You need this and this 😉

hustler?

How bling are you feeling?

http://www.silverfish-uk.com/ProductDetail/8201/8261/TRS-Rear-Hub

Boom!

Silverfish doesnt have one mate

Silverfish are the UK importer and distributor for Yeti. What I posted was the dealer locator so that you can see a list of all the Yeti dealers in the country. 😉

http://www.silverfish-uk.com/Stockists

You could look at it like this; all the other bike manufacturers in the world are obviously stupid because they didn’t go down this route when Gary Fisher tried it.

This is a stupid comparison. Gary Fisher’s G2 geometry did the exact opposite of Forward Geometry.

G2 Geometry shortened the cockpit, used a custom offset fork, and longer stem. This essentially kept the wheelbase and the cockpit the same, achieving nothing. Forward Geometry uses a longer TT and a 10mm long stem (effectively) to lengthen the wheelbase while keeping the cockpit the same as non XR models. It’s a bold move, but it’ll be interesting to see if it works.

The other issue, not really related to the ride quality, but more the ownership of the bike is that G2 geometry relied heavily on a custom fork to keep the wheelbase the same length as before. This meant your choice of fork was very limited, as you could not buy them aftermarket. No room for fork upgrades meant that you basically had to use the fork that Trek told you to. Even if you could, custom forks would be very expensive. Funny how that didn’t last…

I’ve yet to ride one of these bikes in anger, having only ridden one round a car park myself. However, having spoken to Fabien Barel and Chris Porter at the Exmoor Gravity Rally, they both seem very passionate about it.

As I said, it’ll be interesting to see if it takes off, but I’m inclined to believe what the actual experts say, rather than some keyboard warrior.

No, I just meant that respect should be mutual, and it’s no good motorists complaing about cyclists’ misdemeanours when their own transgressions can and are far more dangerous and have far greater consequences.

Absolutely, but it’s still better to be the bigger man about it, and that only works if everyone does the same. A world where drivers and cyclists both behave perfectly, nice thought isn’t it? 😆 I can keep dreamin…

WTF? How long do you have to cycle before you are qualified to come to the conclusion that cycle lanes are poorly designed and make the problem worse, not better?

Perhaps I didn’t phrase that correctly, there is no definite timescale. My issue is with people who have gotten all up themselves, having recently discovered cycling. Think: Luke Skywalker preaching to/lecturing Han Solo about not believing in the Force, only days after he’s discovered it himself… bit dickish, no?

Edit: My apologies Mike, didn’t mean to put word into your mouth. So what are you saying? Is it that all drivers have to stop breaking the speed limit before you’ll show them respect?

By the same logic, if i drive my car do i have to ensure every single one of the other 30 million motorists obeys all speed limits before i could complain about a cyclist going through a red light?

I’m not really sure that is the same logic though. You’re free to complain about RLJing cyclists, but don’t make your complaint in the form of speeding and driving badly. What Mikeconnor was suggesting that it’s ok to jump red lights because drivers break the speed limit- which it is not.

Seeing as almost all drivers break the speed limit, why should we treat any of them with the utmost repsecrt?

Because two wrongs don’t make a right, and a tit for tat attitude will get us nowhere. How can we complain about bad drivers while jumping red lights? It gives us no credibility.

Careful DezB, you don’t want to pick a fight with this guy. I’ve heard he’s got a mean kick!

Kicked his door in, like this?

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I’m speaking from purely from my own experiences when I ran a bike shop. I can’t comment on each individual shop, as we are all aware some are a bit less willing to bend the rules.

As I said, ask nicely. Most bike shop staff are pretty understanding and generally willing to lend a hand, as long as you’re polite. It’d be a different case if you’d bought a bike elsewhere that had cracked, and demanded that a shop strip down, send away, and rebuild a bike for you.
In a situation similar to, I think I charged the guy all of a fiver to cover the time it’d take to package up and then the cost of postage. For how long it takes, it’s no great shakes really.

Fair enough, they’ll probably not make any money out of processing it for you, but they may well take the same, longer term view that I did.

How long’s a piece of string?

