thats the way I’m heading – presume i could easily get data of hard drive?

DMR do a chain tug with integrated mech hanger – crc do them I think

Don’t know about kayaking.

The Levels are like a lake in places at the moment – a kayak would be quite handy :D

Just built :D – ready for inaugural ride in the muddy Mendips tomorrow!

I would imagine (never used them mind) that the 5.10s are not waterproof and probably get soggy and heavy once wet. There seems to be a gap in the market for a technical (ie stiff, water-resistant) shoe for flats. Also the 5.10 sole is great on pedals and rock (from my climbing days) but lethal on wet grass mud. So this shoe/boot would also need a sole with more pronounced heal block for grip off the bike.

stoner – don’t – still miss her :-(

my vassago jabberwocky which is up for sale…

lovely frame – but I preferred my 456

selling my Vassago Jabberwocky frame :-) 18″

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Ritchey_WCS_SL_Ergo_Bar_Ends/5360038439/

We were out on Mendips – lots of pushing too!

get the sfn installer tool – they make it easy!

Mendips was very similar today – lots more pushing than riding!

….so what nice steel frame are you getting?????? :?:

van Nicholas do custom through LeisureLakes – worth having a chat to Terry.

it will never work!

oh – a day or two!! I’ve been close to spending this much before , but find it difficult to do it at the last minute. The wife is so fed up with my indecision she is encouraging me to buy (although she doesn’t know quite how much it is!).

On-on steel 29er to test fit (Sunday ride) before potentially ordering ti version (gulp)

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/forks-rigid/product/steelfork-09-33989

not sure how light though…

UK price is going to be about £255 though I think?

I’d seen those before -fab. Enough to justify a new frame to put them on :-)

just rebuilt my O-O Lynskey into a SS – first ride to the pub this lunchtime.

.. so how did the ride go then – you knew I was going to ask, right?!
Latest thoughts on the frame? Convince me!

so anyone ridden a Pro 29 (unlikely I know!)?

Exactly the conclusion I came too! I think if you have long arms/torso it can work on a ‘normal’ frame.

The new Inbred 29ers are disc only I think

Oh and if you do decide to go ahead I’ve got a brand new pair (out of wrapper, fitted, taken off, put in box) pair of these (in black not silver):

Much nicer than the Dia Compe 287V’s.

So I have! In the end not for me. I’ve not seen anyone do it to a Scandal, though plenty have to O-O steel 29er frames, including myself. Personally I think the long tt and short ht of the On-ones makes them less suitable for drop-bar conversion. You need to get midges close and high for a proper position to ride off-road in the drops – so long steerer tube, lots of spacers and/or steep, short stem.

There is lost on mtbr if you do a search.

I’ve come to the conclusion that drop bars need a specific frame off road (shorter tt, longer ht). A lot like the Salsa Fargo
http://www.salsacycles.com/fargoComp09.html in fact, or the up-coming Singular Gryphon (is that right?).

Lots of info here too:
http://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2008/10/drop-bar-for-mountain-biking-part-i.html read on and see links for his series of articles.

Bonty Mud X?

I am going to go wih the Sir 9 I think….

My thinking too – have enquired about ordering a SIR 9, but have not heard anything back. My mind how started wandering again (!!!!) and its currently sitting back with the O-O ti 29er. Have also thought about the Lynskey Pro 29 on CRC which ticks all the boxes (ss/gear) but mucho ££££££££.

Don’t think RM is taking on any new work at the moment?

http://www.argoscycles.com/renovation-pricelist.htm
think somewhere on above page, but could be wrong!
Argos are not always that cheap btw

..so should I buy an O-O ti frame, or are you going to do something cheaper..you did mention the possibility of cheaper eastern made ti-frames a while back

gutted for you :-(

Mine does the job it was bought for admirably – ie commuting with panniers in all weathers.

that’s it ?!

si, do not jump in.
wait a while…

which means…?

5’10”, 34″ ‘cycling’ inside leg on medium long with flat bars. Its not light but comfy and good with panniers.

brilliant publicity this isn’t it?! :wink:
(but for ***** sake put us all out of our misery!)

Perhaps because they’re longer and heavier?

snigger! :lol: