For on the road, i find “Biketoaster” super simple to use and perfect for Garmin 800, it’s never let me down yet.

long chain stays aren’t they?

Sefton – Yes you are not the only one to mention this, i didn’t notice at first, but my mate mentioned that it looked like it had a long wheelbase.
At least, this way there is plenty of tyre clearence, so should be ideal for cross ?

Been riding crappy wheels for years, and the Racing 1’s are like riding with a tail wind 😆

Build list :

Seat stem : Deda SuperZero
Seat : SLR
Handlebar stem : Deda Zero100
Bars : Deda Campione
Brakes : Campag CX
Full groupset : Campag Chorus 46-36 & Record cassette 12/25
Record BB and headset
Gear / brake cables : Gore ride on sealed (Ultra light for Gears)
Wheels : Fulcrum Racing 1’s (Tubeless)

Took many months to source all the second hand parts, mostly of eBay, but there was no rush…..

Too nice to get muddy and ruin.

No Rorschach i believe all bikes need using as intended, there’s no harm in a few war wounds, just needs a little TLC after each race.
Getting paranoid about me bars now 🙄

those shifters look at a bit of a crazy angle mind!

CP – On photo’s i have thought that, but in the flesh they are sort of straight, but more important, super comfy.

What a wonderful soundtrack Pease, absolutely “Bang on” with your chosen music for your video 10/10

Absolutely belter of a race series, cheap to enter, all very low key, but fantastically well organised, proper old school type XC racing !!
When you have finished a race at Lee Quarry, you sure know about it 😳

perhaps i’m pigeonholing people, but as a rule i never do.

looks kosher to me

At first, i did, but he is selling / sold many thousand pounds worth of carbon bikes and never, ever brought anything to do with cycling ever !!
If he sells bikes on eBay, surely he would by the odd bit of kit ?

I have one, but my number is : 41190

One of my best bike purchases for many a year ! Yes i did pay £40 odd pound, but well worth every penny …..
http://www.rideoncables.com/en_us/products/xlslfsystem.html

Guy really is not skint !!

http://www.evo.co.uk/features/features/260077/guy_martin_and_his_aston_martin_v12_vantage.html

I wonder if Guy got to keep the bike he built up?

I’m sure Guy is sponsored my Orange ?
The bike wouldn’t cost him a penny 😉

Everyone loves MPG 🙂

Here’s a great free site : http://www.fuelly.com/

Looking forward to February’s Strava’s challenge 😆

CTC
Got knocked off bike and the service i had from the CTC solicitors was fantastic and 1st class

Cracking, foldaway waterproof jacket : http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-sottile-waterproof-jacket/
I can’t keep it off …..

This winters commute i’ve been using : http://www.bikelights.com/urban500.html
Absolutely superb light ! There is a lot of different prices around the net at the moment, but i think you should get one just above your budget.

Big thanks, you have put my mind at rest, i’ll sort it out tomorrow, honest 😉
At least i have a driving licence, unlike a few others on our roads …..

Fill your road tubes up with Stan’s milk = No punctures to fix in the cold rain 😆

dobo – Yes i use this combination all the time on my commute. I use conti supersonic tubes and remove the inner core and syringe one measure of Stans milk into the tube. If i puncture i loose a little pressure, but at least i’m not in the gutter at 6am on a dark, cold morning !! I guess you will be fine for cross racing …..

I use normal tyres as well with only 1 x measure of Stans, never any problems and tyres never go down. The golden rule is to scrub the inside of the tyre with a scrubbing brush and very hot soapy water, then let them dry properly …..

Stunning decor !
http://beerlens.com/2011/06/13/marble-arch-inn-manchester/

+1 for Marble Arch !
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=marble+arch+manchester&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=U1b6TpXYHtCl8gPW45DFAQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CCkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1917&bih=912

Massive thanks OP ! – Gosh you have saved a lot of £££ to a fair few people tonight. Its surprising how many people can all of a sudden find a couple of hundred quid at the most expensive time of the year 😳
Got mine for £253.79, thanks to frogstomp for the voucher code : NUSDEC11
and i also got a extra 4% off going through Quidco…..

Use this German company all the time ! Cheap as chips : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6x-screen-protector-ultraclear-Garmin-edge-800-/170746915354?pt=UK_CE_GPS_Accessories_Software_ET&hash=item27c14f2a1a#ht_991wt_1396

Oldgit – Insurance and solicitors work in strange ways, my accident was in April 2010, i had to wait till June 2011 to see a hospital consultant for a full medical, only just this week had a nice 2k payout cheque a week before Xmas 😆
I’ll give you more information tomorrow as i’ve got a 6am 20ml commute 🙄 …..

Tubes ? Gotta move with the times !

http://www.planetfear.com/item/Brand_MapdecHandlebarMapHolder_0_0_33129_2.html

Its great this time of year to have a few days off work and go riding, Always, always think about where you are going to leave your bike when you are in unfamiliar locations.
I did the South Downs in a day last Thursday and booked myself in Eastbourne’s Travel Lodge, third floor room and took my muddy bike up and left it in the bathroom for the night, not a problem with the staff 😆

Without doubt a Isla balance bike, it’s the best !! Look after it and when you resale it on eBay, you will only loose around £20’ish pound from the cost when new. No brainer ….. 😆

Jacksonwwirl – Not to bothered about the day light, it will be enjoyable in the dark as well 😛

Watch out for the death chalk

Blimey will look out for that, cheers …..

Cheers for the advise folks,should be no problems then, as it’s going to be after 10.30am, following on from the snooze at the YHA, which i got for £10 😆

Anyone please ?

It’s always worked for me, used Stans milk in Continental skinny supersonic tubes for over 2 years and yes i have had the odd puncture, but the latex has sealed and got to work on time.
Who want’s to fix punctures at 6am in the dark 🙄

Scott, if you like the odd competition, these guys do a great event :
http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/
They had around 200 folk turn up on Sunday at Grindleford.

Big thanks !!
Off to guy some normal tyres 🙂

Crispo – One of the best types of accommodation for cyclist and large groups in the Peaks, we have booked it as sole use many, many times.

http://findabunkhouse.co.uk/#/homestead-and-cheesehouse/4532549127

In the center of Bamford, it has very high standards, it’s cheap and its in a farm. Don’t forget your milk and eggs from the owner for the morning fryups 😀