I’ve had that problem on a cane creek shock before funnily enough.

I used the pre-load tool to compress/pre-load the spring as much as I could, ended up with about 2cm of threads showing. I made sure to clean and grease the threads first.

Then fit it to the bike and got my wife to sit on it which compressed the spring further.

I then ‘clamped’ the spring with steel wire on two sides (like you’ve tried with zip ties). And twisted the wire to get rid of as much slack as possible.

Then unwound the pre-load which gave up just enough slack to remove the spring retaining clip with a bit of help from a flathead screwdriver.

Lavazza Rosso is a pretty good standard Italian style coffee that’s available everywhere, and especially cheap at Costco.  It’s basically the hardtail of coffee beans.

No it doesn’t have the complex flavors of the artisan stuff, and it’s nowhere bougie enough for STW who will always recommend a local roasters beans with essence of this and hints of that, but it does the job for an everyday coffee.

I learned to make coffee as a teenager working in an Italian restaurant run by actual Italians and guess what they used…Lavazza Rosso.

RX7 here.

I had an RX5 previous and they’re both very similar. USB charging on the 7 is the only benefit over the 5.

I’m stuck with one bike and two frames I haven’t bothered to try and sell due to the low demand.

The bike (an old Ragley blue pig) I should probably build back up and sell or donate.

The frames are a Stanton Switchback, which I tried selling for £300 but didn’t even get a sniff of interest, and it’s such a nice frame I’d rather hang it on the wall than sell for nothing.

The other is a Switch9er FS which I bought second hand during the peak, so I’ll lose a chunk if I sell that.

Mixing tan wall and black wall tyres is unforgivable

Can’t comment on the 20 inch but my lad is on a Early Rider Seeker 16. Pricey, but it’s a lovely little bike.

Belt drive is a nice touch and is low maintenance versus a chain. Geo seems spot on, and the plus tyres give him plenty of comfort compared to his old Frog bike.

Great for off road riding.

A change back to the old site should be a good thing and give an opportunity for some new lines. Last year’s site has become quite established and the features well built which not everyone likes.

Great that Tom Isted has got a place – looking forward to seeing what he does.

Rigid hairtails are great – they’re fast, light and simple. They’re less fragile than gravel bikes and a bit more comfortable in my opinion.

Got 2.35 XC tyres on mine and plenty fast rolling and comfier than gravel tyres – and not as sketchy when you do find some single-track.

Rolls Royce Olympus engine from a Concord

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I run 30t on my enduro bike. Makes steep fireroad climbs easier.

I even tried 28t which meant I could pedal steeper climbs without having to get off. But the smaller cog negatively affected suspension performance and increased anti squat so I switched back. But that’s not an issue on a hard tail.

That 28t ring is still on my ‘dad bike’ which makes riding up steep hills laden with a toddler on a shotgun seat much easier. Similar to touring/bike packing I suppose.

Yes, you’re going about the same speed as getting off and pushing, but it’s more satisfying staying on the bike when on a…you know…bike ride.

Can’t really go wrong with a Frog they’re good bikes – my son had a Frog balance bike and then a frog 40 until he outgrew it.

Early Rider are worth a shout out too. We got him a Seeker X16 and it’s a cool little bike and great on rougher paths and trails with the ‘plus’ tyres.

Honestly, you need to see a physio and stick the exercises they recommend.

I believe in a thing called lunch

Can’t believe no one has said Commando yet.

Peak cheesy 80s action.

I’ve got a Skoda Enyaq which is based on the same platform. A large 29 enduro bike fits with the back seats down and the front wheel off no problem.

I haven’t tried with the wheel on.

Syke’s Farm campsite is lovely and secluded. All the outdoors you’d want but not much there apart from a pub. Which can be a good or bad thing depending on what sort of trip you’re after.

If you want Ullswater then Gillside Camping in Glenridding is good – more things to do an explore around Ullswater, and Glenridding is a good base.

@honeybadgerx

No problem whatsoever clamping over spacers.

But note I’ve got the original version. It looks like they have an updated ‘Yepp 2’ now, so can’t comment on that one.

The Thule Yepp Mini worked well for us.

Two bolts fix it to headset spacers under the stem (assuming there’s room), and is easy to swap between bikes.

There was a plumbing business that’s since gone under, and their website was:

http://www.ukgasheating.co.uk

Marin San Quentin sounds like it’d be perfect for you.

Well, they probably did mention it. I’ve seen loads of comments in numerous threads annoyed about ads.

And you can’t really be mad at someone for exercising a right to complain to a regulatory authority.

I also find it funny there’s an ‘ad’ in the middle of the post about using the term ‘ad free’.

