Apologies to Matt > I have implied unfairly that tweeks took the extras -, I was attempting humour. This was wrong and I understand that now. Although it is odd that 2014 bikes are getting paint in the box.

Fwiw, Matt was perfectly nice and very tolerant of my demanding nature.
I now accept that I shouldn’t have high expectations or expect to get what other people get.
Life isn’t fair.

I will add that transition USA have offered to send me some paint. I have zip ties, already. Stickers would have been nice tho :/

Readers: draw your own conclusions

2013 covert CF 26.
No paint, or stickers and an apparent “piss off” from tweeks when asked where they were. They tell me paint and shock pumps aren’t shipped with frames any more. Sounds like a little black marketeering going on to me.

A little miffed considering the spend on a “premium” frame.

Without buying the 100 version.

Perhaps…. Check your inbox :*

On he contrary. I need oil to bleed my brakes, my halfords are out :/

That’s the route I was thinking of, just a bit worried about ice. It looks like it might freeze tonight :/

Tough?
It’s a little frustrating but unavoidable I guess. This is what happens if you rely on global warming to make trails in north Wales rideable in February.

I had a SS inbred with a 140 talas in it.

It never broke despite my attempts.

got mine in – might need to train a bit if I get a number :)

Numbers are looking good. Into three figures should start weeding out the lunatic fringe…

If you would like to tell all about your shaving habits feel free to do it here.

Or pretend to be a man on the survey. It’s all gravy.

But I bought it second hand in the uk 2 years ago!

I reckon the Best bet is to take a POS out to the states and leave it there. pick up a SC from Craig’s list (from nearby near Santa Cruz CA) and bring it home in the bike bag you took out.

That’s my plan ;)

Ahhhhhh, I’ve been down this road recently…

nobby nics 2.25 evo ss are pretty light @ 580g, but I’m getting hacked off with tearing them on rocks :(

for trail centre enduros I think I’ll go back to maxx pro DHF 60a @ 780g and out back a folding crossmark @ 640g or a high roller @ 690g.

Saddle – lost quite a bit there.
switched from 2×9 with a bash to 1×9, could lose a bit more when I get through my last few cassettes and go 1×10 with a shadow+ Zee mech.
picked up some secondhand DT Swiss 1750 and a DT Swiss 10×135 axel – surprisingly light!
(thanks fella – you know who you are)
Ti spring saved a lb, I could go airshock and lose another lb, but it would kill the ride a bit…

180mm ally full sus – 31lb with pedals.

next step: toobless

how much for the front chain ring?

I’m not going & won’t be missing it.

Ride Thetford? I’d rather eat my feet.

Oh, and be nice to my wife – she will be a Marshall. ;)

I’ll be there. Practice sat pm and Sunday am

Woot! (On a Blue uzzi, say hi!)

I’m 5’9 & tried a large bronson for size last week, it felt like a 19″ frame, I’d prefer a medium – does that help?

nukeproof Rook?

I went last yr. :D

SF is cold – take a wooly pulley.
everyone rides bikes in SF – rent a singlespeed fixie & drink coffee
Ride the wiggley road

Hire an MTB & ride in Marin County :D

Hire MTB in Santa Cruz, ride behind the UCSC = totally awesomes.

Play beach VolleyBall on Santa Cruz Beach

Go to the Mystery Spot @ Santa Cruz – real american kitsch.

Monterey go to the aquarium (we stayed in Pacific Grove, if you are in Monterey, swing by and take a look, it’s real perdy.)

Visit Laguna Seca raceway – watch a race or do a trackday. The
Corkscrew is AMAZING! (we saw MotoGP – it was a privilege).

Solvang is nice to visit.

Swim in some of the lakes

Drive highway1 (plan to take your time, yanks drive soooo slow)

Try Taco Bell (it’s an experience), you MUST eat at In&Out = best chain restaurant burgers!

Pismo Beach for kite surfing (we surfed while whales swam past – MIIIINDFUUUUUCK!!)

Hollywood tour! Go up Mulholland drive for to see the houses & the view of the valley.

I’m using carbon assembly compound and the ‘return to high’ is the same whether the seat post clamp is tight or undone.

i have a gps file somewhere – email in profile.

edit: soz – it’s dartmoor, not exmoor

on the other hand I have the route for the Heaven of the south – 50km or 75km of cotswold loving :D

Singlespeed. kojak slicks & 7 mile commute

Handles like a dream in that friday night city traffic :D

you can if you have a premium account

http://northshoreracks.com – this is what you want, but make it towball mounted rather than a US style 2″ hitch.

I’d buy one.

I just got a POC Trabec to replace a Fox which didn’t fit too well.
the harness is very adjustable – similar to Fox & Giros.
it feels lighter than the Fox, but that might be because I had to use a buff under it.
It sits higher (on my head, which is XS & round like a **** orange (yours might be different, naturally) so visibility seems better.
NB: it doesn’t seem to work with my riding glasses – so may have to trim the arms off them a little.
But it does work with goggles – which the fox didn’t.

On balance: worth it for me because it’s blue & fits – most other manufacturers lids don’t seem to get small enough for my pin head.
Not so good if price is more important to you & your head fits lower cost brands.

Phil,
I used a Larsen TT tubeless at CyB, it tore on the 1st descent (maybe I was running it too soft at 30psi?).
I settled on a crossmax on the rear as they are fast but a little tougher and something gripper on the front – like a nobby nic or 2.3 DHF or even the 2.4 highroller 2, although they seem to come up huge. Ardent get good feedback too, but I’ve not tried one.

I have a SB8 on the SS bike & it is very fast & grips well on dry/fast clearing dirt (chicksands, thetford etc). I felt the lugs are a a little low profile for staying really connected on wet/muddier trails around Pirton & in the peak.- also they seem to attract blackthorn.

I have a few part worns in the garage if you want something specifically for next weekends trip (but they are not UST)?

BikeBouy has the thrust of it! (there is a roadie place and a cotswold outdoor either side too – if thats your bag.

Edit: shite – just seen the time stamp :/

Hmmmm just booked 2 weeks in pigna.
Epic.

http://www.sillygrin.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4776

Really? A “tyres” thread?
What is the world coming to (ret.) :(

Oh and “Maxxis FTW!”

I disagree.

Sessioning intourist areas on a busy sunny day is great fun. You have both moving “trail features” and some jolly folk who sometimes clap when you get it right OR wrong! :D

define “reasonable”, there’s no job security if injured and no one will insure a pro athletes income or health

slicks – for speed

Moly grease!

Arse. 10mm is the biggest I have :(

Haaaaalfooooords!

the mo comes & goes….

My commuter.
It’s only 18miles each way (it’s killing me)

All the riders I’ve collared at kings cross (who have had a dahon) slated them for failing after 6-8 months of daily folding. I ‘think’ the tern & the new top of the range Dahon have a new design which is allegedly stronger and more reliable.
I’m inclined to give the Verge X10 a go & maybe singlespeed it. I could put the 10spd cassette on my AM bike :D
Anyone know a Tern dealer near Chancery Lane Station?