Was going to enter a 4man team but after seeing the prices decided on doing 24/12 instead.

For me mountain mayhem has got far too costly.

First proper bike was a ’95 diamond back topanga.. That got destroyed in an accident involving a fiesta and was replaced in early ’98 by this which I still own:

http://instagram.com/p/krHKSTCYu8/

If they can’t afford the panels I guess it’s a good way to go.

My in-laws paid for a 4kw setup and in the last 12months saved £800 on their annual electricity bill. So there are big savings to be had as well as the environmental benefit.

Chances are it’s only the 150bhp 1.8t keep the S3 I say, a well maintained 1.8t will be good for at least 160k.

I’ve lived near the Somerset levels all of my life and there has always been areas of flooding (the road the boat was travelling along is none too flood but this is the first time I’ve seen it more than 18″ deep.

The levels itself is largely below sea level, the rivers are one issue but then so are the ditches that surround the vast majority of the fields on the levels. Both require cleaning. As a child I remember helping a friends dad to clear some of the ditches in the spring time each year. Doesn’t seem to happen anymore. A friends dad has farmed on the levels near Stathe for three generations (he’s now in his 60s) and has never seen the water this deep before and noted it’s now been at least 25 year since they’ve dredged that area of the river although they have reinforced the river bank with steel piles 15ish years ago.

On a seperate note bbc points west had an article on the new pontoon that’s been put in place.. The presenter commented on the smell.. Guess he didn’t notice the huge abattoir to the left of the camera shot lol.

Also worth checking the apple refurb store online.

Some great bargains can be had.

I inherited some time ago (around 2008) a year 2000 w reg polo (6n2) from my great aunt who had only covered a poultry 1000 miles but with full history (an annual service). It was immaculate.

But only valued at £1000 over book price at the time.

So I really wouldn’t be pleased at that price for an Astra!

I’m glad in not the only one to have issue with renthal bolt quality (my duo stem that was new in December has signs of the onset of corrosion around the base of the bolt heads.

I work in the aircraft industry and titanium bolts will be more than adequate for a bike. In aircraft high load points still use steel fasteners due to the higher shear strength (think engines, rotor heads, blades, gearbox mounts).

I use an otterbox defender not waterproof but definitely tough! :)

I have a 10speed mech on my HT which is still 9speed elsewhere. No issues at all.

Charge spoon on the HT and a scoop on the FS.

I will be swapping the spoon for another scoop when the time comes.

If you test a bronson and like it I managed to get my bronson c with kashima shock, xt group, hope/flows, reverb, pikes, renthal bar/stem for £4.6k.

All it took was a little shopping around :)

Are all the roads clear around the Quantocks? I know there’s been a lot of flooding in Somerset.

I’m running HR II 2.3 front and 2.25 ardent on the back. Seems to work pretty well so far.

Only had mine for a couple of weeks so still in the honeymoon period. Very happy with it so far though, I’m sure some won’t like the way it rides but different strokes for different folks.

I’ve got a high roller 2 dual ply that came in a massive black bag (guessing it was too hard to try and fold).

Garmin30 working again for today.

It’s part of the garmin Christmas advent calendar hence the random days it works.

SBrock – I’m running 150mm solo air pikes on my bronson and they’re very plush, extremely stiff compared to any single crown fork I’ve ridden before. No down sides yet. As an added bonus they’re also pretty light too.

Antares – 5010/Solo looks lovely! What travel are your pikes?

As I stated in the first post this was just after I’d put it together.

Cable routing now changed after looking at some factory put together bikes, bar and controls moved and saddle height now comfortable for me.

Been on two short rides so far plenty more to come and very happy with it regardless of what others may say/think :)

’04 T5 average around 36-38 with normal driving.. Can’t get 40+ if I drive like miss daisy.

Jam Bo – I had literally just finished putting it together and went for a quick spin round the block to make sure it was all working as intended.

Proper riding to come over the weekend.

bars are too big and so are the wheels and no doubt eye wateringly expensive, but I wouldn’t complain if someone gave me one of those for christmas.

What’s the back wheel? can’t really see but rotor looks like a CL

Bars are 740mm so not massive.

Wheels are hope pro2 evos on flows (front and rear).

Shopping around has meant total build was sub £5k which was my budget.

Truly amazing! Great use of your skills stevied

Looks like a great bar. Slightly gutted they weren’t released a few days earlier else I would of had a set.. got the aluminium fatbar lites instead.

Lol very amusing. Hope it’s genuine.

Does the etrex cover the same bases as the edge computers?

Speed, distance, ascent/descent, HRM?

Also what’s the open source mapping like?

Wow! That’s some tumour!

Heal quick Rich. I’m sure your bike is waiting for you :)

Genius thread :)

Will have to look for these now.

I enjoyed Skyfall.

Worlds smallest claim to fame.. I’ve worked on the eh101 helicopter in the end fight scene.

Sorry to shatter illusions but it’s still in one piece.

One of these:

Kapz custom stem caps

As above you need more rebound damping to stop the shock extending so quickly.

Looks like you had a great day out. :)

That carbon lid is 450g! Thought it was going to be lightweight! As a point of reference my hex weighs 275g.

I like the look of the troy lee designs A1 if I was looking for a new lid.

I’m a non winner (obviously) as I use cyclemeter.

Been using it for the last year and a bit with no issues.

Welcome back :)

Hope you have a speedy recovery and can get back riding soon.

I’ve been running a 456carbon for the last 11months used at least 4times a week and I’m a big clumsy rider.

No issues here :) wouldn’t hesitate to have another.

It’s impressive in scale terms but doesn’t really appeal to me.

Would rather have the Scottish styled house in Skyfall (a real version not the plywood knock up made in Surrey).

Afraid I have nothing to offer than a big thumbs up and a smile on my face!

I’m sure your son will be over the moon with this for Christmas.