not into niche. function over form for me. Probably why I like Nicolai too. I just think it’s nice to see rider owned companies doing well without having to enlist a sponsored rider for input like some big orgs do to enable the design to work.Although I am very grateful to Brian Lopes for my ‘large company made’ bike.So it’s all good really. Suppose I just like the small guys doing well.

love transition bikes.It’s good seeing them grow and making a wider range of bikes.

i disagree and think some microbrands do offer bikes that are cutting edge and revolutionary I don’t think you would have found many bikes like the Dialled Alpine, when it came out. Now bigger names probably do similar frames, but at the time no-one did. Same with the 456 and Prince Albert too…and the original Inbred SS. Maybe if FS then yes, but that’s left to Orange and Broklyn Machine Works,Canfeild, and Transition.Evoluation occurs with ht’s too 😀

cool. thanks. Apologies I wasn’t implying it didn’t ride well, Just wondered how the ski’s translated to a bike frame.

For current freezing conditions –

aldi / lidl waterproof trousers.
Buff type thing for neck, mouth, nose.
Riding glasses with plenty of anti fog on them
Pisspot helmet usually
Normal full length gloves
Thermal ski base layer
Thick Aldi / Lidl Winter riding jersey
Race Face Shore riding jacket
Old Halfords headband (which covers ears – although a decent skull cap would be better for really cold weather

How does it ride? Does it carve by gripping a ski edge, or is it constantly drifting?

That’s a neat way of mounting footrests.

thanks. I would really appreciate that.

Josh, that looks awesome. Any chance of the photos? BikerBoy5699 AT hotmail co uk
Want to do the same to an old bmx frame.

i just wear the some ones all year. maybe i should get some winter ones now.

i got one from aldi/lidl? for £8 which has been superb, not sure if they still do them though

i still run 8spd 🙄

the bryds

my citroen read 80 when it’s doing 73 according to my sat nav. Can never understand how in the average zone odd cars are blasting past at 80.

Nirvana
Primal Scream

I think I must a bit behind the times. Cannot believe I haven’t heard this until today. Like it as much as ‘the Hives’

Only awesome IMHO of course.

not for everyone then!

ok cheers.yeah still on a ps2. PS3 Paradise looks amazing though.

loving Burnout too. Great game! I’ve got the revenge version where you crash into things. Is just ‘burnout’ good then?

lol. love it.

nope you are ok. some people are aweful with no regard for others.

look a real nice dog. love jack russell dogs. full of character

look real nice.

true.

or run a cable/hydro disk at the front..

fork look fine.. it’s just the graphics and cut away..
stick a xeno fork on it, run just a rear brake and you’re laughing.

double wall rims f and r, kmc chain. kenda tyres…5 yr warranty on frame.. that’s good. although it may be weighty.

crank arms are 175mm..

90kg is 14 stone. 2.5 metres is a fair bit of air too.cut the seatpost down.

my diamond back jump saddle cost £3 from halfords bargain bin. 😀
In my experience thiey are great at refunding should they’re be any problems etc.Got some cheapo tyres that split on a hack
I love halfords.Plus they are open good hours too for those that cannot get to an lbs in the week usually.

lol @ epicsteve

cool

best thing to do is like when hitting the gym. (for me anyway). Get kit ready before, plan ride before and when getting in get ready straight away before sitting down and relaxing. If your mind is telling you that sitting down and resting is the best thing for you to do , keep in mind that it will be far more enjoyable after the ride!

anyone. Think I’ll give silverfish a call tommorrow.

i take cold showers ( going through to hot showers) after rides often.think i read it helps the immune system. Not sure if it helps the though as i am presently ill, although this is the first time in a very long time i have picked up a bug.

‘beer tastes better’..for sure Alex!

it’s just different and is ideal for week rides as it breathes life back into simple ( for me anyway) local trails. Something great about riding in the dark too and also very rewarding on the return.I also like the really feeling what the bike is doing, over roots etc and kind of getting into this groove.

like that!

i have both 14mm which are too small and 15mm that appear to work at first but then stop turning. I think they are 15mm but maybe the thread pitch has changed on my new bolts??/

nice cupboard handles(and frame)

if it’s a dome topped socket that undoes from underneath the leg then iirc it’s 12mm but the socket needs to be super long. Marzochhi does one ( give the ukbikestore a call) they should be able to sort you out regardless ime.

just relized first part of my post is not helpful.

i’ve just got ‘hard fi’ ‘stars of cctv’ and love it. good indie music.