I ran over an adder in the New Forest, following a mate down narrow ST and he must have hit it first, it was just looking back at me as I came towards it…I’m not sure how to describe its face, but it looked as bewildered as much as I must have looked terrified. I swerved last minute and hope I missed it.

Poor bugger

Hi, the picture shows the factory float FIT4, its not the internals that concern me, just annoying that its not as per the picture. Anyhoo, its a serious first world problem, just a touch disappointing they don’t advertise what they sell

Turns out they were OEM, bit disappointing not to be as per the picture though, feel a bit annoyed, though its immaterial

I just received some fro wiggle (not CRC) they are FIT4 (27.5, 170mm) oddly they came with no stickers on or a fancy FOX box, just plain black – anyone else?

Used to have a spesh enduro with that fork…it was horrendous by today’s standards, but I loved it!

Riderless bikes…

Using an iPhone 7, sorry should have noted that

Now connected the BLE bit and looks like it is working, thank you! Turns out maybe I can’t read instructions!

Just about to send mine off, quoted yesterday: –

We offer a service on the E4 that costs £55.13 per brake plus postage. All seals and pistons are replaced and new pads fitted

I used dogtag before but no need to claim thankfully.

I have just returned from a 2 week trip attempting to cycle to the top of Kilimanjaro which took some specialist insurance – I used Darren at Pedalcover (they also do my home insurance). They put together a super reasonable and comprehensive cover too. Worth giving them a shout for a quote.

Jungle/Santa Cruz
Exposure
Wiggle
Bloke that did my driveway (not bike related but he was great)

Fenix 5…though I am now selling mine as not running so gone back to an Edge

I bought these for my 50mm wheels on 17th September so only recently out of stock, hopefully not long before back in.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-universal-tubeless-presta-valve/?sku=100343130

but for now…I have used normal tubes with extenders pre-tubeless so don’t see why extenders wouldn’t work from a tubeless perspective

Lower leg service straight away, I have had a new pair of Yaris and Lyriks in the past year, both had less than 5ml oil in total….ridiculous that they come like that

It doesn’t compare, its the polar opposite of those…except maybe the steep switch back section on one of the windhill blacks.

It is more like Gawton – steep, rowdy and rough! All brilliant fun and I prefer the BMCC vibe to Revs, but they are all great fun

Great to hear many thanks

I have a BTR ranger and when deciding my shortlist was the Vendetta and the BTR, I went for the BTR for a few reasons, but principally

Geometry – the concept of a shorter travel fork on a hardtail makes so much sense, the thought and care that has gone in to the design is exceptional

and its British made just up the road from me

Also incredibly glad that I did, it is superb and the finish and quality of the weld has me grinning constantly!

Oh yeah, it also rides incredibly well blah blah blah

Hi,

I bought this: – https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-energie-crx-cyclocross-bike-force-1×11-2019/rp-prod168782?gs=1&sku=sku631440&pgrid=60711842818&ptaid=pla-557035208398&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid%7CsJnWI0v6D_dc%7Cpcrid%7C309840119990%7Cpkw%7C%7Cpmt%7C%7Cprd%7C631440UK&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInqfV2bjg3gIVqrXtCh0AowsyEAQYASABEgIfwvD_BwE

6 weeks ago and super impressed, with my Wiggle discount I got it for £1,550. I use it for commuting but have done some longer offroad rides and its good.

Annoying as I use that stretch on my enduro motorbike, there are always travellers/campers up there, but better to remove just them rather than close the entire byway

Standard narrow mindedness

Interesting post, I have been thinking the same for a 20 mile commute about 70/30 trail/road with some hills. Be doing it on CX but knackering more than twice a week.

Ebike could be the answer to unlocking it more days a week

I have a proviz 360 for commuting now the nights have drawn in – it is hot and sweaty no doubt, but I wouldn’t change it for anything less visible on the road, it gives me so much confidence that I have been seen and makes me feel a lot safer

The gilet probably would have been a better bet in truth as a bit cooler, but happy as is.

I wouldn’t wear it for a daylight long ride unless it was super cold out, but if its dark on the road then I don’t think twice about it.

I am switching to a CX bike, my commute is not too bad, only one busy road but the CX bike will take that out the equation using a bridleway for some of it, while still not being completely shite on the road.

C2W  scheme making it a relatively cheap option and much safer

I went about a year or so ago, it was pretty much just a 4X track in the park – good fun with mates, but I wouldn’t go just for that. Lordswood is just up the road which has some fun trails in and worth an explore, otherwise maybe Tidworth bike park

http://www.southamptonbikepark.com

Saracen avrò – secondhand. I used to have one and ticks those boxes

Not complicated really: – difference between need and extras

You need –

Laptop, zwift account and smart trainer (assume you have a bike!)

