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I thought they were good tyres till I upgraded them to schwalbe one’s
The one’s felt much faster and had plenty more grip.
There ok to get you started and if your happy with them then there’s no point in changing yet.

I’ve got one, I’ve had it a couple of years now, it’s fine, does everything I want it to, loads of adjustment on it to. Decent for the money imo

I own a 15 supersix evo and its immense, I to changed the tyres to schwalbe one. It’s a really nice bike to ride. Looks the part to.

Orange crush

I’m a size medium, I’ve been looking at the vapour storm on sports pursuit. Winder if that would be OK on the bike

I have quite a few gore items and find them excellent, I’ll keep a beady eye out for a deal.
I’m not a big fan of endura as I feel they don’t last and are definitely not waterproof/showerproof imo. I’ve had a endura jackets and waterproof trousers for the mtb in the past, very disappointed

I’ve just bought a 2015 cannondale super six evo 105.
It is a racy position but also I find it very comfortable,more so than my defy I had before this.
I ride then cake and home etc and it’s ace.
Get the dale you won’t be disappointed.
There’s also the fact that you can go to a local dealer and try the dale where as canyons online only.(I believe)

I used endura singletrack trousers for commuting and also winter rides on the mtb. Brilliant trousers, breathable, look normal enough to get away with off the bike.
Think there around £40-50.
I’ve had mine for 4 years now and there still going strong

Just ordered one. Thanks for the heads up.
Even if it’s s**t it’s only £1

I think the only difference over the 2015 ultegra and 105 is the weight.
That’s from what i’ve read online reviews etc.
I have just bought a 2015 cannondale supersix evo 105. I am whole heartedly recommend the it.

Schwalbe kojak, even though there slicks I ran them for 2 years commuting in all weathers, never really felt loss of grip and never had a puncture.
Absolutely ace tyres, fast!!!

I mean the carbon frame, never had a carbon frame before so just wondering if I can clean with General bike cleaners!

I’m kind of in the same dilemma, I’m trying to decide over a defy advanced or a propel.
I must admit the propel looks the business.
But on another roadie forum I asked this question.
I think for what I need it’s going to be the defy.
Sportives and general riding.
But the price of the propel does sway you doesn’t it??

I’ve got a 9 speed chain I could use and also have a chain guide so will give that a go.
Thanks

Ah ok good thought, I’ll get them ordered, thanks

Ok cool, I’ll have a look at them

I used to ride a single speed commuter hybrid and it was ace, I can’t wait to get started on this build

Yeah I’ll have a okay around and see what suits me best, gonna be slowish moving with my kids, I could swap out for smaller cogs for winter rides on the moors etc

Sorry yeah 26 in wheel

Ah ok, thanks for the help

Bloody hell, it’ll be charger to buy a new frame.

I’ve been going to center parcs for a few years now and always take my bike, we are going to Woburn in June for the first time.
I normally don’t leave it around the parc, I keep it in the lodge and use it with the kids for bike rides rather than means of getting about the parc. I just run next to the kids as they use there bikes for getting about to.
Whinfell and sherwood pines are a must take your bike,
This year I’m gonna buy a SS rigid mtb and take that.
I’ve seen some rather expensive rigs locked up in the bike parcs over the years but I wouldn’t do it myself.

I have an selle Italia slr saddle and it’s awesome, albeit it took about 6 months of riding everyday to get comfy, but now it’s amazing, also stupidly light

I’ve run road cassettes on my mtb for years, never had any trouble. All good

Give it a go!
A bit slippery maybe

Ha yeah I could of and should of worded that better,
Clean freak perfectionists sound ok??

Orange crush?
£1299, great reviews,
Fun

Specialized camber evo, short travel,29er fast

Nice bike,
I was thinking of buying/building a highball,

What travel up front have you opted for?

Spesh butcher are pretty decent front tyres, confidence inspiring and way cheaper then maxxis or schwalbe.

I narrowly missed a car that pulled out in front of me at a junction, I let him know that he nearly wiped me out, his reply; what the **** was you doing in the middle
Of the road!
My reply; I wasn’t but had no choice to avoid you!!!
Dick head

I just associate back pain with getting older!!
I don’t have any pain

Yeah true, I just want a trail bike that’s capable of climbing without losing a lung!
Also enough travel to get me down without feeling underbiked

Seriously considering a spesh camber evo
29 inch wheels and 120mm travel.
Given the big wheels I reckon there’s enough travel there.

Back ache old age(ish)
I think I’ll be better off on full suss sooner rather than later. Don’t get me wrong I still love hardtails and will probably build one up for winter months

I’ll def check out the camber, my lbs bikescene is a spesh dealer to

Spesh is an option I’ll have a look at that,
Cannondale triggers don’t get great reviews and the rush looks a bit naff now.
Canyon I like and the spec is unreal for the money, long waiting times and a nightmare if I have a problem with the bike.

Sorry to bomb your post, have you got an el guapo?
In thinking of getting one as there great value
Are they all 29?
What are they like?
Recommend?

Spec is a bit w**k I agree
I was just grabbed by the price that’s all.

Ha, nice one, maybe I’ll edit the title