Any everyday HSS bit will do, longer the better as you may need to bend it to let the drill clear the tubes in places.

The Ragley finish is a lot better this year. Although have seen a few imperfections in paintwork.

I’m really liking the Piglet so would suggest giving the bigwig a go… Money saved on frame towards components.

Really? Sure they’re not modified cutting discs off an angle grinder?

Go back get the bike and the discount and ride the damn thing! or you’ll look around for a month fir the perfect bike then scuff it up on the first ride….

Just do what you feel it might turn out alright some may hate it but who cares….it’s a bike it’ll still ride the same.

Maybe take a look at the Ghost HTX2975 …..

svalgis – Member
Personally I’d go all out with blue details on the green piggy as well, but the green does look better than I would’ve thought if someone described it to me.

Haha it does doesn’t it. When waiting to build it I was already laughing thinking this is gonna look shit with the clashing greens then not givin’ one if it did…. But actually…. I effin love it 8O

Both are 18’s we got 16s in as well but decided on 18's both me and my mate are 511″ 16’s would be fun but general xc riding which is all there is local I think the larger frame is more suitable.

Cheers guys, thanks for your comments! As my ill matching green components haven’t made anyone throw up…maybe I’ll add the New Ragley green bars too…

Did you think about putting the green crankset on the orange bike?

The orange one was built for a mate to his spec so no. It will soon be getting different bars, stem and pedals, all in blue.

regardless of colours they’re awesome rides although I am feeling the need for some slightly wider bars.

VW Type 3 Squareback.

40, 11-32 here. Fine for trail centre’s n local XC

Piglet2

WD my book live. It’s a nas connect it to your network for access by any device on your network. You can even access via mobile networks too.

Cougar – Moderator
Raspberry Pi is not really much of a media device tbh tried that.. No digital audio out.
… apart from the HDMI port?

true, depends on what your system is. It’s most likely not a prob for most….

There were other issues too but I forget.

piemonster – Member
Actually, I have a Windows laptop and will soon be installing Linux onto a desktop.
Raspberry Pi as a media device too.
But yes, apart from that generally terrified.

Raspberry Pi is not really much of a media device tbh tried that.. No digital audio out.

Cubox is a better route
http://www.solid-run.com/cubox

Its just so much easier than using the libraries/folder structure on the players themselves generally and using the network rather than I/R I can be sat in the garden with the hifi set to Zone 2 switching tracks without going in the house for example.
I also couldn’t get much enjoyment from watching a film on a tablet…small screen tinny speakers.. Dont see the point.
I listed PS3 just because it’s a renderer I would use a controller for the ps3, I wouldn’t use the PS3 for player anyway it’s not very good as one. IMO.

not sure what the prob is with Apple/atv or even if it still exists.
Like I said I don’t like Apple stuff, don’t own any, won’t own any.

Yes a DLNA controller is simply an interface where you see all your shared media libraries (nas,cloud,pc,mac,smartphone etc) and all available renderers (all sorts of devices from various HiFi companies,.Ps3, iPad,smartphones etc etc)

You can control whats playing from what library on what device, room etc.

I’m not sure but you may be limited to apple TV.. I did see a few threads cursing it on some AV forums with people having to resort to jailbreaking it to get it to work as required…n

Cougar – Moderator
No I mean what device is connected to your AV system which your iPad is controlling.
Or did you misunderstand what a DLNA controller is?
Did you misunderstand where he’s watching the video?

yawn..
he responded to my post saying he was doing what I described…I now think he misunderstood and thought I meant playing a video on said device (in this instance the tablet being the renderer) from a DLNA server. Which is clearly not what I said.
If you unsure too just ask Google :roll:

No I mean what device is connected to your AV system which your iPad is controlling.

Or did you misunderstand what a DLNA controller is?

I play movies from a DLNA server just fine. Through my own choice of media player that was freely available on the App Store.

Via what renderer?

The only question in the OP and the title is ” ipads-why are they taking over the world?”
which I read as why are they so popular over other similar devices?

Now all the products mentioned are pretty much the same thing really.
The iPad does nothing any of the specd devices from Google/Asus etc can’t .