For the laptop and trainer to talk to each other you may need some bits.

My trainer has bluetooth and so does my laptop so that is all I need

If your laptop does not have bluetooth then you can connect via phone for bluetooth or an ANT+ sensor for your laptop.

If your trainer is TACX then the app helps with calibration, thats all you need it for.

I don’t use an HR monitor but yes you’ll need a way of connecting it if you want to use one.

Zwiftpower is for racing I think – I do not use it or myZwift.com (never heard of that!), likewise zwiftrankings.

Strava – only if you want to use it.

So the only bits you need are a bike, trainer, zwift account, laptop….oh and most importantly a fan…you will get very very hot!

I have a Santa Cruz and a T5…I don’t know what to do with myself now…

But I also have a YT and a Pinnacle…and a Passat…

I don’t know where to turn..what niche should I fall in to?

Please judge me

Go down the valley from the trail centre till you see the now closed (or was closed) pub on the right – just before that is a road on the left, go down here, over the bridge and there is a car park on the left, always parked there for a night

Thanks Andy, sounds positive – I have reported an issue on their before, sadly the response was not ideal. A bridleway that is made as difficult to use as possibly (farm waste + 6ft high stingers). Apparently a parish council issue and therefore nothing they could do. That is fine, but it formed part of a Hants county cycle route so daft that they could do nothing to resolve.

http://www.hants.gov.uk/rh/cycling/fordingbridge.pdf between section 18 & 17.

Good luck with your work – very important

A new Canyon or YT…mega bang for your buck. New bikes are always better than second hand bikes and you get warranty back up etc.

Bugger….just paid £615 for a set…though they were 150mm so feeling a bit better about it

Hi,

Same on my solo, not the original owner, brand new 5010cc sent as a replacement

Thanks

Does anyone fine there is a noticeable rattle from the rear end, over rough ground?

Everything is tight, torqued etc – fairly certain it is the mech but was fine on previous bike

Just thinking the same about my 5010, the float I have just doesn’t quite live up to the rest of the bike when shit gets real.

Jacksprogis – that looks tidy, what travel are your 36s at? Just fitted 150 pikes to mine over 140 BOS and it has improved it no end…looking at yours maybe I could have got away with more!

Shan GT is boost as well (per website), I like the sherpa having the option to change, but hands down the Last FF is winning at the moment, it is a thing of beauty.

The whyte’s look good but don’t give me that tingle if you know what I mean.

I am down south I am afraid, but thanks for the demo offers.

Thanks all, running hope hubs so axle differences not an issue (apart from Boost).

Edit. Ignore that. You’re too big

…if only she said that, will check out the sherpa, root down and FF

They are narrow rather than short, a, 11/46 normally and it is a 11.25 I think – it is fine

Swapped by Nomad (same as yours) for a 5010 V2 and for the same reasons as you as well, not looked back at all, can feel the reduced travel but not in a bad way, it is very much more poppy and playful on more terrain.

Will always miss my Nomad but the 5010 is more usable in general, you won’t look back

Agree with you on the potential harshness of the carbon rims. I say ‘potential’ because I am riding a full sus, on a stiff hardtail and carbon rims…yeah I can see that not being a great deal of fun!

As for holding line, so far so good!

I have 38mm sixth element on my 5010 and love them, I went from a mk1 solo (with Hope tech enduro) to a 2016 5010 with these wheels, same forks and other gear. The real world differences are night and day. The weight saving plays a factor though it is not a huge saving 200gms across the set.

The real difference is the stiffness in cornering – imagine driving a standard car and then a car with uprated and lowered springs, it feels incredibly direct and seems to fire out of corners much quicker, if you are on it.

It will depend on the trails you ride and what kind of a rider you are, of course, but in terms of ride feel they are the single best upgrade I have ever made (tubeless and dropper posts up there too).

The interview with Graham from sixth element hit the nail on the head, it is all about the stiffness – that is where the benefit comes.

If you are bashing fire roads, just riding along or ride wide open plains then the benefits are reduced, because a light weight set of alloy rims will be better. But if you ride a lot of tight corners, single track etc then I really think you will notice the difference because handling becomes much more important than just weight and comfort.

With reference to Hob Nob’s post: –

Unreliable – not yet, been riding them for a month and all good so far, lots of drops, roots and jumps but no rock gardens (yet)
Expensive – yep
Negative ride characteristics – not for my riding

Love them..!

Jungle have been incredible for me, bearings sent out very easily for free and then 2014 solo wore away the carbon around the bottom link, they sent me a brand new 2017 5010cc for free…amazed and still having to pinch myself.

It’s what I am running…still alive

Thanks all, enduro pod looks ideal