Thora Hird

Sunline Big S ftw. The Sunline above aren’t particular soft.

Its a set 2 that I’ve got bought in September. Does £50 sound like a fair price?

I put one of the Works Components headsets in my 2008 5 Spot and it made quite a difference. Not so slack as to affect how it pedalled and climbed but a little slacker so it made it a bit more stable going down hill. IME it certainly made a positive difference.

It just so happens (shameless plug!) that I’ve split and sold the 5 spot and now have the headset for sale – email in profile if you’re interested ;)

Having just built a Zesty up, I found this thread a few weeks ago……

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/zesty-bottom-bracket-1

Seems that the BB is universally regarded as shite.

Thanks for the replies. Thought about getting a couple of the DX’s but I don’t really want the wait, and I’ve got a torch I can use as a helmet light.

I like the idea of Smudge’s light but is this much different from the original £50 bastid? (I appreciate the aftersales that this comes with)

Anyone got any experience of the Magiclight?

Thanks for the posts guys, even if I am none the wiser. I suppose I’ll just to have to give it a go. Whats the worst that could happen!

Anyone mentioned Crackerjack yet?

I could crush a grape!

Just had polished off a bottle of Thatchers Vintage and about to crack open a Green Goblin.

Equally, I’ve got a couple of boxes of cheap strongbow in the garage that I down with just as much ease.

Got to love that apple juice.

Raleigh Tomahawk here.

Not big enough for the Chopper so it’s little brother had to do. Loved that bike.

Uncle Bens ftw

Had a 2008, cracked it.
Got a 2009, cracked it.
Got a 2010, sold it and got a 5spot.
Wish I’d kept the Meta.

Was just gonna post the same thing Godzilla.

Similar thing happened with mine a while back and as suggested above it was the thermostat.

Pretty straightforward to change IIRC but not particularly cheap – circa £100 on a Trevi

What Boltonjon said.

Cannondale HT and a 5 Spot

The Goonies.

As others have said, real shame if they are to go.

Still got some ’04 Marathons on my hardtail that are as good as they were when new (in performance anyway, appearance these days is a little ‘rugged’), despite only having a couple of oil changes in that time.

In terms of price and weight, they were always up against it. A price sometimes worth paying when the quality and reliability is good. When its bad, then people stay clear. Bit of a shock that its happened now, just as they are slowing regaining a bit of faith from the masses.

I wonder if as many people will still be running the same Fox/Rockshox forks with little/no service 10 years from now. Somehow I think not.

The nearest thing to a fit and forget mountain bike component I’ve ever had I reckon. Glad I’ve got some 2010 55’s in the potting shed ready for when the Lyriks die.

Single was Reet Petit by Jackie Wilson
Album Stone Roses by Stone Roses

I had other guff bought as presents etc but they’re the first I parted with my hard earned (read pocket money) for.

Nothing To Envy by Barbara Demick. Very good yet a bit disturbing.

I got a Ridgeback Scoot for my little girl’s 3rd birthday. Great little bike

If they do come with a shock then thats a real bargain.

Like gingerss I’ve had a couple of the Meta’s crack on me (2008 & 09) but I’ve not heard many reports on the 2010’s or 2011’s breaking.

At that price, even if it does crack after 2 years (which is now unlikely given they have changed manufacturing facilities) then you’ve had your money’s worth. If I was looking I’d take a punt. Great riding frames.

Took the kids for their swimming lessons this morning, followed by chippy sunday dinner.
Have spent the last 4 1/2 hours at work studying (read surfing internet) for my exam a week tuesday.
Decent morning, shit afternoon.
Going home shortly to crack open the Henry Westons. Intentions of going for a run first but tbh I’ll just end up getting drunk on strong cider instead.

These guys are pretty good.

http://www.dlwindowsystems.co.uk/index.htm

Or if you’re just after the glass units try here

http://www.dlglass.co.uk/

Shocking news.

So, 4 pairs of forks, 100 miles a month each – thats what, an average of a couple of hours riding on each a week.

Your really pushing them to the limit aren’t you.

Fox shorts have always been pretty good for me.

So, assuming you’ve ridden all 4 pairs consistently over the last couple of years (which given the service intervals is nigh on impossible), it still begs the question, how is that a test of longevity?

Whats your point?

4 pairs in little over 2 years isn’t really a testament to longevity.

Bombers ftw.

I’m sure a man of your calibre just took that in your stride as you whipped it over the table ;)

I know, crazy but true.

+1 on the confusing array of adjustments.

My guess is that mere mortals wouldn’t fully understand exactly what they were doing and therefore not use the shock to its full potential.

Green Goblin. Top cider.

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Build in the pic is coil Lyriks, Push’d Van R shock with full XT groupset and Flow wheels and Gravity dropper.

Weight is the wrong side of 30lb

On a positive note, the childcare industry will flourish during the strike.

Not washed mine in the 2 years I’ve had it. Bit of rock n roll extreme to clean the chain, lube the pivots and BB and its good to go.

If its a particularly muddy ride, I brush it off before I sling in the back of the motor if I’m feeling generous.

Water’s bad for them isn’t it??

Champ

I’ve had a 2008 for about 2 years.

Been a bit of a love/hate relationship, maybe because I was expecting to be blown away by a frame with such a reputation.

The RP23 that came on it was dogshit so I swapped out for pushed Van R which transformed the ride no end. Also, HA was a bit steep, even when I stuck the Lyriks on so I’ve put a Works headset on to slacken it a bit.

Overall, decent bike but certainly no better than the Meta it replaced, albeit bombproof by comparison.

Not sure its worth the premium over non-boutique brands tbh. I’m selling mine in the new year and getting a Zesty.

Was in the boozer a few months ago in town waiting to be served and overhead this guy talking to 2 girls.

“of all my cousins, you’re the one I’d love to f*ck” came the cry.

How we laughed.