All the things listed above happened today. My soul is destroyed, I hate cars! Thing is it’s not my car, but I was trying to sort things out to get it ready for its MOT. Things sorted for MOT = ZERO

Right, job done! Only took 6hrs 🙁 Few things I’ve learnt though, first is that there isn’t much information out there especially as this was the third result on google when I searched for bonnet release cable replacement. Schadenfreude to you all.

Learnings to date:
1. If your bonnet is stuck do not pull so hard on the release lever that you snap it off and slice your hand open. Simply get some one to either push down on the bonnet or pull up while you gently pull the lever.

2. If you lever is broken, do not take pliers to it and pull so hard that you snap the ball end off. The cable is probably fine! Simply repeat learning 1. while pulling gently on the cable.

3. Do not get over excited and remove the old cable, it is your friend. By removing it you will create a maze which your new cable will never be able to pass! Simply tape the new cable to the old cable with electrical insulation tape, end to end as the space can be tight, and pull one while pushing the other cable through the car.

4. Do not allow your better half to join proceedings towards the end of the job, ultimately you will take responsibility for the errors and they will take all glory for doing the job. Also, they will bugger off when you need to clean up and replace all the other bits.

Jobs left to do:
Seal up where irreplaceable grommet has been dislodged with silicone sealer.
Find bonnet hatch bolt which was dropped into engine bay.
Replace blown headlight which was the initial reason for getting into the bonnet.
Drink beer.

I was on about the newer F650GS, which is a twin with an 800 engine and a confusing name. This one:

can someone explain how this is £600?!

http://www.skatehut.co.uk/scooters/skatehut_custom_scooters/phoenix_prestige_custom_scooter.htm

Also, the seat is hard as hell! It is not like riding a maxi scooter, the thing is a narrow knife blade, more akin to a bike saddle!

I have the bigger brother of the F650GS, the F800GS, but ultimately the same engine. I commute on mine everyday on open roads and through heavy traffic. It’s a great all rounder, easy through traffic and if you can get one with spot lights fitted you become very easy to spot.

Only thing that you have to get used to is the snatchy throttle but after a while you learn how to live with it and get around it. Also, be careful of the inline twin engines as I’m on my second, they can have issues with the counter balance bearing failing and sticking to the pistons. If it goes like mine it’s about £3,800 to fix.

Yes, “D-Place went in ‘D-bin'” thanks to Ramsey It’s still a hotel and bar etc. Seems pretty busy but still getting bad reviews, like this one proudly displayed on their homepage

http://www.saracens-chelmsford.co.uk/

hahahahahahaha!!!

lank45 – Member
Bought tyres from shops which have been like that, have you tried pulling the kink out by flexing the tyre in the rim with no air in the tube?

NO, how?

Mine was not on a tubeless set up, but I sorted it by deflating the tyre and simply flexing the tyre over the rim where there was a kink to bring it back in line. The tyre I had was so bad you could see the kinks even with no air in the tyre but they had quite thick sidewalls.

Bought tyres from shops which have been like that, have you tried pulling the kink out by flexing the tyre in the rim with no air in the tube?

🙁

Ed, it’s Ben (Helliwell), I’ve shared it on Facebook and will let me dad know as he knows quite a few who ride local

From the work Christmas hamper two years ago…

Sorry to hijack ever so slightly, those that have used these things before, would you go for these at £40 (on offer at http://www.snowchains.co.uk if they are any good and anyone wants a set):

Or these at £50:

Cheers chaps, stupid question, if you order the 30.0x6mm kit does it come with the 24mmx6mm mount as well?

I’d agree with the above, it looks like it’s made from an odd mix of parts which were on offer at the time you were building it up. In my experience stripping will get you more money but may leave you with parts left over. Also, don’t link to an old ad, relist the full ad, for some reason with this type of ad I don’t bother to click further!

Did everyone else receive two bottles or have I just been lucky?

I did, went from old black and gold mono m4s to newer style evo m4s. Both were/are on 200mm front/180mm rear floating rotors and both had/have braided hoses.

I used to find I could cook the old mono m4s quite easily, where the new ones I can’t. There is much easier adjustment with the evos, which is good for me as I like my levers with next to no movement and at a long reach.

Braking performance wise there is not a huge amount of difference, the evos need no real effort for braking, and as such I’ve found on long alpine descents I get less arm pump compared to the monos. Servicing wise, it is the same story with both, piece of cake to work on and spares can be had anywhere.

Besides that, I prefer the look and lever feel of the evos, and the silver calipers don’t look as battle scared so easily.

Go on, treat yourself, you know you want to!

I love that video – how to ride an AM bike properly!!!

