Wow that Kona looks frigging sweet :O Dude’s go the same lidl stand as me :lol: but he doesn’t accept cuddly toys??? wtf?? also, just searched up the Kona, you can buy the complete bike brand new from chain reaction for £1200, but that’s with domains and a fox van r, but I don’t know the difference!

Pitch huh? Looking at the geo I was actually considering it! But after going onto the spesh website and them saying it was an xc bike, I ruled it out, but I’ll have another look :) How does it compare to the stumpjumper fsr?

EDIT: you guys please I need your advice quick, what do you think of the Lappiere Froggy? Some guys selling a frame and shock for £200?

Never broken my hand, but guy who works at my LBS broke both his legs a few months ago (motorbike) and now he’s back up again from not being able to even walk in just a few months! So you’ll be fine :) I would say watch every film you ever wanted to watch, and make the most of it! And thanks for the cranks they’re awesome!! :D

Emailing you right now saxabar! And @Hans Ray I’m not exactly in love with the Marin tbh, but thank you anyway :) And thank you for that chakaping, you’ve got a brilliant point there which should not be understated! I’d never pay over market rate anyway, I’m not that desperate ;p

Thanks everyone! I’m considering the patriot and loving the look of the rook (didnt even mean to xD) but it’s discontinued I think. I’ve found a Demo 7 with 66s going for £300ish, think I’ll go for it? :)

Thanks, I’ll deff check out the voltage what do you guys think of the nukeproof frames? They look really good and I’ve heard very good thing about them…

Don’t mind buying a used frame at all, I’d actually prefer to cos you get waay more for your pound. Should I look for a used voltage frame then? Also the Spesh Demo 8 is sexy as hell gawdd :O
Edit: there’s a patriot with less than half a day left going very cheap on ebay, worth looking at for freeride?

Yup looking for just a frame, not really looking to spend anymore than £500 (that’s still a lot of money for me!) thanks for your replies y’all but the scott is £1400! And wiggles care to link? No cube frames onlys are coming up on google? :)

Don’t worry bud, be just cheaper if I buy the tool, I need to buy a few sets lol! Thanks anyway (:

Just forget it, Officer Friendly’s just going to have to carry a tool on him…

Neil, I’ve been googling for like an hour, so don’t give me that sarcasm! And @unsponsered I have those ones, but the back isn’t hex and they’re impossible to get out without the tool. Thanks Northwind I’ll check them out :)

There is no end to the sarcasm is there? and @peterfile, there’s more to life than that, and I think it’s sad that you don’t see that.

And thanks Seosamh for the advice, it’s spot on, I’m going to do exactly that (:

And @esselgruntfuttock, I really can’t understand why people do such things – sign their life away to someone who doesn’t give a **** about it and then go on to fight a fight that is not their own, to give their lives away for nothing. I mean, it’s the epitome of ignorance. That will offend a lot of people, and I’m not sorry. I mean it’s almost like signing up to become a slave. And the craziest thing is, even so, the pay is shit! Oh and about the knife? I’m still confused on which one to get lol!

@jambourgie You’ve got it spot on there, wish I never mentioned my age. But then of course, I’d have no excuse for my silliness! Unlike some people…

Right, OP is back! And damn, I did not expect 67 replies so this reply is gonna be lawnggg. First things first, you guys are literally unbelievably funny. I was in stiches reading this thread. So thanks for the laughs! And some of you have some brilliant ideas. I really want to reply to each of those, so I’m going to make an effort to do so.

@Mikewsmith
I haven’t decided yet! I was scouring locations, and Hertforshire looks pretty beautiful. I actually just went down to Cornwall this summer (with in bike in car) and saw some of the most amazing sights I’ve ever seen. The stuff of desktop backgrounds. To me, it was another experience. I really want to go there. I don’t know how I’m going to make it work, but when there’ s a will there’s a way. And there’s a will ;) I’d love some suggestions on places to go! I was focusing on building my ECR which is pretty much ready now, it’s one hell of a setup, even got a Dynamo powered lights with a usb and a mounted speaker on the bike, all hooked up! XD Got 3 1.5l bottle cages coming, got a Brooks B67 and a front and back rack and WW2 Military issue bags mounted on!! Had a ton of fun just building it up, can’t wait to get started! I haven’t actually caught anything before, have cooked caught food though, over a fire. Aside from meat, I haven’t really looked into it yet. I was going to research it etc and for the meantime fill 30 litres of space to the brim with Go Apple and Sultana bars! I’ll need a lot. My main concern is water, but hopefully the 3 x 1.5l bottles will last half a day at least… I think I will do that first actually, just go away for a weekend. That’s a brilliant idea. I’m gonna do that! Would really love some reccomendations, I’m currently located in London :)

@shifter
I honestly cannot stand when people take that stand. I just want to live my life as should be, I want to make the most of it, really live it, I can’t stand the monotony that life seems to have become. I don’t let my age become a limiting factor because I don’t see it as such, but when some people can’t see past it, it does get to me. Though I’m sure my undeniable, explicit naivety might contribute to that!
In terms of the knife, I was merely enquiring on the legibility of carrying one around, not asking advice on the size.

