If it’s a semi- integrated type with hidden cups pressed in then this would probably fit;
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15888
Would recommend giving Giant UK a call, they are very helpful, and it may well be cheaper to buy one as a Giant spare part- made by Cane Creek or FSA anyway.

I think Specialized sizes are centre bb to top of seat tube.
At 5’6″ I would imagine either a 52 or 54cm would be suitable.
http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52720&scid=1001&scname=Road

34/46 and 12/27……Yes I know, sad isn’t it!

26″ wheels came from American clunker or utility bikes popular from the thirties to the fifties.

I love fixies – I ride them on the track, and on the way to work. I ride 26″ mtb’s offroad, 700c on road, race 700c cx, and just don’t feel the need for a 29er or a 69er.

Marketing Hype!
700c road and cx – great.
26″ MTB great – thank you to the repack crew on their clunkers.
29ers waste of effing time and money – you’ve been sucked in by the corporate big boys!
Only surpassed in stupidity by 69ers.

Sorry, blatant plug time here!
I put this Giant Omnium track frameset on the classifieds a while ago, and guess what, yes it is still available!
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-giant-tcr-omnium-2008-track-frameset-unused-still-boxed

Can’t get much better value than the Planet X track bikes;
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXPCTC/planet-x-pro-carbon-track-competition-track-bike
The only downside is they’re so popular…. Every other bike seems to be one!

I’ve always used the standard mono mini pads in mine – same shape etc.

Shock Horror!…Bicycle Industry fails to respond to whims of STW forum members.

Twin cans on the bars……. sod all on the lid.

With Darth Vader Light Sabre grips!

If you decide on an Edge 800, I would recommend the Enduro package (GM4800) as it comes with heart rate, cadence sensors and 1:50K full UK O.S. mapping.
Much cheaper in a bundle than buying separately, and as said previously, the base mapping is virtually useless for anything but basic on road navigation.

Not a fan of belt drives personally at the present time. However, timing belts in infernal combustion engines have annihilated timing chains so who knows what the future holds.

WCA…… I think 3m applies to Premier, A & B category races only.

Good luck, not an easy task putting on one of these events.
Yeah the 2m rule is a bit of a bugger – NDCXL league races usually seem to incorporate a bit of twisty singletrack somewhere to keep the courses interesting though!

All the info is in the Rule Book:
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/zuvvi/media/bc_files/corporate/150-156_-_Rulebook_2011_-_09-CYCLO-CROSS.pdf

BeardedDave……You need a Wiggle Chopstick post on your Hummer!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-x-wiggle-chopstick-seat-post/

ir_bandito…..nice bike that man.

Swann Morton surgical knife and blade. Lifts seals off a treat!

Sod all on the Lezyne site, so when will these wonderful Exposure eaters be available to the general punters?

Lights in a can defo the way to go. Got these Maxx D’s last year and so far faultless and rock solid on the mounts.
Look mahoosive in the piccie- not that bad in the flesh-honest!

Also have 2 sets of 2008 Enduro Maxx which still exceed the manufacturers run time of 3hrs on full power.
Use a Diablo for commuting on the road- also great.
Like both Trout and Luminous units, great value and latest technology, although not seen any in the flesh. Luminous cans looked good last year but didn’t seem a great improvement on the Exposure’s.

Saw this in the classifieds the other day.
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/garmin-edge-800-803
or
CRC have 10% off the 1:50k bundle;
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=58077
Merlin 12% with VIP;
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Training/Training+Aids/GPS+Systems/Garmin+Edge+800+GPS+Enabled+Computer_GM4800.htm

Maybe it’s due to you repeatedly ‘slamming that stem’ 😯

A few here. Quite fancy the Schwinn but imagine it’s no lightweight.
http://www.discountbicycles.co.uk/biz/section.php/4844/1/tandems

Jo SBC…. I have a Spa Ti Audax frameset currently on order so reassuring to hear your comments.

Not done any research into this so probably out of touch with the proposed changes, but as far as I recall purchasing the bike has never been VAT exempt. As a VAT registered employer we are entitled to claim back the VAT on the purchase price and use the net cost as the amount payable to recoup from the employee under the salary sacrifice deductions.

Twin cans are the way to go! On and off in seconds and loadsa’ lumens.

Look mahoosive in the piccie though…..not as bad in the flesh. Honest!

Cotic X….. Look good, will fit the STW mould and will take disc brakes.
Personally, think steel frames are shite, but Hey Ho!

JohnJohn……. you’re polished Linskey is truly a work of art.

Kona Bandwagon still available in 56cm at Merlin at a decent price;
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Bikes/Mountain+Bikes/Kona+Bikes/Kona+Bandwagon+-+2010_K-BANDWAGON.htm
A further 10% off for VIP members also.

However, if your looking to build one up my fav. frame at the mo is the Evil Resident which Wiggle have on clearance.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/evil-bikes-resident-frame-and-fork-2010/

Bigbloke – nice. With silver wheels would be almost perfect!

Raw, polished or lacquered frame and all polished (not painted silver) components for that engineered look.
Increasingly hard to achieve in the black anodised world we live in!

Giant TCX frameset might be worth a look. I race one so this is a totally unbiased opinion!

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/giant-tcx-frameset-id60150.html

If you are tall, this is probably a good buy;

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/giant-tcx-frameset-id39937.html

Probably a bit over budget but these seem reasonable value;

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s143p2371

Thought it was about time I had at least one bike which could take mudguards and a rack so have ordered one. I am ancient though, so confident it will suit me!

Breaking News!
Mountain Bikers don’t even know how to pedal properly! 😯

Usually it’s so you pedal in circles. Toes down to push the pedals back at the bottom of the stroke – Likened to wiping dog shite of the front of your shoe. 🙂

M-part and Electra make them:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19012
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=37703

Unfortunately I’ve been lapped on numerous occasions by one (or both) of those Ti twins. So personally I’ve seen more than enough of them! 🙁

Might be worth a look at CRC’s Electra bikes pseudo Amsterdam range.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=1991

Yes

Kenda Small Block 8’s until it gets really muddy then Panaracer Crossblasters or Kenda Kwickers.
Notts/Derby League.