Nicholas said:

“Michael Ruston is a made up name!”

But yes, that is Mick_r

In regards to saddle height, I know it looks a little torturous but in order for him to sit in the saddle to begin with I had to raise it up to force him to. He was trying to avoid the saddle to begin with.

He grows like a weed so he now touches down nicely, and yes I think a video diary is not out if the question….

He managed a good few seconds freewheeling last weekend. I could not stop smiling as a result…

Thanks everyone, but I still think Mike should be given a huge pat on the back for again helping a parent of an autistic child. His generosity in regards to time and skills are very much appreciated.

Thank you Mick_r.

Also thanks should be given to all of the others who sent me a seat post, an awesome flamed saddle, QRs and offers for more.

Chaps at STW towers, I hope you pick up on this….These people should be recognised for honouring the spirit of the STW forum and our cycling community as a whole, please.

I did try it to check my first ever wheel builds. Solid as a rock and as straight as a Cornish mile….

Tell Nicholas that he and his bike look rad!

Done

8)

Words fail me. His opinions mattered to me. I never met him, but his views on bikes became my own.

Sad news indeed. RIP.

Thanks to everyone that has sent over parts for the build!

I now have a seat post of HUGE proportions, a go faster saddle and some skewers.

I have an XT 32h front hub too. Such generosity is very touching. Thank you.

I still need another hub if anyone has a front hub knocking about.?

I’ve got to get a truing stand kit so if anyone has any ideas on that then I would love to hear about it.

Cheers

Andy

Thank you so

very much bullheart

Thanks everyone, it’s incredibly nice to think Nicholas will be on the receiving end of all of this generosity. I really don’t know what to say.

Thank you.

I’ll keep you all posted in regard to progress…

All that’s needed right now seems to be 2front 20″ wheels, but I’m going to invest in a Turing stand and get busy with some 32h disc hubs. How easy is it to get hold of 20″ 32 hole rims?

Thanks again

Can’t wait! I’ll get on the wheel building

I got a Cotic X, awesome bike that beings you to trails previously regarded as dull and reminds you you have a lot to learn about riding bikes. Winter is nothing to be down about anymore. Wet weather gear, bring on the trails….

Thanks everyone that’s helped and offered help.

I was thinking last night about this and wondered if you would like the following?

I will get a decal made with your name and county if origin next to it.

The bike will be branded a Rushton, so I’ll need to get out the county emblem encyclopedia.

Thanks all for your help, and as Mike has already told me once, I better get learning wheel building…..

More news as it happens will follow.

It does seem to be going rather well 😀

Speak soon

Andy

Jkomo, I can only use front wheels, and I’d host to split a pair as you’ll get more for them that way.

I’d be interested in the 20″ front if it’s qr?

Does typing on a keyboard count as exercise?

Thanks SI, but I might have a few on their way….

Only currently missing wheels and a seat clamp, but I will keep an eye out…..

Scapegoat, you got mail

Why should I post it, I like it near me at all times!

This

Turned into this

My best pal, playing with my best achievement

Beaker2135, sorry I have a seatpost on its way from wwaswas, but thanks for offering.

Cheers Nick, I appreciate the offer. I’ll be in touch.

Thanks underthewood, I’ll not say no to rooting through a bike garage/aladin’s cave

Thanks Junkyard and Harry the Spider, I appreciate the sentiment. I will obviously keep everyone updated upon the progress and riding. Expect a Christmas holidays video….

Does anyone have some advice in regards to the saddle. I don’t think a standard spoon would be quite right, due to the difference in support needed. Thoughts?

Bullheart, the frame us designed for using 2front wheels to keep it slim, but the 24″ tyres sound great.

I’ll mail you our address, I’m in Hampshire, near Winchester.

Martinhutch, the tyres would be most welcome. thank you.

I’ll keep your wheel offer in the back pocket, so to speak….

Nwgiles, enduro gangster has beaten you to it, but thank you for your offer.

Speshpaul YGM

endurogangster YGM, thanks.

Thanks wwaswas, YGM.

IT ……yes
Beard…..on the weekends
VAG…..T25 westy
Orange 5… Persuaded my brother to buy one
Too much travel? Been there and still have dusty glory
1×9! None of this 10 speed rubbish, and 11 speed will never catch on….
X bike with On One Midge bars, which is a Cotic…so do I get double points?
456 has been through my ownership
Lefty? Yes, on my fat bike
Coffee only tastes good if it’s been prepared on a campervan stove in an expresso maker
Does using webber BBQ wood chips on a Webber BBQ count for wood burner?
iPad, iMac, Apple TV, iPhone…..no MacBook though,
Generally grumpy, especially if you have a go at me about being fat!

Ton

I salute your campaign to rid the world of that moronic sport and all the guff that goes with it.

I’m now getting really confused as the edge 705 can use gpxx format.

What was wrong with a map………and a heading……

Hmmmm, not sure I want to go that route.

Is there noby else that does It?

Cheers

I’m selling mine. Email in profile. It’s a large…..

Hang in there.

Don’t lose hope.

Get well soon SFB

You are all wrong.

it’s got to be this:

250LM

Whatavisaidnow……nice knowing you….have a nice trip to the other side.

So does that mean that we of STW forum are the 7%?

I am not a number!!!!!!!!

And I thought 13 looked like this….

Yeah, I know it’s too small for you? Just saying is all….

Friend bought Cube Stereo and loves it. has taken that down CYM carn, Antur Stinniog and raced It at PORC, and it’s still in one piece….

I used to have a nomad! and it felt far too much for the UK, where as Blur was very capable but more nimble. It depends upon what you want it for…

It’s re lily strong and very stiff, and goes up hill well too, where as the nomad really was irksome uphill

If you are 6ft or there abouts, I have a Blur LTC frame and lyric fork for sale…..?