I think the big money will be in early hand built stuff done in ltd no’s or high end stuff we dreamed about and maybe couldn’t afford at the time

Reckon the original D.O.G.S B.O.L.X and Attitude were nice looking bikes that will appreciate, same with early Paces, Funks, Mtn Goats, Serrotta Tmax was afantastic looking bike…My old Fuquay is pretty sweet too :wink:

Bike washing is pretty good :wink:

Is this a closet “what tyres for Whinlatter?” question Dan…. :wink:

Try em out round the Clwyds tomorrow…the dayglo ferrets out on the tango bike!

My kids school insists on helmets for kids who ride…I insist on my two wearing them…Mrs doesn’t tho!

I always wear one both on and off road and get a bit arsey with the couple of older roadies who dont wear one on club runs…my arguement being “it’s one of us who has to tell your Mrs you’ve had a head injury”, so it’s not just them it affects

Mates lad had an off at a skate park couple of weeks ago..no lid no brain/skulldamage…BUT will have a big scar across his forehead for the rest of his life…I’d like to stop that happening to mine!

does the STW rugby collective think Lievremont might be in trouble after this years tournament?

Yep they had a right laugh about his comments on Scrum V last night…wouldn’t be suprised if the French team aren’t out on strike by Wednesday :lol:

Agree Phillips handoff was class…he’ll improve with this confidence booster

Endura ones eat my legs…get a v nasty reaction to the silicone? gripper, actually blistered after a long ride so gave em away…worth bearing in mind if you are a bit sensitive like :(

I’d use a buff myself….useful if your neck gets cold on a long ride too :wink:

As Hooky said we’ll take an ugly win, Shane hurdled an arm (ok) and jd not held after tackle, Wales penalised for knockon when ball ripped by Irish Hand..Caplin not on form so take a bit of luck thanks…COME ON SCOTLAND!

Hey Ton dont give up the dayjob then :wink:

Well done boys…just need Scotland to MTFU and do us a big favour tomorrow…nice tight game with lots of penalties will do!

Ref had some shockers both ways so cest la vie!

Hope the French crowd express their displeasure early doors next week could be a fun game with half the hairbear bunch back too….off for a few Welsh ciders now..reckon the Magners will be sour!

Any of you guys fancy another go? got one opening soon in Rhyl I’m itching to get on it…just means another bike :D

Southern Yeti…hmm think I know who you mean….popular religious leader if the census forms are to be believed?

In all seriousness I have asked Jon Collins MBLA instructor for input,(I’ve just qualified as a MBLA leader with him) he will advise what works to coach on just wanted some rider feedback too

Thisisnotaspoon ramps to launch folks into the river would work well…when the tides in anyway :lol:

Hi Dezb…hard to define suppose its a small offroad loop with features like step ups, dropoffs, rock gardens, bermed corners for you to learn/practice skills on. I’m thinking of all of the above in a variety of sizes so if you are scared of dropoffs for example, you can start small and work up as your confidence grows

Hoped to get more help from the STW massive though 8O

Thanks Brakes I’ll run that by the board…best make it 8% and get a big bike sorted too :D

Thanks Guys Llandegla is not far away and ride it a bit, but not really checked out the skills area properly so will do….expected more replies in this…should have posted up what skills areas for SS fat bikes :wink:

Great…3 days into new job…gotta price up the tools to kit up a bike workshop today….was gonna get cocky but hughjenjin above is a mate and am worried about him :cry:

I like em, judder a little under braking but use a 203mm rotor very plush and no issues….carbon looks sweet too!

you all shy today or what?

Cheers fella…first day in new job too…great so far!

Have a good one yourself!

Can’t see many more sportsmen coming out TBH..not after mickey rourke plays alfie in this bio-pic :lol:

Alfie has a certain rugged charm wheras Mickey R looks like a plastic faced octogenerian!

why not flip the seals out and flush em out/regrease, thats what I do when my XOs get rough, alternatively Petra cycles did a set of jockey wheels for £17 next day delivered….well impressed with em!

Me too!

Yep SV might be worth mentioning he wants to watch out for a night Hypo if its his first all dayer for a while….I had a bad one last night after a tough chaingang session…tell him to go to bed high!

Votchy…those pumps look scary to me…plus a bit of a passion killer with the Mrs no doubt!

MrTall…my honeymoon lasted 2 months so you’re lucky mate…yep going well…probably fitter than I’ve been since college so don’t worry if it does come back!

Got a mate (crane driver) currently doing 7 days 13hrs a day…away from wife and kids (and biking!) cos his boss needs him to….in the current climate he can’t realistically turn his boss down (job security) and you reckon he should be penalised by additional taxes?…get real

Hey Datsunman do you notice your power drops if your sugars get too high as well? when I get to 6 I feel a lot less sharp but if get to high its wierd but that feels similar…easy to do if group ride turns out easier than expected or lots of punctures etc oh yeah its hard to keep the jellybabies to yourself though!

What exactly is the point of playing every game outside the heartland of RL?

yeah its a problem…haven’t the fans got to get back to feed their whippets?

Hey mrTall…glad you are still ok…diagnosed just after me I think?

SV he’ll be ok look out for him getting a bit grumpy or dropping off the back….I find a weak carb solution in my camelback keeps me stable sugars wise and cereal bars every 1.5 hrs if v hard (gels if racing) help

if you all stop for a chat ask him if he wants to test his levels only takes a min

oh and carry a 250ml carton of oj/apple juice and a bag of jelly babies just in case…very unlikely he’ll have a hypo if his sugars are ok starting out and follows advice above!

Cheers Fella been after some of these as my XO ones are not lasting :lol:

Thanks folks…I’m excited and can’t wait to start!

is it ok to ask him where he nicked it from in the questions section…looks well dodgy to me…pity people are considering buying it, they are as bad as the people who stole it :evil:

dissolving Durex

Lot of guys here link the two and do a lap of both…usually on a singlespeed :wink: lot more to occupy you at CYB TBH!

Could be a plan fella….suprised you didn’t comment on the age thing! not done the beast in a while….Jase was blowing last night…wanted to come back on the road after 2.5 hrs…H was V dissapointed in him!

Shhhh…some of us have kids sleeping!

Nant yr Arian would be just up your street

anybody? :cry:

Don’t listen to Whyte1…his bike rides like a right dog :wink:

130mm is the way to go! got DT’s on my E5, massive improvement over the stock Mavericks…launch control helps the climbing too

anyone get a boner?

Got an almost unused ladies Raleigh mountain (yeah!) bike for my daughter for £3 coupla weeks ago…she loves it :D

This is the wrong place to ask mate….they will be telling you you dont need gears, SPDs are wrong and suspension is overrated!

It does depend where you ride but a light 120mm travel full sus will cope with most UK riding pretty well I reckon

Is your local bike shop road orientated?…as a quick check ask him what tyre pressures they advise…above 35psi should sound alarm bells!

Don’t bikes like that not comply with BS whatever?…thought they had to be pretty much ready to ride when they leave the shop?…been out of the trade for years mind :D

Yeah Flippinheckler…always think about those lads from Rhyl CC when I pass the spot….rode with them a fair bit….such a tragic waste of life…RIP Thomas, Wayne, Spanish Dave and Maurice…..such a sad time for all the families of those involved in the latest two accidents