I’ve had a quick look but I cant seem to see anything about the actual race. Is it one of those 12/24hr things?

My wifi router kept dropping out so i’d end up using data even at home, got a few big bills before I caught on and set the data limits on the phone after the 1st one

I’ve not seen or ridden any of the bikes listed so just spec and other peoples reviews

Sonder Transmitter

Well i’m not sure if i’ve just been scammed or not.

The whole idea behind paypal was to put it on 0% through his credit card, but he made a mistake and put it through his current account (which i think’s put him in his overdraft). The money went into my paypal account and i’ve withdrawn it. He’s paid me £40 cash to cover the fees to. He rang paypal on my driveway, i think they were suggesting that I refund him and re-transfer it but paypal refunds are through an e-cheque which take ages to process. He told them that I wouldn’t go for that, without me even prompting him. Paypal then suggested that he goes to his bank tomorrow to cancel the direct debit from his current account to paypal and then paypal will seek funds from his credit card.

He wants to collect the bike in around 2 weeks. All he has to show for it is the green new keepers slip.

The money is already in my bank account, but i’m still a bit concerned about chargebacks. He transferred the money as goods, so paypal says I need to despatch the bike. Since he didn’t take the bike we didn’t exchange receipts.

Whats peoples thoughts? Am I at risk?

Thanks for the advice so far.

What about if he sends it as gift? does he have any come back then? Can I tell how its been sent?

Lotto, can’t help but..,

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8093

Anyone running a surly rabbit hole 29″ rear rim and if so whats the widest I can expect to fit? Something like a 2.5″ minion or is 2.3″ the max?

West to east means your more likely to get a tail wind and you get the hills over with on fresher legs.

I know people who’ve done it in a day. On my 2nd day I rode home from Bridlington so did 135 miles, I reckon I could’ve had a good go.

Pateley Bridge descent is fun but will test your brakes. Someone died on it the same weekend we did it, think they crashed into the wall. Some nice climbs and descents around pocklington to. Ours was a 70 mile hilly day with 100 mile flattish day to. The Hotel was only 0.5 mile off the route and had their own beer and a carvery.

I did it with work over 2 days. Stayed at Morecambe travelodge then chequers inn,

http://www.chequersinnharrogate.co.uk/

Not thtat I stalk him but I think he was at Dirtquake in Norfolk this weekend

I can believe the caliper seal theory as i’ve had similar experiences with shimano m615 deores. I’ve changed pads and rotors but not at the same time, blow torched pads, sanded discs etc and nothing seems to work.

If I ride down the steepest hill in the area with the brakes jammed on and still pedalling hard they will start working again but the next time I go to the bike its terrible again. Theres also black contamination on the discs.

Has anyone seen any good deals on 29+ front and 27.5+ rear wheels?

The vote was close, surely the next step is a trip to Brussels and a discussion on what could be offered to help persuade the UK to stay followed by another referendum?

Or am I just being naive?

I’ve got some Renthal MX bars on my HT atm. Wouldn’t like to ride anything too interesting on them but they’re quite comfy and a bit of a novelty. Will probably swap back to some renthal fatbars when I source a new short 31.8 stem

Stooge?

Could be a contender,

Sil Hexpeak v4a,

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF129.html

https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=2699

So a car drove into a garage for a clutch but then they couldn’t re-fit the gearbox? It must fit, as its the same gearbox and it drove in? Also how mangled does a car have to be for that to happen given that on an mx5 the gearbox is in the centre of the car?

So then what happened, they just broke the car for bits?

Too many lies for my liking..

How are you getting on with the rims? What frame/forks/tyres are you using them with?

Have a look on roots and rain, Doc Ward is the Tog

https://www.rootsandrain.com/race4358/2016-may-1-dyfi-mtb-events-howies-dyfi-enduro-dyfi-forest/photos/

I wasn’t trying to start an argument or launch a witch hunt or hijack a thread which is supposed to be about having fun on a bike.

I just hoped you might take some friendly advice and not wear headphones on descents in future for everyone’s benefit.

I still stand by what I said. I could hear noises but perhaps not make out words. But you can tell a lot from the tone of whats said whether its important.

Likewise i’m not looking for an argument, if i’d over looked something and genuinely was being irresponsible I can be convinced to change my ways, i’m not un-reasonable, but I’ve not really heard a convincing point against it.

