So being dumb, just to be clear. I can basically run any MIDDLE Ring without spacers as my inner is an XTR Middleburn one ?

Cheers.

The inner ring was definatley differnt, I know recently as I had a standard middle burn ring delviered and it was incorrect.

It would make a very trendy Clarinet.

many thanks

mmm, i’ve got one of those sat around as well.. came with my Headset.

I was thinking cocktail stirrer.

How much does a 1.5″ SFN weigh ? was that there thinking ?

hehe ! When he did a talk before Seasons film someone in the audiance asked him if he could recommend a new boiler.

ta Phil.

Carbon Nomad.

cool Iain.

One point at Wharncliffe.. we were pissed as they started riding the trail that we had cut by hand in our own time..that’s not going to go down well with anyone.

And the range of riders was from Chavs on 25’s to fully suited and booted Enduro riders.

ta.

How about if they are riding illegally report them, if not stop moaning.

I do and have done.. Nothing wrong with trying to get in touch with a group of users (us) to raise the issue’s profile with the police.

When we had sever issues at Wharncliffe, the police said to us that the best way to get action was for everyone to report the occurrences to the 101 number. The police said that 101 number actions where scored by the frequency of complaints. More complaints = more likely to get action.

For me its more a question of environmental impact

Its worse than that.. they are outright breaking the law and simply getting away with it.
Its a free for all and they know they can get away with it scott free.

There is a safety aspect here that hasn’t been addressed. Its illegal for MOTOR vehicles to drive on footpaths to protect the non motorised from being killed ! As these people user more and more FP and Bridleways… at later and later times of the day, inevitably soon someone will be run over by them.

I dont get why we tow the line so much..

So, MTB riders are supposed to give way to walkers, walkers to horses.. Horses have the highest right of way on Bridleways.. Until it comes to Motorbikes on Roman road who just furking drive towards you and everyone has to get out of the way…. Thats my xp of them on that bridleway…

There is that whole erosion debate.. during which everyone IGNORES the MASSIVE trail the Motorbike riders have struck straight across the hill between Roman road and the higher bridleway.. just for fun..

Makes you want to give up slowing down for the other users as they don’t appear to give a flying ****. Why tow the line any more ? Lets take the footpaths…

Nomad C instead.

nope, despite being a massive fan of travel adjust, I’ve taken advice / chatted to a lot of people over the last few weeks and went with fixed travel and trust the bikes geometry. There the latest RC2DH ones, 170mm travel shimmed down to 160mm maxle light.. Sat on the front of the Nomad they felt like a trail fork really.

Rode the Lyriks tonight Dan.. every bit as nice as 36’s.. maybe even a bit more “stand up” if that makes sense… charged through big rocky bits when I got the line wrong.. very very pleased with them.

Ardent 2.25 LUST. Ace in the Peak.

Jon, how you finding those in the wetter parts ? I found them lethal on win hill.

Agreed though Rubber Queens or Ardents are nice and roomy.

fwiw, mine came with a grease gun Dan.. and a tube of grease, think all the VPP2s do now.

fwiw, mine came with a grease gun Dan.. and a tube of grease, think all the VPP2s do now.

I just wonder if trail centres etc are going to feel dead with big forks?

no… it will still be fun I’m sure.. I really DIDN’T hate Kirroughtree Glentress Red / CYB..etc.etc. becuase my forks were 36’s !

thats mad that someone could loose a whole Camelback and not notice… unless it was next to there car at the end of a ride and they drove off or something….

mmm, my recent build has 35mm forks on it and is still sub 29lbs Dan…

Get the big forks m8, When I had Alpine and ST4 on had 36s the other 32s. I would feel more confidant at Wharncliffe with a pair of 36’s upfront than 32s.

I bet you can still build the Tracer to 30lbs with 36’s on. Your old Reign was 33lbs and I never saw you die on the trail after riding all day 😉

BTW, take a look at some Lyriks.

Been done by loads of people before.

my search of this board didnt reveal any pics, just being helpfull SIGH.

hehe. its new, and its in the conservartory… which is almost outside..

lol, thats got to be a bumpy ride at CYB with no suspension 😉 I mean the trailer ;-))

cheers, pm sent.

I have a Rollamajig… that maybe bit tighter than a noodle.

not very local but Lee Quarry is a cracking place to travel to for "skills" day out.

cunning idea..

Well I'm selling a 160 and getting a nomad C… will let you know how they compare… watch out for how long the 160 is though, its Geometry is almost identicle to a SX Trail…

soooo, what size rings would you run up front if you stayed with current chainrings ? 42 and something else ?

ta all

If you can live with the disconcerting noises as rocks hit the tubes 😉

Im selling mine, its a small, 2009 with a 2010 shock.

Rubber queen and SB8? lol!

it was dry 😉

mmmm, I do have squarish shaped glasses.. but not that stylish 😉

I just picked up some Spesh Enduro XL ones from Biketreks, pretty comfy but very well priced at £13.50

Ive only got choice of one of these (!!! I know its a lot of tyres to have sat in the garage)

2.1 Small block 8
2.1 Advantage exception 60a
2.3 Eskar S-works
2.2 Captain S-works
2.35 swamp thing 1ply 60a
2.35 Nevegal
2.2 Ardent

On a ST4, riding up in the lakes for the first time this weekend and just picking tyres off the wall to see what to use..

Front is Advantage 2.4 (I know big but fun and OK rolling)

Given its going to rain (suprise!) for the Rear I've got the choice of,

2.1 Small block 8
2.1 Advantage exception 60a
2.3 Eskar S-works
2.2 Captain S-works
2.35 swamp thing 1ply 60a
2.35 Nevegal
2.2 Ardent

Was going to run ardent on the back if its dryer as I don't get on with it in the rain when its slippy (like in Grizedal)…

Choices choices…

mmm, thats what I'm wondering with the lower volume.. could do with a 2.25 me thinks.

Considering these have only recently become popular.. there appears to be quite a few failures / rips.