my commute at the end of the day

cool, count me in, i’m the first rider out in the youtube vid and i need all the help i can get!

Hi Batman, well i like it, i’m looking at a Butcher for myself in the new year but also a heckler,

how does the nickel compare to the heckler?

ta

love the picture TJ,

can i start earlier with rollies then as i prefer those

I always look in the metal one but haven’t seen anything yet, skips are more my bag though, i’ve had a Kona Hahana, a Raleigh Burner and a mint Mini Burner all just from my road.

It’s weird as normally i don’t get stressed at all but to get stressed over something that should be pleasurable is just unfair.

I don’t think i’ll find a s/h green butcher though?

I assume it’s NY city so i’m guessing there’s not too many trails so i’d take the pompino

Nice choice Leku

Out of interest, I’m looking at a santa cruz butcher but no where close has a test bike, 18 bikes have a nickel so hopefully that will give me some idea.

It doesn’t matter how much money you earn (within reason) £1500 is still alot of money.

i think i’d be better off buying a second hand one but i really fancied a new one once in my life!

the 5 was on my list but at the very common height of 5 10 i’m in between sizes, they’re one of the few bikes i have managed a ride on

not heard anything about them but i’m thinking of going for the rockshox one as i think they know a thing or two about sealing up and down things

same here, my dilema was i wanted to go fast to keep my body warm but then the wind chill just froze my face

I’ve got a couple of pairs and i’m a sprightly 39, i only wear them for work though

just realised the lapierre’s are out as i’m looking at frame only

thanks,

well i much prefer a more lively ride so that’s something i’ll consider

yes sorry, i did mean the spicy

You’re right i do need to demo some bikes, 18 haven’t got a butcher but they do have nickel

thanks, i suppose as i don’t know any different i’ve never noticed that as being a problem

coldest i’ve ridden in this morning though with my buff and goggles covering my face i was fine.

Feet were toastie in sealskinz, winter boots and overshoes.

i think the one with dark hair is a tranny?

I’d thought about the new heckler too, esp at the price but i can’t help thinking that simple single pivots are a bit old fashioned, esp as the heckler has been around for so long. I know it’s eveolved and if it’s not broke etc but all my bikes have been single pivots so i also just fancy a change and something new.

thanks Dave

Frame i owned for the shortest amount of time, sold after a couple of rides. I ran it with Pikes, just felt wrong, too stiff, way to agricultural for my refined taste!

providing the chain and/or cassette aren’t knackered it’s just a case of setting the cable tension.

have a look here, it’s alot quicker than me typing it all out!

http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-rear-derailleur/

I’ve been narrowing my search down for a while and the butcher is top of the list, only potential drawback i can see is the lack of maxle rear end but i was just after some ‘real’ rider feedabck and comments as oppose to industry blurb.

Intended use will be my regular peak district rides and i suppose the over used all mountain tag actually fits quite well, though i am interested in how it climbs.

If it matters i currently ride a Cannondale Prophet which is generally great but sometimes i feel like like i need a bit more and before that i had a Bullit and i often felt like i needed a bit less.

I think you should make your decision on what sort of riding you do or intend to do rather than fork length. If it’s xc (and the soul can handle a lot more then you think) then save the weight and get a soul, if you plan on throwing it around a bit then the BFe is fantastic.

Getting onto forks I run my BFe with pikes which i think is plenty for a HT.

I went for enigineered bamboo in our kitchen/diner and am really pleased with it.

just my breathing does it for my wife, me and the kids have to sit in silence, we could go and do something else obviously but we never bother!

Everything on my list is bike related and around the £30 mark, a couple have been mentioned

STW sub
Meriono top
Endura tights
New commute helmet
Cleaning brush
Knee pads

yep, return at their expense,

do you have a pic

goes well with your wallpaper

watched it last night too and i actually nearly fell asleep

ta, i think i’ll save £7 and add some ribena

hilarious, i don’t think it’s much to do with the bikes, the riders are terrible!

did this on mine a couple of months ago and tbh i can’t tell any difference

thanks, there’s quite a few forums, what’s the best one?

yeah just a toy and hopefully a good investment,

i think it’s got to be 80’s for style

Looking at the price of the 70’s one’s i’m thinking an 80’s one will also be a good investment

that makes sense but why a lowpoint?

Sheffield

i wouldn’t buy new forks for an extra 10mm but as above i would for an extra 30mm

As for chain length you’ll have to check