Am I missing the point here?- I use my helmet light to get a view of the trail if the bike is pointing in another direction- for example as the OP says in windy singletrack- therefore its not competing with the main light but just needs to give enough visibility until the bike straightens up

As long as its a pie made of free range ethically sourced meat Im happy- and I’m also taking the piss as I will eat any type of pie

So you agree I didn’t say I hated e-bikes then 🙂

As for the rest of your paragraph on putting a gate on the outdoors- you have lost me and Im not sure where the reference to Country comes in- were you saying my comment had racist undertones???

The Podge- I’m not seeing where I said I hated e-bikes my point is that the perception issue of additional erosion may just add fuel to the trail access debate

On the basis that seasoned bikers cannot agree whether the trail may be subject to more damage from additional grip/torque in certain more fragile conditions which way do you think the Peak District guys who destroyed Rushup Edge will go?

Perception becomes reality

Salsa Horsethief?
448 reach
508 seat tube
437 chainstays
68 angle

Nothing to add just bookmarking

The newer ti bars don’t have a shim- i’ve got some and I would be hard pushed to notice in difference in riding but they are a bit lighter and look more shinier

I like mine

Never trust an Impreza driver 😆

In what pack?

I suppose it depends what constitutes cheeky

For me cheeky at Cannock is the trails someone has spent a lot of time and effort creating which then gets trashed by people riding in wet muddy conditions which I consider poor form

Nothing to add just marking as I’m going later this year

Tbh I’m not looking to make anything- he’s a mate so I’m just looking to get him the best deal – he may stand me a pint though!!

Thanks all – I need to look at it in the flesh to get the spec

I asked him what size it was and he said…normal ffs

Cheers TedC didn’t know retro bike had that forum heading

My mate offered it to me for £30 but I reckon it’s got to be worth £100+ for a bit of nostalgia – I’ve already got a fully rigid singlespeed so have my hairshirt anyhow

So bmh25 are you a bit weird? I think that’s quite a good thing and would make you a lot more normal than many who post here

Only a short ride on a stooge and I must admit I felt it quite harsh at the back – felt like a big bmx so good fun but I think the fun may wear thin on a longer ride- was a mk 1 though so bigger rubber would help

I’ve owned a steel diamond and now own a ti diamond and they are great- I’ve ridden taz’s space frame as well and the steel space frame is probably the best value of all of them comparing grins per £ spent- it’s hard to justify the cost of the ti but they are very pretty!!

What a charmer you are eh 😆

thanks for the history lesson of mountain bike trail origins- very informative

My OP was to get views preferably without getting personal but it’s stw I suppose

So helpful and iolo if they were on a full blown crosser you’d be ok also

There were 2 of them and they ‘appeared’ to be lads just looking to rip up the trails- didn’t ask for a doctors note though!

Careful stu you will have ‘his’ disciples after you 😀

Take 2

Edit- oh cock

I hate ipads

Needs a new thread- Orange 5 29er- 4 months in (and out)

Don’t disagree – my point was try before you buy to make sure it’s your thing rather than they will give you automatic niche points 😉

OP. Definitely get a good ride on one or two before buying – I had an OO fatty and whilst it made me smile I always chose my fat fronted Jones instead which is the best compromise in my eyes

As for riding in bogs why on earth would I want to do that!

Could well be up for that- will keep an eye out for details

Jekkyl- if you think sat morning is single man territory please dont let my wife and 3 kids know……. albeit the kids are old enough now to still be in bed when I get back saturday lunchtime!!

There’s a few single speed weirdo types who go out most Saturday mornings if you like off piste stuff and cake- drop me a mail if you aren’t a knee pad wearing gnarly type as you may be disappointed in our approach 😆

Great weekend – course was a good mix of techy Singletrack and the ups were nice and wide for the fast boys to go past the slower peeps ( like me)- good effort from Wayne and co! Coventry next year 🙂

You can get v70s converted to 7 seats you know although the back row are facing backwards

If I was you I’d be speaking to Aus about his Pegasus frame – they are awesome

Oi I resemble that remark

Had the email so time to get reet proper excited ‘appen like

What tyres for yokkshire bimbling.???

Never mind that what was on the butty

I’m starting to despise Woy- the defending is woeful and we always look like we are likely to concede- Clyne should have played against Ireland and today- Jones ans smalling are shocking and only get a star cus they’re with united

Northwind- that gif is great!

Fudge- it’s a flap of skin like the pad has ripped no cut

Cheers all

I’m concerned covering it up will not let it harden up as quick – he’s also really twitchy about touching his legs when there’s nothing wrong with them so it’s going to be fun!

Too late…..

I’m sort of thinking it’s like a blister so as long as it’s kept clean it will skin over etc

I had a 57 at 6 ft 1 and was fine