Or pop into 18bikes in Hope and they will point you in the right direction….great bunch of lads.

They look like the ones MRanger156 don’t think I’ll be getting a pair of them then lol

Someone must be geeky enough to know? :D

Interested in your mate’s feedback flippinheckler, keep me posted :)

yoshimi, sounds like you are there now!?

Heard there is a shooting range somewhere in the centre, off to google!

Get a small alpkit drybag which will keep your phone and other stuff waterproof too

Anywhere you go is what you make of it, Hamburg has been recommended to me from several sources as a good place to go having already been to Prague, Berlin, Edinburgh and Amsterdam for other stag do’s already.

St Pauli are away that weekend as are FC Hamburg unfortunately. Fish Market sounds good thepublican thanks.

Anymore recommendations for things to do during the day or bars/places to eat to go to please?

Needed a new dry lube having used the last of the red top finish line lube. Felt inspired by this thread to try Squirt…..1 bottle now on its way :)

You have mail stoner – thats fine ref issue 69

I wouldn’t mind 64-69 if you would post? Can paypal postage cost? If too much hassle no worries :)

Being a newcomer to Singletrack and only having the last 3 issues, I would be happy to look after any of the previous mags from last 12 months (issue 69 or earlier) if clearing out? Will pay postage etc.

5’8 and on an 18″ medium Comp

I think this is the Bikehand stand which is same as EBC one as said above. Got one recently, couldn’t recommend high enough for the price. Sturdy and well made, will do a good job for you.

Maxxis ‘ardmen t’ ?

Yes to mudguards, really like the Bender Fender guard on the front to keep mud from flying into my face, look good too [/url]
My Boardman HT Comp[/url] by Nickswolves[/url], on Flickr

I have a Boardman HT Comp and can’t recommend it high enough. Good quality kit, decent air fork and light for the money. You can spend the spare cash on decent pedals

Thanks all, I’ve taken a punt on the Leatherman Wingman at £35. It’s decent size with spring loaded pliers and not too heavy. Will let you know what its like.

Lezyne, SV5 without chain tool

Or save yourself a fiver and get the V5 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lezyne/v5-multi-tool-ec023607

Paying by paypal adds a day fyi

This looks pretty decent at £35 http://www.leatherman.com/product/Wingman hmmm

Will check out the squirt soon. Anymore recommendations from the morning crew?

This is a good map covering Ladybower http://www.bikemaps.co.uk/ladybower.htm

or this but ride it clockwise http://sillygrin.co.uk/routes/LadybowerClassicFig8.pdf

Uberbike sintered – great pads, well priced and service always good

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Bikehand stand[/url] by Nickswolves[/url], on Flickr

Having just bought a second hand ‘Bikehand’ workstand (same as Revolution one) I have to say its awesome. Solid, well made and folds down for transportation. Would have no qualms about recommending this to anyone.

This http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cateye-Velo-Wireless-Computer_34923.htm?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Product_Search&utm_campaign=Froogle02

For the 3rd time on similar thread Polaris 3Quartz Bib tights c.£40 top drawer and punch well above weight vs. more expensive rivals

I picked up a Boardman HT Comp for £540 in sale at Halfords, think its gone back up now though :roll:

http://singletrackworld.com/reviews/montane-dyno-jacket/

Polaris 3quartz bib tights £40ish great value for money and save you £40 to spend on other gear

I went through a set of pads at Cannock a few weeks ago, they were resin though :roll: now replaced with sintered.

Puts me off going there this time of year when its like a muddy paste, not good for pads or rotors.

These are great and well priced http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/polaris-3-quartz-bib-tights-id45393.html

http://www.spreadshirt.co.uk/Mountain+biking

Your not wrong foxski, not to mention the number of hours I will need to read them all. I’ve been v impressed with the response from everyone and now have plenty of literature to look at and choose from.

Still think a book swap would be good. Anyone want to swap Sniper One by Sgt Dan Mills for a Lee Child or Ian Rankin book?

Glad I posted this thread now, some really good recommendations thanks all. I’m going to give Killing Floor by Lee Child a go first as his books have come up more than most.

On a side note, just finished Sniper One by Sgt Dan Mills if anyone fancies a really good modern war non-fiction read http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0141029013/ref=asc_df_01410290136853249?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=0141029013

We should start a book swap on here!?

There’s a fair number of Sherlock Homes, Lee Child and Ian Rankin Rebus books when browsing those series/authors – any particular stand out books in each of these to look out for?

Good idea on charity shop pop larkin plenty in town will go searching!

Crikey, just logged back on and loads of replies thanks all. I shall take a look at these on amazon and see what takes my fancy.

I’m more of a magazine kinda reader so books have to grab me quickly to keep me interested. I’m a bit of a simple soul when it comes to books, I like the Ryan/McNab books as they don’t require too much brain power, have plenty of action and I can pick them up for a quick read here and there and be kept interested enough to read through them.

Anything along a similar vain would be good. Cheers once again.

Or take a look at the Endura MT500 long sleeve jersey http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=126&prod_id=245 looked at both this and the Altura but this was better IMO.

A decent shout Marzocchi bombers are erm bomb proof. Try and get some air ones.

possibly false economy as I don’t think the Dart’s will offer much more than you have now. Maybe second hand Suntour Epicon?

Don’t get a Dart fork they are c**p look at this much better http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FORSRETK/rockshox_recon_silver_tk_coil_100mm_fork_with_lockout