You seem like a nice guy Chestercopperpot

Brave / stupid enough to say I found comments aimed in my direction offensive. There you go…

I also think you need to see it for what it is. A ride in the woods…

Fair enough. In person next time please….

I thought you may be referring to me chiefgrooveguru but I haven’t seen you in months so unlikely. If it was perhaps we can pick this up in person rather than on a forum.

N.b. My experience is that those that think they are great riders shout the loudest – the really good riders just enjoy themselves.

Me. Single speed pairs. Just did SAW to put some steel in the legs.can’t wait. Any course gossip?

Wanga

Second hand voodoo wanna. Spectacular value!

At the age of 49 I now realise it’s a very bad idea.

Having done the opposite ended up in A@E on a nubuliser.

10 weeks for me. All the above. Now in A@E with a nebula to on my face. Does feel better. Feel not great.

Yes. Not great. Only needs a dry week though!

I find porridge in the morning helps. Start well and you stay on the right eating path.

I’ve had the rear triangle break on two Yeti’s – so couldn’t possibly comment!

Can I say anything by conti!

GonzyI admire your sang-froid!

Predictive text tried to call you honey for some reason!

+1 for carbon paste!

If you don’t work with your advertisers you are dead in the water!

No mag!

To buck the trend I must say I found it very tough.

14 hours. Bike went straight in shed.

Gonna try the 100 again. Maybe Eastbourne Winchester.

Yeti asr 5.

Just didn’t get on with it at all.

So bad it must b me!

Do I get a cut;-)

You’ll love this bike.

Nb I believe they are good for cx with or without droppers.

In fact I’m after a race. Ideally 20.5

hummerlicious – I think the fortitiude looks better than the Longditude (a bit fussy).

Would you know if the angles are the same?

I think Genesis have done something very clever with the Fortitude – not quite sure what above a very slack fork angle. I’m guessing a steepish seatpost angle to get your weight over the front wheel.

Any thoughts?

well at 300 you can’t complain.

Actually I really like it – that said the 19 is fine for me as well.

It’s the best bike I’ve owned though I’ve had to tone down the “air time” a bit.

yes it is!

Shame. Too good for the shed!

How do you find the alfine – I had a Rohloff once which i hated.

Was toying with the idea of an alfine for longer rides / races but pretty sure they are not the answer.

Fortitude

You cracked it this time though.

Predictive text eh!

Will never buy a continuous again. Just don’t like them at all. I suspect high end ones are ok but won’t risk it.

Yes it’s the bolt set up that’s critical!

I think you can demo kinesiology at rule five bikes Brighton.

Second hand fortitude. Very comfy with right tyres and pressures.

Took mine off as I didn’t use it. Don’t notice at all.

If I could jump I might!

Had endless trouble with my knee.

The medics don’t have time to care. Took me years to understand that.

Built up my strength with a concept 2. Brilliant. You can go from this straight onto the mtb no problem.

Hope u r feeling better!

Was going to say Rabbit Run by John Updike

And roots!

Chunky monkey super tacky. 25 psi or lower.

Nothing to think about. Challenge you to say these aren’t fab on routes.

20 quid to transform winter riding. It’s actually hard to fall off