From IMB issue 14
Can we have one of these across the canal?

Danger Mouse socks on today in honour of him…

But will they be cheaper than the £70 Surly hubs?
http://www.ison-distribution.com/english/product.php?part=HUSURD6K

How much would a betd 135mm hub cost?
I may be in the market for one very soon.

Monster worked for me

2nd a genius lost

I’ve got rid of a but one 26ers (just the shop and dog running local bike left)

5 x 29ers that a get used regularly for different riding and I love them all

I think this picture sums up how helpful they are over the rough stuff as well

And I’ve never had a wheel expolde 😉

Another vote for Pendle racks here

http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/shopping/towbar-racks.php

Any news on any Fat Bike podium contenders yet?

Sofaking pease explain this shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55944940@N00/6310472950

Why the gas mask and what made the light show?

Fantastic find, here’s mine
http://flickrhivemind.net/User/JohnClimber/Interesting

I rode it twice today and it really ups Llandegla into a different league.

Nice work lads.

Worth the trip now

I’ve borrowed the Flash and loved it, when it came to buying one I bought the Zip and it’s just as good but without the risk of breaking the ignition thingy.

Both 10/10

Wow Grum, just wow

PSA episode 2 is on straight afterwards – wierd??

Fantastic program

Mine’s done over 1000 miles in 12 months and I think it’s just about comfy enough, 250 miles on beaches, one major crash and re build, it’s got a good few scratches and hose washed down after most rides and theres no probems here.
If it’s ever left out in the rain I’d cover it with a carrier bag though

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Sunrise[/url] by Johnclimber[/url]
Taken on this morning’s ride at first light on my camera phone

DavidB – Member

Question for the bivvies on the forum.

Is a multi-day trip off road feasible using only a backpack? If so what setup do you use?

My concern is that your back would die under the extra load.

I guess if you’re not used to the weight bent over your bike then yes?

Ask on here
http://www.bikeandbivi.co.uk/php/index.php

or
http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/index.php

or
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=1860ca2dc92245e5b1096a6cc8717489;www

Are you after Ti again?

If not look for 100mm 29er like the Singular Swift

I found my Mukluk cranks are a bit wobbly while washing the bike down after todays ride.
Not bad I suppose after 11 months of abuse and 1500 miles with about a 3rd of that on beaches.

What short should I upgrade to?

downs523 – Member

What is the purpose of these “fat”bikes I keep seeing on here, why such big tyres, what they used for?

And this
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Merseyside Fat Bike United[/url] by Johnclimber[/url], on Flickr

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Just Because[/url] by Johnclimber[/url], on Flickr

Even though it knackers up your bottom bracket, 1500miles+ and 11 months of beaches I suppose isn’t a bad life for it’s bog standard one

Zero degrees at first light and fantastic clear blue skys once the sun was up for our 42 mile local beach ride
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Merseyside Fat Bike United[/url] by Johnclimber[/url]

£250,000 had to pay the asking price to get our dream home.
Zoopla say’s it’s only dropped buy the price of a good new bike, so no worries

It’s like armageddon around here with the locals blowing up their giro’s and our Border Terrier is sleeping through it all as normal

futon river crossing – Member

Square profile like an endomorph – this rings alarm bells! The Endo was a horrible front tyre.

Seconded, can’t wait for my BFL & Nates to arrive for the Mukluk so the Jones can get a Larry or a Nate

Keef – Member
JohnClimber,give me your Jones,and I will have your babies.

Errrr NO..
With fat front option

Old shot when it had gears

1) Possible but don’t we lean our bikes around corners more than turn the bars that much?
2) What a load of bollox
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Or I’m just talking sh1te 🙄

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November 1st – Tonight I’ll Be Riding Mr’s Jones[/url] by Johnclimber[/url]

“I’m getting the word…..Nonce”

robarnold – Member
I ordered one today (17.5″) and i’m a short arse at 5ft 8in!

Perfect size, as that’s my height and size of Rumblefish

I’m very happy with my Rumblefish, it’s my all day in the hills comfort bike, mine bobs a bit too much (only tiny but) on climbing for my hardtail liking but it rides stuff much better than I can throw at it. 8/10 from me

Went in store today and looked at this and even the guy instore said they come up very small.

I’d say go 2 sizes over

That wasn’t the bikes fault tho was it?. and how do you manage to even get admitted to a ward, never mind an overnight stay for broken ribs?

You’re right it was all my fault for
1) Riding with flats after years of spd’s
2) Looking too far ahead and been complacent on a jump I’ve done a hundred times before
& The 3 night in hospital were for observation because I was unconscious after the crash for about 40 minutes, split my helmet and in agony down my left hand side, do you want to see the scars? 😉

I heard the lane changing avoidance was only in the early days, but if I creep over (no cruise control at the moment) I will change lane just in case.

Martinxyz – Rigid Fat bikes are not built for fast down hilling over big rocks or big jumps. You will get hurt I should know 3 nights in hospital and 3

broken ribs to prove it

epicyclo – Member

But the fatbike is the ONLY tool for the job it is used for. If you like that sort of riding, there’s no choice, no fashionable alternative. Just the fatbike.

They also do stuff other bikes can’t do, today mine was amazing at climbing up techy stuff much better riders than me on hardtails and full sussers coudn’t get up…. And I’m shite. It’s all about the bike..

juan – Member
What is the point of stu’s handlebars…? I get the “sweep” of them, actually I like that. But use is the “top” bar fo the handlebar?

All you need to know is here form there inventor

http://www.jonesbikes.com/h-bar.html

Thanks for all your help.

ynyreds – Member
I second Harlech. We take our dog to either Harlech or Llandanwg beach several times a week. The sunsets can be pretty spectacular – even when it’s raining!

Access to trail centres are pretty good – near enough equidistance from CyB and Penmachno/Marin.

Here are some dog friendly cottages with good views!

http://www.rhiwgoch.com/

Disclaimer: they are my mum’s!

ynyreds – I’ve just emailed you Mum, please make sure I get mates rates 😉

singlespeedstu – Member
Everyone I know that has a fatbike couldn’t care less what anyone that’s never riden one thinks of them.
They’re to busy having fun on them. It’s not about how they look it’s how they bring a smile to your face when you ride them.

Seconded with Stu
Fat Bikes, Weird Bikes “normal” bikes, who cares what pepole think if you like it and have fun on it just ride it.

Just remember one important thing if you haven’t tried it don’t knock it