Thanks looks like Im moving to Shimano

I just got a set of these:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Fulcrum-Red-Zone-MTB-Wheel_32139.htm

1750 for the pair and built for Trail/AM might be overkill for you, the hubs are campagnolo and will go forever they are new so dont expect many reviews on them but so far a great wheelset

M&S then…. they are £200 more that current insurer to me thats allot of £ but for an individual policy its £350.Aalso it covers you away from home and covers your mob phone if you come off your bike and knacker it it covers you for that too! When I spoke to them I could not quite comprehend this… obviously have not seen me riding…

I have been looking at one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Michelin-hi-power-rapid-tyre-inflator-12260-/170493029560?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Air_Tools_and_Compressors&hash=item27b22d2cb8

think its up to it? the info on another site says it can do a car tyre in 2 mins… is that quick ?

Was that today? Wish I had seen you up there would of definetely been a double take!

I went from juicy carbons to elixirs about 2 months ago – great set of brakes compared, more power, more reponsive, better modulation. They stil rub a bit and seem to get a bit close to the disc but they are good brakes and you would notice the step up from juicys. If you look hard enough you can get a bargain too.

Better traction with tubeless apparently, I noticed a difference when I made the change about 6 years ago would never go back to tubes now as used to hate having to carry one and then change it whilst riding. Never had a puncture since running tubeless but do so with Joes No Flats or similar. If you want to do it to remove the puncture problem then its worth it, there are other benefits too from my exp.

Nice one Munqe appreciated.

Yes the bearings are properly seated think I will have repalce them at least I know they are sorted then. Can anyone point me in right direction only place I can find them is CRC any they are £11 – cheers.

which I had not read this thread….. 😕

But for me either 14 stiches in my chin or came off and broke both arms at same time

Yeti 575 with an ardent 2.25 on the front and at the mo an aspen on the back but thinking of changing to 2.25 ardent on back and 2.4 ardent on front as I feel a little shaky with aspen on rear its just too light to be tough enough for the Dyfi! Its gonna rain… its Wales.

Still at a loss I may try Ardent up front but not sure what to put on the rear probably am getting a bit ahead of myself weather wise to put kenda 8s on they just look so fast would love to give them a go prob need to move to utah first though….

cheaps as chips that Jenga shame I have just bought a 400ml can with a bit of plastic on the top for £18 !

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-lubes-oil-and-grease/muc-off-chain-doc.html

Im guessing this type are better.

A little mud but trail in good nick we have had no rain for past couple of days, will be there myself

DC's ?

Thanks Giant out of interest what kind of riding do you do? The new ones are meant to be more powerful for a complete set at Merlin with new calipers its 150 down form 300 bit of a steal… still dont know what to do though right shit if I get this wrong and have gotten rid of all my XO kit

Guess that is my concern as I have risers and fox 36 so not sure if it will suit.

Wow… been looking for an event like this for time, can someone give me some contact details as would be interested in finding out more. 🙂

We have a 6 month old bengal and are weighing up when to let her out of the house it is a tricky one to know when they are ready and if they will come back! Hope yours turns up soon.

I am looking at getting pads, anyone used 661 tomcats? I need some for trail riding so comfort is a must.

Hey Nilo thanks for the offer I dont have any lights but am considering giving night riding a go, prospect of it seems a bit mad to me but I really should give it a go and find out, hate only being able to ride at weekends…

I am in Carmarthen, mostly got to Brechfa or Afan. If you are heading up this way let me know, I am in the middle of putting a new bike together for the spring… 😀

I live about 20 mins away from Brechfa and it is great that its quiet but I think it is set to grow over the next couple of years. The Raven black trail has only just been finished so I think it will rise in popularity as it now has 4 trails to offer plus a massive amount of trails that are not official. Maybe I will open up a burger van/cycle spares shop on weekends in the summer make some money out of you!