Seen TVM!

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Something like this? Never done the full loop but done parts. You could extend and do the most South Westerly point in the UK and the most Southernly point.

https://www.strava.com/routes/5438947

Or the route of the Land End 100 mile event.

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_2753669.html

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Same as my 30th birthday… naff all! Last time I sort the kids out for mothers day…..

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Kaff has less clearance and might be slightly heavier/less refined, but at £999 with Sora for the Cotic I know what I would buy..and did buy…
Considering Apex is regarded as just below or equal to 105. Is the Cotic name worth £400 more?

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Kaff’s are down the £599 atm.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXKAFFAPEX/planet-x-kaffenback-sram-apex-final-countdown-edition-road-bike?utm_source=The+Planet+X+and+On-One+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=b483a5eaa5-190616&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_561486488b-b483a5eaa5-271150717

Or London Road.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXLDNRDAPEX/planet-x-london-road-sram-apex-final-countdown-edition-bike

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Apparently the Mk2 Stooge will take 29×3 on a 30mm rim.

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I like the look of the Swift as I wouldn’t mind running it in 29+.

Correct me if I’m wrong… I don’t think the Swift can run a + in the rear?

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Oh there is the Huawei P9 which has been breathed on by Leica.

Huawei P9 review

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Phone with the best camera……. Panasonic CM1… rest of the phone isn’t great now.

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/panasonic-cm1-1277446/review

Wouldn’t bother with One Plus if you want a good camera, they are OK at best.

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Will be on in our T-Bar….. I’m sure I can find some work to do…..

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Looks good, not tempted me away from my OPX. Camera is still as let which is a bit of a disapointment.

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Will be very interested particularly if it’s got tapered head tube…

Doesn’t look like it…. http://www.brothercycles.com/blog/2016/03/the-big-bro-29er-our-new-adventure-bike/

but what the wood on the bag for…

At a guess a Ghillie Kettle.

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I was 14 when I got the old Orange Clockwork, back when they were steel and had the backward facing V-brakes…. The P7 is within price range, steel is real etc…. :D

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Don’t know if I could drink a litre of petrol, how about frying my chips in red diesel?

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Using the PX ones, they seem ok for the monies…

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Just head for either Devoran or Bissoe (café) and go from there if you are further down.

Or from Portreath, the Barn/Elm Farm doesn’t charge for parking (put some money in a charity tin) where as Bissoe charges for parking.
TBH you could join the Coast to Coast from Porthtowan.

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Just up the road from me… well 2 junctions. You will be able to see my work from there, don’t believe the locals we don’t have any aliens kept there…. anymore….

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Come down a bit further and you have some nice mineral tram ways, Coast to Coast and Great Flat Lode, ok for a burn with the family, Poldice on the Coast to Coast is ok for a bit of fun

http://www.moredirt.com/trail/United-Kingdom_South-West/Poldice-Valley-Trails/151

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The current Campag Chorus, Record and Super Record look pretty tasty!

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If I didn’t have my Kaff and that was bigger I would pay it.

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Gear-Calculator is your friend

+1 for that, load of help when deciding to Alfine or not.

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Just fitted the spacer plate for my MaxxRaxx onto my work car.

IMG_20160614_121100-01 by Stephen Williams[/url], on Flickr

I’m only allowed to take 2 bike on this car but it is the 4 bike rack, wasn’t going to grumble for £40…

IMG_20160614_122018-01 by Stephen Williams[/url], on Flickr

I got a light board with it as well, Just need to change the plate, as you see it will need one!

IMG_20160614_122023-01 by Stephen Williams[/url], on Flickr

Easy enough to tip with 2 bikes on, they stayed where they were as well so the ratchet strap must be doing it’s job, they didn’t even rotate.

IMG_20160614_122124-01 by Stephen Williams[/url], on Flickr

I may use a innertube or something to protect the frames a bit.

IMG_20160614_122028 by Stephen Williams[/url], on Flickr

for £40 off gumtree it was a bargain in my opinion.

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Had a horse fly bite the other day from up Cardinham, that itched like a bugger!

Misses had a bite that turned to cellulitis, she wasn’t very well with it…

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burgatedicky – Member
I had a similar thing from a rugby stud injury a few years ago.
Got it swabbed at the GP and was told it was a Staph aureus infection, cleared up quickly enough with antimicrobials but can remember it itched horribly for a few days!
I later learned that S. aureus tends to live up ones nose, so picking your nose and your scabs is ill advised!

Seems the sort of thing I have, started itching today….
Don’t want to go outside for fear of being set to a leper colony…

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Just picked up another maxxraxx from gumtree for £40. I find them great! This is my 2nd one.

I just need a sturdy spanner to undo my tow hitch….

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Went with the Runner 230. Thought the HR belt would be more useful as I can put the watch on the outside of the jacket when it raining….

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The squishy noise of nads coming into contact with crossbar….

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Oh thanks for that, I took the decision I don’t want to go back to a chain device. I did think they aren’t that bad but looking back on it they weren’t great, I’ve been spoilt by an EBB.

The Niner Ros 9 looks nice, especially in the purple! Bit out of my price range from what I have seen.
SIR 9 is a sunning looking bike but don’t think I can run an Alfine with the rear dropout set up.

It’s looking like I’m back to either Singular Swift or the Stooge, they look pretty similar, the L swift is a bit longer wheelbase but the Stooge has the better standover, which is the main reason for the possible change.

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Would have thought a Singular Swift might be a similar ride but on bigger wheels.

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Nah, disc all the way for me.

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My drop bar Sram Apex Kaff was £649. (special offer)

On-One has the drop bar Kaff listed still.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBPXKAFFAPEX/planet-x-kaffenback-sram-apex-road-bike

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I was going to suggest the cheaper but not so nice Kaffenback with flat bars but it looks like the Kaffenback has gone from the PX shop.

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Right this is where I am at the moment.
I’m thinking a outgoing Sherpa and fit a chain tensioner. The frame is slightly cheaper and made with a “brandname” steel. For £400.
I’m thinking it should last me a good few years!

Only problem is I would require a new headset, seat post and a few other parts which shifts the balance of the bike but not by a great deal! If I buy budget to get the job done for the moment.

Or I could just buy a Swift/Stooge and have a direct swap….

Is the 853 badge worth it? Biggest downer is the chain tensioner.

Yea thats whats worrying me, as I do like how the Swift rides, just feel I sometime need something that bit more aggressive. They don’t have a Sherpa in the shop but they have the Switchback. If I had my wheels built 27.5 I would have come home with the 18″ Switchback frame he had there for £350…. don’t fancy another wheel build this soon after the last fiasco.

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The more I think about it the old Sherpa at it’s current price makes the most sense…. It’s a tad cheaper than both the Swift and Stooge…
I would have to run a chain tensioner and it would be a change in headset, is the Reynolds 853 worth it?

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@BillOddie – Um…. No racing just play really, bit of trail centre and some open moor land really, Dartmoor, Exmoor etc. Looked into bike packing but doubt I will have the time for it really.
And boring stuff with the family that is a little too rough for the road bike.

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Price is right though….

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@ vondally – Beautiful but same issue as the Cotic, for the money the Stanton has horizontal dropouts, or could save a bit and get the older Sherpa.

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@ ampthill – Um…well…. sold by a British based company…. :roll:
Swift has no choice to be hardtail? I’m running suspension up front due to a knackered wrist.

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