Shimano hubs don’t usually last long enough to crack in my experience…

I politely told him to **** off… very funny like that!

Muckynutz bender fender for the front works really well and keeps the forks seals clean…can’t recommend one of these enough!!! when it’s really bad for the rear end I use a Top peak guard fitted to the seatpost…

I think the Sunline stems are 35 mm stack height and they look great too!

Brutal mate….almost disturbing!…

thats funny… I’d lacquer it “neighbour fu*@ker”

If the budget will stretch to it.. an unmolested Mk2 Golf late 80’s early 90’s.. they’re not exspensive to buy and you can get classic insurance on them… fit 5 people inside or a bike and a hoot to drive or storm up the motorway, A road, track day, family outing etc….

This was it’s first ride… I have Coil Sektors and have found them to be just right..first time using Rockshox. I did end up using a HOPE head Doctor as the Star fangled nut thingy wouldn’t tighten enough and constantly had play in the headset.. Otherwise spot on

Love it, great riding nice to see Orange 5’s being put through their paces, real Gnarr!!!!! with some foul language thrown in too! more please.

Orange 5
Cotic Soul
(Have to toss a coin sometimes to decide which one to ride)
Raleigh Bandicoot (work hack bike)

Good stuff , great to hear… 😀

I either pretend I’m crazy and keep saying “hello” half way though their sentance, or if the radio is on say I’m just putting you on hold” and leave the receiver by the radio….

It’s go to to be one of the hardest things in the world to have to do… sorry for your loss mate.. It does get easier, promise.

I sell and support the computers that garages use to fix your over complicated technical nightmares of cars, trucks, bikes, tractors even jet skis…. Interesting and frustrating and why I love bikes, cos they’re simple compared to cars…

Great looking/spec’d bike, been out on mine riding a 20 mile XC loop today… one of my best experiences was chasing and overtaking guys on downhill bikes in the Alps… Great do it all piece of kit and a doddle to maintain.. enjoy!

The new MTB-CUT mini movie “Technology to a Tea” is excellent too..great bit of promo work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuhIMQkK3vI&feature=youtu.be

Enjoyed that… that bump to your face looked a bit sore tho’

Ernie Lynch. funny quote nice one!

Feel for you mate… had some very serious stuff to deal with 4 odd years ago , thought it was never going to end… keep riding that bike and walking the dog tho’ best un-stressing medicine you can have…. the other thing i learnt was who my mates were and who I could trust to unload my problems to… it does get better in the end.

Great vid … love it!

You don’t need a long cage as you won’t be running a big ring on the front…

I have kept my 9 speed front rings and used a 10 speed cassette and rear mech & 10 speed shifter on my hard tail with no probs at all… ended up using a KMC 10 speed chain which runs really sweet.

Have used both RRP and the Bender fender….. Both work really well, but the Bender fender is great at keeping cr@p out of the fork seals.

Wouldn’t mind hosing “Girls Aloud” down after a ride!!!! 😉

I use handwash detergent with mine… not as intense as regular washing powder.. works a treat mate

I have found a really good bike shop near to where i work, he’s a mountain biker and has some really nice stuff in the shop… I don’t mind buying from them and have possibly paid a little more than I could have online. I think it’s important to support a small business and build a relationship with someone who could really help you out when your pride and joy is behaving strangely… it’s that or Halfords!

Out at 9 for a beautiful morning ride around Ashridge, trail of death in both directions to start and finish , glad i put the mud tyres on!…

Was inside but drooling over some great Classic Cars at the NEC… out for a muddy one tomorrow morning.

+1 perthmtb re:routing the chain around the RD

I’ve done this and riden along side people who have done the same..it is very easy to do especially when the bike is upside down when putting the chain on… FWIW I am running 10 speed SLX cassette but with a KMC chain and it’s fine.

Found this…. one of my favourites.

Is it out of the 1 year guarantee?

Love it, great colour… (but yes your front rotor is on the wrong way round mate)

Just sent mine in too… this time of year the turnaround is pretty quick, give ’em a call if your worried.

I have a 2010 20″ frame with an SLX double and bash 36/22.. it works fine ,a little tight for room but I’ve never had an issue with it catching the frame.

Rhubarb and Custards…. Crazy weekends at Kinetic , Bowlers, Leadmill, Gatecrasher. we even used to go to Carlos 2 in Colne… Thoroughly loved the 90’s , had some great times.. lovin this thread and the tunes. 🙂

So who would recommend a Gravity dropper?…. (sorry not intending to hijack a post) 😉

Surrounded by screens , so ateast one of them can have STW on it…

Sammy the snake inflateable bouncy castle …. one of many funny bits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=IR2-xA8TXxQ

Loved Gerry the berry… and when they did the face painting with permanent colours… such a funny show.

Lovin that vid Binners…. 😀

Where we ride it is sometimes necessary to ride on some footpaths to connect up bridleways and other routes… If it’s a busy Sunday then we know which routes to stay away from to avoid too much contact with walkers and hikers. there also no point reacting to someone tutting or moaning at you ,it just spoils your ride…. I always try and say thanks and be polite to any walkers we come across, if they don’t like it that’s there problem and we’re long gone!