If you want to do risk assessments the whole of cycling doesn’t fare well, and a little music isn’t going to change it.

Maybe its because I dont have kids that I don’t appreciate the peace and quiet. The music really sets the mood, could you imagine watching a film without a soundtrack? Often I hear a song and it’ll remind me of an event and bring back fond memories.

An event like a mass start ride with several hundred riders of mixed ability where there’s a fair chance you need to be aware of what’s going on all around you. You want to wear them when you’re out on your own, cool.

But you aren’t deaf or suffering from tinnitus, you’re wearing earphones, you’re actively reducing your ability to hear in a busy ride, it’s dumb and irresponsible. Don’t go trying to align your irresponsible actions with someone with genuine physical issues.

Okay so how many people were on the pop, still drunk and/or hung over?

Care to give an example of a worst case scenario where you absolutely must hear a verbal instruction? As I say I could still hear enough of whats going on around me and I can still see when I’m being talked to by a marshall so realistically its only an instance that is unfolding behind me of which my best course of action is to carry on as I am. I could hear engines of the quad bikes/motor bikes etc and pulled over for them.

Realistically the only person at risk of injury from my actions is me, and i’m okay with the risks.

Did you have the radio on in your car when you drove over?

An event like what? A fun challenge event that serves beer on course? I think your taking it a bit to seriously if your genuinely concerned about being held up.

What if i were hard of hearing or had tinnitus? Should i not be allowed to ride?

I like a lot of other people got held up on the descents, thats life. I can only go as fast as the guy in front until I can make a clean pass and get held up by the next guy in front. Its common sense and general trail centre/skiing/trackday etiquette. Even if someone did shout something from behind me I wouldn’t turn to look mid descent and probably wouldn’t have time to react.

If you want to bomb down the descents with a clear run doing it with 600+ riders probably isn’t the best time to do it.

I was aware of my surroundings, could hear any loud noises and didn’t unduly obstruct anyone.

So i’m being irresponsible for wearing headphones, not the person behind who cant control their bike or feels the need to make a dirty pass?

As far as i’m concerned no one is there making a living out of riding the event so if they cant pass cleanly then they shouldn’t make the move. Shouting “on your left/right” doesn’t give you right of way/permission to buzz past people. I got held up but I gave the rider in front space and only passed when safe to do so, I suspect most others were just as courteous so dont see the issue.

I was riding on my own, I was still chatting to people but it helped ease the boredom on some of the climbs.

Saw you a few times on the frankenbike.

I got around in 4hr 30 on the short course. Took it fairly steady and tried to pace myself. I was on a Bird Aeris, either got held up or mud in my eye on the descents but wasn’t going for a time so tried to give people space. No mechnaicals but the bikes not particularly light either.

People can shout all they like, I had headphones in so couldn’t hear them. Saw some people riding down the WC bit with little regard for others only to stop on the road at the bottom.

Interesting that Rachel Atherton came to watch me potter about on my bike.

Some official pictures being added on the below links,
http://www.danwyrephotography.co.uk/Mountain-Biking/Mountain-Biking-2016/Dyfi-Enduro

http://www.robbarkerimages.com/events/gallery.php?mode=gallery&id=190&page=1

Showing in stock atm

I thought consensus now was a full cassette from Sunrace/Praxis etc

You could Incept him, take him for a pint and tell him how your not enjoying your job and want to spend more time outdoors and let him propose the idea to you.

Stooge Bi-Plane? Not ridden one mind.

Ask On-One?

180 disc and washers is looking the best option

That wont bed in. My 45650b needed the dropouts filing from new

You’re assuming you can get them out in one piece, i’d probably just replace them.

I think the santa cruz with the grease ports run open bearings, otherwise the grease wouldn’t get past the seal?

Whats actually wrong/not to spec?

hub spacing will be different, the mtb frame and forks will be wider than road hubs.

You can get 5.5mm allen keys, but surely the shop should deal with it?

ETA: Is the crack to the middle right edge of the 1st pic? A mate has the same bike so will warn him to keep an eye on it.

Essentially the LBS are just a customer of CRC and it’d just get passed up the supply chain

Played with the rebound? just realised its a H.T. guessing an x.c. race orientated one