I love my Wingnut! I think the pockets on the side are one it's major plus points, being able to access things without having to take the pack off. I've never had them catch on anything, either. Only had it from August this year, so can't comment on long-term durability, but so far no rips! It's light and even when full it doesn't feel heavy on my back. A bit expensive though.

Whats the riding like round there? Worth the trip over from Surrey?

Similar here, though we're off to Afan. Only ever been once before and that was in the dry. So, what's it like in the, very given the forecast, wet?

Are you talking about the development of Barry Knows Best?

LOL – As soon as I noticed the thread title, I thought "Oh Superman"!!!

Love it.

Fancy doing the same to my On-One SS, so if anyone has a 29er front wheel going spare then drop me a line (email in profile).

Hi, I ride with this lot VCGH. Don't let the the roadie name put you off as we have an active MTB section. We do rides on a Sunday morning from Godalming and night rides during the week. If you need any more info than you can email me (email in profile) or just come along one Sunday morning for a ride.

G.

Wingnut…why settle for 2nd or 3rd best 😀

I got my Wingnut Hyper 3 in August and I've been really impressed with it. Loads of storage and I really like the side pockets, which allow easy access without having to taking the pack off. Sits really well on your back as well and I don't notice it there, until my previous pack.

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I really like this Yeti that someone was flogging in the classifieds a few days back:

If only I could afford it…

£700 last time I looked – that's a steal.

That £700 more than I'm allowed to spend 🙄

I really like this Yeti that someone was flogging in the classifieds a few days back:

If only I could afford it…

140mm QR Vanillas & it climbs fine. Hoping to get some 140 or 150mm Revs with a Maxle.

Got mine from Big Bear Bikes[/url] back in August and I think they still had some left in stock.

Someone off here also recommended Aroura when I asked a similar question a while back. I didn't follow it through though, but I'd be interested to hear how you get on.

A work colleague went to Morzine recently with a group and one of them rides a SS 29er. By all accounts he managed perfectly and enjoyed himself as much as the others!

Yep, used to! I was the one who come along for a ride about a year back with you and Mike. I was out on a ride with Mike at the weekend and did some of the trails on Pitch/Holmbury. May be catch-up on the BHF ride?

Just checked and got my email as well. In the same boat about route length, though I'll probably opt for the 75km one 😯

I was there at the weekend and the posts are up, but not signed yet. Apart from the yellow arrows that someone (of here?) has drawn on them, so if you follow these, you won't get lost.

I'm doing the Exmoor ride as well, though I haven't decided on which route yet! Booked into a B&B in Porlock yards from the start 🙂

Anyone know if there is somewhere close by to hire an MTB? I'm up in Preston at the weekend and hopefully taking the nephew out for a ride, but he needs to hire a bike first.

Cheers

Someone posted on here about a DIY kit they’d knocked together.

I had a similar problem with my Juicy 5s until I adjusted the reach adjuster screw and it seemed to do the trick.

They need some helicopter tape on them rotors…

There’s a detailed guide here. Not tried it myself but I know other people have recommended it.

The-milkybar-kid got a set for sale on ebay!

Doing a club mtb ride from Godalming in the morning.

Our club has arranged some training sessions with the guys at All Biked Up[/url]. Whilst I haven’t been on one of their course, I know people who have and they’ve been impressed with the training they’ve received. I guess Surrey might be a bit too far for you to travel though!

I like it 🙂 What bars are those?

You’re better off hooking up with these guys – Tunnell Hill Trolls[/url]. They’re a friendly bunch and they’ll show you the best bits.

I’m interested in this as well. Will drop you an email RichPenny.

Quo by Mapyx is pretty inexpensive.

Not exactly the word I’d use for 1:25k mapping even from there!

What, a 10km x 10km OS 25k tile at £1.95 from Quo is expensive? 🙂

There’s stuff around Millbrook and you could do a loop from Ampthill to Woburn, instead of using the car!

2nd East Street Cycles in Farnham, though I do know the guy who owns it 🙂

I have one of their ‘Argyle’ jerseys. The quality is on a par with other brands I’ve bought and I particularly like the 3/4-length zip (not sure if that’s on all of their styles). My only issue was sizing as I went for a medium (37-39″) as I’m normally a 38″ chest, but found the jersey a little tight. Having said that, I’d certainly buy another one.

pjt201 – Thats_not_my_name – where can you get the twin six jerseys in the UK? A quick google didn’t throw up any obvious sources.

I bought mine from Arcvelo in the States. Cost me about £35 in the end, which isn’t bad considering the quality. As someone else mentioned, Russtler import into the UK, but they didn’t have the Argyle jersey when I contacted them.

I think Twin Six have some of the best designs available:

I’ve got one of these:

Gibbet Hill, Hindhead

Glad to here it! I’m in the process of building up my Ti 456, though I did own a steel 456 previously, so kinda know what to expect! I’m just down the road as well (Wormley), so I might see you out on the trails 😉

…will see me wasting many hours staring at maps when I should be doing something more productive…

I get paid to do that 🙂

The WMB review is issue no 91 Jan 2009 and their verdict was – "One of the most uncompromising race bikes we’ve ridden but it’ll rattle you to pieces".

Looks a nice bike though 😮

Me, I always want one of these: