I was just thinking exactly the same nosedive 🙂

Just started using muc off ceramic. Very impressed so far.

I’m, erm……speechless!

Ardbeg
Tomatin (Decades or 18yr old) is top of my list atm though

Good call. And good night 🙂

Neat – why spoil it? It’s a nice light taste.

edit – ok, yes, unless its a cask strength one but I’m assuming not…

You surely should know better that to expect one uniform opinion from here 🙂

2.1. The XL isn’t as subtle so doesn’t look as good and I don’t see the need really – the 2.1 stops 95% of the crap directed at your face so why stick more plastic in front of it?

IMHO 🙂

Oasis, Nebworth. Saw them elsewhere and they were sh1t

I don’t think CRC do that version any more do they – I can only find their cheap n chearful one on the website.

I feel they may have had a few patent wrists slapped!

Upgraded to one of these from a basic crc one for a trip to NZ and I was really glad i did. Fantastic build quality and everything just seems right when you stick the bike in. Judging the scuffs and scrapes on the outside, it didnt have a particularly easy trip but withstood the punishment well and the bike was unscathed.

Thanks for all the responses guys.

Sold to Mr Trail Rat.

Trail_rat – just replied to your email and got a slightly odd auto-response. Are you really?

Toons – Trail rat has first refusal on them but email me if you like.

wwaswas – you may be right but I’ll see if I can hold out for a better price 😉

Loco – you’re not helping you know 😉 .Fwiw, I’m nearly 14st and always found them fine, although I’ve only ever used them with 26″ wheels.

Trail_rat – i wouldn’t have a clue tbh. No idea what they’re worth. I’ll have a bit of a look round but drop me an email if you (or anyone else) are interested.

Nice video superfli – interesting to see the pain from another person’s perspective 🙂

Yup – what ^ he said Here[/url]:)

Agree with all the above, especially the lighting in the woods on stage 2. Bouncing off roots without really seeing them and roughly guiding the bike in the right direction was a great demo of how much stick your bike will take 🙂

Pocketshephard – were you riding a hard tail? If so I heard about your collarbone – sounded nasty. Hope you heal and get back on the bike again quick!

Superfli – I’d love to have been in the classroom when your son show’s the photos 🙂

As for pro’ photos, rootsandrain.com is probably the best place to look. Not sure about the others but I think the money for ones under Sarah Barrett are going to the charities too.

And also, get £10 off any “first purchase”* over £50 if you enter FBSPORT20 during checkout.

And no I haven’t put my referral link in 🙂

*not sure if that’s new customers or one use of the voucher only?

I was going to post about this but I’ll just bump instead 🙂

Edited on account of me realising my stupidity 🙂

Oops! 😯

Well, really! I’ve never been so….

hmmm, fair comment actually. Sorry 🙁

£10 off £50 with 10GBP, valid until Oct 22nd – I think this is a general one.

Jesterthefirst, yeah, fair comment. I just meant it was a similar mix of man made blasts and rooty loamy goodness, just on a bigger scale.
As for tyres, I’d go for grip first, especially if it’s wet. There will be a fair bit climbing back up but the transitions are going to be pretty relaxed timing wise I think. Unless of course you’re in vets, in which case I’d go for semi slick 1.95 XC tyres both ends 😉

You will be able to ride the Enduro course on Saturday. As for the terrain, for those who did the Eastridge Gravity Enduro, it’a similar to that but on a bigger hill.

Spent yesterday doing a bit of digging and tidying of the new bits for the Gravity Enduro course – loads of work has gone into these tracks and it’s looking fun 🙂

Jimster. Probably not but I’d recommend some pretty chunky tyres at least. And a spare set of legs!

At least they’re mainly DH – it’ll still be a bit of a grind in places but should be fun 🙂

I’m only doing the Sunday on account of my DH bike being a bit sick. I’ll be up there supporting a few of the others on Saturday though – should be a good weekend I reckon.

Edit – Oops! Just spotted the thread on this from last week. Ah well, it’s all for a good cause so forgive me for repeating 🙂

No problems with an xt one here….so far (3 months use)

They’re always ridable*. That’s the big appeal of the place – you’re guaranteed a decent ride regardless

* Only time I’ve struggled a bit there was after a good few inches of snow and even then it was still fun 🙂

Another vote here. Really decent bloke and great service.

Good presence and support at local races too.

Pretty certain the trails are all open but the enduro does use them – you need to be aware that a few hundred folk may zip by at varying speeds through the day.

I saw that. There’s a deal on the shots on Sportpursuit at the moment which I was almost tempted by….. almost 🙂

I dont bother with the new camelbak (well the last few years new) resevoirs. Quick rinse out if it’s had anything sugary in it but that’s all.

Bwaarp – don’t worry none taken. I don’t blame you in any way for being angry at a time like this. I’m sure I’d be exactly the same in your situation – questioning everything and assuming the worst. I’m sure the right decision was made at the time.

If it helps, I’ve been in practice longer than I like to admit, I went to comprehensive and had to resit A-Levels before finally getting where I wanted to be 😉

Right, I’m probably going to regret this as it’s obviously a pretty heated situation but……

If I was presented with a dog with the signs it sounds like your dog showed (Nystagmus, head tilt, circling?), a “stroke” would be right at the very top of a differential list. Yes middle ear disease can show similar signs but rarely is it that acute in onset and usually there are other signs – pain/swelling round the ear, discharge, temperature, general signs of illness etc. Yes it’s still a possible differential without this but I would think a very unlikely one.

I can’t really comment on the decision to euthanase her but I can’t imagine it was one taken lightly, or without serious discussion with your parents. I don’t think heavy sedation would have been in her best interest either as that could have simply made the situation worse. The fact they decided to put her to sleep rather than leave her to see if things settled suggests to me that the signs must have been quite severe or there were other complicating factors? I know it doesn’t make things any easier but, given her age, surely there are some positives to be had from the fact you didn’t come back to a severely ill, suffering animal and can remember her as she was – a fit healthy friend?

I’m very sorry for your loss but any decision for euthanasia in veterinary practice has to be made with the animal’s best interest in mind

Thank god for that. I probably would’ve been tempted had there been any left 🙂

Sorry Ho Hum, it’s clear liquid and dark red wax

Oops. My first double. I swear it’s never happened before!

Hmm, I just found one after a serious tidying session. I used to love it but am having the same dilemma 🙂

Anyone want to buy one 😉