I’m really liking the stumpy evo and quite tempted. What does piss me off is we get this;

And the americans get this;

I know which one I’d rather have.
Trouble is, I’m such a tart that it may well put me off buying the bike.

You could start off asking for a refund, and then hopefully end up with an exchange?
3 times in a year is completely unacceptable IMO and must have resulted in time off the bike.

Yup, unfortunately for the Libyans, Gadaffi has proved far more a bastard than Mubarak who is pretty comfortable bombing his peeps.
Now, Dave etc just cannot allow him to return to power. Like I said it’s too late we’ve done it now.

Trouble is, we’re too committed now. We need their oil (the french more so) and we’ve pissed Gadaffi off so much that he’ll mess everyone about or go elsewhere.
We should have just minded our own business, because now we face being dragged into another Iraq/Afg. Dave should have learned from Tonys mistakes.

Someone needs to tell Steve Peat, Sam Hill etc that they’re just cheating bastards for not having their saddles up their arses then.

You aren’t supporting the trails by parking in Glyncorrwg Ponds anyway – the money goes to the ponds not the trailcentre, afaik.

Yep, the very people who kicked out the Drop Off cafe, and don’t contribute anything to trail maintenance.

Fuel ex’s are steeper and have less travel for the same weight.
Better spec though. The zesty seems more comparable with the remedy IMO.
I’m contemplating a Zesty and have looked at all and test ridden quite a few (including a 5!!!!!)
It seems that what I want doesn’t exist yet but the zesty is closest.
5 year warranty settles my mind about any failures.

EDIT, I’m not getting into this shit with a child. Those with big mouths are rarely very able. Internet toughguy.

Crawl back under your hole you little gobshite.

If you don’t like what I wrote, don’t **** read it or keep your mouth shut?

Backhander, you must have had to search for god knows how long to find them Orange link

As you can see, my post was minutes after yours. So, no not really. There are also countless threads about the creaking and rattling. I’m not trying to slate the fives, they’re not bad bikes just wanted to show that ALL manufacturers have difficulties.
Why would you come onto a thread and start slagging peoples bikes?
I seem to remember you getting very pissy and childish on the thread where someone did similar to the five. Maybe just shut up and let people enjoy their bikes and let them worry about it?

I don’t think I’ll have much to crow about this year, I think it’s probably a year or two too soon for us.
If there is an Ireland vs England game, I’ll probably be heading into town to watch it if you’re about. Loser gets the round in?

flow; you’re full of excuses aren’t you?

Not directed at you darcy.
I wish Ireland the best of luck in the RWC (who I shall be supporting after england)
It would be nice to for BOD to top off his career with a good performance at the world cup (with a silver medal) :P

I cant help it pigface, his open hatred of the english and one eyedness of welsh rugby needs to be checked sometimes. I wish he’d have a word with himself.

its going to be a long summer

Until the world cup!
Regardless of any teams performance (england included), I love the spectacle of the RWC.

And congrats to leinster and northampton for confirming continuing dominance of Irish and english rugby over Welsh :D

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-orange-5-frame-120-cracked

http://www.mbr.co.uk/forums/showthreaded.php/Number/58517

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cyclescheme-question

As the man correctly said, all manufacturers have problems.

I really like the fives, I considered one recently but I was very shocked at the price when compared to similar bikes. Not a criticism, more an observation.

A friend of mine did this recently. He didn’t go to jail but it did cost him thousands (about £10K I think). He used to have money to throw around, a nice TT etc. Not now.

I’d love a rip on one of those quakes

50% northern irish

I’ve had oros and the ones and the difference is massive.
The rx are a marked improvement on the oros and worth a look.
The only problem with formulas is they do get through pads!

Speaks volumes for you that you would insult us all like that for not agreeing with you.

I think it speaks volumes that he uses

as an insult. NOT VERY NICE.

Well that’s not very nice is it?

Ians always seemed pretty trustworthy and helpful to me.
Hasn’t he got some health issues at the moment?
What are the timelines involved?

Tell him and then tell her what you did. Make absolutely sure you have the facts right though.

While we’re at it, can we be rid of all this “overbiked” nonsense as well please?

This would say that you can get them in QR, 15mm and 20mm flavours;

http://www.eastoncycling.com/en-us/mountain/products/wheels/all-mountain/haven-26-673

Either will be fine. I’d take the 575 but I have a creaky back.
I’ve ridden Twrch on a 100mm supernormal racey HT and a 140mm burly Knolly.

Do people scour the media actively looking for reasons to be offended?

I’ll be selling my “The ones” soon if anyone’s interested.

We have one and it seams to serve a number of purposes. You don’t need a mac by the way it works with a PC too.

This isn’t as easy as it sounds though. Most PC protection software won’t allow it access to iTunes. I had to delete windows defender for mine to work. I think that you can hack them to allow them access to play anything from your PC (downloads etc)

Did you send cash?

Point one podiums :D

Smear Vaseline over it. This will stop it breathing and it will pull itself out.
Done it a few times. It works.

No discounts at psyclewerx though :(

I can only imagine how they feel. I hope they find him soon.

Permerect
“no scaffold required”

Probably. But it would be pretty spectacular so I think you should do it anyway. Don’t forget the headcam.

Mate you know what to do, so grow a pair and bloody get on with it.
Sorry for seeming insensitive but you know full well wifey needs to Foxtrot Oscar. You are just dragging it out now so do the best thing for everyone and throw her out now.
Don’t rush into it with the awesome chick, you’ll f*** it up and she’ll only think your rebounding.
BTW, I think STW should decide if she’s awesome or not so pics now please.