jonb +1
after rotating three chains etc etc got fed up .I know run my drive train for a year, then swap the lot when the idea of the chain snapping intrudes too much (steel front slx back )thats riding three or four times a week in the calderdale grit triangle. keeping it clean and lubed seems to prevent most suckage (?)

it was the first punch the wall bit, thought it might have been somewhere else, (slack tracks)

the names seem to depend on who you ride with but singletrack names …pecket b,dont know the next name is it the alternate way to the blue pig ?,blue pig,punch the wall into beech nuts

Mr. Zippy,out of interest did you change the damper from a manitou lefty ? if so how much did the pbr upgrade cost ? and who did it, been waiting to hear real world reports on the upgrade

Am riding most evenings 7-9ish round Hebden could show you some, mail in profile

had bbb bearings fail in 6 months as the seals are vulnerable (grass,heather etc)

local Calderdale rider (maxxis fan),Minion front is a good tyre in dusty conditions also, highroller a better all rounder (mud and silt) ,supertacky compound to be sure in the damp

go with noahs cheapest service around.Once done should be fine for a couple of years.They do work out economical.If youre handy with a micrometer try here http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=221683

just stumbled on this http://dirt.mpora.com/news/labyrinth-agile.html

its sata, windows was saying 2+0 this may mean 2 discs in raid 0.Its not mirrored its 2 discs whith the data split.My slight knolledge may have confused people sorry for that.Just wanted to know if a modern single disc would be close in performance to my dieing old ones.The samsung f3′ seem to get good reviews.Unsure about going back to what I have (raid 0)raid1+0 with 2x500g f3 may be the best thanks for youre time ………
cycling hurts my head way less :wink:

nearly sure they are sata, might be out by a year or two on age was thinking of removing the raid card and pluging the new drive into the mb (dell 8300)

Cougar…..thanks for reply
its 2x120g sata drives in a raid 2+0 array from an old promise ide card.
In the last two days I have had bad sector reports running xp feel nervous about reconfiguring the array …bit of a computer numpty so hope this info helps

had both my boys in a bobike like this one http://www.bobike.nl/products/en/bobike_maxi.htm?fluxmenu=m14____m3
(yours for something bikey)when young they didnt really like the bouncing around that much lower tyre pressure helped as did a cushion and a bag of sweets :wink:

teetosugars
what stem length/rise you running to clear the lefty topcap ?
and can you reset the bearings without droping the fork ?

have used both time better for float and longlastingness
my crankbros cleats were made of cheese !

I would rather it didn’t become a challenge.As DBW says its tough enough going down.I dont mind the walk and believe some things are ment to be walked :wink:

lakes ride would be top.my little off has left me with a cracked rib but it only hurts if I breath deeply or lift anything(was riding last night :wink:).The car blew a front spring on the way home…..worth it though flippin great ride !

I have a rocky ridge they are smashing why not bigger tyres run slightly softer ie rubber queen 30 psi ? saves money and faff……… more time to ride !

yes please

had a tired 09 rp23 pushed for a prophet……..made a BIG difference, firmer through the stroke for the same air pressure, no mushiness, lovely ! Great comunication and wasn’t made to feel an idiot.Top people

I have used Noah’ cheap and ok. Didn’t do well with tony shimming not so good he is hard to get hold of and fork still rattles :( also concider stendec if youre after tweaking the damping also the man from Evans suspention always been helpfull.For basic bearings and sliders try to do it yourself (need a micrometer)or Noah’s

will be there

try a uvex xp 100. Lighter, better venting and head coverage great retension system,loving mine. Ok with a light on top. Bought mine from Rutland (£50) took 2 days to arrive.

wow feeling lucky with my 2 my month run on them.Crc doing hope ceramic for £67 though Interested in across as well……….hmm

fancy a ride else where so (crossing fingers) would love to come :-)

prophet……..they go cheeeep for what they do, a bit of flex in the rear but not a bad thing (in my opinion)love mine cant think of a sensible reason to swap it for anything else

enjoyed the wet and the group ,though couldnt see through my glasses for most of it :wink: (dale on a dale)

want to sell skiboy, though not a glowing report ?(need medium)

my vote goes to tft good honest people ,easy to talk too.If youre shock is over 2 years old and ridden regularly then the damping circuit needs looking at.Its pricey but worth it, no point in having suspention if its not working for you :wink:

thanks slugwash trying to figure out if i can fit a lefty :oops:
its the external I cant seem to find (grrrr)

enduro bearings fit but arn't stainless I couldn't source any cheaper
than crc at £16 each

probably not going to make it :roll:
enjoy the ride

piha might be interested in the rize sent a mail

5ft 8 ride a medium prophet with 70mm stem low rize 700mm bars seatpost with 10mm layback mostly fine but longer rides (25 miles plus)wish the top tube was a smidge longer

dont forget a mech hanger :oops:

wow family away that weekend…bugger the plastering sounds top, count me in

sounds great, never ridden around there if I am healed i'm in

shandy did you buy online ?? where are they ?

I did , swapped lx levers for m775 and noticed ……….that it takes less effort and gave more feel and not just because of the fresh oil, as I keep my brakes as sweet as I can

they are custom though Enduro bearings fit and you can still run the hope 'labarynth' plastic washer thing

wow those crossmax' are cheap.
Wheels will depend on intended riding and tyre width.Got a prophet tried 717' but a bit narrow with 2.35 highrollers.Now ride with home built 819' tough and stiff lovely for my local steep techy rock strewn terrain