plus one spare bike and turbo – mines set up in the lounge in front TV. One thing you need for turbo trg is DVDs or films etc 😉

I spent £300 on a bike and was given turbo for free, th ebike can always go back on the road at some point, useful xmas gift etc ;-D

Its money well spent if it gets you fit. I found the key for me was using exercise DvDs or watching youtube exercises or films on TV

shopping list:

bar food
take away
chippy
restaurant
Gregs – must own DH bike and full face
cafe

Think Ive covered a weeks shopping there

gave mine to LBS they sent it to importers £25 (A lot cheaper than TF etc). They couldnt fix it so gave me a new one. If its a bleed its 2 sec job

pebbley bits fairly slippery

ha ha ha ha LoL

On the FOD vs. Cannock options I’d say I f you want something more gravity orientated then I’d say FOD, but if you want more pedally trails I’d say Cannock. I did FOD a few weeks ago and wasn’t impressed with the blue and red trail, but the downhill trails were fab.

best bits are off piste, loads single track and more 😉 get someone to show you the rest of the trails away from the centre. Its there for beginners

Freeview, broadband and phone £23 a month.
People paying £1k a year for TV etc? What recession?

HR2, I have DHF/DHR2 but they are more draggy in the gloop. I keep them for my more DH adventures

Tempted to put DHR2 on front though, might give it a try. I find HR2 just great alrounders and clear well. I run fron @ 20psi rear @ 25psi 75kg rider

You tried http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/

de also good

I dont look at any of the polcies as Tory or Labour or Liberal, just wethers its good for the country.

We need to deal with ever increasing social welfare bill. Tax credits have an unintended consequence that employers pay less. Especially in big cities where housing allowence is also needed to live for low wage earners.

Im broadly behind the low tax low welfare polciy. We need to get away the circle of hand outs from the government

I ran my Mazda from May to the end of September this year without MOT, easy to do when you don’t get a reminder and it’s out of synch with tax and insurance, only noticed when I needed to tax it. I can see how it can be annoying, but I wouldn’t read any more into it.

As everyone has said, pass it on to the police. They can decide what to do. We don’t want any more uninsured drivers adding to the carnage

Not you the OP driving around in his Mazda, it’s ok though he forgot. It wasn’t his fault because no one reminded him. He and we would have found out though if had an accident

No MOT no insurance, your a star.

No taxation without representation

I’d agree seems more civilized

If changes do occur to your pension what you have already gained is not lost. If you subscribe to the conspiracy theory approach to life then your heading for a poor retirement. The prudent do the best with the cards they are delt. Life’s like that.

One thing is sure if you do not do something about retirement YOU will be the one that suffers.

Here’s the black https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VELS2KohImE

ROLF 😀

Yes its dangerous walking the trails etc but not everyone is an expert MTB’er. Maybe the experts show a little more tolerance. People may get off and walk sections that are beyond them.

hully gully at gisburn a black? Its a three lane motor way!

ha ha ha, dont foget to buy one of those supplement drink bottles, fingerless gloves, vest

Avoid joining gyms after Xmas – their packed until about mid Jan 😀

or strength try reps of 6 to 8, 6 or 8 times gives you 36 – 68. Improves strength not bulk.

Tom_W1987 try this for exercise, strength not bulk.

I often do a quick hour on the road, then warm up in gym 10 – 15 mins then 35 – 45 min gym exercise is a good overal workout.

start easy build up, invest in one of the books that shows you what exercises use what muscle. Like Mens Health big book of exercises – very helpful http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mens-Health-Big-Book-Exercises/dp/1905744692

take music, warm up on tread mill and rowing machine or do an hour on road first

for strength try reps of 6 to 8, 6 or 8 times gives you 36 – 68. Improves strength not bulk. Weight should be 75 – 80% of your max.

Start light, use good form not jerking. Slow controled movement improves quality of exercise.

Warm up say 15mins, then alternate arms with core etc. If you cycle a lot maybe dont bother with leg exercise. YOu shouldnt need to do more that 45mins with a break of 2 to 3 days between sessions

try second hand u will get more bang for ur buck. I know your title says new

Spare time is not something I have much of.

This is life, it’s not a practice. Live it. Having loads of money is nothing if you haven’t got your health. You must be thinking that something is not right otherwise why make the post?

You can make the time.

several and then some, its cheaper, more effective and will save you money from buying expesnive upgrades and food

once your down on the drop handle bars the air flow over you creates a venturi affect. Farting in said position produces a backwards thrust effect giving you more speed

17.5 stone

drop about a kilo in rotating mass ie the wheels

I can suggest another option that will save you money and make you a lot faster

Was out twice this week, trails dry and fast and its pretty warm. Still in short sleves and shorts here

Still time, get off the forum go ride

Ceramic ones last forever but expensive

Heavy? 850g and thats for wire version? I have 2.3 DHF DHR2 great tyres as are HR2. A lot of people run DHR II on the front and HR2 on rear for winter. The DHR/DHF are lighter than HR2’s which is a surprise. Overal in the woods the DHF/DHR arrent so fast as the HR2 but are more sure footed

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/maxxis-minion-dhf-275-review-2014.html

we may have found the problem. The 1000 comes with a good map alreay preloaded, not as good as OS for off piste

devash
I find its essential for using basecamp and the resolution etc is great. You download a dodgy version.

Mate done the same now she cant plot on basecamp. OS map shows up on garmin but thats not a lot of good. Which for me is the main function. I like basecamp because its fast to use. I find online plotting sites slow

Ah, mine was already on a ssd card when I bought it from garmin.

My OS SD card works fine in all three of my garmins, 800, 1000 and 650 Oregon

Most things can be put down to stress. I would see my GP but I would also think about the real causes. Something else needs to change in your life. I dont advocate pills. No point in continuing in same way if its making you ill, medication isnt going to solve the cause. You need to change your life style; less stress, more exercise better diet. It might mean less money but without your health you have nothing. I opted for change, just about to go out on bike for 4 hours plus in this great weather. My stress will be completing that techy DH before a pie and coffee 🙂 Im not rich but Im rich in other ways

Id agree, carry on normal jogging.

I went from 3 x 9 to 1 x11 on Zesty – great change no regrets

Might have crash replacement SRAM does for theirs. Email them they can only say no. Theyt look a bit dry? On putting tyres on m8 I lube them and the rims with a little stans. Helps a lot in letting the slide on and slide into place when pumping up. I can get my HR2 on my Roams by handwithout tools. If you see truck car tyres being changed they do the same with soap/water to let the tyre slip onto the rim

Applying pressure on the rim outwards isnt what its designed for, just holding a tyre on.

The lay up of the carbon on the rim dosent look right either (non expert opinion) what brand is that?

If you want information rather than uneducated opinion go to BHF site, it has all the info there. You cardiologist is also the person to give you expert advice and you can ask for a second opinion

NH/ are fantastic, if you need an operation you will get it. I have A heart condition and I get treatment. It’s not politics

Plus one for Glyncorrwg cafe. Excellent food service

Afan centre poor food poor service, been once never again. It can only get better having been put out to tender.

From the sound of the above most arent regular customers. I have a good relationship with my LBS. he knows me and understands what and when it’s needed. It’s a two way street. I also buy from the Internet. The key is being a regular customer. I’m sure it benfits us both

NP. I kept my old full sus and use that sometimes. A good bike is still a good bike to ride.