😐

Known issue when putting hope floating rotors on none hope hubs. Don’t ask me why it happens, but clearance is an issue and causes what you are describing. As others have said, shave a bit off the mount, but make sure it doesn’t catch the fork as it does with the fox 36/spinergy combo in me shed.

I’m not going to comment on other posts but just mention something somebody once said to me and really hit home. Regarding life you have to look at what’s important to YOU, if that means money then by all means burn the midnight oil and try to get on, if it’s travel then find a job which moves you around…if it’s family then find a job which fits with them, one with flexible hours/home working etc… From what you’ve said your kids and extended family are (obviously) a big part of your life, and rightly so, and your time away now is only going to compound this. If it was me I’d be finding something which fit for me and my family, not those people that in two years you will have forgotten.

Be brave, be selfish and trust your gut. Hope everything with the old man is ok!

Stifs have 34t hardcoat slick shift in stock, saw them the other week in the shop, along with plenty others, more than likely a 24t too.

Blazing Saddles in Hebden also had a 34t if you’re struggling.

I want one!!!! Reckon they’ll be coming through Asda?!

Fox Vans RC2 on my Alpine, lovely forks, heavier than the floats I had before but not noticeable. Really plush and very stiff, especially when cornering. If only I could get my rear shock to feel as sorted!

I’d seen that Aspire had a rear to fit my bike but no front 🙁

knightrider, similar to the ones from the 90’s but re-released this year as a limited edition. Something about anodised purple I love, if only Hope would re-release this colour

In my experience splitting it is always the best for making more money, however you may be stuck with bits, or it may take a little longer to shift parts.

Don’t think the seatpost is the same size so that would need to be sold, but everything else, bar your forks, you could swap over for a quick build then upgrade when you have the money/feel like you need to/break something. Then when you’ve upgraded sell the bits off. I did this and slowly ended up about where I want to be with my bike.

Great, looks like I’m on for a good weekend of fettling. Off to Les Gets in 6 weeks so decided to strip the bike down and treat it to some parts, did the stripping last Saturday but turns out the rear wheel bearings are shot as are the frame bearings (Orange Alpine 160).

Everything bar my new 36t ring has arrived, so got to fit new bearings, rebuild the drivetrain with XTR rear mech, and a mix of SLX and a KMC chain, and fit my warranty replacement Reverb before a ride on Sunday. Oh and we have to do my Dad’s Intense Tracer 2 as well. Hopefully be no bearing issues there. I love fettling!!!!

Also, will my 9 speed front mech still work with the 10 speed set up?

Going 2×10 this weekend, got a 11-36 cassette and planning on running 22/36 up front, the 36/36 isn’t going to cause any issues is it? Looking forward to riding with it, I hear the shifting is crisp with the new XTR rear mech. Does anyone ever turn the clutch off on the Shimano system?

Had mine a while now and as others have said it doesn’t build up to the lightest bike by any stretch. If your style of riding is slugging up and hooning down then it will work for you, feels like a DH bike on the downs and is very capable.

The thing I like is that it is simple, hasn’t got millions of pivots with tiny bearings, parts can be bought direct from Orange for nothing. I think a bearing kit is £15 with two bearings, a Santa Cruz one is £35 with eight bearings.

I had an S-Works Enduro before the Alpine and it seemed to climb better, but the Orange is much more fun on the downs and feels planted at speed. I use mine on local xc rides, dh runs, jumps and take it to the Alps. As I can only have one bike and like to go downhill it makes sense for me, and the fact that it’s purple keeps a smile on my face 😀

2006 enduro, great bike and can be picked up for a decent price as shown a few posts up ^^^

Always wanted one of these…

I have a set of Straitline SC pedals, just checked CRC and I bought them on 21/11/2008, still going strong now and only had to put one rebuild kit in them which is a piece of cake. Think they’ve replaced them now with the Defacto.

I run them on my Alpine which has a pretty low bb, and they’ve seen plenty of pedal strikes. Best flats I’ve had, and I’ve had Shimano DX, DMR V12 and 8s.

My Dad has a set of Nukeproof flats, Neutrons or Protons, and they’ve been bulletproof as well.

Got a few things over a few days, but got this to treat myself before an upcoming trip to Les Gets (to be honest the REverb is a warranty replacement I’ve been waiting since November for!)

FTK5H8Q7

4TSNMWHF

Used these earlier after others and they worked, £10 off £75

congrats on the improvements!

Alright for a £1 a bottle!

Not wanting to be the first to say it but I would not live in Ovenden, if not for the fact you can ride straight out of Copley and onto great trails, but that when you return home and want to go out again your bike will still be in the shed!

I find it amusing you can get a meal with 100% horse meat in it for 99p. Would cost you an arm and a leg that in Switzerland and France! Should think ourselves lucky!

Can’t push! I’m packing to go snowboarding 😀