just don’t get arsey with taeching staff when son/daughter has missed work and then you expect the teaching staff to sort it out – I know you won’t but we have that all the time. One of my Year 11s was off on hols during key coursework time and we were expected to pick up the pieces.

a)white does look much nicer…
b)no idea (but white does look much nicer…)

You’re probably right. The 09 are meant to be stiffer as well though. Brant has 08’s at £282 – might get them. I don’t feel comfortable paying more than £300 for forks!

I think ton’s were 08 with older offset (38mm)?

I’m tempted by these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=21354{/url]
but have heard all 08 forks had a ‘knocking’ problem that has to be solved with an aftermarket kit. Also not sure of the offset (says 41 or 48mm?)

CRC have bolt thrus I think – nope 120mm and out of stock

These are what I’m after – but suspiciously not in stock and I bet when I mail them the price will have gone up!

http://www.jejamescycles.com/reba-sl-29er-dual-air-80mm-disc-09-id45528.html

perhaps if we offer to buy a couple of pairs we might get discount ?! :-)

What frame is that Clink?

Vassago Jabberwocky – I love it!
http://www.vassagocycles.com

‘cough’so what about that 456 with a 29er Reba/wheel in the dirt test then?!

ditto that
off road I use a cheap fsa bashguard
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/FSA_104_PCD_Polycarbonate_Bash_Ring/5360019809/
and an N-gear jump stop on the inside.

uurgh – aluminium :-(

Thanks for the suggestion though!

Swiftacular – the optimus ti looks fab and I was on the list for one, but they can’t seem to decide if they are doing a new batch and the price has gone to $1995 (£1383) plus shipping, duty, VAT.

Just to say communication from Van NIcholas, and also Terry at Leisure Lakes (VN stockists), about a custom frame has been brilliant. It is certainly worth talking to them if you are fater a custom ti frame.

The new Niner EBB is different and would appear to be an improvemnet.
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=474924

MountainMonkey – yes to stem/post please – I sent you a mail last night.

Whats the ‘less than inspiring thinks’ about the O-O then?

I’m building me steel on-one up at the weekend which might help my decision process.

looked at Zaka before and spoken to Tim – don’t think he can get stock though. How you getting on with your ti 29er?

..or am sad and spend too long looking at bikes on t’internet

I know – the only prob with the DY is the wait – 14 weeks a the moment.

someone must have a view? its doing my head in!

do I get a prize?!

http://www.salsacycles.com/laCruz08.html

but too expensive …

http://www.somafab.com/dcdc.html

http://vassagocycles.com/fisty.html

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brant just confirmed (on mtbr) that they do :-)

yes they do have a different ratio – but I reckon they still work with normal levers – but do they work in the slop-dropout frame??

Am I right in thinking the BB7 Road willwork in the On-one slot dropout frames?

Since owning some H-bars everything else feels ‘wrong’! (even Marys). Just need to re-mortgage now to buy a second set.

and where have you seen them in stock?!

5’10” 18″ – ride wife’s 16″ occasionally but it always feels too short (both 80mm stems)

I’ve broken two as well; perhaps we don’t know our own strength!

just go 1×9, 32 up front, 11-34 cassette. Cover most stuff. Bashring and N-gear jumpstop.

Its one of the frames I’m looking at (in 29er guise); both VN direct and Terry at Leisure Lakes have been very helpful. I’m looking at a custom 29er with sliding dropouts or new Niner ebb.

scienceofficer – I ‘might’ be out on Sunday – normal time/place?

My dealings with them have always been fantastic.

interesting- too much ££ though – it would need a new paint job as well!!!

any excuse!

Have you got a Groovy? I’ve looked at his bars before. Waltworks is tempting but long wait list.http://www.waltworks.com/dev/index.php