But seriously, it could cost as little as £10-15, or it could go up as much as £40-50. Depends entirely on what needs doing, what state the rim is in and so on… Take it to your LBS!

While they’re not obliged to do so, you may find an LBS will process it for you if you ask them nicely.
I used to do this when I had a bike shop in Glasgow, as although I didn’t really gain anything financially from it, it helps a customer out and builds a good relationship. The people I helped out went on to buy bikes etc from us and we ended up doing a load of servicing for them as well, so it was worth it in the long run.

My advice: Take em in a pack or two of biscuits, you may find they suddenly become very helpful!

B & C, definitely. I had a similar thing happen to me racing at Ft Bill in 2008, except it was my front tyre. Minion on a Mavic rim with stans tubeless conversion. Non UST Tyre and Rim, running around 25psi, it was asking for trouble really.

Life goes on…

Very nearly took both my eyes out in one go, with a set of needle-nosed pliers.
Can’t remember the exact scenario, but I had something in the vice with a pin or screw stuck in it (I think it might have been an old hope caliper.) Anyway, gripping the pin with these pliers, with both hands, and pulling full force, the damn things slipped. Because it was straight in front of me, they flew back and up and the pliers hit me square between the eyes; leaving cuts on both sides of the bridge of my nose.

I had to sit down and have a quiet word with myself…

The I-Fly’s a totally different kettle of fish- designed for racing XC (if you’re a weirdo like XC steve, with no arse) or for riding DH. Not really designed with comfort in mind.

If you like the Bel-Air but want something a bit lighter, have a look at the SDG Duster saddle. I changed to one earlier this year (went I-Beam at the same time) and it’s ace. I’m a big fan of the Bel-Air, but wanted something a bit slimmer- haven’t regretted it yet!

A dude I know’s built his SB66c up to 26lbs- 34s, e13 wheels, loads of carbon bits. Not a cheap build, but mega light!

It’s come up best part of a pound lighter than my ASR 5, which I have to say is a little upsetting 😥

What is terrifying is how young so many of them are- a lot of them look like they’re still on provisional licenses!
It’s the kind of attitudes you expect from pensioners and middle-aged **** in BMWs. Scary that it’s so aggressive from people so young.

[sarcasm]Yeah, it’s definitely Silverfish’s fault. I bet they’ve had new frames all along and are deliberately holding them back, as it’s really good for their publicity…[/sarcasm]

Warranty issues have been done to death on this forum, and the conclusion is nearly always the same: Your warranty is with the bike shop you bought it from, and that really should be the end of it. What happens after that is between them and the distributor, and so on up the supply chain.
If your shop’s in talks with Silverfish, they could perhaps take the initiative and offer you a replacement from another brand.

I understand why you’re frustrated- 13 months is a ridiculously long time. However if your shop’s half decent, there’s no reason it can’t be resolved amicably.

You can get a full build for £3k now!

http://www.escapebikeshop.com/limited-edition-yeti-sb95-full-build.html

A good bumming by a massive black man named “Bubba”. That’s the only way they’ll learn what it’s like to feel violated 😀

Or, thrown into a pit guarded by a mad-man (a la Silence of the Lambs)

I could go on… Hanging’s too good for ’em! 😆

Following on from Mikewsmith:

what have we seen ‘developed’ in the last 10 years?

a new-looking specialized enduro every 5 minutes – pointless.
Nobody’s forcing you to buy one

tapered head tubes – pointless.

Not sure I agree with this. It allows riders to run bigger forks (160mm+) without them having to tolerate massive flex, or use stupidly big stems and stupid looking frames

re-styled cranks/brake levers from shimano every 5 minutes – pointless.

Again, I disagree. Every generation, they get lighter and stiffer. Some may dispute this, but again, nobody’s forcing you to buy them!

post-mount forks/frames – pointless.

This is a stupid statement. IS mounts are such a pain in the tits. Yes you can use adapters for I.S. to Post, which is fine, but many people (myself included) like the idea of just bolting a caliper straight on, and it taking virtually no time to set up.

