Went there once, was ok but the best downhill of the day was shared with hikers walking up so became frustrated. IMO not ideal as there are no dedicated bike routes.

Re. easy routes for kids, it’s fine once you’re on the top.

Welcome Sam.
I wish I’d had the good courtesy to open up with a friendly hello thread like yours. I came here looking for advice on a build I was starting and launched straight in with a question. A bit selfish now I think about it. But since then I’ve found STW a great place to hang out and ended up chatting about all sorts and contributing my fair share of gibberish. With only one exception that I’ve noticed everyone on here seems to be good natured, helpful and in most cases, knowledgeable. I’m sure you’ll soon feel right at home.

And for the record I still like 26s (for now)

Spokeless wheels
Wireless brakes and gears
Self-inflating tyres
Invisibility cloak (a security device that’s better than a lock)

Not sure how much I want saltwater and sand in my gears. Any clues on the course route?

edward2000 – Member
Leicester will win the league next season

I’ll take that bet.

Thanks everyone, I might give it a go. I just need a fork n’ wheel now 🙂

simons_nicolai-uk – Member
The XL Superlight that followed always felt spot on.

6’4″ – XL SC Superlight which is spot on. Also 20″ ti456, previously XL Rockhopper.

Winchcombe, with 1200 others 🙂

Thanks.

Can someone send me the .gpx? I’ve managed to get a transfer entry but haven’t got the file that was sent out on Monday. Cheers

Get green, but you’ll need a new bike
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=green+mtb&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=BPxAU9uVH9PxhQeUiYGAAw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ

No? looks like I’ll be selling it then 🙁

comfy saddle

This…

Plus this…

…and some other bits

Used to be with GiffGaff, they are good, and “community” run which means when you ask for help it’s other customers who help you. I switched to Tesco though because I got a better deal. If you have multiple phones in your household the Tesco give you extra minutes, texts or data. Plus you can monitor and cap yur children’s useage.

Masheen
Sheen
Machinerie. (Sounds a bit French buy hey)
The Machine
Mash
Shame
Forgery
Forged
Not Forged

Cypher

Thanks for the comments.
Some answers:

9mmQR but my Hope hub will convert according to the LBS.
I most often ride cross country in the Cotswolds since that’s where I live but I go to Cannock when I can and have been over to the Marin and Penmachno in Wales a few times.

Shortlist based on current offers I’ve found online looks like this now:
RockShox Sektor RL Solo Air 2014 £265.99 Winstanley
Rockshox Revelation RL Forks 2013 £278.96 Merlin
Rockshox Sektor RL Dual Position Forks – 26″ – 2014 £242.96 Merlin
RockShox Reba RL Solo Air Forks – Pushloc 2013 £251.99 CRC
Revelation RLT Dual Postion Air Forks 2013 £292.50 merlin
Rockshox Revelation RLT Forks 2013 £315.00 Merlin
Fox 32 Float 130 RLC Fit 15Qr £314.99 JeJames
Fox 32 TALAS 140 RLC 2009 £314.99 JeJames

Just found this to add to my list:
Fox 32 TALAS 140 RLC

I posted on the BR forum and Brant responded, suggesting I don’t go even at high as 150 with this frame, he suggested it is from circa 2008. see here

@moridinbg 4-5-6 inches right? That’s 100-150mm isn’t it?