I have an Ellsworth Truth 100mm front/rear, camo green brilliant paintwork, all still in good shape.

Easy:
Glossop Cafeteria.
Double egg and chips, bread and butter and a big mug of coffee for four quid

OP.. if still looking, give me a shout–I have a few of options (middleburn, race face, white industries)

I have a 2016 Soma Saga I could part with.. various options from frameset to full build.
Its a 56.. rim brake only.
See here for geometry and info:

Saga Frame Set (Archived)

I’ve used black nail varnish to fill in/cover up a mark on a fork stanchion before, which worked well enough..
Cheap, too, if you pick up from asda or similar

I used a 100mm FS 26er and remember thinking how glad I was I opted for that over rigid!
It slows some of the climbing but a number of the descents are very ‘lumpy’..

Here you go:

http://pedalnorth.com/peak-district-road-cycling-routes/

Mine? Ortleib classic rear and Vango for the front (same roll-top style as the Orts).
All in matching red.
£75
Based Rochester, Kent

yep, old one much better. start a petition?

try touring websites like crazyguyonabike and warmshowers.. think they both have classifieds

He’ll get a whole lot more bike if looking at used options..

Yep, shameless sales pitch coming!!

I have a soma saga in beautiful british racing green.. size 56

PM if keen for details/pics 😉

both edale and haversage have great YHAs.. if you can handle basic.

the latter has shops (alpkit is there!) and great open-air swimming pool on the doorstep.

edale is more remote (nearest shops are in Hope)

If you’re thinking used, I’ve a 58cm Cotic X, BB7s, 105 10speed group.. £400ish

https://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/accessories-c11/pannier-racks-c136/the-bindle-rack-p16459

I have the above. Awesome bit of kit.

donegal mountains, glenveagh national park.. errigal has awesome hostel

Reach?

Drop-bar geometry should normally have shorter top tube.

You can build flat, for sure.. but may want longer stem.

I have plusnet 17mb. can surf/browse sites mostly ok, but streaming stuff like iplayer fails a lot. very frustrating!

I have an Ellsworth Truth if anyone’s interested. Can let go as either frame or complete bike.. 100mm travel, 2009, sweet green camo paintwork 😎

yep, also done this many times.. always pick up cardboard box from bike shop–they often provide bubblewrap and/or foam to pad and protect 🙂

go to Glenveagh national park, stay here:

http://anoige.ie/hostels/our-hostel-guide/errigal-youth-hostel/

climb Errigal.. awesome for families 🙂

I have two pairs. Love ’em 🙂

absolutely love this place sometimes..

thanks for the zip tie heads up!

Also rate the YHA.. basic but super low cost, decent enough bar, restaurant and self-catering facilities, close to town, free on-site parking..

cheers. bought a ticket for my local..

if you’re a 56ish.. check out my giant tcr in my history. awesome, awesome condition.. RRP 3250 in 2010, now will take 725 collected!

mail sent about your trip, as I’m planning the same! be good to bounce ideas..

How do these shoes size up? Pretty standard or come up a little big/small? Thinking to buy online so hoping to get it right..
Thanks

You can demo these saddles.. Have a look here:
http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/ism-adamo-road-saddle-black-demo.html

From my experience, they’re not an instant fix and you’ll need to persevere with set up adjustments and training your body to like it.. That said, I did eventually get on with my demo one. And I’d buy one if they were more affordable. They hold value on eBay too.

Cheers for replies. Looks like I need to give OpenStreet Maps a whirl. Fingers crossed, getting it on a microSD card will cause minimal headaches..

they start at £449..

any evening crowd opinions?

got both the 20 and 30L. brilliant bags.

looks real nice 😉

Steerer tube extenders which clamp on to existing steerer are a standard bit of kit widely available. However, they’re not neat looking.. I have one on my hack/commute but wouldn’t think to place on a decent build. That would be a case of changing forks or even just steerer (costly) or opting for a lower stack stem and headset.

That’s one beautiful, beautiful dog. I’m a big fan of these hounds and know they’re brilliant domestically.. enjoy her!

does it happen on every sprocket of the cassette?

If budget is tight, can’t go too far wrong with an On One Scandal. Or maybe take advantage of the carbon Lurcher if still on sale..

If you’ve never ridden the chaos of London, how about a Boris bike hire? A risky, adrenalin-fueled activity could be great to celebrate or offload any stress/nerves.. Go easy around those big, red buses 😉

Good luck by the way

Shame, Stuart has always been pretty good with getting in touch..

Can’t go wrong with either Marathons or Travel Contacts.. I’ve commuted countless miles for years and remember just one puncture. They are both very durable and reliable no-nonsense tyres.