The Android platform does undoubtedly give you a lot more freedom. Although I accept the majority of pad users do little more than surf the net, view pictures etc basic stuff and need it to do little more and be happy why wouldn’t they.

some others may wish to do a little more nothing complicated maybe use of a DLNA controller for streaming through their own choice of media players and libraries or transferring files of any type how they want.

This is where Apple let themselves down and seem to find the need to purposely limit how the device can be used.

They even now added an authentication chip to the charger cable of all things! So they can sell to their loyal customers at 10x the price of a USB mini it’s a bit of a low blow , no?

Everyone else is working towards standards where Apple are doing the opposite.

This is why I am genuinely puzzled as to why people are still putting up with this shit.
I seriously think the Answer to the question is simply fashion .
A lot of people are catching on though and pretty soon their bubble will burst IMO

Ok looks like this has run its course or derailed onto the usual vs track.

But personally I don’t understand the popularity of them. Couldnt give one regards who prefers what it’s there choice.

Where many devices will use standard connections be it physically or software based, Apple do the opposite and limiting possibilities.
Not to mention over priced accessories.
This is why they are at the bottom of my list.
I think Apple is for suckers

I’m done here now too many people getting upset.
And talking of suckers there is a fair few here who breath smell suspiciously of Mr Jobs’ penis.
Night :)

How does being picky or pedantic quality as being clever?

I’ve never been miffed that I can’t fit a BMW engine into my C-max.

You could… maybe you can’t, no. I dont think ford are doing anything to prevent you either? Neither are they making you buy their own wheels ,tyres ,audio system etc.
Are we purposely missing the point?

MrSmith – Member
yet still so popular?.
Companies like google, Sony, HTC, nokia, samsung, asus, acer etc would give everything to know the secret of their success.

Fashion. That is all.

Funny isn’t it? All these issues.. ( the Connectivity being my personal gripe)
yet still so popular?
I wonder a bike manufacturer making a frame which only accepts same brand specific size forks, wheels etc and paying over the odds for the privilege….

fervouredimage – Member
There are though much better products available for the money
Enlighten me.

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Pretty much my original point… ironically :wink:

People are generally stupid and will buy into what they are told to.
Why is Xfactor etc so popular ?
Troll alarm
Just to bite a little. The buy British campaigns failed to save the domestic car industry.

Troll ? Really? I answered the only posed question didn’t I?

Oh n yes the British car industry deserved to die.

People are generally stupid and will buy into what they are told to.
Why is Xfactor etc so popular ?
So people don’t actually like using their iPads, but Apple say they are good so we are utterly brainwashed into believing they actually are good?

I didn’t say people didn’t enjoy using them did I. I was talking about popularity stakes.
I know plenty of people happy with them.. There are though much better products available for the money. And with all the proprietary software accessories etc it seems slightly strange to me .

Maybe it’s brand association? Particularly with the older folk… digital music player = iPod, tablet = iPad etc

I recently advised my Dad to steer clear. He didn’t take the advice……he now regrets it.

People are generally stupid and will buy into what they are told to.

Why is Xfactor etc so popular ?

Well on mine the bottom four have always stayed put regardless but they do have the writing and no prominent grey bar .

This is on ICS not Jellybean tho.

I’m a little confused as to what the problem is.. That sounds like the standard home screen to me. There are four shortcuts which stay at the bottom regardless of what home panel you are on.

Are you saying you can’t delete those shortcuts?

EXM150’s here ….Buttery smooth made The RS n Fox forks in the workshop seem like suntours!
I did spend quite a bit of time messing with pressures though before getting them right .

jools182 – Member
wish I had a trekker
I have thought about buying air cooled vw’s, but always had the reliability issue in the back of my mind

If properly maintained there aren’t any :wink:

Jools, do you have trekker ? Is that what the 182 refers to?

A few mentions of ghia’s but only one pic…
so here’s my mate’s ’61

Ford Pumas MX5’s even an effing Saxo!
He said he’s having a mid life crisis not a lobotomy! The OP states classic.
He wants something classy.

Increase your budget and get a Karmann Ghia.

spectabilis that is really nice ,anymore pics please

unfortunately even tho it’s my car I dont have many decent photos of it….take more of other people’s….
I got this one

And one at my friends wedding