Hilarious

I love Michellin wild enduros, have them on all my bikes but part of the attraction is the price. These better be significantly better for the money. At least schwalbe can claim some sustainability credentials for the premium price tag.

Bought one of their jackets in 1999 and its still going strong and getting regular use. Amazing bit of kit.

I remember having one of these in the early nineties, coupled with a Girvin Flexstem, and thinking I was so cool because I had full suspension.
Great shout for a gravel bike

I think I preferred the unslicker version, but the bloopers are a good antidote

Good frame choice Benji, I’ve had mine for coming up 2 years and love it. Interested to hear how you get on with the 140mm fork, I’ve been considering upping the fork travel.

Is the Rams cheese particularly salty? Sorry, I’ll get my coat.

Yes Altern 8 indeed!! That Prodigy vs Enya mix is inspired.

Beer is the new gin. Stick to the traditional brewers, nicer beer for reasonable prices.

Thanks STW

Exact same problem here in North Wales. Ruined one of the best bits of singletrack in the area.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/snowdonia-path-upgrades-or-unnecessary-motorways-through-the-hills

Budget and value are very different things. Whilst this bike is clearly not a budget bike, for the kit you get it seems pretty good value to me.

I’m waiting for the bike packing capable dirt jumper

Yikes, £5.7K for a hard tail with performance series suspension and GX groupset!!! I’d go for the self build option.