Not disputing the fact that several may have been altered, but the ones with dealer service historys will be legitimate.

Theres plenty of diesels out there that are 06 plates that have done less than 100k… 😕

Another one thats worth a look is a seat ibiza 1.9tdi fr.. good economy,all the toys, decent build quality and £135 a year tax.. 😉

Im having the same dilemma. started a thread the other day on this. Looked at civics, A3 and jetta/golf. A good forum to go on regarding the civic is http://www.civinfo.com . Seems like there prone to the dual mass flywheel going, which is a costly job. this was what i was looking at but a few peeps were saying that the economy isnt that good compared to others if your doing short journeys. cheaper to tax than the competition also. Ive got an audi A2 just now and love the build quality and although they are a bit ‘boring’ the A3 seems to get better real world mpg and is well put together. Also looked at the seat altea tdi.. you’ll get an 06 plate one for that money.

Yeh i’d seen these.. i thought someone on a previous thread thought they weren’t up too much. im willing to tale a punt for £8 though..

Sub club, glasgow
Warehouse project, manchester
dc 10 & amnesia..
fabric, london

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No worries 🙂 wasn’t wanting to remove the linkage but that looks like the only way to do it. So few roscoe owners about with them in one piece that its hard to find someone thats done it and I dont want to take to lbs for what seems to be an easy job.

Yes.. im going to service a shock but dont know how to remove it..ive serviced an rp23 before on a previous bike. Never done one on my roscoe. As tonyd says, it looks like the bottom bolt is covered by the linkage. Didn’t want to have to start removing things that I didn’t need too, thats why im asking.

yes.. by the looks of things its not just as easy as removing the bolt that holds the bottom eyelet the the shockmount. i cant seem to gain access to it..!

Thanks for taking the time to write that fivespot. yeh, its what i was suspecting. ive got an audi just now and i do love the build qaulity etc..i know some people think there boring but to be honest its reliability that im after. not that interested about performance as i pootle about doing 65-70 on m/ways.Ive seen an A3 i like with 1/2 leather, bose, etc but my main concern was economy and you say that you reckon your A3 comes out tops on this..might sway me more towards the A3..

hows the mpg on the audi?

yeh , i think if i was to go for the civic id have to put by a bit of money for a DMF just in case.. http://www.civinfo.com has got some good advice..

Been looking into changing car and the plus is on the list.. what sort of mpg do you get nuke?

Im 7 days in now and couldnt even look at my bike.. open surgery as well. walking has become easier, i find sitting down more painfull than anything else.

+1 for velox.. i tried every other option and nowt worked.. these did 😀

Just had a hernia op last thurdsay. Dying to get back out on the bike but i think it’ll be a few weeks yet. i know its only been a week but im still sore walking etc..would like to know how other peeps are getting on with there recovery?

Been in several times ,you need to make sure youve got nothing planned for the rest of the day.. likes to chat, and on many a subject.. nothings too much bother for him, top bloke.. 😀

I use lizard skins dsp stuff.. expensive, but worth it i think..

do some stretches and neck an esppresso..

have pretty similar stats.. 6 2″, 35 inseam, short torso and long arms. ive just opted for a large defy composite.. bang on for me.. 😀

Just sent my talas rp24 forks to mojo for a service.. got a call this morning telling me that i need new stanchions all seals and theres a problem with the talas adjustment.. all in- £400!! 😥 I’d get them serviced or the bill may be higher than just a service bill..

up at glen finglas-had to climb the whole ascent and decent as it was too deep, character building!

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just had one on thursday for a hernia opp..took me a couple of hours to properly come round then felt a bit shitty for the next 24hrs.. just a bit nausious.. Been living in a tramadol haze for the last few days 8)

I too am thinking of a trip there in september.. looks like a lot of happy customers. Will have to check there site out..

got them on front and back and running tubeless.. no issues in a year or so. great tyre i think.. 😀

yip, thems there the objects i require.. cheers.

ive just purchased one and on the back it tells you that it fits fox 36’s.. 😉

AHH.. ok. will just need to bide my time. Glad to hear you enjoyed it, really looking forward to it… in a way i hope i dont get too into it, could lead to another bike purchase! 😀

I registered on said site http://www.123contactform.com/form-390997/Velodrome-Accreditation

They got back to me with my user id and pin number. you then log in and take it from there. First slot i could get for my accred 1 was at the end of jan, which was a month from registering. trying to get my accred 2 booked asap..

@erny.. same as you.. just bought myself a giant defy comp 1. Im 6 2″ with a 35 inseam..

I started off mountain biking and only bought a roadbike recently to use during the week when i haven’t got time to drive to the trails or mountains.. 🙂

frame- gary fisher roscoe 3
forks- fox rp 24 talas
brakes- avid elixir cr
gears- sram xo
wheels- hope hoops tubeless

frame-giant defy composite 1
forks-giant carbon
brakes-ultegra
gears-ultegra
wheels-giant psl-1

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cheers.. got the last one at my local!

Managed to get hold of a altura attack extreme x reduced from £160 down to £90. been cought in a few downpours and stayed dry. just need to watch the layering underneath as it does get warm otherwise..

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/product/7611/Altura_Attack_X_Waterproof_Jacket_2012

Thanks for reply’s. Ive got an altura extreme x which is event and find it great, but i usually just ride with a base and a softshell. The paclite was to carry incase of any unexpected rain. @tlr, berghaus do/did a paclite shell and a paclite extreme, i wasnt sure wheather there was a difference..

hey iainc, been meaning to book for a while and only slot i could get was thu 24th jan at 8pm..i think the bad weather is taking people indoors!

I did the grand canyon xl, risco blanco xl and finally the northern trails on the fri. Cant really compare it to a lot of uk riding.. its very rocky and dusty.. dry and loose trails. Most of the northern trails is steep and rocky with a section of steep switchbacks thrown in.the rocky stuff Reminds me a bit of the ciaran path and the devils satircase.. They give you cannondale rz 120’s on the mon and wed and rz 140’s for the fri..

hey, ive done the northern trails one your talking about. did another couple during the week (mon & wed tours) which were more or less fireroad and some loose decents but nothing ‘really’ technical.. the northern trails are a lot more technical! go prepared with kneepads & elbowpads etc as its pretty techy and steep. You get driven about 1 1/2hrs into the middle of the island and to one of the highest points and its all downhill from there.. its mostly rocky all the way with the odd bit of ‘earthy’ trails.. theres a member on the forum that was my guide during the week, his name is jamie. Never knew we were both STW members until i got back and noticed him posting!

3″ of snow up at inners as well.. they’ve also shut the climb from post 13-21.. diversion up the walkers path 🙁

Giant defy 1.. 😆