Thanks for the responses lbs is pants and are lucky if they know how to change a tyre. Any other thoughts would be appreciated

+1 for the camel bac mule find mine excellent for all rides and with the 3 litre capacity it great.

Ordered Friday night and delivered on Monday morning cant really complain, as others have stated Merlin are normally quicker it would of arrived on Saturday with them.

I’m using the one plan up in Northumberland and have had no issues at all with it. With other service providers its a bit hit and miss and seems to always lose 3g connection. You could always try a pat as you go with unlimited data on 3 to see howe you get on thinks its £15 for a month.

I was in the same boat and went for the Scott Karma (£30) down from £80 from Start Cycles and have found it to be excellent. Fits really well and the adjustment system is spot on. Have a look they have numerous helmets at more than half price ok they are older models but still really good.
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=4262,4269&CAT_ID=4274&P_ID=44458

I have the superstar inline on my stumpy its light strong and comes in any colour you want. The layback is 25mm so may not meet your needs but for £22 you can’t go wrong.

Just had my stumpy done in hipca white which is the whitest white and looks the dogs

Merlin have the Sram PG970 for about £20 and slx granny ring for £8 at the moment, ordered mine yesterday and they have arrived this morning 🙂

Definately looks like the bushings. Had mine changed last week on my 2007 stumpy fsr expert m4 by M Steel Cycles in Newcastle for the two bushings plus fitting cost £15 but any specialzed dealer will be able to sort for you.

I had the same issue. Convert the files using handbrake (handbrake.fr) using the iPad presets depending on quality this can take a while then transfer then using the cable this is the most reliable I found.

I’m running rs recon slight 120 solo air on my 2007 m4 fsr and they work well and ride is excellent any longer travel and it becomes a bit sloppy and less responsive.

I have some Scott bars and stem from my 2011 Scott scale 80 in immaculate condition which I found excellent but preferred wider bars. Bars and stem yours for £45 posted if you are interested email in profile.

We have had a number of cars between me and mrs since our sons were born heres a few and what we thought of them
54 Astra – ok ish would not get another one
05 Mini Cooper – great car crap for very yound kids as no room in boot
56 VW Golf – loved it but the mrs didnt too big ????
57 VW Jetta – excellent perfect for all the kids junk in the massive boot
55 – Mini Cooper – great once little one was older
58 – BMW 320d msport – great car crap for kids the boot doesnt allow large items in very well preferred the jetta
59 – Mini Clubman – excellent and big enough for when junior no 2 came along o need to change as has a slightly larger boot
56 – BMW 120d – great car smallish boot great handling when dry but dont go out in the snow
59 – VW Passat – excellent and boot is massive and your bike can fit in too !!!
Hope this helps

Definately nanos excellent for everything

Thanks both any other ones out there options would be good

Fancy a change in colour should have been clearer

Just back into biking again after 18 years so didn’t want to spend too much. Looked at all bikes in that sort of price range and decided on a Scott. Went to start cycles in Newcastle and looked at the aspect liked it but then saw the 2011 scale 80. Decision made go for the scale rather than the aspect better setup for me that is. The scale 80 was originally 700 and was down to 600. Eventually after a bit of bartering got the bike for £410. Excellent frame I would recommend it but changed the following after the first ride. Bars and stem changed to shorter stem and winders bars. Pedals from the stock wellgo to superstar nanotech flats and changed the rocket rons to fat Alberts 2.25 on the rear and 2.35 front. Next to change is the forks the suntour are ok but can bottom out on small jumps if you don’t get the rebound right. Hope this helps

Thanks all just spoken to them they will do the main frame and rear triangle for £42 – bargain, next its what colour to choose ?????????

Thanks Dave looks good

Thanks for the responses. Anyone used betterblast in shiremoor they seem to do quite a few bike frames