http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ en-US Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/wtd-deore-or-equivalent-bits-n-bobs#post-1117050 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:34 +0000 AlwaysHorizontal 1117050@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Doesn&#39;t have to be Deore, what i meant Deore grade is the &#39;lowest&#39; spec i&#39;d really consider, it can be higher grade or even older kit but i&#39;m really trying to keep the cost as low as possible.<br /> The x9 kit would be ok but i fear its a bit too costly for this build, also i think the front mech needs to be a 28.6. Thanks though C-T-R. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/more-nicked-bikes-stockport#post-1117049 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:18 +0000 nasher 1117049@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Keep us updated on the progress.. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/vital-toolbox-tools#post-1117048 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:45 +0000 Three_Fish 1117048@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>A decent workstand.<br /> A good set of keys + T25 torx.<br /> Chain-whip and cassette tool (plus appropriate driver for the tool).<br /> Whatever you need for removing/refitting your crankset, rings and bottom bracket.<br /> Whatever you need to bleed your brakes.<br /> Cone spanners if you have cup &amp; cone hubs.<br /> Silicone spray/lube.<br /> A spoke key.<br /> A small (2mm) screwdriver.<br /> Snips and pliers.<br /> 15mm spanner.<br /> Rubber/nylon headed mallet.<br /> Soma tyre levers.<br /> Track pump.<br /> Lots of old toothbrushes.<br /> Rags and tissue paper.<br /> Cotton buds.<br /> General purpose thick grease.<br /> Threadlocker.<br /> WD40 (as water displacer and solvent).<br /> White spirit (as solvent).<br /> Isopropyl alcohol (as solvent).<br /> Nitrile gloves.</p> <p>+1 for the digital camera, too. A reliable source of reference is invaluable. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/wtd-ragley-mmmbop-18#post-1117047 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:40 +0000 thisisnotaspoon 1117047@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>its only 0.5&quot; longer, but probably not, might considder a 16&quot; if the price was right. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/show-us-your-roadrats#post-1117046 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:35 +0000 oddjob 1117046@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>2nd for the Conti contact tyres (I think I have city contact?) heavy, but run ok, never flat and plenty of cush. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-to-get-custom-name-and-flag-decals-for-my-frame-from#post-1117045 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:34 +0000 toyrobot 1117045@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Some photoshop / illustrator skills, a printer and some thin, clear SB plastic and you can do it yourself. I know it sounds a bit blue peter but if you know any designers or the like you&#39;re laughing. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/lets-make-mountain-biking-a-religion#post-1117044 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:24 +0000 simonfbarnes 1117044@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>well, mountain biking has changed my life far more than religion or its dismissal ever did <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> But it doesn&#39;t need churches or organisation or doctrine </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cotic-soul-the-new-one-vs-the-old-one#post-1117043 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:21 +0000 cy 1117043@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ackie, with 100mm forks the bike is great for fast singletrack type riding. XC racing? Why not? With some light wheels and forks you&#39;d easily get a Soul down to the 22-23lbs mark. If you want another vote for the suitability of the handling, the Soda has identical geometry and Kate Potter (my tame XC racer) has used a Soda with 100mm forks right up to the World Champs. I think that probably covers it <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/youd-think-we-were-in-france#post-1117042 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:16 +0000 uplink 1117042@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I wonder how long it&#39;ll be before they bring the country to it&#39;s knees?</p> <p>Somebody needs to do something fast, I don&#39;t think I can cope for too long without them getting back to school </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/yulia-tymoshenko-blimey#post-1117041 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:04:14 +0000 roper 1117041@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/vonhandbag/queenie-poster.jpg"> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pre-made-homes#post-1117040 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:03:42 +0000 BlindMelon 1117040@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Check out <a href="http://www.fjordhus.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fjordhus.com/</a> I have worked with them in the past and you can do as much/little work as you like </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/for-sale-large-singular-swift-with-impeccable-build#post-1117039 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:03:25 +0000 Scottish Phil 1117039@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sold to Andy!</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Phil </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/vital-toolbox-tools#post-1117038 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:03:02 +0000 obirobkeno 1117038@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>More duct tape, Imperial allen keys, a broken 3/8&quot; ratchet and a &quot;jazz&quot; mag...