The 16 inch I have lying spare wouldn't be much use then eh? Sorry I'm so short. You probably don't want another as you sold it but if you end up wanting one new then give me a shout and we'll 'sort you out'. I'D have them in stock.

What size 1×1 would you need?

part numer 1 here –

http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponents/FC/EV-FC-4550-2595_v1_m56577569830608863.pdf

any bike shop with a Madison account should be able to get it for you. they're in stock and should cost £1.99.

hth.

opening longer hours/more days just dilutes the same customers you'd have anyway, IME.

Ride it. I did loads of off road stuff on mine with 80mm Bombers on and it was great.

also a load of 69ers here[/url] mines the one on the extreme right with the Royce bb ;o)

if you spin out why not change the sprocket?

I haven't read the whole thread however I would be very surprised if anyone else has smashed their sacrum. Not that a month in hospital was anything to be smug about – the feeling of warm sun on your head after that long inside is unbelievable.

got some 355s with IRC tyres running tubes with just a standard cloth tape, seem fine.

hey Coastkid, did you get the bb for the pug from the states or does someone in the UK do'em?

sorry for the hijack.

cheers!

on a commuter? 28s or 32s won't be much different imo. Harsher ride? try running at 90 instead of 100psi will make more difference.

if you're using lock on grips replace them with foam ones.

Bonty ACX's

Yeah, but that's the worlds isn't it? If you're racing at that level surely any strip down required afterwards to stop any nasty stuff happening to the components would be smallfry compared to preventing your drivetrain from freezing?

Ooops, looks like I misinterpreted the sign on sheet slightly. "Luckily" Dickie didn't show and calamity and confusion was averted. Sorry Rich.
You can have 18th tho' as I wasn't very happy with it anyway :D
Rich.

wtf is that 4th pic down in Langy's post? looks absolutely bonkers!

I was tempted to ask if you were fat, but I don't think I will :-)

I've used them for a long time as in 20 odd years and 24hr events too. If you find the 'standard' flite comfy you'll probably find the SLR nice too. Though they are getting a bit expensive lately :(

bloody ace – thanks everyone!

GF Superfly or a Scandal if you're feeling less flush.

so when's this Salsa fork going to be available…?

Talking to a Rohloff guy at Core and he said they weren't aiming the belt drive at mountain bikes at all due to the way the sprocket sits against the seals of the hub – in fact he was saying it was really unsuitable. They see the market as tourers and commuters.

Gary Fisher Superfly. Yum.

From here…

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=103

Aluminum cranks typically do not require lubrication of this press fit. Aluminum by its nature is self-lubricating as it is covered with a thin layer of oxidation. Adequate torque is typically enough to keep arms from creaking.

a. Wipe both sides of spindle and inside crank mounting holes with a rag.

b. Grease under head and threads of both bolts or nuts.

That'll do me :-)

S'pose it's only you who can tell if it's a bit silly. You can always choose something else…or wait. Depends if you actually 'need' the bike or you have others to keep you going?

maybe they could put some longer forks on it and that would slacken it off a bit? :wink:

It is, isn't it. That's Simon for you.
Got at least one person talking about them, that's the idea, eh?

my 1×1 on the Epic Designs[/url] website with it's frame bag :o)

sedate touring followed by flailing cross racering :o)

pic off hit the north[/url] – yay!

I was in vets on a s/s crosscheck, icy uphill bits were challenging.

results up :o)

http://new.britishcycling.org.uk/cyclocross/article/20091211-Preview–New-Year-s-Revolution–Cross–Todmorden-0

s'pose results'll be on BC first, won't they?

and to think I was toying with popping on some green tape. Will I never learn? I could have been a contender! as if…

a quick question re the entry fees if I may… Was I charged £13 instead of £10 because I didn't have a race licence? Is there any advantage to getting one if so? Cheers!

guy on the 3 speed did rather well didn't he!

sat too close on a bench outside a pub in Ambleside

Just put some on the girlfriends Long Haul Trucker – they seem a good bet for on/off road rough stuff type touring. Certainly lighter than the XRs we've used in the past. Didn't weigh them at the time but if I get a chance over the weekend I'll pop one off and get it on the scales.

arse, double post!

Mrs Mochas Scandal has gears and suspension and comes in at 23 ish. That's SIDs, Bonty xlite wheels, lots of carbon, xtr brakes & shifters, foam grips. Take a look at grips ffs. Lock ons around 200g and foam ones about 28g!! Any less than that and you're throwing around some serious cash…

mentioned here – Curiak Rules

basically, No entry fee, No swag, No race numbers, No support of any kind, and No pre-ride meeting. Just show up if you want to and be prepared to ride self supported.

where are these rules listed?

Grrrr…