Get the htc one, I got one when they first came out, ive had iphones and galaxies but the one is by far the best phone I’ve had, don’t be fooled by pixel count, the pic quality is really good. The only downside is the battery life isn’t amazing .

The fit on the Pocs are great (not too baggy) and a little bit longer in length than the singletracks, i think they’re pretty similar waist size aswell. Also have a look a mavic notch, they were a little baggy in the leg for me (skinny legs) but definitely the comfiest shorts ive tried on!

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Clasp? You mean the presstuds? If so yes they do come undone, i bought mine a few weeks ago and they’ve come open on every ride, other than that they are good but that bugs me so i bought some Poc flows instead as they have a proper button.

Get a map and head for porta limnionas, it’s beautiful !

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I was out yesterday over Fremington edge, it was torturous but I loved every minute of it! 🙂

If you go to il Toro let us know what you think, I’ve been thinking about taking the other half for a while but usually end up somewhere else.

Good bit of kit, I’ve never really noticed if it makes me sweat?

Holy Shizzle!

Highlight of BGT so far!! 😆

Yes that’s the one, the R8 is the only car I really drool over!

We would all like to think the our lbs are the pinnacle of honesty but they can be just as dishonest as anyone. I had this sort of thing happen to me not long back, i took my bike in for a full service and had all new drive train parts fitted while it was in, they called me while working on it to tell me the bb was goosed and also the headset, I told them to replace the bb and put a Chris King replacement headset in, they did a great job and I came away happy. Then three weeks later I managed to get a new frame for a cracking price and asked them to swap everything over for me, this time I got a call saying the bb was nackered and needed replacing??? When I questioned him about it and told him I’d only ridden the bike once he changed his mind! You could say it was a mistake or you could say he was trying it on? It’ll cost him in the long run though cos I won’t go there again!

Edit: obviously I didn’t buy them enough biscuits?

Very nice, being a carpenter I think I’ve got a very good excuse to acquire one of these!

I saw it for the first time last night, it’s not bad!

ta for the replies… i think 🙂 All sorted now.

My evoc came with a bladder! I also have an Osprey pack but the bladder melted when cleaning it!

Happy Friday dude

Evoc CC10l is a top bit of kit and the bladder holds plenty and room for tools etc. can’t fault it really.

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Very nice indeed, how much if you don’t mind me asking?

Defo gonna join, that video really does sum up what we have and how lucky we are!!

I’ve got the new Poc VPD 2 ones which are great , although they did rub a bit on the back of my knees on my first outing with them at the weekend although I imagine that will settle down as I break them in.

I do have my older set of Poc VPDs for sale if your interested? They’re in the classifieds , £45 posted. Only worn half a dozen times and only changed cos I’ve got skinny legs and need a small rather than medium. 🙂

Read most (not all) of the replies, but why don’t you try and relocate somewhere in the UK, there must another station you could transfer to with enough distance from where you are now? You say that your lads are desperate to get away from these scrotes and get sorted, surely they could do voluntary work in the new location which would help focus them on positive things and hopefully help them forget about their past lifestyle. Obviously my ideas are very simplified but you get the idea?

Bernaard, what’s that last one??

This is quite a good thread!

That Pyga frame is sweet!

Chorizo soup, I guarantee you’ll love it!

1 chilli chopped (de seed if you want a milder intensity)
1 onion diced
1/2 bulb of garlic finely sliced
Ring of chorizo chopped into random sized chunks

Chuck all of the above into a hot pan (no oil) and stir occasionally until everything has taken colour from the chorizo then just add –

Beef stock cube
2 tins of –
Chopped tomatoes
Butter beans

Plus a large handful of random chopped mushrooms and a large handful of spinach

Bring to the boil then gently simmer for 20 mins.

Done

All in about 30 mins!

On your last last day buy everyone a cake and get them individually wrapped , just replace boss mans with a freshly curled out nugget (obviously add a few sprinkles and a nice cake candle) Happy leaving day everyone!!!! 😀 yay

I’m supposed to be going this weekend taking my dad for his first time there, weather forecast says some snow showers on sat but clear on sun, your best bet is to phone the bike shop I would think.

“That’s awful. UK citizens are so much more important than blown up Afghans.”

It’s easy to spout this kind of nonsense isn’t it , until a relative cant get the medical care that is needed because there’s not enough beds in the hospitals! No human is more important than another but if you’ve paid national insurance all your life then you can be forgiven for expecting a decent level of care.

Final point – how many people (uk nationals) are refused treatment/medication on the grounds of it being to expensive yet we can fly Afghans/whoever half way around the world and give treatment/rehabilitation. (Not talking about the Malala case btw)

Ps I don’t read the Daily Mail by the way.

Option 3. She gains her education here goes to visit Pakistan and is assassinated by the nut jobs who tried it in the first place, There will be a huge outcry and mass hysteria but everything will go back to how it was! (I hope this doesn’t happen by the way.)

For the record I fully believe that she should be given every opportunity in life, whether it be here or anywhere for that matter and I certainly don’t mind my taxes contributing to her education but anyone who thinks that the Middle East will change are dreaming, yes this symbol of female defiance is a powerful weapon but its not nearly powerful enough.

Now vegetarians, try telling me meat doesn’t have it’s benefits!

Shit happens when you party naked!

Did a 20mile route around Winter Hill and Rivington/Chinese gardens with my dad, ive never seen it as quiet, even Rivi Pike was dead 8O, it was absolutely Baltic but one of the best days riding so far!

And the award for biggest div on Stw goes too………..Me 🙄

Well it’s got lock out on right leg and preload on left??

How would I know if its a coil?

Top thread! 😆

Not anymore, just the mtb, some good tips so far, will check them out over the next few days!