Looked to me like forestry work and a deliberate attempt to put it out of use. It was great once but TBH it had become a chore to ride after the damage done in the last couple of wet winters. Just hope they don’t do the same to Secret Santa – that would be a real loss.
Obviously it’s all related (and highly subjective) but I reckon short chain stays make more of a contribution to the fun-ness of a 29er HT than slackness. I’m talking from experience mainly on twisty, woodsy singletrack and I’m happy to be told I’m talking out of my arse. 🙂
I hate throwing out stuff that works perfectly well but you’d be mad to spend any money on keeping that going.
I had one of those HIDs and was very happy with it but modern Chinese lights are brighter, lighter, more robust and reliable – and cheaper than getting a replacement battery for the HID.
Frosty night rides are ace. Did a bivy ride on Friday, spent the evening talking cobblers under a moonlit sky and woke up to frozen water bottles. Superb.
Three here too. Rigid Inbred 29er, C456 with Revs and Hookooekoo commuter. I’m looking for something that would cover what the Inbred and C456 do and I’m thinking it might be a Stooge (or maybe a Nimble 9 or a Jones if I get rich).
Hmmm … may be a bit short then. I’m 5 ft 9 and the offer on Sportpursuit seems to be for a regular length bag (although it seems to say it suits up to 6ft).
Great, thanks for the info. I use the down jacket trick with my existing cheapo bag and it’s pretty effective but I know it can be counterproductive. I’ll try it and see.
I’m temped by the offer on women’s Lamina 20 on Sportpursuit. From the description it sounds like it will be big enough and apparently has extra insulation for torso and feet, which sounds ideal. I don’t mind cross dressing when it comes to bedclothes but does anyone know any reason why it won’t be any good (eg weird cut)?
Interesting. However, I already have a down jacket and I’m partly motivated by the fact that it’s dual-use – ie wearing round camp and extra warmth at night – to keep weight and pack size down.
I’ve had a pair of Shimano for about 8 years. The stitching started coming apart here and there a couple of years ago but they are still going strong and don’t let the water in (apart from down my legs). Fairly warm, very comfortable.
I’ve never had a problem with QR. Shimano ones are best. However, I know people who have had probs and say the hex key ones are an improvement. A bolted axle is obviously the most secure but then you may need a new hub and you’ll have to carry spanners
I was in Toronto once when it was -20-something. I went for a walk to see how cold it really was and as I was shivering uncontrollably in my down jacket I met a chap loafing in his shirtsleeves while he smoked a ciggy on the windswept quayside. 😯
Had all the bits to build a bike bar the gears and was curious about SS. I loved it immediately and now ride SS most of the time. I do sometimes tire of fending off slavering women and adoring would-be disciples but on balance it’s worth it.
