Sounds possibly more like a drunken practical joke – either way, glad you got them back

Update for those that are in the same boat. Bought him a Hoy Bonaly 24. Really pleased with it. Really we’ll put together package. Can’t keep him off it!

Blimey, my 685mm are positively anorexic now hahahaha

Glad they turned up! Think I’ve seen you around and about on the trails

Well karma looked after me this afternoon. Went to Evans at the Trafford centre to pick up a hoy bonaly 24 for my sons birthday. Took the parcel shelf out in the car park to slot the bike in, and promptly drive off without it. Didn’t even realise Til we got got home 40 mins later. Called the shop and explained. Guy went out to the carpark. Not only was it still there, but it hadn’t been driven over either!

Thanks karma :)

Only riders who’ve snubbed a ‘morning’ have been roadies, and that’s only the odd one. I always check to see if anyone needs a hand. It’s no fun having a 15 mile walk home

by the time 4k broadcasts are numerous the technology will be cheap, and the next greatest thing will be out. Currently (well, the last time i looked into it) Netflix have 1 ‘box set’ in 4k to watch and no one else is broadcasting in 4k. waste of your money atm

you’re still using tubes….. thats the issue

Will have a look at the carrera hybrid. That modded blast looks good, but I imagine you’ve spent a few bob to get it to that weight. Cannot understand why manufacturers put triple chainsets on?!

As for the cost, well the justification is down to the missus. I’d buy the commencal 24″ DH Bike :)

The team looks great, and quite a bit lighter too. But don’t really want to spend nearly 400 quid.

unlikely to get hold of a spectral for this year. looked at radon myself too

good luck trying to get a spectral – they’re sold out

what happened to the grappel?

so bike is now back up and running. trek sent a new seat stay, plus updated rocker plates and bearing.

all gratis.

very grateful, excellent customer service!

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Unfortunately Cheshire is a wasteland as far as MTBing is concerned. However it has the benefit of being next to some excellent MTBing areas like N Wales and the Peak. I live in Chester which is only 25 mins from Llandegla and the Clwydians and an hour from the Marin and Penmachno trails.

Cheshire has some good road riding though.

award for most ill informed quote goes to!

macclesfield has plenty of access to hills thanks

i was a huge fan of all the previous 24’s, but I’m struggling to be hooked by this one :(

id never return to tubes – used to pinch flat nearly every ride, despite running high pressures. switched to tubeless, and a couple of flats in 3 years. one was a side wall rip, the other i just pumped up and carried on.

here’s 2 completely different photos, taken by 2 different people of different subject matter, on different days.

perfect comparison.

Colleague was followed home and had his taken from his garage. It was chained to the wall. They chipped the brick out. Replacement is kept in the house. They’ve been back since to look for the replacement

Thanks for the update chaps. And thanks col!!!! Stripped it down and will take it in to the dealer tomorroe

Yes brant, it was mate. I’m not expecting them to bend over backwards, anything will be favourable. I’ve ridden it hard for 6 years, so I’ve had my money’s worth

Leave in the garage week to week, with dregs of high5 in. Remember just before I’m going out the next time. Chuck boiling water through it. Been fine. Maybe I just have a cast iron stomach

avid brakes are a bonus for me! love em. sold XT for them

neither of my 2 boys are good at bedtime. eldest is 8 this year,and still gives us a headache each night. calls all the time with excuses as to why he can’t sleep. if you ignore him, he just gets louder and louder and wakes his 2 year brother up. the two year old wakes up at least twice every night and shouts for me. if you ignore him he wakes his older brother up

happy days

yeah, sloppy when wet. but the gully is getting deeper and deeper on the pym chair side, makes it hard to climb without a bazillion pedal strikes :)

but as above, if you want clear runs without raised eyebrows, you need to be out of the goyt by 10.

technically its shooters clough from just over 2 mins in. usually ride that the opposite way, as the single track from the top of pym chair is awesome

had one for about a year now. got mine at john lewis for about 65 quid when they were last of offer. for the size they are really impressive

new cupra 280 will be the one that catches everyone with their pants down. amazing performance

wow, that guys work is superb. very impressive

only advantage i know of is SP hubs look ace

actually ketamine is used in hospitals, usually with kids i believe?

nope, entering the 6th year of static pay. childcare, food bills, fuel and everything else has increased. I’ve never felt the pinch quite as bad

no idea, but i wish my wife was a flush as yours!

schrickvr6 – awesome track

so what is considered ‘average’ for monthly horizontal jogging? i thought most guys could never get enough?

92% :)

southern it certainly aint – our bolton colleagues have raved about it for years. add a slice of cheese for extra oomph

currently this

however i don’t have 3 grand spare, so mine is a quality ‘replica’

flail as you wish

what net gear router is it? have you run it stood upright or flat? Ive had 2 netgear routers pack up wired. its a well known issue that they get too hot and the board gives up. it still works wirelessly fine