Couple of orders recently.
No problems – great service.
Balancing things out..

DMR revolver on 717 seem pretty bombproof
I personally would look out for some Phil wood hubs, think the kiss off is the rear one and build those onto 717's or so.

Done most the trails on a hardtail with V's -you will be fine.
If you want to play at downhill biker dude then maybe hire a bike for a day ot two

Morroco high atlas and istanbul for sun..
Or skiing.

Compact here – good in the pyreness with a 27T on the back.
Twas all the guys in our group had – even the super fit ones.
Would get a triple for a touring bike – never else though.
J.

Just slush on Brighton sea front..

Enigma build custom steel in the Uk..
Seem like good guys

London ?
Copperfield
71 Moorgate
London, EC2R 6BH
Cool old school place with alterations onsite

Not many hotels along there..

Nice,
Will keep an eye out for you.
Is that saddle height correct – does your back hurt when climbing

do a search on the bay

The solution is a a no brain-er

ESN -had to wiki that..

Sure you got all the air out ?
Might be furled up ?
Actually I have no idea..

Just found the game of my holiday to spain as a 7 year old.
Empire City 1931.
very cool

Ok gents thanks for advice.
Might pop in richer and see what thy say.
J.

Ok,
Tempted to gat a real cheap DVD then..
TV here to stay.

Chips away sorted my keyed car.
Great job.

Santa cruz superlight..

Indy Fab..

nespresso here
25p a cup…
Saves me buying out..

If it is ever going on road.
Get a compact, shimano or campag.
Swapped out my standrd Cx chainset

Don't know about that.
When you park you cannot take key out until you put the gear selector in park.
Park means the gearbox is locked and car is not going anywhere.
Still worth using handbrake though..

There used to be thing called kick down, which changed down a gear if you floored the accelerator.
Modern auotos are a bit smarter and pick a gear for you depending on how hard you are pressing/ load/ speed etc..
Most have a sports setting, I just leave mine in Economy mode.

Talk to them.
Or bang on wall.
One of those is correct..

Tuck your left foot under your seat to start with, classic mistake is to try to dip the clutch as you stop, only to find it is actually the brake.
You prob only do this once..
Other than that – modern advice is to us the gears so don't just leave in drive.
Coming up or down a steep hill put in 2nd for instance.
Very steep country lane – poss 1st.
Also using the gears give you engine breaking, which with most autos you do not have in drive.

Any steel cyclo cross frames..

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=365615&sid=1bf75262b060c21deec8651ddb582277

Try 32 by 17…

I thank you..

A magic gear is what you need.
This is the gear combo that means a chain will just fit with no tensioner and the right amount of tension.
Been running an SS old marin for years with no problems.
Measure the distance between the dropout and the centre of the BB and google magic gears where you will get a calculator to give you an idea.
Chain stretch is an issue – a new chain vs an old stretched chain is worth one link.

For my marin, a new chain would be tight with 34*16 so a little over geared, after a week of riding tesnion would be perfect.
After a month, chain would be baggy and I could get a 17 in there to give 34*17 in there which would be perfect.

Any questions let me know.

Cheers
J.

I've got an Indy Fab.
Lubberly…

Or use a BB that does not need threads.
Few options availiable – google for more info.

Cross bike review in one of the road mags at the moment.
I have a jake and love it…

If it fits you well will be a nice bike.
A ride a steel marin of a similar age and really like it.
Nice steel and steep angles for sharp handling.
If you get it put rigids back on it.
Cheers
J.

Interesting.
Been thinking about this.
Cannot make my mind up if it is safe or not.
You see a lot of them taking the lifts up in Austria.
I had a flight booked for my b'day in the summer in Cham but could not make it.

Excellent – thanks for that.
Decathlon looks good.
Or second hand on the bay..
Cheers
J.

Article on the FT here

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/d5f6362e-cf24-11de-8a4b-00144feabdc0,dwp_uuid=3271dd22-ce94-11de-8812-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2Fd5f6362e-cf24-11de-8a4b-00144feabdc0%2Cdwp_uuid%3D3271dd22-ce94-11de-8812-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Freports%2Fwatches-jewellery-november-2009

Good work buddy.
J.

Do you mean re-trace the transalp race route as many have done??
If so then rather than huts would think staying in local towns would be best.
Look for hostels en route.
You could go expedition stylee but without a lot of kit would be boring in evening.
J.

Argos sell packs.
Or you can normally rent em..
J.

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lucky with last one