it's to be more bourgeois I think.

Thanks guys.

This is the most baffling thing I've done all day.

I'm Rolfharris' partner.

What's the weather? I'm too scared to check.

See you all there.

I'll be in St Andrews kit.

train?

I did a fair bit of XXXC riding this summer and I used a NS Bikes Surge. Did the job on steep climbs and also tore up the descents too.

If you're after another hardtail, I'd recommend this.

Sorry just reread the question and realise you're not after a steel frame!

I'm stumped in that case! Ti Ragley perhaps? I believe that also features the slack/steep ratio preferred for this XXXC business (correct me if I'm wrong!)

Is it a state of mind or a way of life? imho both.

I think this is pretty characteristic of XXXC.

That's the funniest thing I've seen all evening!

I will second bikeoutlet

Hi PePPer, that sounds interesting, do you think that’d be ok if I booked it for my return in September?

That’s the problem, my tax runs out on 30th June so a plan I’m considering would be to drive home (2nd July) driving to the MOT centre. Apart from that I’m out here until mid September. Definitely not worth the risk of driving the 300 miles through England with all those cameras.

I’m trying to see if there’s any garages in France that can do British MOTs?

I’ve recently started operating MT41s and they seems really good. Nice recessed cleat bed and all that. Very airy though, step in the smallest of puddles and you get a wet foot.

Er, may not be my place to say, but doesn’t it say more about the husband than the state of the country?!

OMG I want some of those carbon ones in my life. Can you get them for XTR?

I think you are getting hung up on this…

Probably, I’d be disappointed.

This is huge! Here’s me a few thousand metres up

and I’m the slowest person here

and my favourite

Jo, I didn’t think you posted over here!

with so many replies I was wondering who hasn’t replied?

me.

but pop, here goes my thread replying virginity cherry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA_9PJjP6J0

Or some euphoric trance electro nu-rave big beat techno.

definitely fast in this case.

Yes, I learnt it in fluid dynamics. Like why golf balls have dimples on them I believe.

Arms shaved anyway, I’m not taking any chances. Not in this game.

Aaah, that’s great, cheers.

Guess the arm hairs will be coming off soon then too.

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Now with XTR cranks.

I operate a Ritchey Carbon WCS stem and got ripped because the Alu version is apparently lighter. I’ve been claiming stiffness benefits, but to be honest I can’t tell the slightest bit of difference. So no, I probably wouldn’t bother with the carbon stem, it was only my dad telling me I needed more carbon on my bike…

Get the Ritchey WCS ones. I got a pair from CRC for £60. Get the 600mm ones though, I made an error in getting the 580mm. It is noticeable.

My flatmates couldn’t believe when I put the bike on the duvet! It’s alright though, no harm done just shook the mud off.

Ha, loving the comments about my house. Yes, it’s a bit sh1t.

p.s. you right click, copy image URL then click IMG, get rid of the http:// but then paste…

phwoar, she looks fast.

rOcKeTdOg, I like in a student house, it’s actually a fake fireplace. Still a bit of a bit of a mystery but when we’ve got money and are able to turn the heating on it makes a noise like it fires up. The knob on the top is useless though.

Cheers ChunkyMTB, like I said I had last year’s so I know just how much they can be. Can’t wait to ride her.

What’s the mass of the Sunday?

I was just about to send you a link to this thread Tom!

awesome, thanks

Hope that’s better! Now operating on 120mm of travel.

Nah, it’s a student house. Pretty old house (Class II) whatever that means. Pretty crap decor and seemingly the carpet looks like it’s from a pub.

Simon Ralli- sorry about location I was a bit excited and wanted to take some photos to show my friends at the pub last night! I’ll take some better ones, once she’s properly finished. Just wanted to test the water!

Markd, they’re not Luke’s, they’re mine. Luke has a lot of outstanding debts, I’ll have a word if you’re really going to break his legs. He always pays though!

mike-check- YWGM

Hi Mark, it certainly is cheers. I was keen for the blue one, but now definitely prefer the black. Don’t tell Ollie though!

Yeah, the grips went a bit better on my old bike. Don’t have a spare pair and they’re still grippy. They’ll get changed soon enough though. I’ve not tried the Wotans properly yet, I’m injured just now, but feeling them in the living room they feel great!

NS surge

ns bikes surge. Absolutely mint. Cheap too.

F.I.T.

too late sorry, white one should be arriving soon. Need something to go with my white Oakley custom Radars with Chris B Racing laser etched on the orange lens.

Beside you already nicked my blue frame!

crikey. Nah, I guess I’ll have to stick with a peak, need something for the Surgemobile afterall.