A colleague has been having issues with the adblue pump/tank. Same engine.

He had one pump and tank replaced a year ago, and now the replacement has just failed again. Citroen main dealer. Genuine parts.

1. Track saw
2. Circular saw
3. Hand saw or jig saw – using a clamped piece of stud timber as a guide

Berlingo, the car nobody wants, the car everybody needs

100% true.

I’ve been wanting to get rid of mine for years but it ticks too many boxes and refuses to die.

20 pairs – that’s a bit of an eye opener:

• 2 x everyday trainers (New Balance 574 and Vans old school)
• 3 x MTB flat pedal shoes (Waterproof Five Tens, canvass Five Tens, and a pair of Ride Concept for pumptrack)
• 2 x clipless shoes (MTB flat sole pair, and SPD gravel type boot
• 4 x smart shoes (Oxfords and Brogues’, black and brown of each)
• Smartish brogue boots
• Walking shoes
• Hiking boots
• Road running shoes
• Trail running shoes
• DIY / gardening shoes
• Greggs’ sliders
• Greggs Crocs
• Wellies

Wellies and outdoor/MTB shoes live in the garage (apart from the commuting riding shoes).

All the smart ones are under the bed and rarely get used these days, but have kept them from before WFH when work was business dress with suits and ties.

The Greggs’ crocs live by the back door.

The sliders live in the boot of the car for getting changed after wet ride.

Running shoes live in the shoe cupboard.

The everyday trainers live on the floor wherever annoys my wife the most…

The design and manufacturing side of things is so far removed from the politics and the actual killing that I personally wouldn’t have a problem working in defence.

There’s loads of industries and jobs that someone somewhere will considered ‘evil’ but most people are just trying to get by and I wouldn’t judge anyone for simply working in defence in order to earn a living.

That’s a pretty aggressive kick, considering you’ll be going at a million miles an hour when you hit it

That was my first thought too.

I noticed in BK and Matt Jones videos that there’s a guy from ‘Monalith Curved Surface Specialists’ there (he is holding the crash pad at the bottom of the ramp during some of the test run ins).

The have worked with red bull on some projects before, and they also build skate parks and BMX stuff, so I wonder if they’ve built that feature.

BMX and park ramps tend to have a tighter radius and kickier lips.

They’re no worse than other brands, especially if you keep on top of maintenance and servicing.

I’d avoid any wet belts though. They do cause more when compared to older engines without them.

I’ve owned 30+ cars over the years and the only cars that have broken down and left me by the roadside have been Japanese and German (Toyota, Honda, and VW), whereas none of my french cars have left me stranded.

Another vote for the MFG sites, which are usually just off motorway junctions rather than in traditional service stations.

Gridserve ones ain’t bad either.

187cm tall and I run 780mm wide on everything.

Board, tape, and fill is absolutely DIY-able. And you don’t necessarily need to skim.

Skimming, absolutely not. Get a pro in.

I have an old Bizango and if the Ardents are the ones that that came with it then they are quite heavy and draggy. Changing to faster rolling will make a big difference.

I’ve run loads of tyres over the years and Mezcals or WTB rangers have been the best fast rolling tyres so far.

You can hire roof racks and bike carriers from trailer rental places.

Or hire a car with towbar and hire a box trailer for the bikes.

Personally, I’d rent a crew cab van or a pickup rather than faff with roof rack.

@Tom-B are you me?

Exactly my experience.

Cancelled.

We’ve got the Berghaus 10cm self inflating ones from go outdoors. Far more comfortable than air beds.

TJ isn’t Scottish..

…and refers to it as “Fort Bill” all the time

Between 30 days and 6 months you have the right to repair, replacement, or refund under the Consumer Rights Act.

If the retailer chooses to attempt repair and they fail to repair it within a reasonable period then you have the right to refund.

The retailer will try and fob you off to the manufacturer/warranty. Don’t let them – your contract is with the retailer. If repair has been attempted then insist on a refund.

And be prepared to send a letter before action and then follow up with a small claims.

There’s no automatic way to enforce rights under the Consumer Rights Act, so you have to do it yourself.

There are other ways to seek redress like the VISA/MasterCard chargeback schemes. Contact your card provider for this.

Also, if you paid via credit card you can make a ‘section 75’ claim via the credit card company.

Mine didn’t come with the gold bits! It had a black dial instead. Was a little gutted as it would have subtly matched my cane creek shock.

RCT3 will be night and day better than the MC.

I’d have a look at the Novyparts Splug also – mine was about £120 delivered and is far better than the MC damper.

But £168 for the RCT3 seems like a bargain