I mount mine in the top pocket of my camelbak as it goes on my head – try it, it works incredibly well!

This.

I’m bald and sometimes have dreams where I have hair. It feels pretty good so I have a little cry when I wake up. 😛

Little paranoid.

I’m aware of who is about when I’m going in or out with the bike. Had some dubious characters pull up next to me at lights once…bike on the rack and been asked if was an expensive bike! I have heard of people being followed home and then having bikes stolen.

I think just common sense applies. Get the blue.

Damn it nicko74…Now it seems I need another 9 ‘tools’.

She probably just sheds once in a while

Brilliant! Loving the photoshop skilzz.

BEST TOPIC EVER.

Isn’t the royal family essentially German? On that basis I would go hairy…but then she is the queen and bobbly has her bum wiped by a different virgin everyday. I am going with (posh) waxed… after her bath in ass milk.

If I buy a Nobby Nic 2.4 UST tubeless tyre, do I need to buy sealant as well?

Whatever tyre you run you should defo use some sealant. The whole point of tubeless is that the sealant catches any punctures. You don’t need much. Stans is V good. Other options available.

Tubeless without sealant is kinda pointless.

Edit. if you get a puncture you have to stick a tube in. With sealant you don’t.

Yes I am sad enough to act my age.

If I acted like an 18 year old douche 24/7 It is more likely than not I would not be successfully self employed with plenty of bike time.

I would be asleep till noon in jizz encrusted pants and not a sniff of pu$$y in sight.

Or in your case RD very colorful pants.

Just checked bike discount.de but can’t see 125 drop 30.9 in black.

Only the stealth, but your frame has to be able to accommodate it

On one 180

but only 31.6 as posted by cbmotorsport.

Ahhhh man your so cool and trendy perhaps we should all follow suit and act 20 years younger than we are and wear hideous loud shorts and take plenty of self indulgent photos whilst riding along shit flat terrain like you

You iz my hero

He kind of has a point RD.

Just a thought, If you post your full details I will have my mate in immigration check your status. 😉

Just a guide below…you really should look into planning regs for what you want.

Situations Requiring Planning Permission;

* Where the deck is situated within 20 metres of a highway.

* Where the deck platform is more than 300mm (1 ft) from the ground (effective 1 October 2008).

* If the structure would affect the amenity value or privacy of neighboring properties.

* If the deck is attached to a listed building or situated in a conservation area or National Park.

* Decking area covers more than 50% of the total garden area.

I have been searching hi and low for the same post, cheap as poss. Cavemans link is the cheapest I have found. Add a fiver for postage IIRC.

Then a 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly slashing the tyres of TWENTY bikes, before ejaculating over the saddles.

The man has stamina, too much time on his hands and balls the size of water melons it would seem. Although maybe not after the 20th saddle.

Currently playing is some daft punk..,

New album? F-ing great.

One more beer then bed (lots of water) for an early spin.

Is it as easy as putting topics in say the chat forum for non related bike topics and maybe the bike forum for those that are?

Sounds like you went to the beach and got sand in your vagina. The guy is only just getting to grips with tabs…give him a break.

If I’m not mistaken you can run stans flow ex with just yellow tape and no rim strips. I do on my std flows. As I said on the other tubeless thread my rear does deflate over time but I have non UST tires.

I don’t really care about weight, maybe it is a lighter set up?! But I haven’t had a puncture stopping ride in going on 2 years. Odd puncture yes but the sealant has always caught it. To me, even if tubeless weighed more I would still do it.

Mine do. Or the rear does.Stans Flows rims. Non UST Ignitors. Occasional pump and it’s all gravy. I’m sure proper tires would solve this but rubber isn’t cheap.

I can live with it.

F bread. I challenge you to produce a half decent Battenburg.

They look like cracking bikes but having seen the discounts that kick in (later on in the year) on previous models I would wait. Looks like they sell out fast in all but the small size though so poss a matter of timing.

I’m on my second bottle of strong cider, i’m seeing all sorts!