@rureadyboots @drp and @FunkyDunc thanks for the laughs, and I mean that! I still have a slight giggle on me…..

@irelanst From now on, call me naked jungle guy?

@duckman I’ll mind myself.

@dknwhy
Thank you for the brilliant advice, if I’m going to get a knife, a swiss army knife sounds like a good idea :) and to be honest, I haven’t watched any of those programs, I just love the idea of being self-sustainable in the wild, but it clearly seems like that’s not gonna work. Are fires really that hard to light? I’ve had success with starting off with one of those light the bag logs. I think that’s the best idea, in terms of survival skills. I actually did a course, in which we learn all the basics and where we learnt how to skin and cook a rabbit properly (a lot of effort involved!) , the uses of a knife, how to use it properly etc, but taking that to the next level sounds like the best idea. Are there any you know of? I was going to sign up to the Duke of Edinburgh but any others would be welcome :) would a stove be a thing to get? I was wondering how practical those would be, given I would have to have a gas canister on me too, would be great for heating water and food, but how long do those canisters last for? Working up to it what I’m going to do now, as opposed to diving straight in, and I’ll check out the bikepacking thread. Thanks bud :) you’ve really helped me out! And I’d love to post some stories, but post it here? Not too sure about that lol

@crankboy
Ascertained this from the thread, think I’mma ditch that idea on exactly the reason you stated; there isn’t really anything it would be viable to hunt one with. Gonna get me a swiss army knife :D

@cb
Holy shit dude that is SO AWESOME. That sounds too good to be true!!! If it is..If it is…. So you can literally drink any water? That does sound too good to be true….

@mattsccm
That truth is kind of depressing. Really depressing. I mean, it’s like there’s no freedom anymore. Don’t get me wrong, I’m animal person and love them more than I do most people but the fact that I can’t just live out in the wild is frustrating. What do you mean a Leatherman breaks the rules? I thought it was legal to carry a pocket knife with a smaller than 3” blade? And you’re damn right on that, sure do need to do some research

@thisisnotaspoon
Excuse my ignorance if you will, but what’s the difference between hunting and poaching? I’m guessing one is where it is within the boundaries of the law and the other it is not? Getting a job kinda defeats the point in the bikepacking aspect and I doubt I’ll be lucky enough to get one on a quirky beach bar or beautiful rural farm, those are the only I would really consider, and life isn’t a movie. If you’ve got any idea how I can get one of those kinda jobs, I’d love to hear it!

@pk13 and @bencooper is there an efficient way of boiling the water? If there is, then that’s the obvious way to go, but I don’t know of one. I was considering getting one of those camping stoves, but I doubt the small gas canisters will last for more than one boil? I hope I’m wrong. I really do! I hope I’m so, so wrong.

@fasthaggis how did I not think of that? How???

@thegreatape don’t worry, I would come near an old hag like you if I was dying of hunger and had a hunting knife!

@spudface completely forgot that til you pointed it out, especially the pudgy bit ;)

@peterfile I totally wish you did! That’d be a story to tell.

@IanMunro Not too worried about staying warm and dry, with thermal and waterproof everything tbh, and even if I do, I kinda like the cold. Oh, the experiences? The ones where you’re always cold and wet, surrounded by nature, where the best part is getting into dry clothes and your warm, warm sleeping bag in what you can feel is well earned, hearing the rain pour down on your tent, it all being oddly comforting? I like it. I love waking up in the middle of nowhere, where all that surrounds is the beautyof nature, waking to yet another adventure. I like it. I like how it’s a bit of a challenge, a struggle, it’s what makes it fun. I like it, because it makes me feel alive. It’s something that I can’t ever really describe as much as I try. I think it’s just being alive.

@bencooper you should totally post them Go Pro vids! After you, you know, make em…

@castanea
It is really, really nice to see some actual encouragement so thank you for that :) couldn’t agree more with that, the negativity is annoying but then you realise that the people that spread it are those that sit at home in the evenings rewatching Jeremy kyle that they recorded earlier, rendering any effect it had to disappear! I’ve been set on getting a Multitool, probably a Leatherman now, still advise getting a real knife? And you’ve got it. You totally get why I enjoy doing this. It’s enjoying life really, and I honestly do love that challenge. And yeah, you’re right, at the end, if nothing else, I’ll just have a greater appreciation for how we don’t have to struggle so much for the necessary things in life :)

@CountZero holy shit that’s a brilliant idea!!! And it sounds far, far more efficient in terms of food yield than hunting ever could. So I don’t even need a fishing rod, just fishing line, a hook and bait? I’ve never fished before! Ooh, and regarding the knife, would you still advise getting a proper knife? I was just going to go for a multitool, but would love to hear your take, you deff know what you’re talking about! Also, great tip on the knife sharpening, will bear that in mind thank you :)
@rogerthecats
I think may actually, I’ll look into it!
1500 words people….

