All fitted and lined up on the outer side of the spider. Looking forward to the first SS commute on monday, might be a bit harder than normal!

That was my thinking too. Will play it safe although can do either in term of lining up the chainline.

I was thinking about going out in leeds later, might give it a miss.

My mate rang them – its off – gutted.

Definitely take the bike. The car will be slow and more dangerous.

Had my strikes for over a year, not had a problem but I’ve never washed them. I don’t think they’re the best winter glove anyway, certainly not for commuting.

Smart 1/2 watt here for commuting – very impressive for the money. The 1W one must be insanely bright.

Hammer and screwdriver or stanley blade if tight – spend £20 in the pub.

After seeing my mate in a coma I wear mine all the time now.

I might have a go at grinding the outer ring off tomorrow.

Right, might try second hand as this was meant to be a ‘cheap’ project!

Can I just leave the triple on for now?

mtb

If you have a tapered headtube do you need a tapered steerer?

Brewery Taps, Brewery Wharf is a place in Leeds.

Smoke Stack is a good bar in leeds, no draft though. I think Aporto is the best out of the Call Lane bars.

File them down?

They don’t use a lot of energy and if done properly should only come on when required.

You could just put some lagging round it and see if that helps. Why will a 32mm pipe be better than a 22mm? Isn’t it just a very small amount of condensate?

Trace heating? I think you can buy kits from B&Q etc.

Advantage – One of the best all round tyres imo and light/faster than the minion.

VeloSolo

Can get everything you need there at good prices. I did find CRC better for chains though.

Ski/snowboard gloves (unheated)?

A bit of personal thing but personally I love riding my full compared to several hardtails ive had/tried.

How many spacers! Really like the colour

I find it itchy when you get sweaty. Like above a lot of people love them but its not for me – too sensitive!

Saints with 203mm rotors here. So easy to bleed and mine have been zero maintenance for a year. The power is insane and it takes a bit of getting use to.

M83

+2 Dakine. Using the covert at the mo and also used the cross x – both very good.

Not been on the A1 but in leeds its tipping it down and has been all morning. All traffic is gridlocked. I wouldn’t bother if I was you.

Also have Tektros and apart from making a terrible noise they are fine.

I was just about to convert my commuter into a singlespeed! Having second thoughts now.

Should have kicked off unless he was really big. As long as you were been careful and considerate I think riding on the pavement for safety is fine.

that transition? with that helmet?

Nope not that one. The frame was yellow/black/white I think.

+2 for the mountain morph.

Because you could buy my V12’s for the same price!
£20 V12

20% off with wiggle for the gopro this weekend

Commencal meta off ebay? Might find a bargain as they’re not ‘in fashion’ any more!

District 9

The velosolo stuff looks great. Love the gold chainrings!

Thanks Teetosugars, email sent.

I’d probably say Coedy Brenin for best all round trail centre but Cwm Carn or Climax X for best downhill sections.

I really like Nant Yr Arian for the wilderness feel but its a bit out the way and cafe not as good as others.

Afan has a decent cafe, shame about the boring trails.

Lenovo? Good price and can customise in their website