These are what I have tried and go up and are easily taken off

Specialized
2.3 Slaughter Grid & control
2.3 Butcher Control
Maxxis
2.3 Minion DHF
2.5 Minion DHF
2.3 High Roller

2.35 Bonty XR3

Tried this one and it was easy to go up but a pig to get off due to the channels
Schwalbe 2.35 Hans Dampf

Don’t forget your spare tubes need a longer than normal valve !!!

I used to get similar and went to GP who immediately got me an ECG so you need to get that done and ask for a change of Dr as they are nigh on useless.. Can’t believe they would treat such a condition in that way. Mine like most turned out to be mainly caffeine, sometimes alcohol and an ectopic beat after seeing a specialist but it can also be something more sinister so get yourself back and checked out properly. My wife is a GP and can’t believe that it was brushed aside that easy without looking into it further.

I have owned both first the Cube. That was good but I found the top tube too short for my liking so brought a Evo 29 frame and swapped over the parts..

Second Attempt from Passo Invergneaux at 10000ft

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10,000ft up on Passo Invergneaux a 10 mile bike and hike from Cogne followed by a 10 mile descent

Passo

Generallevi – not good when did you get your rims as I had to wait ages for mine as they were adjusting the moulds/ tools

I have a set and no issues with mine, build into a very stiff wheelset. JRA are doing the heavier duty ones at the moment. When i had the rims the carbon lay up and QC labels look identical to the LB factory….

Derby carbon rims now available from Just Riding Along ?

The syncros TR1.0 is comfy and light for me. Also do a TI rail one

2014 Specialized 29 Carbon Evo Large
Full XX1
Derby rims on Carbon TI hubs, CX Ray spokes
2.3 Minion / Bonty XR 3 2.3
150mm pikes
2013 XTR brakes

26.5lbs on scales that work 🙂

I run the same tyres on 21 and 29mm internals difference is about 0.5mm don’t worry about it 29 x 2.35 hans dampfs . Hype in my opinion as the profile and width are so minimal. It’s not akin to to running the likes of 2 and 2.25 tyres. You can however utilise lower tyre pressures presuming the tyre walls are up to it

Thats where all the tents left at Glastonbury are disposed of

I have had the lighter SLX model for nearly a year now and find it a blast as well as very forgiving at the rear. Easy to shed a bit of weight if you go 1 x 10 / 1 x 11 and change a few other bits.

Yossa i can and probably would attack it with that sort of subtleness was looking for a more softer approach

Yes manager but not the boss

@Northwind, So far so good but have only done a few rides and a skills day with the legendary Jedi. Real test will come on the next Wales trip at the end of April.

Heres my Cube 29 Stereo now 1 x 10 just a tad over 25lbs with 150mm Pikes

Other options are camping verde lago, campeggio pettenasco and camping punta crabbia- all with static cabins/caravans

Google camping lago d’orta and you may find a few, Wife’s family are Italian and have apartment there so know the area quite well so if you need any other info let me know. Lots of good road rides but only found a few mountain bike trails, I think there are some good trails south of Orta

I used 29 Specialzed storm last winter as preferred them over the mud Xs. During a 12 hr race the Rockets rons (2013 version)coped as well when i swapped wheels mid race..

Looking forward to trying the new 2.25 beavers next month..

I have a little used set of carbon Ti – titanium chainrings 38 / 24 104 /64 BCD if your interested?

Rab spark jacket 2013 leaked like a sieve whether cycling or walking. Apart from that it was great 😉

Canyon carbon 29er. Really forgiving rear and loads of tyre clearance. Loving mine 🙂

XTR 970 175mm cranks with Ta 36 24 chainrings weigh in at 575g heavier than XX1 🙂

M@tt – re the Xx1 issue how how are Cube sorting it out exactly as that mech hanger is not designed to take Xx 1. Thanks

I got one back in feb. The cut is not really good for MTB rubs on chin hood flaps around if not secured down and mine leaked like a sieve during my 6 / 7 hr training rides. Maybe I got a dud !

Looking at the info am I correct in assuming that the 29 140mm are only available in solo air ?

Am i missing something here but the driver was stoned and the police are not doing anything until tomorrow… Hmmm

12 hr solo for me in glamping field In South Downs Bikes kit. Will be a great shame if this is the last time at this course, I had heard that part if the course was not allowed to be used again. Any one else heard anything ?

It will be fine, look on the bright side it cant be worse than last year 😀

Picton you really going there ?

I bet she did not defecate or swear once during the birth. Her servants did all that for her

Mine are being revamped – will have a sub 19lb geared hard tail and a 21lb FS next week, both large frames and yes my scales do work 🙂

Heres the pic to my DIY modification

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10738091@N07/with/9138276604/lightbox/

Interesting I would have the Absolute Black Shimano one on my bike now if R2 bike had sent me the correct one.l did think about keeping the Sram spiderless one sent in error as have some SRam cranks also but glad i did not from the comments appearing.

Njee what ring did your friend have ?

Haryuken – i used a gear cable housing ferrule, trimmed slightly that fits into the black clamp around the blue dial, inserted an old gear cable that still had the metal stop attached and then threaded the cable through took up the tension so fork was completely open and then did up grub screw. Will post a pic tonight and it should all make more sense 🙂

I have the 2013 Sid RL solo and i hated my lockout so i did a DIY bodge but it means its open all the time. Will post a pic of what i did later if anyone is interested

8mm and you can get longer ones to give you extra leverage

Tehan – when are you shipping the Shimano 104 BCD ones as i have one on order ?

Tehan nice product are you the seller?

Thanks for all the advice, i think the main issue will be the frequent toilet visits you mentioned above and finding food energy drink to fuel her that does not irritate it