Thans for your reply! It was quite helpful. Well this is gonna sound kinda stupid, but I guess I might as well say it. Basically, I really want to just go into the wild on my newly built for Surly ECR, literally, just set off on a great adventure across the land, but my worry is in food and water. I mean to survive, I obviously need some source of food and just carrying money isn’t sustainable, so again, this must sound really stupid, but I was going to see how I get on with a hunting knife… :S dont shout at me too loud! I am 16 which I didn’t want to mention – could contribute to my obvious ignorance, but I am very, very determined to make this work.

I think I might just actually, only problem is that sealant costs a frigging ton, and my rims aren’t tubeless ready (kris holm 29er) but I think I’ll just do it xD Any advice on cheaper sealant?

Anyone??? I love the Surly but honestly the weight is apparently stupendous

No worries bull and bladder, I need a back one now as well!

And thanks for your reply Steve, the Surly looks brilliant! I’m suprised the pdw is heavier though :S I think I might just get the Surly. I really don’t wanna spend £200 on racks though. Argh.. anyone else?

@remoterob Nailed it. And made me fall off my chair laughing. I’m fine! xD

@Jamesfts at that price you might as well get the vaults!

@Wiggles It’s handy I have you then! The DMR Vaults certainty look bigger than any other pedals, bar the 45nrth ones

@Toby1 you made me lol! I’ve never actually read the website so I will have a look. The saints don’t seem that big compared to the rest though, too small in length!

@Ton holy shit they look frigging huge!!! xD

@Tomhoward, the burgtecs don’t look too big, they look about the same size as the superstar nano flats? If they really are that big….

Get the Saints from CRC, at £33 they are unrivalled.

I just cannot understand the fact that people steal children’s bikes. What the **** is wrong with you people??

What was so wrong with it? I caught a few minutes here and there, and Kylie was rocking it! (: Didn’t see much though?

Ahhh brilliant, must’ve got it the other way around! Thanks I’ll go the B & M Luxx U light :)

Oh, and any reccomendations for chainrings? Was going to go with a 38t/26t for a 29er Surly ECR (:

Awesome, thanks guys! :)

Brill, thanks, was going to get a bash anyway! The BCD for the middle is 104mm, but apparently it’s the inner (granny) ring that’s the problem and will need a set of 2mm spacers to make up for the chainline? Not sure if this is for 9 speed or 10 speed, does anyone know? Apparently 10 speed is
the way to go! (:

Well I don’t have any rings, so I was going to buy 10 speed rings, but I’ve been told that the spacing is completely different, but after researching it, I’m now really confused as everyone says it is possible?

Thanks for the suggestions, but I’m not sure how those would work… I’ve got a pair of 47mm Kris Holm 29+ rims with cutouts, so I wanted to put the reflective tape in the cutouts!

Jesus christ man, of everything there is to worry about, you choose this. You’re on a far lower level than Danny, moaning about something that’s actually pretty cool, just a bit of fun really, on the internet while Danny’s having a laugh and actually having fun. If you want something to concern yourself with, be it the conflict with Israel.

What? Why???

Discover the true meaning of life and the true purpose of yours. What it is you truly want to do, that will make you truly happy. As cliched as it is, life really is what you make it.

THIS IS SO INCREDIBLY **** UP. I can’t believe that this is actually happening, and nobody is doing anything about it. What happened to the goverment that we trust to rule us? How can we simply trust them anymore. Why are we just sitting by an allowing this all to happen? I don’t know. It’s not about sides here, but about humanity. And that is NOT humane. I want to do something. But what? What can we actually do? God I feel so **** powerless.

Anyone?

I ride on 36/16, tried 34/16 but immediately swapped out for 36, way, way too low, don’t know how you guys are riding with 32??? 36/16 seems perf

EDIT: This is on a fatbike so I’m not sure if that could be why?

Nobody?

Thanks, got the last shifter pair! :)

Thanks, reserved a deore shifter pair! The rear mech is OOS however :S is it worth buying anything else or will the deore stuff be good enough? :)

Does anyone know which bearings it uses, i.e, the size?

Brill, thanks for the advice guys, I’ll go with the Gusset, the ability to replace it with standard bearings is exactly what I want :)

Thanks for the reccomendations! Hope does look fantastic but I’m on an incredibly tight budget. Be worth buying one used? Or should I go Gusset?

I think Vee Rubber make a 26 x 3″ tyre which might be worth looking at? Their prices are very reasonable, especially compared to Surly.