I mounted my Edge 200 on the top tube just behind the steerer as there was no space on the stem/bars.

Yes

I’ve been looking for those steps Binners, I found them the other day and only realised they were what I had been searching for as I was halfway down them with my seatpost fully raised. They are steeper than they first appear 8O

I don’t know what the new frames are like but the bearings in the seat/chain stay joint were an absolute pain to change on the old 2004 enduro. There were 2 small bearings per side separated by a circlip. You needed something to get on the opposite bearing to drift it out. I think I gave up in the end.

That’s a good start, thank you. We’re heading out in August, most likely staying further down the valley in Bondo. We’ll be getting some maps and making up some routes ourselves but adding in known/recommended routes is always a bonus.

I can’t remember exactly but it would have probably been about 6 months and then taking it slow to get back into climbing. I did opt for the open surgery option though as at the time it had slightly better statistics than the keyhole operation, this might be different now.

I now climb just as hard as I did before. The movement you describe is the most unstable position of the shoulder I think, and even now after the repair I am very aware of that position, actively avoiding having to apply pressure on the arm in that position if possible.

I’m glad I’ve had the operation and I’m confident in its strength so all good.

Sorry can’t help about the brace but good luck with the shoulder. I had a re-occuring dislocation in my right shoulder a few years back. It used to come out in my sleep it was that loose. My advice would be definitely do the exercises, they’re boring but do them. They will help, plus physios get a bit pissed off if you don’t try.

I’ve had the bankart repair and its been really good since, but before the operation I went through a load of exercises to get it ready for a climbing trip which was successful. It was the unusual things that used to make it pop out. Learn to tuck and roll if you come off your bike!

Get it if its a bargain, it’s a nice looking frame, especially if you are going to paint it to get rid of the original cat-sick yellow. The rear stays are quite nice hydroformed (?) units.

Very good capable frame, I’ve been looking for one to replace my P7 but they don’t come up often. Basically its a cove stiffee with the same Easton Rad front triangle. I have a mate with one and he likes it a lot.

Done

I had a pair of Spank Subrosa rims. I was not impressed, yes they are pretty light for the width of rim but the rear did not last long at all, buckled very easily, only riveted and no eylets. I still have the front rim set up as ghetto tubless, which by the way is a real b***h to do due to the “oompah” bulge. The powdercoat finish is poor and peeling off in large patches after not very long. I am going to swap it back to the mavic 321s.

What about an Orange P7? I have a 2007 and it has pannier mounts, I’m running a 2.5″ high roller at the back. They do a 21″. Sliding drop outs too.

My girlfriend and I live in north Bury. I think she might be keen for some female company for bike rides. I’ll pass on this message to her.

Another vote for Accord Tourer. I’ve had 2 separated by a 6 month hiatus with a smaller car. Lots of toys for the money, reliable and you can get 2 bikes with wheels off in the boot under the luggage cover. Facelift ones after 2005 are better with 6 speed and slightly updated engine. Exec level comes with satnav, leather, bluetooth etc etc.

Yeah I was watching those and at recognised the descent to Seatoller, “I was there not long ago” I thought to myself “I passed a few lads videoing the crossing over the bridge….hey that’s me!” So I made a brief cameo.

I have a friend that uses XTR levers. He likes them but I’m pretty sure he disables the servo wave. I use XT levers. They’re good but the click as the servo wave changes to higher leverage is mildly annoying. I like them for control and power though.

Yes but on coil forks the spring rate increases slightly.

Flannel lined jeans are lovely when it’s cold like now. My Oakley ones are very toasty.

Ooh yes, I had a pair of Gap jeans with a lining, they were really comfy. So comfy I used to where them whenever I could even if it wasn’t that cold.

I have the Accord with the same engine. It’s possible to get the MPG into the 50s on a long gentle cruise so it must be possible with the Civic. Mr_C must be unfortunate. Having owned several VAG diesels it is noticable how much more refined the Honda engine is. You do have to look after the engine with genuine parts and good oil but if you do there aren’t many problems. Honda do fixed price servicing on things like clutches. There are ways of getting cheaper Honda parts too if you know the right dealers.

Is it this guy?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11677462

I sold a few a long time ago on eBay for a friend. They were about 1mm stainless folded to make recessed flanges. The idea being you screwed them to the wall and then tiled over the flange and screws. There was no MDF backing.

