Yeh it’s an xl I’m looking at. Currently ride a asr5 in a large which is a similar length to the xl 5010. The one I’ve got the chance of is also specked with pikes rather than 32’s.

Yeh I was thinking an xl but there now all sold out

I was going to take a punt on the trigger 2 carbon when it was 1799.. just noticed it went up 200 quid. How do these bikes size up? I’m 6ft 1″ with a 34″ inside leg. Currently ride a large asr5 which feels ‘slightly’ small..

Same as most peeps above. Can of coke at the feed station after the hike a bike and like one other I cramped up after the hike a bike as well. Just be prepared to get wet! Hope the weather’s good as it’s a stunning bit of the country.

I take it I would use the 10 speed yaw front derailleur?

I’ve just hit the button on a pair of the hunt aero wheels… will let you know how I get on.

Thanks for all the replys folks. Ive just realised that I actually meant to put GLENCOE RED. dohhh..

Unfortunately the spacers are a necessity as I have a bad back and cant get that low.. :(. Wheels are actually farsport 38mm clinchers, that my friend gave me (he put the mavic decals on!).. wheels are 1380g before tubes q/release etc..

It’s an XL. It’s the right size. Really long legs and short torso.. got back problems hence the spacers and positive rise in stem.

just resurecting this thread. Mine is complete now bar getting a proper bike fit and sorting the steerer tube. taking it out today to see how it goes.. 🙂

Bike 3 side by thebigman1191[/url], on Flickr

feeling on top of the world.. stunning view from about 3000m up a mountain in samoens.. 🙂

Inversion above flaine-france by thebigman1191[/url], on Flickr

Did it in 2013- it was a scorcher that day! Agree with everything above.. new socks for after the water crossing and possibly boggy hike a bike. watch the water bars on the special stage decent into kinlochleven..there big! If you get the weather its ace!

Did nan Bield at the end of this route

http://www.theedgecycleworks.com/mtbroutes/staveley-three-passes/

it was my first visit to the lakes and finishing the ride with the hike a bike up nan bield into a howling wind probably wasn’t the best idea..

I’m just realising I’m having the same problem. Never knew the name of the area where I needed more or better padding. Now I know! I’m looking at the endura’s, but not sure on width of pad as they measure the pad according to your sit bones..

Not sure if it’s of interest but I’m selling a giant defy composite frame/forks/seatpost/stem/bars for £400 in the classifieds..

Obsesive compulsive cycling disorder.. Great read!

Had the same op on the 2nd February. Now back on road bike doing 30 mile rides with big climbs.. I managed to get mine done keyhole, had one previously done by open surgery which I didn’t recover from quite so quickly..

Lovely build. I just purchased a CR1 pro f&f from westbrooks last week and it’s currently in the lbs. Getting it back this week.. can’t wait. Nice rims.. what are they, Reynolds?

Mine was doing the same. Stripped, cleaned and a new cable and as good as new.

well, just pulled the trigger and purchased it, looking forward to it! 😀

Nice one, cheers.. yip, that looks very similar to the postion im in just now.. thanks.

@plop pants, you wouldnt have a pic of your bike? just wanting to see how it sits with someone with similar proportions to me. Went and tried a 56 in evans and with a fair bit of seatpost it wasnt far away from the setup im on just now. Would ideally tried the bike in question but its a frame and fork deal.. 😕

@andy3809.. was it a defy composite you had or an alu one?

cheers. How is the tyre clearance on them? i usually run 25mm pro 4 service course tyres..

cheers folks. @plop pants.. were just about the same proportions, and i was leaning towards the XL.How do you find the bike? does it climb well.. looking for something a bit more responsive than my defy..also only 5mm difference in the top tube from my current setup and there is a lot of seatpost showing on my defy. :-).

Just had my second op for a bi lateral hernia repair.. keyhole this time. I’m ‘hoping’ this is the last one I have to go in for.. can’t understand how he ‘missed’ yours

I’ve used this tutorial in the past.. found it the best..

http://m.pinkbike.com/news/Tech-Tuesday-Specialized-Blacklite-Post-Maintenance-2012.html

Epic ride from stannard.. wouldn’t like to be on the E-QS bus tonight! never knew the big guy had a sprint in him..!

My Sram X0 rear mech has seized a couple of times at the pivot point.. just got some gt85 in about it and worked it loose.. seems to be quite common..

You can get the CF SL 9.0 for 1999.. or if you know someone in Europe or Ireland and pays in euros it equates to £1650!

Rab xenon here.. great jacket. Packs down to tennis ball size and it’s warm..

Out in samoens just now. Great conditions. Had 40cm on Saturday, then bluebird day on Sunday. Had snow most evenings then powder to ride in the mornings. Visibility wasn’t the best on Tuesday.. better today (wed). Looking forward to another few good days of boarding ?

I’m selling a pair of new R1’s at your budget if your going down that road..UK 9.5. .

I cant use the gopro app as its the basic gopro and its not compatible. I think i’ll go down the line of possible buying another 2 micro sd cards.

I cant use the gopro app as its the basic gopro and its not compatible. I think i’ll go down the line of possible buying another 2 micro sd cards.

Yeh, I’ve seen this, but wasn’t planning on spending that much. It looks like it’s either that or a 7″ netbook . .

I nearly went for these. A friend has got a set and they are super light.. great for climbing and descending.

S2.0

Farsport 38mm clinchers here, 2 years, no problems..

I have exactly the same problem.. glad I’m not alone! Tried all sorts of combo’s but no thing’s worked so far.. Following this with interest..

Nice! What model of defy is that? I’m looking at the advanced 1.. but not really liking the white..