Double everything! Awesome.

I’m on my second bottle of strong cider, i’m seeing all sorts!

Double everything! Awesome.

Got me some of them Nukeproof ones. Cant fault them, contrary to the above post I have found them pads I can wear all day. The sizing is spot on too.

Have also got some Brand X knee and shin. The are also pretty good, for the price. Shin protection too. I found the straps to be too long so criss-cross the straps and that has made them much better. I wouldn’t want to wear them all day or on an uber hot day in the Alps but they did me just fine.

Drac….nice.

“By the way if anyone here is in advertising or marketing… kill yourself. No, no, no it’s just a little thought. I’m just trying to plant seeds.
Maybe one day, they’ll take root – I don’t know. You try, you do what you can. Kill yourself. Seriously though, if you are, do. Aaah, no really, there’s no rationalisation for what you do and you are Satan’s little helpers, Okay – kill yourself – seriously. You are the ruiner of all things good, seriously.”

Bill hicks.

Where can this be seen tonight?

Where is it being sold at £1326?

Google isn’t helping me

Sorry for the late reply. Got mine from Plush hill cycles in Shropshire. Now sold out. Next best I can find is

http://www.realcycles.com/m1b186s1p4703/_SARACEN_Ariel_142_2013/RS_GB/11288 LARGE ONLY

I did see it for 1376 somewhere else…still trying to find the link…will post when I do.

I agree with above, at full price it looks over priced. Compared to a Norco sight 2 SE for 2500 and better kit. The Ariel is a bit of a risk considering reviews are scarce. I reckon they have slashed the price to get them out on the trails. Might kick start peoples interest.

I plan on posting a mini review once I have had some time with it.

All sounding good! Once my Five is sold will go for the TALAS (120-160) just to make the ups easier and the downs even more fun. Cheers all. Happy to hear you enjoy the bike.

Was just looking at the difference in the LP and the Turbo. TBH I can’t see anything that makes me think the Turbo a bad buy.

LP gets you…..

Lower profile unit that is rotated 90° resulting in cleaner cable routing

Requires 1/4 inch less exposed seat post in order to ride each drop length

Upgraded 2024 aluminum resulting in a 500% increase in strength

New more flixible cable housing for better cable routing

More clearance for the back tire

Turbo LP unit now bolted to the post instead of bonded

17 gram reduction in weight.

All seems a bit meh to me. The turbo just works. And you can buy one in the UK.

I just wouldn’t risk it TBH. So many better options in that price range.

Thanks supremebean. I will make sure it’s double specific.

Go-Ride guy to JMC guy…

“3 inches right there buddy”

“all yours if you tell the guy behind me his white glasses look sh*t.”

Thanks for the info rj. Yeah I think the changes have been minimal for 12/13. Good fun all-rounder is what I am hoping for.

Interesting you make the Five comparison. Had a Five for 3 years but have been looking for something a little different. Like the Saracen for it’s linkage driven single pivot. Slightly steeper HA but a 160 TALAS would sort that.

The planter on the left is wonky. The bike is nice! The rear tire with the white stripe has got to go.

Not much happens.

Edit…I make impulse purchases it would seem.

I always operate at 110%. 65% of the time.

Ainsley Harriot… getting a coffee from the machine at our photo studio. Apparently he was there for a shoot but no one tells me anything.

I love the shower pic

OOF…just a peek at her rims has got me all worked up….

Ha…like the pic’s.

Just a thought on the TMARS post.

I had one, or one of the many variants, before buying the GD. I didn’t rate it at all. I found the remote to be awkward to use and the seat would not always return fully to the highest position.

A dropper post has to work well and quickly for it to be worth having and enhance your riding. From my experience it was a hindrance. Buy cheap buy twice bla bla bla.

Gravity dropper turbo. Really expensive though. Got one on sale but was going to go for the HiLo.

The GD really has been a cracking post for the last year, not one problem…not yet had to service. Like the fact it can be easily stripped when necessary and parts are readily available and don’t cost the earth.