I’ve used them quite a few times and they have been spot on.

Wifi with a Gas mask on.

Used to use Muc Off but wasn’t convinced it was very effective, so now use the hose to remove the big stuff, warm water and a little Auto Glym Car shampoo , rinse and leather dry. I’ve been using dry lubes for the last 18 months so chain degreasing is very rare nowadays but when required the old jar of petrol and a rag works a treat.

Mrs. C and I made the decision not long after we met that kids weren’t for us, we like the freedom, flexibility and lack of pressure in our life that children can have a massive influence upon. Some 10 years later it’s still the right decision as we are happy and have our dogs as our dependents which suits us. Having just turned 40 and Mrs C being 46 it’s unlikely to change so very interested in this thread and to see how Houns gets on as it’s been on my mind.
+1 for Cougars post.

People who are:
Rude
Pompous
Dick heads
or a mixture of the above.

That does stink … I’d be surprised if flEbay do anything about it to be honest as it isn’t their problem and the seller doesn’t have a great deal of rights.. I’ve heard of this happening before with electrical items where the returned item isn’t the original one sent out and a faulty one returned. It is very difficult to prove.. Contact the shop even go and see them with some friends and make a fuss.

LOL @ Tazzy

Ride SS for almost everything… have to make myself ride my geared bikes, just to stop the jollop in the tyres from going solid 😉

I take it you are pierced and tattoo’d all over Dan and what are you like at pulling faces and swearing on climbs??

Ebay…for selling fake stuff even after reporting it they do nothing.. costing our business/industry a fortune

I run bouncy forks on mine, 100mm with a lock out, as the lack of vision on bumpy night ride descents was a bit too much.
Steel frames work very well and 32:16 seems right for the Chilterns with an 18 for the back if we are visiting somewhere very hilly.
For tensioning I use a “tug nut” which sits in the rear horizontal drop out and means the wheel resets back in to the same position if the wheel is removed.
If you are stuck for bits or need advice Charlie the bikemonger is the man.
Great fun bike and very fast when you stamp on it, makes the ladies pants fall off as you ride past, makes you fitter and beer taste better.. 😀

Cheers Drac, enjoyed listening to that again.

On One inbred 29er

Either buy the frame at £149 and build yourself from the classifieds (which means more for your money and it’s fun to build your own bike) or a complete bike from On one at £899.

EDIT .. doh beaten to it. er.. +1 for the inbred.

Love the trials bike five spot , that’s excellent.

Do all my own spanner work this was a Hope brake service and rebuild..

We were visiting the area a year or so ago when they were at the old shop, there was 6 of us who waited patiently for 30 mins or so for them to open only to be told “sorry I’m too busy you can’t come in, you’ll have to come back another time”… pretty poor show to be honest and not a good impression to new potential customers. ( It might of been the other Gooner by the sound of it)

Orange 5 with 140 or 160 forks and a set of DH tyres and you will be able to ride pretty much everything.. Really simple to maintain very tough and a very capable bike that makes descending easier than it should be. You will see plenty of them out there, you’ll discover why.

Post ride snack face.

Can highly recommend Smidge, we were at Afan last year all sitting out in the evening and those who didn’t squirt the Smidge on them selves looked like they had caught the pox the next day… oh and it repels Mozzies too.

Is your dog a Labrador by any chance?

Giggling at Rhythm pamphlet..

Still like Unobtainium as the next frame material of niche whore choice.

Inbreds and a Lurcher from SSUK last year.

Robert Peston – who else speaks like that!
Danni Minogue
Sarah Millican – Her voice goes right through me.

Tree is watching you!…

Few more.. ignore the Spcialized that was hiding in the middle.

Currently running 750 with a 70mm stem, seems to feel pretty natural and works really well for me. Previous incarnations were 711 , then 720. I am 6ft 1″ though and it’s a 20″ frame.

With you on that one Mr Blobby, it does looks very nice.

Oh Troll alert…

Show us your bikes then Mr Blobby….

Being Tattood, pierced and growing a beard in anticipation.

Bikes with White wheels … oh go on then.

Looking at the SS event with the pubs and stuff, don’t fancy 100 miles TBH… Hats off to those who give it a go though..

Cracking day out.. have done it twice on a 140mm 5. If the weathers kind you will see some amazing scenery and get to sample the resorts of the PDS… Oh if you are feeling brave try the alternative marked Red route which takes you into Champery..
If the weather is poor then be prepared , we did it in lovely sun for half a day then cloud , rain , sleet with some sketchy downhills and being on the chairlifts in pea soup for the other half..

It’s a full on day !!

I used to leave the tea bag in my tea but it got in the way of dunking my toast into it…

We sold our 05 model with 167k on the clock having owned it since 9k for 7 years and it was still reliable if a little clattery, but I suspect the DMF was on its way out. Never let us down and I would have another one. Servicing was reasonable and all the economy figures the guys above are quoting are about right. We even towed with it, I’d be surprised if you don’t like it.

No spare wheel in our VW… just a can of Jollop and a pump.

I know it’s to save weight but it does seem a bit daft TBH

Did you see all that dust!!!….
Impressive beard too.

Brill init!… have been twice and loved it, should be back in June.

Can recommend Muriels Kitchen on Pelham Street… we only had coffee and cake but the food that was being served look lovely.

+1 for The Sweeney — Dreadful acting and not believable.. switched it off about half way through.

This Doctor bloke off ER apparently…

The Divorce….

(Sorry to hijack 😳 ) But I have some BB30 SRAM cranks (BNIB) which were purchased in error… don’t want much for them if anyone is interested.. email is in profile if anyone wants them.