Looks like its been in an accident !!

If you adjust the high and low adjuster screws on a 9sp rear mech to their max, would they cover a 10sp cassette ?

Cut-up an old BBS overboot, about 4"x6", cut holes in each corner, fitted with zip ties, works a treat.

Flow here too

SX Trail 2 here. For sale too !!

The main difference that would effect use on the road is the gearing. The YZ has a a close ratio gearset as opposed to the WR =(Wide Ratio)

Try Old Bike Mart, A mail order paper, mainly for the old Brit bikes, but you do get jap stuff in there too.

deft, I notice in your profile your from N.Wales, anywhere near Mold ?

deft, could do with two of each. but every one will help. cheers.

Bought a 2002 Focus after having a 2002 Golf, both 1.6. The Golf was the most dreary dissapointing car we have ever owned. The focus out handled it by a country mile. In 6 months with the Golf, the exhaust fell off at the Cat. and earbox started whinig. Had the focus 2 years now, had to replace front drop links £45 pair, easy job. Just replaced front discs/pads (£77)

Going by the pressure your running, I would start at full rebound and work back. I am 14st, also running a Pushed RP23 on a Hustler. I tend to run about 2-3 clicks from full rebound now. It used to be less, but now the shock is nice and stiction free after 12 months or so of use.

I don’t suppose you video’d it !!

Currently running std. 2.35 Hutchinson Toro’s tubeless. Only about 650g’s, roll well and grip well. Sidewalls seem very tough, even though they are light. They recently had very good reviews in Dirt mag and another mag that I can’t remember. They are on the small side for 2.35’s, more like 2.25’s.

I’ve got a mint 2007 SX Trail 2 frame for sale if your interested (med 18″) It’s had a very easy little used life.

My first event, and 1st Class it was. Great oranisation in a super chilled way. Big thanks to all the organisers, helpers & marshals etc. I’ll be back next year, cheers Singletrack.

I’m 88kg and use the std spring, and still dont use the last inch either.

fallguy, fancy an SX Trail ? I’ve just put a frame up for sale on the classifieds.

Just bought a set of Hope Hoopes with Stans Flow rims from my LBS (Alf Jones Wrexham) they matched a tinterweb price from Bike Outlet York £240 for the pair, Bargain. Went tubeless straight away useing a pair of Presta valved 20″ tubes cut down to make rim strips (£5).

This was about 37 lbs, now less than 32

doug_basqueMTB.com………… serious skils I WISH. I’m not a big jumper. They are Pushed, whether that makes any difference on the compression stroke to resis tblowing through travel !!

I do like my bike on the plush side due an old collar bone injury.

14st std. med spring. I have tried the firm, but prefer med. They get a good thrashing on my Hustler and never bottom out.

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I had a 2005 Horstlink 5spot which I though was great, then I tried a Cove Hustler(sold the 5spot within weeks) Had the Hustler now for 18+ months and it still puts a smile on my face.

Definately grease it, prevents seizing and aids fitting/removal. Have had 3 Pikes over the last 2 years with zero problems.

T30 it is

Heres my Hustler. Often seen lurking around Llandegla.

Specialized SX Trail comes with a 135x10mm rear end with a hollow alloy bolt through bolt and nut. I use a Hope Hoop rear with the 10mm through axle mod. With this in mind, the Specilaized 10mm bolt should fit any 135mm rear dropout with no problem, as long as you have a sutable hub.

Llandegla do various skills courses by their own staff. The Athertons also do courses there at certain times of the year.

My wife had a go at me for drinking too much. I said “I only drink to keep you looking good”, did’nt got down too well for some reason.

If you go for the “cutting a slot with a hacksaw” route, try borrowing an Impact Driver (set in undo). This has worked on many similar long bolts seized into alloy motorbike casings over the years.

Just had my first purchase from them this morning. Best Buy-it-Now price for Racing Ralphs on ebay by far(23.99 for 2.25’s). Will definately use again.

Don’t use ball enders on old tight allen bolts, they will shear off where the reduction in size is to create the ball. If you have a spare slightly larger one, grind it down carefully so that it will fit tight with the aid of a few hammer taps.

I got a 2006 one while I still had a fivespot. I soon sold the fivespot as the Hustler just put a far bigger grin on my face. I’ve also tried Commencal Meta 5.5, Santa Cruz Heckler, Orange 5 and ST4, Yeti 575 on various demos, but still prefer the Hustler.

Pushed Pikes and RP23, XT Shadow rear mech and carefull cable routing = crisp changing and no ghost shifting.

You won’t be dissapointed if you buy one.

I sold a Draco hub last year, but before doing so I weighed it and a Hope XC I also had. The 20mm Draco hub was lighter than the Hope XC one.

Cheers guys, will give it a go.

Try reading Dirt, very different, very good.

They had them in Cheshire Oaks outlet at the weekend in Fat Face. Short sleeve £10.50, long sleeve £12 (they should have been around £35-40. I bought one a few weeks ago, virtually identical to my Howies, and performs just the same.

She was only the stablemans daughter
but all the horse manure

It was fully open today (all routes) Unfortunately I did’nt get to ride, just take my daughter and pick here up from working in cafe.

Hi aw, sorry not sure of whats available mtb wise, but I am going there in July and would appreciate any feedback when you get back. Cheers, Dave, angflynn AT onetel DOT com

PS Have a nice holiday.