random Jeremy – it is a uk shop selling it at that price. so i am pretty sure it would be coming from a uk distributor? surely they can’t be taking you order then ordering it from the US?

brilliant stuff thank you very much!

I will give them all a go, pretty sure the lever is clean as it has just been returned from being fixed, so reckon it might be the rebound thing.

Many thanks

Dave

10m frenzy 07 and a 4m access2 08, trampa 14ply carbon board and a dakine harness

Cheers balfa, will go have a look.

i rode around the indian himilayas on an on one 456 with pannier racks and some scwalbe marathons on it. (i also used low riser and stubby bar ends and was very comfortable)

would recommend this set up.

thomthumb – i like your thinking there!

think i will stick with my good bike and wheel then, means i can clear some clutter out the garage!

thank you all.

D

last year sometime, when there is too much snow only one thign to do! build a booter against a wall

Flamejob wins this thread just for hanging his bikes up in his living room. striling effort that man – best art work i have ever seen!

I wish i could wheelie – a life skill i lack and need to learn how to

awesome, so i just need to use a mtb hub on a 700cc wheel. good stuff and thank you very much. I am using a road spaced 130mm hub at present, i suppose i just compressed teh drop outs teh extra 5mm to fit then.

cheers

and excited person off to crc

Sad, sad news

I Hope you have found your peace

Thoughts are with his loved ones.

No idea what it is,but was taken in Kashmir

the name i think turns me off a bit, but it was the best for me – budget van insurance (vito)

Thank you TJ – will go to Boots and pick some up.

BigG – did that stick to bed sheets etc? you put anything on it to stop that sticking to clothes etc?

Any one got any good suggestions on what to cover it with, i have got a pad from the first aid box, but that is starting to soak through, so will go to boots soon. Any recommendations on dressings?

Yup that was through tights, might have to go to the LBS at lunchtime as I am not sure they are decent to ride home in 😯

how do you tell who is reading your page? I was always interested in finding out but have no idea how to do it.

awesome – beats the hell out of my night riding!!!!

I use a think tank bag that is on my chest, i either clip it onto my rucksack or use the strpas that it came with that corss brehind your back. Is good.

i foudn havign an slr int eh rucksack not much use as i didn’t stop much as i couldn’t be botehred with the faff of getting it out and putting it back, or was too slow doing it and missed the moment. so it had to be on my chest and quick access.

up Glen Callater on saturday. Couldnt see a thing

Taken yesterday up near Glen Callater – was fun navigating up there…

If i were to get into that type of work – i think i would get into Base jumping, Going up would be the easy bit. When you are done, just turn around, unclip and you can be having your sandwiches which you left in the van in 30 odd seconds!

I would second the recommendation of northern India. I cycled from Manali to Leh as part of my honeymoon. Was great

Th route itself is not too quiet so if you get into any hassle there is usually someone there to help you out with in a few hours. My mate got nasty sick and we thumbed a lift with a diesel truck over a 5000m pass to a military post to see their doctor

I would really recommend it, it was our first long distance tour. I am in aberdeen as well. If you want more information about it – maps etc welcome around, or chat about it on a bike ride.

The route goes up over the second highest pass in the world

(although there a few places with claims to this) at 5330m ish. and you can go over the highest in a day trip from Leh at the end (Rohtung la pass)

I wrote the trip up on my blog http://www.muddymess.co.uk – i did it July / August 2009 so you will have to click on the relevant months on the right. quite a lot to read to give you a flavour of the trip.

Any more info just give me a shout dnwsmith @ hotmail.com

What ever you do wish you a great journey and adventure.

looks like others thought the same as me. will let this thread die and go onto the other thread.

Cheers

i thought this was going to be a thread about riding bmx's on singletrack.

dissapointed.

Hi Chris,

Have you been getting my emails? I have sent two to your blueyonder and one through your website. It is regarding helmet mounts.

Regards

Dave

dnwsmith @ hotmail.com

I have not entered it yet, but i am thinking of doing it. Think it look like a great ride.

JojoA1 – were you marshalling at 10 more at murray on the first road bit as you came out of field? Not a stalker i promise, just though i recognised you and couldn't work out where from and then i thought it might have been from pictures on here.

on one are doing some for £40 at the moment

Mark – thank you very much. a great help.

Dave

thank you. anyone got one and fitted a chain guide?

cross or a DH bike.

Spokes – you should be, it is a absolute belter. what camera you using? You do know there are companies out there that will turn pictures into wallpaper don't you 🙂

wicked! i went up there two weeks ago on teh strength of the other thread on here with the pics. we had it like this

Still a cracking descent though!

i would say second for turbo trainer as well. means you can ride your bike with your geometry etc. less space as well.

what about the highest? presuem it is the cranks? liek the last years XTR and race face cranks. remember jumping up and down on the allen key to get that tight.

One thing that has always got me that I noticed, is why does everyone spit into the urinal. I have friends who never spit any other time, but when going for a pat cash – spit????? why?????

Tron – it has mounts for discs at the rear, that is why i am looking for a fork at the fornt with the disc mount on it.

So if the buh is 5mm shorter, i don't really fancy squeezying the QR to make them fit. Are there any 130mm hubs out there with disc mounts on them?

nice one tron- will have a look