I hope specialized buy this to go with the other jmc bike they have, I was lucky enough to take this for a spin. Best day ever!

I thought this weeks was fairly entertaining, one of the good ones!

^ this is correct :)

sapim spoke calc has been the most reliable for me!

but i ahve just swapped my XC717 for XM719 with no hassle

2/3 is the way forward! been using this setup for a few months now on my 26/38, but just upgraded to a new shifter today which shifts SO much better and is much lighter in its actuation!

also HURRAH FOR ISPEC!!!

nah i call myself a mountain biker….. cyclists are trouble ;)

I used Finishline citrus degreaser on mine…. worked a treat

to be fair what do people think happens to the rest of the horse at the glue factory? FINDUS!

mech pivots?

had one a year back but as a flash 29er…. it was hatefully stiff. got rid for a trek

did someone call?

and use a proper tool to fit it wonky bearings are dead bearings.

shimano do a bb86/bb92 press fit BB that fit these frames/crank and LBS should be able to hook you up & fit

I sold ours privately, I actually got the new owner to pay off the finance, for peace of mind and she gave us the difference in cash. it was though ford motor finance < or whatever its called but it was simple.

just out of interest does this void any warranties?

Should have gone to your LBS….

yes you can… just done this on a 2 year old fiesta.

zip-tie.

CHRIST, I have a multitool, philips, pedal spanner, grease and chainlube when i service my bike.

if i strip it i only need extra: a chain whip, cassette tool, bb tool, spanner to fit and perhaps a chain tool if i feel like taking the chain off…

+1 for the park tool book

Mail me.

my 944 had air-con and heated seats you have to find a good car with the extras,go for a manual box and an oval dash as they look more modern so post 1985. dont be afraid of high milage mine had 280k on it and was Full porsche service history – as re mountain bike this was my biking car too – the funny looks turning up to the woods in one of these!

ive had 3 944s and 6 alfa 156’s all with out problems – I have only sold out this year to renault but my megane is a pile of crap but does 56mpg mixed :/

you need a Blackberry 10 ;)

my raceface bb has been in my bike 3 yearsnow

my six speed is fine :)

in other news it took me 3 minutes to replace the headlamp bulb on mine today.

turn wheel, open inspection hole, pop bonnet for more light and replace bulb.

I know people who take the wheel off and drop bumpers etc no need!

Dacia Sandero.

end of thread!

I paid £1200 for my 944 and it needed a new gearbox and driveshafts £400 later she was a fully sorted beast not a peep since.

my advice take on a project but get one that has had the sills done recently. as these rot like a funker.

good examples are changing hands for 3500

I have a fat bum megane too! a Renaultsport dCI175 its diesel 175bhp and awesome on fuel.

My 944 The best car i have ever owned.

lounge or the bike room generally!

Generally come with a fork mate!

Avoid all this by getting a metal bike!

So, call me mabie….

I went for a schralp this morning…..

Singletrack. Bwahahahhaha!

Also,

If you can get 2 bikes side by side does it become double track?

That garden pea was AWESOME!!!!

oh if you are doing it at home in the ling room without stand and proper tools id say 5 hrs with tea and watching telly/ procrastinating

strip clean and rebuild 2hrs my mechanic does start to finish… but we use a parts washer!

SAINT!