Nice bike there Chas.If you are out and about around Longleat or Shearwater I dont think I will miss you!!!!

I will be there.I have not been on my bike for about 3-4 weeks(new baby).I did the last one(my first one)in january and absolutely loved it.Met loads of new people while I was riding and had a good old chat with a few people.I may not be the fastest out there but I will be the one with a big smile on my face.
See you there.

Hey ziggy I hope that sculpture is still at the top of heavens gate and not in your garden!!! 8O

I have been riding with a road cassette for quite a while now as i am a bit like you(only using a few at the back).Also if you choose wisely and work out what ratios you need you can pick up a good cheap and light cassette.I have just bought a Specialities 9 speed cassette second hand for £12.50 delivered and it only weighs 118g. 8O A good cost effective way of saving a few grams. :wink:

bear-uk.HOW?

Blimey I reckon I might have a chance of winning if no one else has entered.LOL. :wink:

thepurist if you are not sure how to replace your bearings try my way!!When you get your bearing cups out place a internal circlip on the inside of the bearing(you will need a pair of circlip pliers).Sorry not sure of circlip but you can usually buy a bag of them cheap.Then place the cup with the bearing side down on a vice or two bits of wood.Make sure only the extreme edges touch the wood or vice so that the bearing has enough room to be pushed through.Then grab a 19mm socket and place in the inside of the cup and make sure it is resting on the bearing and then smack it out with a hammer.When putting your new bearings in place them in the cup and place the old bearing next to it so that then you can press them in using a vice.Sounds complicated but in reality it is simple.

6805-2RS mate.

blimey thats good service if they fit them for FREE. 8O

Buy just the bearings as that is the only part you really need to replace.You can buy these cheaply on ebay and SS do some ceramic ones for about £30 a pair.They are really easy to change as well(if you know how).

Keep watching your postbox,also if you feel you have to give them a ring and see if they have dispached them!!!

Is it me or are the xtr m970's on CRC £279.99.

Oh OK

Ok I am sold on the idea that the xtr is the better choice!!
If anyone has one they want to sell please send pics and prices to my em ail in my profile.

I think the kcnc ones seem really good value for money.
Is xtr totally overpriced for what it is.

Anyone!!!

+3 Superstar red kevlar pads and Shimano xtr dual controls full set up M975 £150 ebay.Mint.

I think I am sold on the Samsung. :D

Does anyone have one of the laptops as mentioned and do they wish to share their experiences,good or bad.

I am the same as sparkyspice I have XTR dual controls (newer style) and I love them.I would not use any other brakes.I also bought some superstar kevlar pads and they are great.Lots of braking power.

I use a triple up front with a 22 32 44 and a 9 speed on the back 11-25 which i think saves a bit of weight off the cassette compared to an xt or xtr cassette.Works for me.

I love my foam grips (richey wcs) they are very light and grippy and last ages.I wont be going back to rubber grips!!!!

I put mine on with clear car paint laquer.Works a treat. :D

I am allergic to cats so thats a no no.
I think its clear to see who are parents and who are not judging by their comments.

Perhaps she thought he would shoot you!! 8O

I looooooove those new ones.
When will these be on sale??

Cheers STATO those are the ones. :D

Happened to mine too!!!!

Blimey Stoner
I think you know a bit tooooooo much about her!!!! :wink:

Maybe the heat is getting to me!!!!!

Went with Parcel Monkey in the end seems very good prices.Many thanks all.

I think that must be my Mrs driving the lorry.lol. :wink:

GT Zaskar=21.6 pounds

The good thing about having a light bike is that they usually look bloody good too!! Also maybe if you have a heavy bike you might shy away from the really steep hills(unless you like a challenge) but if your bike is nice and light then you dont mind as you know you can fly up to the top and feel good about it!

White spirits works a treat on chains and cassettes.
Cheap as chips too. :wink:

Nice one toys19.Glad you liked.
Have you got a big smug smile on your face?
I did !!!

Anyone else tried this yet. :-)

How light is it??

Nice one Chas. :-)

Will try that first .cheers juiced