Then we had the stitch and blood spots that someone mentioned, sal was quite sore one day and while I was out started passing clots. Rushed to the out of hours Gp, then up to the hospital.
Had a scan and the doctor basically said we’d lost the baby and there was prob no reason. He wasn’t very sensitive with us and that was the first anyone said about losing the baby although at that point, what really upset me was that Sal had to be admitted and I had to go home to relieve the in laws from baby sitting. Was horrible being at home without her, dropped off to sleep to be called an hour later to be told that sal was haemorrhaging badly and had to go to theatre for a D and C (don’t ask me what it stands for- I don’t like thinking about it..). Spoke to sal on the phone and she told me to stay at home. Anyways- next morning she called me and told me to come pick her up!
The next few days were really tough, for both of us. But we were lucky enough to have Cameron to keep us busy and the three of us got through it.
Being the practical folk we were we wanted to try again ASAP..
Happily we’ve got two healthy boys now (no 2 didn’t go quite as smoothly) but just wanted to share our experience with you. Hopefully it’s good news, but if not, just be there for each other and talk about how you’re feeling- to each other, friends, he’ll, even on here if that works for you.
All the best,
Al.

Cool. Should be there at 8am (on a day off!) and hopefully be there at least a coupla hours…

Colin- that would be great. Email in profile.
DD I work weird shifts but if I’m free on a Wednesday night ill have a look- ta.

The nipples are red- honest!

Appreciate the help folks!

Must be- or an unnoticed autocorrect!
Probably could be worse things to get up there!

Aye, that’s kinda what I did.. Past the gate/barrier down towards the mast.. That’s where the confusion set in though I reckon!
Went straight across towards the Forrest at first as I knew there was “deffo” some old trails there. Met a nice chap in a mini excavator- gave me dire ruins and was very helpful.
Wish I’d paid just a smidgen more attention though!!

Sorry- in wrong category!
My bad.

I have to say, Slanj on st Vincent’s street were good- I’d hired from Geoffrey Taylor and tried a couple of other independents for quotes but Slanj gave good advice, took the time to talk to me and were competitive price- wise.
It was 5 years ago but I was impressed..

Have followed behind the cops as they’ve went ahead to clear a path for us through traffic but tbh a lot of folk see the first vehicle go through and usually don’t check to see if there’s another following- same would go for anyone trying to be cheeky and do the same, only they won’t have lights and horns so the risk is higher?
Have seem the motorbike cops doing their rollong roadblock thing when there’s a few of them going ahead and stopping traffic at junctions to let us straight through. Amazing to watch close up and very scary at the same time. Fair play to them!

A fiver less than a focus?? I thought they were relatively cheap cars but with a great warranty..
I suppose the parking gizmo has to be paid for eh?

A fiver less than a focus?? I thought they were relatively cheap cars but with a great warranty..
I suppose the parking gizmo has to be paid for eh?