Needs a dedicated bike that is probably a niche to far for most people who can dip their toes in on a regular bike? I think it’s called “jibbing” on a regular bike. Martin Ashton brings the topic of trials up on GMBN fairly frequently.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165917006097?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=EtbQpH9zSQq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=VsdDOiQWQdy&var=465415345557&widget_ver=artemis&media

These are good.

I took the “keep ebike for when it’s dry” approach and regretted it when the motor died out of warranty. Get as much use out of it in warranty as you can.

Never watched an episode of Still Game until a week ago. We are on series 5 now. Was it only on in Scotland maybe why I missed it?

Take some Joy Division oven gloves with you?

You lost me there.

Gawton is good shout cheers. Thanks marsbarman – will prob give Tris Combe a go

Corned Beef (in a tin)

I have to go to chess.com. App doesn’t let me join. Also iPhone

Yes please for 10A

Took a job in a printing works. I knew I was a bit colour blind but took the job anyway. Lasted about 6 weeks until it became apparent I was never going to be able to colour match and admitted defeat. Got a forklift license out of it though.

The Stranger on Netflix – very good Australian crime thriller.

Have a look for castle Mtb on Facebook – based in Caerphilly there’s a good easyish ride that leaves the town centre 11ish on a Saturday.

Yes please “richwales”

Look for Castlemtb Caerphilly on Facebook – they do Monday / Thursday and Saturday rides.

When it happened with mine I opened the motor as much as you can. Cleaned the terminals. Checked all the connections were tight replaced wiring from the speed sensor and updated the software – basically everything possible without changing the motor. Worked ok for a few rides and would then start cutting out randomly with the error message. That lasted about a month until it gave up completely. took it to two shops who both shrugged and said new motor.

If you check in with a battery that’s within limits and a really heavy bike in a bag it wouldn’t take Einstein to realise you’re taking a motorised bike on board. You’ll then have the fun of arguing your point with check-in staff. Good luck with that in Geneva.

Can you fix it. The clutch is serviceable

Does anyone else use a mallet to fit press fit bb? Going gentle obviously. Works fine for me and takes minutes

Won’t be watching unfortunately. I’m going on an artistic retreat to the bungle bungles.

“Absolute scenes” – increasingly used by 5 Live commentators.
Also use of “obviously” at the start of conversations, no need for it.

1,2 &3 done. Cream is a good shout for 4.

I think you’re write (right) – excellent

Well done wales – hung in there against a good Ukraine team. First World Cup since 1958!! Decent group as well – Iran, USA and England.

Can you add me please?

We own this city looks like it’s sky (Atlantic??) in June

Loads bought and sold over the years. Looking at the dates when my home/work life has been settled then changing bikes hasn’t occurred as much 🤔.

Pre-mtb

Raleigh commando
Raleigh grifter
Proline bmx

Full-suss in time order 1998 – present.

1998: Pro flex beast 1998 new bike

1999: Kona stinky 1999 new bike, first proper Mtb, the best (stolen)

2004: Kona stab 2004 new bike (insurance, shouldn’t have bought DH)

2007: Giant reign 2007 new bike, too much bike for trail.

2008: Specialised enduro 2008 new bike, never gelled.

2008: Cannondale prophet 2008 2nd hand frame, one of the best regretted selling.

2009: Santa Cruz heckler 2003 2nd hand frame, good for trail riding, sold to make room in shed.

2010: Santa Cruz heckler 2010 2nd hand frame, ok but felt too small.

2009: Turner 5 spot 2009, 2nd hand, great bike but fancies new.

2013: Santa Cruz 5010 2013 new frame, not enough travel for bigger trails.

2014: Specialized Enduro 2012, 2nd hand frame, yeah, ok did everything ok, didn’t love it though.

2014: YT Capra 2013, 2nd hand frame, dependable, predictable just fancied a change and it was a bit green.

2015: Pivot Mach 6 2014 new frame, lovely ride but got rid for LLS.

2017: Trek remedy 2016 new frame, great bike but had itch to go for 29er.

2018: Kona Process 111 new frame, great bike, sold for wedding costs.

2018: Merida e800 2018 ebike, still going, had new motor, love it, no need to replace.

2019: Trek slash bike 2019, still got it, love it, no need to replace.

Hardtails

Gt tequesta 1994 new bike
Kona scrap 2004 new bike (stolen)
Kona scrap 2006 new bike (insurance replacement)
Norco Bigfoot 2008 2nd hand bike
DMR trail star 2010 new frame
Cannondale f800 2001 2nd hand bike
Cannondale f800 2010 new bike
Dartmoor Primal 2019 new frame

Take the dog to the vets.

1 group of 8, 1 day per move would be my preference. Cheers for sorting again.

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It’s “bare” cuz, ya get me?

I feel you fam 🔥

New series of “Top Boy” on Netflix. Put your feet up, switch the subtitles on and get your phone ready to translate what “bear” and “fam” mean.

Just to close thread if needed for future ref.
286mm spokes worked fine on bontrager line comp 30 rear hub with dt Swiss ex511 rim.

I Use the shop when i get stuck and vice / sockets / drift / mallet for everything else.

Getting them out is the tricky bit I found. I Ended up taking parts of frames to bike shop. Blind bearings I couldn’t bodge. One bearing disintegrated leaving outer race stuck In the frame.

Putting new ones in – By the time I got to the 5th bearing I couldn’t be bothered with sockets and a vice and got the mallet out.

If I had all the tools needed for 24 bearings across 2 bikes plus pullers and slide hammer the shop used, you’re into hundreds of pounds.

“Joint it simple” is great stuff. Expensive but nice finish.

Can you add me to T7 please ?

Apologies to whoever I’ve timed out against – it’s not intentional

Not sure what’s going on in T6 but I’ve got 13 games ongoing and have already lost one as it timed out after 5 times?

Royal storm are good

There is 3 spare places for anyone who didn’t enter STW T5 but wants in this tournament.

Invite accepted if there’s still space.
Cheers

Yes please – richwales