Thanks all for feedback so far.

richard

Thanks again.

for clarity

Its a company car, 3 year company lease and fully funded service plan.

its not an option buying second hand, Has to be new. We have a Citigo which we love but the Kodiak does not have the image she wants.

Love the xc40 the 6 month lead time is the problem on the spec she wants

thanks for your feedback so far.

Jason is a top chap very knowledgeable and has a very busy shop in centre of Horwich.

Love it

Via the web and telephone great service

Yes it was think I spoke to you on phone Tuesday am. Confirmed my suspicions you are one of the good guys!

And I’m in Preston in the north!

Size advice

missed out on large frame at 6 ft is the xl too big ?

Planning on running 30mm stem.

general natural  trail riding

Sold out in large in all colours now till December.

Gutted that my order is now on hold till then

I’ve used them for bike finance. Dead easy no pressure, simple and quick. Winstanleys are top notch in my experience . The guys on the retail side seem knowledgable and keen to give you options. Generally carry plenty of stock.

Richard

Thanks

Anyone help or done this ?
Richard

Ironic that rac learner scheme underwritten via Aviva who have quoted me this £3600 per annum and said they don’t offer any scheme for young drivers!

Think some of the new lower spec Sran x 11 is running with std hub/freehub. NX certainly does

Hi, what size is the piglet please?

I feel sick………….

Thanks all so far

Thank you Jamj.

Just received similar letter from HPI following a recent garage trade in.

Gorsebank again for me. Good facilities and on the trails in seconds from your front door.
Richard

Burchy looking at the pics on Moseys MTBs thread and I think the top tube guides would be on driveside, nothing on Moseys

Think newest 5 is single ring only see latest build thread from Mosey MTB on here.

MT.its the other way around. Stans suing successfully over breach of copyright/patent on some wheel rim tech I think.

Thanks for Mobil link

Where do you get the mobil stuff?
Richard

I think the five is still ISCG3 not 5 as highlighted above .

Yes, done a similiar distance Preston to Zermatt in a day, left home at 6.30am and sank first beer in Zermatt at 10.30pm.
Tolls not cheap I reckon we spent £175 on tolls but memory fading fast!
Do it.

I really would check by ringing ahead, they open limited hours this time of year in my experience.

Thanks great suggestions was trying John Lewis, NFU Mutual, Co-op so thats good to hear that a couple of them are well regarded on here. I will try the Pedal cover tomorrow.
Richard

Matt
Good quality
Some working from home cover
A couple of higher value items (watches)
Richard

Dd thanks yeah seems a fair bit of chatter on various forums about this. Frustrating given how much it costs to convert.

Resurrecting this thread for 5 owners.I have a load of issues with my 1 x 11 set up on a 26″ 5. I’m running a Shimano XT 11-42 cassette, XT Clutch mech, XT shifter and a Hope 30 front NW ring in the middle position on a Deore triple with an 11 speed KMC Chain.
My main issue is chainline. -the chain is bending at the front of the cassette and at the front of the chainring I have a problem with the chain dropping down the cassette unless I’m pedalling forwards? Anyone else had this issue please.
Shift quality is ok and gear changing is good untilI go into the largest cog . Checked B screw position too.
Any suggestions please?
Richard

The PHD range is down, really great warmth, weight and quality plus made in Uk, if that’s important to you. Priced reasonably close to the one you have highlighted.
I have a couple of these plus a Finisterre gilet which was bought in sale and is really good quality with a man made filler.

Jungle are official service Bos stuff . j tech and Mad Elk in Ireland do services and carry some spare parts seals etc. in all honesty I would look for rs or fox instead. The lack of spares on Bos is a real world problem for owners and time off bike waiting for parts would spoil your enjoyment.
Richard

A number of Orange dealers are offering similar 20% off deal and some may still honour it till tonight.

Superstar hubs and rims off the shelf at less than £200 have been great for a couple of builds I have done recently.
The wider ds25 rim holds up well and is very strong with good internal width if you need to be “on trend”! Or a
Good set of second hand hope pro 2 and arch or flow ex also come up on here regularly and often for similar £.
Both of these have plenty of hub options .
Finally look out for Easton Haven wheel sets, superb rims and decent hubs which are lightweight and very strong. Earlier bearing issues are resolved on later versions and should be picked up for similar or less £ to the above as new.
These are qr 135 or 142 compatable.
Richard

Thanks for the replys. Lots of positive comments for DT Swiss , how easy are they to convert to various axle stds, ie I need a 135 x 12 at present but to future proof be nice to know I can convert to others e.g 142 x 12 etc? I’m thinking there will be more 142 hubs available new than the 135 x 12 so could I retrofit a different end cap ala Hope.
Richard

I have a hope and a ck one for the front not too bothered about a match just want something well built easy to maintain and very reliable.
Richard

That listing is clearly for a Mk11 so I guess you have a reason to feel hacked off. The Orange 5 is same shock i think 190 x 50 but tune might be different. Plenty of newish CTD knocking about if it bothers you, the RP23 in that guise is pretty good.