If unclaimed all proceeds go to the thrunton trail builders… :D

Maybe it was someone paying for usage, now there's an idea (stir stir)

Matt

Another bad experience here, placed an order that I needed for a race weekend and only one part of the order came in time (within 10 days). Rang up and they'd put down the rest of the order as dispatched when it wasnt.

avoid

Drac sent you an email with more details.

Should have probably mentioned that the relationship with the FC is currently good but they only allow us to build trails (in what is a working forest) on the basis that it will all be kept pretty low key.

cheers

Matt

Sounds like you guys have been having some good rides up at thrunton. I joined the trail builders a year and a half ago now and am glad that people are enjoying the stuff we've been working on.

Just wanted to echo Ians points really, I don't think anyone wants to see thrunton move more towards a trail centre with mass usage (indeed the people who dug some of the original trails might jump off one of the crags) so its fair enough to respect some of the original builders wishes and try and maintain the best possible relationship with the FC through keeping the trails fairly low key. I'm sure people have been heading up since before I was probably born but I think the newer trails in the trees will generally not last half as well as some of the classic crags stuff?

On the flipside a small random bunch of us meet at the carpark the first Sunday of each month to maintain/improve and build new stuff, it would be great to see some of you come along if you can make it.
I think its definitely noticeable that a lot more people are now riding the trails and I think most of our work this year will be trying to make sure they dont get washed out so the more hands the better!
I'm sure this type of discussion has been had many times over about other local woods, its difficult to try and have your 2p without sounding like a selfish trail builder who wants their work to themselves!

Feel free to get in touch if you'd like any more info about the dig days.

Matt

Think I read somewhere that the older frames were a bit larger on the sizing? I'm 5,10-5,11 but like shorter bikes in general so thinking of a medium but want to run an alfine for commuting and winter use as well

Got one on my blur xc, very light and no problems so far although make sure the bolts are nipped up good and proper.

Agreed with Stato.

Not sure if I'm fully entered or not as got the latest email but on the registration website it doesnt look like i've paid and I cant find anything on my card statement. Anyways the whole system is pretty pants.

If I did in fact pay then I'll be asking for a refund as didnt enter a 4x race! Its a real shame as I've done all the other uk based avalanches and done the mega twice and thought all the events were brilliant.

The reason given for the 2 by 2 is so that the weather conditions are the same for everyone, clearly boshank as its to make money, I've obviously got no problem with people making money and thats all fair enough but they should have just made the day longer instead of fundamentally changing the race.

If I am paid up then I'll be asking for a refund
[ends rant]

M & S +1

Hi, wondered how you knew that the handsomedog and the kinesis were the same frame, looking at both as options so would be interested?

Agree with the spares theory, just if your looking to do it cheaper that battery pack is about £31 instead of the £50 for the dx bike light. I wonder if anyone could shed light (ha) on the y cable situation?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Y-Cable-for-MagicShine-LED-Bike-Headlight_W0QQitemZ280413385105QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4149f0b191

On further inspection it looks like its just to run 2 lights off one battery not the other way round but don't know enough to say either way if its possible to run 2 batteries to one light?

I hear smudge on here is the one to contact one on such matters. It would be interesting to see what sort of upgraded battery could be available for the bastid, airbike, magicshine etc???

http://cgi.ebay.com/MagicShine-LED-Bike-Light-spare-replacement-Battery_W0QQitemZ280407769389QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item41499b012d

Think that will work with the bastid and cheaper than the one you suggest?

I've got a airbike sl2 and just ordered a bastid so hoping the batteries can be used interchangeably? If so then will probably order one of the above for 24hr races as a spare or could even buy one of those y lead things and hook up two batteries to one for extra long run time.