</p> <p>Seriously, keep doing what you&#39;re doing... It&#39;s a fool-proof system... <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/a-roadie-groupset-question#post-1117037 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:02:57 +0000 aP 1117037@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>New Shimano has the same, fully hidden cables.</blockquote><br /> ...and have you seen the CW review of them?<br /> i personally prefer Campag - the new lever shape is pretty good with a nice selection of hand positions available. I do have a 105 bike - Trek Portland - its ok, but nothing special, and I can see that the lever throw would be difficult for people with small hands. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/halfords-oh-ffs#post-1117036 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:02:45 +0000 project 1117036@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>According to <a href="http://www.BIKEBIZ.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.BIKEBIZ.co.uk</a> </p> <p>theyre making staff redundant and altering staff roles. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/a-roadie-groupset-question#post-1117035 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:02:00 +0000 Mister P 1117035@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>New Dura Ace and Ultegra run cables under the tape and I expect the 2011 105 to do the same. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sparkly-boots-calling-all-squaddies#post-1117034 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:01:48 +0000 willard 1117034@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ah yes... Nothing says &quot;dodgy officer&quot; more than having a beret that looks like a helicopter landing pad. Top tip: remove the plastic thingy from inside the beret first, possibly even the lining too, before shaping.</p> <p>Top tip #2: when wetting beret with hot water, do not get the leather bit wet or it will shrink too much to wear. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/wtd-bar-end-shifter-or-even-better-pauls-thumbies#post-1117033 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:01:46 +0000 tommid 1117033@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ok a long shot, but I am after some Bar end shifter, preferably 9 speed, but I am open to anything, or some Paul&#39;s Thumbies for 26.0mm bars aka road bars.<br /> tmiddletonATcambridgeDOTorg </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/a-roadie-groupset-question#post-1117032 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:01:25 +0000 Dougal 1117032@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>+1 on the Campag hood shape.</p> <p>Less of a issue now seeing as 2009 campag levers and 2009 onwards new shimano levers have converged on a virtually identical lever shape.</p> <p>Campag stuff tends to look less tatty with usage; there&#39;s no lacquer on the levers that is obvious when it rubs off, something I hated with Shimano 105 levers I had.</p> <p>All comes down to personal preference I guess. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/lets-make-mountain-biking-a-religion#post-1117031 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:01:19 +0000 darrell 1117031@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>there are tax benefits to being classed as a religion </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/6-nations/page/8#post-1117030 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:01:09 +0000 tiggs121 1117030@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>No - Godman is indeed a bit of a nancy boy. Parks is no better though - I was hoping for Mossy at 10 with Southwell at 15. Even switching those 2 would be better. </p> <p>I reckon Mike Blair is a better stand off than Parks, not to mention Rory Hutton who could be a real class act given the chance. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/youd-think-we-were-in-france#post-1117029 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:46 +0000 wwaswas 1117029@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4996436.Students_still_holding_University_of_Sussex_building/">The students are revolting.</a></p> <p>Despite the somewhat vivid language (&quot;students stormed the Terrace Room&quot;) I can&#39;t help but feel pleased that people are actually doing something other than Twittering about it. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pre-made-homes#post-1117028 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:39 +0000 coffeeking 1117028@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Cheers for the thoughts all, I&#39;m bookmarking for later deep reading! aP - yes, a concern of mine for sure. Ideally I&#39;d find someone capable of putting a complete solution together to suit local laws, but thats usually the most expensive route too. Bricks and mortar start to seem far simpler and easier when you delve into all the new available tech! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/a-roadie-groupset-question#post-1117027 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:37 +0000 crazy-legs 1117027@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><em>Campag cables also run under the bar tape so look a bit tidier and make bar bags much easier. </em></p> <p>New Shimano has the same, fully hidden cables. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/kinesis-km-210l-vs-dirty-jo-triple-butted-your-advice-and-opinions-please#post-1117026 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:34 +0000 MountainMonkey 1117026@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Looking at buying a light XC race frame for later in the year and was pretty much decided on the <a href="http://kinesisbikes.co.uk/product.php?id=48">Kinesis Km-210L</a> as geometry wise it looks very good for me (I&#39;m only 5&#39;3&quot;/4&quot;) and I like the talk of slimmer seat-stays, etc for lighter female riders. It&#39;s also had good reviews and looks like good value for £255 online.</p> <p>However, I then stumbled across the <a href="http://www.dirtyjobikes.co.uk/frames/">Dirty Jo triple butted</a> frame, which is only 100-150grams heavier and only £99! </p> <p>Thing is - will it ride as well? </p> <p>I don&#39;t have any experience of riding alu hardtails (other than a cheap giant) as I&#39;ve only had steel (incl. 853) and ti in the past, but I&#39;m presuming some are a lot more forgiving than others while others are more stiffer and more responsive...</p> <p>Can anyone shed some light on how these two might differ, or offer any alternative suggestions? </p> <p>Basically I&#39;m willing to spend more if its a better frame, but if it&#39;s just down to the name, then I&#39;d rather spend the difference elsewhere on the bike.</p> <p>(My main limiting factors are it has to be frame only and small enough!) </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/vital-toolbox-tools#post-1117025 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:33 +0000 jam bo 1117025@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>a vice is invaluable. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ust-rims-any-downsides-vs-stans-etc-xm819-comments#post-1117024 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:14 +0000 grum 1117024@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I&#39;ve used 819s with 2.5 High Rollers ghetto tubeless and they were fine. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/st-bees-to-robin-hoods-bay-c2c#post-1117023 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:10 +0000 uplink 1117023@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>We did it &amp; stopped at B&amp;Bs &amp; mates houses</p> <p>2 B&amp;Bs worth using are<br /> <a href="http://www.lionblakey.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lionblakey.co.uk/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.thejollyfarmers.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thejollyfarmers.co.uk/</a> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-16-orange-patriot-66-complete-bike#post-1117022 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:02 +0000 SimonR 1117022@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hello - my Orange Patriot 66 is up for sale. </p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4329779029_4db2ffa10a.jpg"></p> <p>Spec is as follows:</p> <p>Patriot 66 frame (16&quot; anti-radar green main frame, black swing arm)<br /> Marzocchi 66 RC2 ETA forks (180mm travel)<br /> Swinger 3 way shock<br /> Hope Pro hubs on Mavic 321 with 2.25 dual ply high rollers (60A rear, super tacky front) and spare 2.5 dual ply Big Earls<br /> Shimano XT shifters, front mech and shadow rear mech<br /> Race Face Evolve 22/32/bashring chainset plus Blackspire chain guide<br /> Race Face Diabolus bars and stem<br /> Cane Creek Tank Hit headset<br /> Hope seat clamp<br /> Race Face XY0 seat pin<br /> Avid Code brakes<br /> B/B is a bit worn and would need replacing soon.</p> <p>There are some more photos <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simon_r/sets/72157623349926430/">HERE</a>.</p> <p>£950 ono.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Simon.</p> <p>(e-mail in profile if you&#39;ve got any questions) </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/a-roadie-groupset-question#post-1117021 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:59:20 +0000 mrmo 1117021@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>prefer the shape of Campag, plus i think it looks nicer. But i do have a steel road bike and the polished finish of the campag kit i have seems more appropriate </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ust-rims-any-downsides-vs-stans-etc-xm819-comments#post-1117020 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:59:07 +0000 allthegear 1117020@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So, are 819s okay with 2.35 High Rollers? 2.25 Ralphs? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/taxi-cab-yellow-ral-code#post-1117019 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:59:05 +0000 tails 1117019@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Cherrs pal, I had just been looking at the same RAL. Thats what I&#39;ll use. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/short-but-funny-jokes-please#post-1117018 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:58:58 +0000 Olly 1117018@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>creasing up in attempted silence in the office.<br /> its not working.</p> <p>Whats brown and rhymes with snoop?<br /> ....</p> <p>Dr Dre. (joke of the week for me, sorry) </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/good-evans-above#post-1117017 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:58:42 +0000 project 1117017@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Boiugth a new rear light there yesterday and thy price matched the price so saved 9 quid.</p> <p>Nice lads as well. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/my-2-12-year-old-keeps-saying-he-sees-a-lady-in-his-room/page/5#post-1117016 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:58:04 +0000 Haze 1117016@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>other-halves freaking you out on purpose for a joke and not telling you for years because you seemed to be drawn in by it</blockquote></p> <p>You&#39;ve just given me an idea <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>