Possibly pitted bearings? They are designed to be stiffer by being done up tight so I shouldn’t have thought that would cause a problem.

That should do it… or this one that comes with a spare hub…

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HUOO456/on-one-456-front-hub-32h-black-with-9mm-skewer

Have you got a specialized bike? It sounds as though you do if you have a stout hub. I think you’ll find that the DT Swiss skewer that comes with the bike is a through bolt skewer and you won’t be able to replace it with a standard one.

Yes, we’d set off a bit late after a night out at the Staveley Beer hall. We headed up Gatesgarth and decided that we were going to run out of light so took the quicker option. It is a good descent. There are some fun little rocky steps with some big exposure, some rideable others not. We did get down but in the dark. Punctures and snapped chains always seem to happen when it’s most akward.

When did you do the Nan Bield ride? You weren’t part of a big group of lads about to head back down to Kentmere at about 4pm on Sunday were you?

Well I know I can get 2 bikes with wheels off under the load cover of an Accord estate and that includes the wheels. The Mondeo is a similar size if not bigger so I reckon it should be quite easy. I reckon put down the 1/3 seat split. Lay 2 frames flat in the boot and you should be able to stack the other 2 frames vertically through the seat pointing backwards.

Yep it’s the brake pads leaving surface contaminants on the discs that rust. It’s like the rust you get in stainless allen bolts. This comes from contamination from a non stainless allen key.

I’ve been getting into snorkeling a bit this year in Cornwall and Pembroke. Absolutely brilliant. Especially when you get an inquisitive seal. By contrast snorkeling in Corsica was very disapointing.

Decathlon had some snorkels with a one way valve for clearing for about a tenner the other day.

Dizy, I don’t have a route description but the steps in question by the OP are here.

There’s loads of good riding in the area. A quick google should sort you out.

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Here’s one for starters. A good ride out it is too…

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But I’d do it the opposite way to described.

Middle moor is great fun. Good effort with the steps. They do look intimidating when you are at the top trying to look round the bend. I always remember the hardest part was trying not to fall off going through the stream but it’s got a lot easier in the last few years.

For another step challenge try the ones down from Rivington pike, obviously when there aren’t hoards of walkers about.

Just take your crank bolt to B&Q or a hardware shop and find a suitable bolt. You’re right it should be longer. You may need a washer too. It’ll help if you can then clamp the tool in a vice and use the bike frame as leverage to unscrew the BB. Check the rotation direction, and then check it again… finally check it once more.

FRN: I’ll have to try it your way next time. Although I would be very sad to be missing the Esk Hause to Wasdale descent which is one of the best descents in the lakes imo. I can’t even ride it all. There’s hike-a-bike down for a short section. One day…one day.

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freeridenick: I’ve done a similar loop to yours but the other way round. We started at Stonethwaite and headed up to Angle Tarn. The descent from under Esk Hause to Sty Head is brilliant. Heading down under Gable is challenging but fun. Scarth Gap to Gatesgarth is another corker, even the boulders at the top were fun. We headed up and over Honister on the road. What’s Warnscale Bottom like in descent?

Don’t know about the weather at the moment but here is a killer route. There’s definitely hike-a-bike involved too. I’m up in the lakes this weekend but my legs won’t get me round this route at the moment.

50km and 2k of ups and downs.

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0Bx7leiiMk5U7YjFmODI1ZTYtM2I1ZC00NjU3LTllZjctMDNhOTY5ZTBmMDM5&hl=en_GB&authkey=CN239gY

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0Bx7leiiMk5U7ZTNkMDU4NjEtNzE0Ny00ZmU3LTg4ODQtNzEwN2JlNmJiNmY4&hl=en_GB&authkey=CJ7oy9YC

Mondeos are chains I believe. Some large Honda engines do have chains. My accord has one.

I have an Accord Tourer. Fantastic car. Take the wheels off and you can get 2 bikes in the back (inc wheels) all under the load cover. 12.5k service interval and cheap parts mail order parts from Honda Stoke if you sign up to the right internet forums.

I’m pretty certain they are size 9….just give me a sec to check a previous advert….

UK 9.5, Euro 43

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-northwave-celcius-mtb-shoes

This is one of the funniest climbing vids I’ve seen.

Boogie till you poop.

Scratch that, I’ve just noticed that you want the Arctic version. Mine are the normal Celcius GTX model.