Double post sorry
Richard

Been shut a while. Friend in the area advised it was because of cost of rent /rates on premises and lack of daily visitors makes it difficult to run profitably.he looked at numbers and could not see it paying.
Richard

Thanks all,
Will have a look at these then
Richard

Use with air tools, tyre inflation parts cleaning etc.
Thanks for the suggestions so far,
Richard

Am I missing something?
£19.79 each = £39.58

CP thanks.

Sancho please can you email me via profile. Thanks

Alpkit ok but difficult to pack away, does not self inflate and I have suffered a couple of punctures on stones when directly onto ground, good value and decent insulation though.
Check sports direct as they sometimes have some bargain mats in store or go outdoors too?
Richard

Thanks all.
Any other factors we should consider? Can I get differnet crank lengths individually or would I have to get him a pair in two sizes?
Richard

27.2 on old soul and 31.6 on newer version.

I live near Preston and would be happy to go over the bike and show you the basics on how to look after it.

Courses are available through places like Edinburgh cycle coop (Manchester) sites .Have a look at their website.

Finding a decent shop is tricky, local cycle shops see a lot of kids bikes and do pram wheel repairs and often don’t have any experience of MTb specific issues. I’ve used places like Leisure Lakes at Tarleton and found them ok but they tend to have long lead times for workshop bookings. So much so I got qualified and I’m running a mobile cycle repair business based in Preston .

Regards
Richard

I’d be up for a pint hoping to ride one night next week if anyone fancies it?
Richard

No can’t see any mention of southern ❓ rides on site or of a Facebook group?

I’m in Fulwood and looking for similar, anybody ride on a Mon/Wednesday night round here and mind if a slow rider tags along?
Richard

I think all into 10 speed now.

Phd in east Manchester

Just got 661 rage pads finding them very good for me.
Richard

Brilliant brakes, fade free and nicely weighted action on levers. Bought mine thru merlin VG value.

Friday in Ae and yesterday in Dalbeattie . Weather superb and trails in great condition. Fantastic! Stayed at Gorsebank new bothy in Dalbeattie, 5 mins from the trails. Excellent . Thought this was a MTb forum!

Have a look at nukeproof stuff great quality and not the big price tags.
Regards
Richard

I have a pair of 823 wheels for sale if you are interested and a pair of flow 32 hole rims in white which I am looking to build into a hope hub set?
Let me know if you interested.
Richard

nicolai helius cc

Get some proper legal advice from mentor or peninsular etc. basically you need to start a formal management process. 4 weekly review period, weekly call in/documented discussions. If target not hit at 4 weeks then warning. Second period of 4 weeks same process, second warning then final 4 weeks same process. It should take you 12 weeks. BUT if he can demonstrate a lack of close management support tribunal can sometimes favour employee. You need to collate all correspondence and emails you have had over period he has been employed. Agree with space monkey above you could be in an awkward spot if you have taken 12 months to realise you have a problem with performance?
Don’t offer compromise agreement as you should be able to get him out if you do the above for 12 weeks.
Good luck
Richard

Have you tried ride io website might be worth a go as its dh biased.

Have you tried tarty bikes? They are in Preston, bamber bridge I think. Worth a go.if you know exactly what size you need I can try my supplier for ou.
Regards
Richard

Tried A Plan and found them very competitive. Moved from Flux and saved over £250 on a VW Transporter t5
Richard

Thanks all, good advice, yes needs to look professional so a rethink on costs might be worthwhile.
Regards
Richard

I thought stw forum was full of it experts nobody?

If you can travel fast line in Preston very good. Did hard tails for me for £30 a go. Powder coating usually takes them a week. Nice people too.
Richard

Deore brakes really good on my bfe build. New type are less than £100.
Secondhand Pike worth a look 454 less than £200
I built min for less than £1000 with decentwheelset 1 x 9 transmission decent finishing kit
Regards
Richard

Thanks all i’m loving the Blood more and more. Up to 7 stanes later in month for a few days riding. Will try the tips from Mama and ed thanks. Running some good ideas there.
Richard

cynical
If you use lube on threads don’t the nipples work loose?
Similarly if you loctite them on does that mean you can’t adjust them if they go out of true?
Richard

Gorse bank at Dalbeattie
Nice new bothy’s just done too.
Richard

Sorry no I guess it’s flat

Just fitted a set of Megas to my new build, they are older I think 2009 and I’m very impressed with performance 203mm Front and rear, they are progressive and the lever action I think is much better so far than my Shimano Deores with similar sized rotors.
Richard

Couple of questions

Cable routing = ghost shifting? Anyone got some simple solutions to this?

Rear shock setup- My experience of Full Suss is limited so it may be my technique, but traction uphill on trails is a real struggle, any bike set up tips for me gratefully received.

Thanks

Richard

Much better now the file has been out! Still noisy but at least I feel like its improved. No dropped chain and gearchanging is smooth.
Thanks for all opinions and advice.
Richard

Digby, thanks you are right, I have the 2010 frame so a smaller BB but running a single front 36T ring so need a different type of chain device I think. The stinger is for doubles as it has only a btm guide? I need top and btm.
I can file the top guide out a little to stop it catching in the larger cogs but this does not sit right really… bit of a bodge.
Richard

Well fitted a superstar one and its ok, just really noisy in the higher gears adjust it to reduce the noise and chain drops off, so I ‘m not convinced its the right solution.
Richard

They did it for a guy stood next to me in their shop a couple of months back?