Yep, I’ve lost two orders in the last few weeks from chain reaction/wiggle. Hermes arrived with an empty box!! Took a good few days to get a response but they did reply eventually.

Jones motor bikes has a new video up on Instagram. If I knew how to link it I would. Those motors are bloody powerful!!

I have a spare deda expansion bung. Bought it for my kinesis maxlight mtb fork but the steerer walls were too thick for it to fit. Brand new in box yours for a tenner if you’d like it.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/deda-expander-bung-1/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=100626054&kpid=100626054&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mckv|s8ZCrVFlv_dm|mcrid|295292317327|mkw||mmt||mrd|100626054uk|mslid||&mkwid=s8ZCrVFlv_dm&pcrid=295292317327&prd=100626054uk&pgrid=58852352866&ptaid=pla-520911923506&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsMLWlOG46QIVEO7tCh3ntALVEAQYASABEgKP5fD_BwE

I like the sound of a stooge meet up/swap shop!

It’s slacker and longer than the Mk3, and the fork has much more offset than previous versions.
Info on the different versions:
a-short-history-of-steel-stooge-framesets-and-everything-in-between

Sorry I meant to say the new stooge scrambler which is the next one to be released in September I think. Is that a mk 3 with more braze ons and a new handlebar?

Does anyone know if the new stooge is same geo as mk3 with braze ons or is there more to it than that?

Thanks to whoever recommended the Hultafors chisel knife. Ordered one after seeing it on here and it’s had plenty use already!

‘But a year later I did go see the main man at stooge for a spin on a speedball and tbh wasnt sold, but he let me have a quick spin on the stooge 3 27.5plus and it was bloody lovely feeling, if I get chance to buy one of those it would probably be the only thing that might replace my ramin, or more likely sit next to it lol’

I run my mk3 B+ with a carbon fork. Same rake but 15mm longer. Its incredibly light and stiff/precise.

I think the comments on having weight in the right position on a rigid to protect hands are bang on. Jeff Jones and stooge have the same angles but I think the main difference is that the Jones has longer chain stays and a shorter reach, this helps that more centralised, upright position which probably helps with steep climbs and makes it more stable on descents, though maybe less agile.

You can almost gain this position on the stooge having a shorter stem and rotating the EBB to the front ime.

That PVD bike is lovely an all, but with such a slack head tube and only 50mm rake, the steering must be a bit rubbish, no? I’m sure it’s very stable down the steeps though! And why such a slack and short seat tube?

You can find difference between old Jones 29 and the newer SWB here https://www.jonesbikes.com/jones-plus-swb/ similar angles and rake to stooge mk3 and I believe the Jones LWB has same angles and rake as stooge mk4. Correct me if I’m wrong.

I’m running my stooge mk3 B plus with a kinesis maxlight carbon fork. Honestly can’t believe how good the carbon fork feels. Same rake but 15mm longer a-c. Works a treat with the b plus tyres.

Ah okay thanks for replies. 1 was a collect plus but local store said they hadnt had any deliveries for 5 days! Very frustrating, but I suppose everyone is a bit busier than usual…

I have an x fusion mcqueen RL2 I’ll be putting on classifieds soon if you’re interested? It’s a tapered steerer and boost spacing so might not be ideal. Maybe you can get hub adapters for boost spacing?

Bombtrack BPC and BPS are 500/51 but I can’t seem to find any UK stockists…

Does anybody know the offset/rake on the carbon selcof fork? 27.5+/29er

Halo vapour

+1 for 2 wheel care

Thanks, I’ll just stick with what I have

Admittedly, the road bike fast question came across a bit too serious.

I had the same leak on my halo vapour 50s. It sealed eventually with sealant. Pump up tyre and pedal up and down your street.

What are the differences in geometry between stooge mk 3 and Jones SWB?

I have mk 3 by the way and bloody love it!

Front end looked pretty light for all that power!

A longer, stronger LWB with a motor being tested.

OP I had the very same pain with salsa bend 23s. I went back to riser bars, I was still getting pain so decided to try lots of sweep (Jones bars). That seemed to cure all my pain and I wouldn’t go back.