4 weeks today bump

Cough, cough http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/global-fat-bike-day-2016

I so want a go on one of those

Normal Man – Member
Just based around some issues a friend had with OO. Plus bits I’ve read on here if being honest.

The problem is that you hear about the problems because of social media and forums like this, but you don’t hear about all the good stuff.
I’ve had 5 bikes and loads of gear off them, I’ve never been a problem either collecting or delivering.

slimjim78 – Member

He means like a Ford

Can anyone tell me the real differences between the fatty and the trail?

Oh I see ref the Ford

The Fatty is very Trail orientated but it was built around rigid forks, the Trail is built around Bluto’s.
So if you want to take the sting out of rough trials go for the trail, if you ride smooth trail centres got for the Fatty

slimjim78 – Member

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/151842789644

Talk to me about this frame and its geo

Not a tapered head tube and standard QR’s on the back so not that future proof if you need to upgrade later on.

Normal Man – Member
I’ll confess to having a stumbling block mentally when thinking about buying from OO but love the look of the Fatty.

Why? The on One Fatty is a fantastic trail fun fat bike and now the new On One “Trail” has Bluto’s fitted so you can’t go wrong at their prices.

fd3chris – Member
Does anyone know the weight of a trek Farley carbon yet? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

It you are worrying about the weight of a Fat Bike you won’t enjoy it long term, it’s not about saving a pound or two it’s about the fun factor

#ForJenn

Had/got 3 Fat Bikes

Mark 1 Salsa Mukluk 2010, a great long ride and beach riding Fat Bike

On One Fatty 2013, a fantastic trail Fat Bike, but not as good on the beach

Travers Bat Bastard with Lauf Carbonara forks 2015, the best all round Fat Bike great on trail, beach and long distance.

Buy a Fat Bike

On One Floater, maybe not the lightest but in fat bike tyres but compered to the price of the rest they are throw away money.

And available in silly colours too
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYOOFLOAT/on-one-floater-120tpi-folding-tyre

on and on – Member

clear spray would work

Don’t bother with the Volvo life spray paint #CompleteTosh

psycorp – Member

Liking that Bat Fastard.

Me too

Loaded

Unloaded

psycorp – Member

^^^^^^^^^^^^
What frame is that John?

Top – Jones Ti 3d space frame
Bottom 2 – Travers Bat Fastard & Lauf Carbonara forks

A recent couple of bivi’s

In the heart of Llandegla…..ssh!

Northumberland Coastal Bivi ride

The Sandstone Trail

I didn’t realise there were so many company names being used a generic products.
Thanks all, there can’t be any more can there?

Fantastic help

Cheers all

If it’s managing staff and you’ve not done it before, get ready for the killer question.

“So, you are applying for the managers position but you have no leadership experience. Tell us how you can make the jump to be the team leader, what can you bring to the table?”

Maybe only you know the answer to this question, because I don’t just get ready for it.

Be confident but not cocky.
Make them want to offer you the job.
And remember most people hate interviewing as much at you hate sitting in front of them, so make sure you leave them with a lasting memory of you.

So Enduro? = For when riding around a trail centre becomes to hard to navigate and you need to pay an even higher price to ride between two tapes so that you don’t get lost ;-)

Cheers, money saved is always good

I’ve C17’s and a C15 on all of my bikes and they are fantastic. They never sqweek for me.
If they fit your bum you’ll love them too

rOcKeTdOg – Member

Scotroutes, travers?

Looks like it is

hummerlicious – Member

Sweet, I can’t wait! I’ve got a mid november delivery date….

What’s it like with a Rohloff? I’ve never used one. I’m going 2 x 10 to start off with, but may consider one when all that wears out

The Rohloff is perfect if you’re lazy like me and CBA’ed cleaning your bike. Just lube the chain when needed with PTFE lube and brush the dust/mud off when you have time.
It makes the back heavier when lifting it over gates but once it’s up to speed you can’t tell it’s there.
It was set up with a belt drive for 600 miles as a test rig but failed in mud. the chain and cogs that replaced the belt are still going strong 3000 miles and 18 months later with an oil change in the spring.
So the difference it starting to pay for itself already.
I’d defiantly have the same again

hummerlicious – Member

Hopefully it isn’t, my Travers Rudy Fat will be here soon!

See photo above, 3600+ miles in and loving it

scotroutes – Member
Look at a 29+ hardtail that’s been built for a shorter rider (say less than 5’8″) and it looks completely out of proportion.

5′ 7.5″ here, I don’t agree

As mentioned above, on Knards it rolls for every

Very sad news……..

Don’t think you’ll find many here in the UK so let Google help you
https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=641&q=salsa+spearfish+bikepacking&oq=Salsa+Spearfish&gs_l=img.3.5.0l10.1085.1085.0.4318.1.1.0.0.0.0.145.145.0j1.1.0….0…1ac.1.64.img..0.1.139.-NFBFL05g78

Or ask over here http://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/index.php

Depending on the CO2 rating in the future.

Could cost you a small fortune if the government moves the goal posts

Just check your new “plus” bike is future proof.

Will it fit the even newer 3.25″ tyres?

http://www.ridewill.it/p/en/duro-305650490-tire-mtb-275-black-275-x-325/78918/

Didn’t feel 100% last night, nearly slept through 2 snoozes this morning, but thought sod it today is my ride #ForJenn

64 Fat Bike miles with one 12.3mile roadie KOM #ForJenn

Life’s too short and Cancer sucks

Thoughts with you all ride

Who did that for you Rich? Looks great

Travers Bikes
Wildcat
Alpkit
Superstar
On One
Howies
Troutie Lights
Brooks (Cambium)

Wildcat Tiger with the tapered Alpkit dry bag inside it.

Wildcat Ocelot in the frame so space for water bottles = nothing on my back

Alpkit Stem Cell, for snacks and camera.

Alpkit Kanga on the front with an Alpkit drybag. Perfect for 4 days and 3 nights wild camping around Northumberland this summer.

Tip – If you don’t have much room to carry kit you don’t end up filling it with stuff you’re not going to need.

England fans – if you turn it into ITV+1, you’re still winning…..

On record for later to catch it tomorrow

If there is such a thing as an God (any God)

1) why does he/she/whatever let nice people like ST Jenn get Cancer

2) why can’t he/she/whatever then stop it

I would guess that in the history of the world more pepole have been killed by religion than any war.
Just imagine how nice it would be if all religions never started.

£3.3 million !!!!!!!!

How posh is that boat with wheels?