It wasn’t all that long ago that people were saying 9-speed was a stupid idea…

Assuming you’re male, why not go and sit in the library at caley uni and have a perv for a couple of hours.

Haha! This is the very reason I ended up with a 2:2 degree.

Oh! and this! http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/riverside-museum/Pages/default.aspx

They’ve got O’Bree’s record setting bikes (or copies of, at least) on display!

If you’re at Cowcaddens, hop on the subway to Kelvinhall and go visit these guys!
http://www.siemprebicyclecafe.com/
That’s also right at the bottom of Byres road which is well worth a wander. Kelvingrove park’s right next to that, as is Glasgow Uni & Kelvingrove museum (which is ace!) etc… I Could go on!

I miss living in Glasgow. Can you tell? 🙁

Max travel on a 575 is 160mm, based on an Axle to crown height of 546mm.

http://yeticycles.com/pdf/manuals/2012_OwnersManual_575_LR.pdf

Anything else?

Mine’s chipped in a few places (from catching rocks etc…) I wouldn’t worry about it. Stick some tape over and carry on riding!

I must have watched this a million times, and it still makes me cry with laughter!

Unfortunately it looks like your fork, shock, seatpost have sold a few days back…

Wait for feedback to appear on these bits, then contact the buyer. Explain the situation and that the police are involved etc…

Really depends on what you intend on using it for. If you’re after properly carrying cargo, then a rear loading one would be best. However, if you’re after a kid orientated bike though, I can heartily recommend this: http://www.cycle-heaven.co.uk/bikes/brands/gazelle/gazelle-cabby-2013/

It’s uber stable, dead easy to ride, and your kids will absolutely love it!
I actually carried a pissed mate home in it once 😀

@Bencooper- I used to live just round the corner from your shop, and always loved going past on the way to mugdock and seeing the recumbent outside that looked like a fighter jet from the 60s (full metal faring, haha!)

For a while I worked at Cycle Heaven in York, specializing in all sorts of weird and wonderful bikes (Gazelle dutch bikes, brompton, birdy, mezzo etc) and used to get lots of eccentric customers. When you specialize in “alternative transport” many of your customers are the kind of people who aren’t allowed driving licenses 😆
I once had a guy who came up on a train from Nottingham to buy one of these[/url]– 3speed, uber heavy monster of a bike with a coaster brake (but very cool) and intended on riding it back.
He brought his SPDs with him (oh yes) so we popped em on, stuck a couple of water bottles in his basket for free, and away he went.
I gave him a call the next day to see if he made it home alive, and apparently he did! 10 hours, including a 1hr stop for fish and chips. Hard-****-core!
He owns a bakery somewhere in the outskirts of Nottingham, and uses it for advertising and deliveries. If anyone’s seen it parked outside a shop up there, he bought that from me 😀

Much the same thing here. I run it with a 140mm lefty on the front, and it’s an absolute hooligan/flying machine!
http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb8776713/p4pb8776713.jpg

I was worried about it being a bit too short travel and twitchy, however 5″ is still quite a lot of travel really. I use mine predominantly for XC, but I do take it down some pretty hairy stuff and it eats it all up. It’s a bit twitchier than some bikes, but I really like it (kinda makes you pay attention when you’re descending)
The description Yeti give is that it’s a souped up XC bike, capable of all day epics. It’s pretty much bang on, and I don’t reckon there’s much it’s not capable of.

Despite being pretty disappointing, I wouldn’t have said that falls under warranty. It’s a contact point of a bike which does receive a lot of friction, and there are too many factors to simply say “yes, the saddle failed”

How often do you ride? What kind of conditions do you ride in? What kind of shorts do you wear? etc…

Best thing to do, in my advice, would be to wait til you’ve cooled off about it. Approach the place you bought it from and calmly explain that you’re a bit disappointed with its lifespan. They may be willing to do you a reduced price replacement.
Going in all guns blazing will get you nowhere.

Bom diggy bom di dang di dang diggy diggy 😀

he would be best suited to a “Cross” bike?

😆

The problem is, he always brings his 12 riding buddies along with him. And all they want to do is sit around a table at the cafe, yakking away telling stories.