ta for the ‘heads up’. I’m after sliding dropouts so can run ss or gears though :-(

Their standard Zion 29er looks a bargain though:
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product.aspx?id=10227

aahh but in the pics on the VN site it appears to be with my pate hate – an EBB. They responded quickly to my first questions so customer service seems good.

Just been reading up on the warranty too – looks very good.

Thanks – are yours road or mtb? I’m waiting to see if they will do a frame with sliding dropouts.

I’m 5’10" with 34" leg to floor barefoot (32" trousers). I did e-mail Niner but they said contact local dealer. I have spoken briefly to ctbm. I just can’t get my head around £799 for a non-custom steel frame.

what size niner you guys riding? at 5’10" I seem to fall between their med/large

you’re obsessed!

Currently building up an On-one steel 29er as well and contemplating whether I should go for a Niner SIR9 or On-on ti.

Niner look lovely but the steel frames are sooo expensive now – £799!!

I got one of the cheap Ti frames from China.

Where did you get this from then?

Thanks for the info – I’ll check out the suggestions

Thats looks nice! Any more to consider?

somebody must know a nice hotel!

Just got a nice inbred off stw – daughters chosen a pastel blue colour – its just another excuse to play with bike bits!

from what I gather is burly and ti??

How does the ride compare to the on-one steel frame? Brant I know its in your interest to be positive (!!) but whats your take on the ride?

oh I sooooo want one!

Right – found your mail now but having probs sending. I’ll try again later or could you e-mail me(in profile)?

hi I replied to your post last night but there is no mail in your profile :-(

I might have a pair of salsa steel ones (disc only I think) – will be a longish steerer – any good?

bashguard on outside and n-gear jumpstop on inside – ran this for ages and never dropped the chain once

Plus some free mud! :-)

aren’t the 5.10’s lethal on wet mud/grass though? (although obviously superb on rock)

Somebody did do a head-to-head review I’m sure – it was some riders based somewhere on the south coast. There was info /link to report either on here or BR / BM forums. Not much help I know – but I remember reading it.

slugwash – one of your rotor bolts looks ‘loose’ – presume that pic was a while ago though?

bit disappointed its not got funny size wheels of no gear box though!

fab! :lol: :lol:

I’ve got the new Phantom – love it, very versatile, but concur with comments about cut – it’s too baggy around the torso (not shoulders or arms).

I spent 2 weeks camping/walking/scrambling there about 10 years ago – highly recommended! No idea about biking though – sorry! If you’re into birds (of prey) there’s loads to.

been given the provisional green light – normal time and place?

I would have loved to have joined you this morning but had family stuff on; been out riding locally last week though – brill! Hope to see you up there soon

will do

I know – the Jones bar are sooo comfy(suppose its a ‘marmite’thing). Thats why the Titec looks good.

just been looking at those! I reckon ti version would still be £200 once paid for duty etc. Might give the steel ones a try though. Have you used them?

I was thinking of getting a headband mounts for my ayups – reckon it would be top for running. The Petzls are good. I think Silva used to do some running specific ones as well.

2nd the Bonty – I’m using ACX 2.2’s which I’ve no complaints about. Keep thinking about trying a Mud X but haven’t got round to it yet.

Brilliant! :D
ygm

Thanks but no – want to check on-one 29er fit etc before potential ti purchase!

going out for first 09 ride in about 25 minutes :-)