27.5 wheels here.
Think i’ll go for the Minions. I’ve used them before and really like em.
Cheers everyone

Ok
Cheers guys
Lots of good advice, thanks for replying.

yeah I looked at invisiframe but not gonna pay £70 + when I can spend £10 – £15 and a little of my time to cut and fit.
Which is the best tape to use?
3M or proper heli tape?
I know the cost of frames is expensive but £72??
Cheers guys

Cheers guys
Some really positive replies. I would really like the new Mega 275, but adding up the components, I cant justify the cost! £1350 for frame only is discouraging.
So…I have just ordered a CF comp Capra with new Lyrik fork, E13 wheels, stealth reverb, full carbon frame, sram X1 groupo, race face cranks, bars, stem & chainring, Sram guide RS brakes & rotors for £2700. Bargain of the year I reckon.
Thanks for the input and advice. I’ll report back after a few rides
Peace & love

Cheers for replies guys. Could try a raceblade type.
Bez – Soz pal but am 30″, thanks anyhoo!!

Normal socket for me too. Just take it steady

Excellent!!
Cheers all

great stuff!
Will try both! Only a tenner each at mo. F…ing bargain

Cheers
Will try a smorg!

Cheers all

Deviant – great points! I only bought mine as it was on sale at CRC! Haven’t regretted it though, I agree about buying the bike for the riding you do. Does anyone really need 160mm in the UK? But an awful lot of 160mm bikes are out on the trails.

I’ve had one for just over a year now and its the best bike I’ve had (Trek, Canyon, Orange, Giant previously)
Great going up and even better coming down. Use it for commuting sometimes too! I changed to 1 X 10 a few months ago too and its fine. Not too heavy (Obv depends on the components you have on!)
I love mine, its a really good all rounder, done everything from riding to work to Morzine last year and it handles everything.
Hope this helps

On one Dirty Disco – £799 now. Just got mine with Sram Apex and its awesome. Full carbon, light as a road bike but much more versatile.
Buy one now, or don’t. Up to you

Ok nice one guys. Wanted a XLS but budget wont stretch that far

Thanks guys
Rusty spanner – ??

Dragon – what bike is that? its lovely

Following on from my post
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/knocked-off-bike-today
You MUST report it. If not it only makes it harder for us, as cyclists, to be safer on the roads.
2 weeks on and I am still on crutches, needing physio on my right knee, had to have an operation on a haematoma on my left thigh to drain it and my nose is half way across my face, and I still haven’t heard from the other parties insurance. If I had been in a car smash im sure things would have moved along quicker.
And I sill cant decide which goddam bike to buy to replace mine!

Also done it a few times – with easyjet from Liverpool. Never had an issue, used a cardboard bike box (mate works in bike shop) so packed up nice and secure.
Morzine is awesome btw

Wow
Good responses! Thanks everyone

Wow
Good responses! Thanks everyone

Ok, ill have a look
Cheers

great advice
thanks again everyone!

thecaptain – pips squeak! Like that.
Just waiting for the police to come with their details so will know more then. Yeah gonna try and be positive, cheers

Hey guys
Thanks for all the well wishes….your right…it hurts a lot more today! Face looks nice.
Unavoidable crash as the car did not stop and turned in front of me….she was very shaken and admitted fault.
3 base layers = vest and 2 longs!
acidchunks – no its not bad 😉
Project – scary but true
Thanks again everyone
BTW – personal injury claim? through a specialised firm or my own household insurance?

Cheers, will have a look. Thanks

Yeah, forgot that bit! maximum 6

excellent. Thanks very much

northernmatt –
Beat me to it!!
Man, she is fine.

Me too
Supposed to be going to Gisburn tomo but seeing as I cant breathe probably not!

Found this

http://www.eastoncycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/R4-M1-120-CASSETTE-BODY-BEARING-REMOVAL.swf

The bearing has gone and I can’t get the damn thing out to change it!

My eldest lad has cerebral palsy and needs a walking frame to get about. The amount of nasty looks we get when we drive into a disabled bay and I get out, obviously not me who needs the blue badge, then the faces of shame as my lad gets out and into his frame. People are so quick to judge.

Rub the end of your knob, you’ll soon forget about your eye

Buy usual.
They seem quite tight at first but soon loosen up. They are ace. Ive done full days in Alps, Wales, Scotland and honestly forgot they are on.
Lovely

Hi
I have the IXS flow knee pads and they are the best I’ve used.
I have had 661, Troy Lee before too
£45 rrp I think

trevron73
Where abouts in Yorkshire are you?

Excellent
Just what I wanted to hear
Cheers guys

flyingmonkeycorps – causeway still accessible. I was there last year, my Mum still lives in Withernsea.
Tunstall is nice but like you been ages

Go to The Deep in Hull.
There is an underground bunker in Holmpton (about 2/3 mile from Withernsea)that’s ace
Go for a ride around Winestead area and into Patrington. Also take a trip to Spurn Point nature reserve and check out the WW2 beach bunkers. Go for a meal at the Station in Patrington or Roos arms (in Roos, Hilyard arms in Patrington.
Loads to do

Fave pubs are:
Colliers Arms – Nr Elland/Brighouse – £2.08 for a pint of 4.5% “Taddy” lager.
Drop Inn – Elland – Really nice local pub
Barge & Barrel – Elland – Usually a nice young lady behind the bar and nice beers

Accompanied by a bag of crisps, some big talk about the ride just passed, ambitious away day plans for the future and then just talking bollocks and piss-taking

Totally agree, this happens even when I’m on my own!