http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/forum/bike-chat en-US Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:48:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/gisburn-forest-whats-it-like#post-1224480 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:44:51 +0000 Finchie85 1224480@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just wondering whether anyone has been there and what its like. Planning to stop there on the way up to the lakes for a blast. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fsa-k-force-carbon-cranks-usersopinions#post-1225510 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:14:07 +0000 GeeWavetree 1225510@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/info_3_CSFSMEKFATB170443222.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/info_3_CSFSMEKFATB170443222.html</a></p> <p>Anyone have them? worth £180? anything cheaper and similar weight? how resilient are they to rocks etc? what are the rings like? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/jockey-wheels-3#post-1223964 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:56 +0000 Andy W 1223964@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>After going through two sets of jockey wheels in about 10 months I am looking for some that may last a bit longer<br /> I ride in the peaks so i know they wont last for ever<br /> The first set were the ones that came on my xt mech and the last set were Tacx ones</p> <p>Any Ideas ???</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Andy </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-shops-do-the-bristol-guys-use#post-1225695 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:02:21 +0000 the_prophet 1225695@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>hi, </p> <p>looking at buying a new (and my first) *cough* roadbike.... shops ive been in so far have not really filled me with confidence regarding the fit / size required. im not going to name them, just keen to see who you use and reccomend. </p> <p>or anyone within lets say half hour of bristol? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/what-is-an-enduro#post-1225092 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:50:23 +0000 don simon 1225092@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Another thread is asking about what you ride for an enduro, what I&#39;d like to know is, what exactly is an enduro? </p> <p>This is a serious question, here in Spain we have cross country (multi lap max 45km)or maratones (50-110km or more!!)</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/skyline-full-loop#post-1225529 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:18:15 +0000 Carpe diem 1225529@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hey! Going to try the Skyline tomorrow <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> at Afan.Any usefull tips / hints. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/hope-bulb-service#post-1225742 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:14:59 +0000 Gareth_Uglow 1225742@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just as I fix one part of my bike, another goes...</p> <p>This time, the rear hub. The problem: when off the bike, it seems fine. When clamped up in the QR though, the wheel still behaves normally and will spin for ages. However the freehub is really stiff going in either direction. I noticed it when back-pedalling, the chain wouldn&#39;t go through the rear mech. So after swapping rear mechs, I couldn&#39;t figure it out for ages, as it&#39;s normal when off the bike. I presume I need a new bearing kit. Anyone had this problem? Did new bearings fix it? Are they easy to install?</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Gareth </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/black-park-10-results-and-pictures#post-1223196 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:46:45 +0000 Ti29er 1223196@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.westdraytonmbc.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=31">Results</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.everybodysmile.biz/cgi-bin/public.cgi?form_status=Cover&amp;Id=87679">Pictures</a> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-gift-for-40th-birthday#post-1226321 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:31:26 +0000 withersea 1226321@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>any suggestions under £50? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/got-some-new-650b-wheels#post-1221864 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:15:07 +0000 Ayatollahofniche 1221864@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Check out the color match!! </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4431907561_f276f4476d.jpg"><br /> 650B rims &amp; Front hub from Dinosaur Bikes<br /> Rear hub, sprocket, rotor from classifieds<br /> Spacer kit from Charlie the Bike Monger.</p> <p>Just got to wait until its dark before I can ride it just in case someone sees it! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/trout-light-helmet#post-1224177 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:28:52 +0000 bonesetter 1224177@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone know how this is different to the Baby Trout?</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/lightweight-ss-rear-wheels#post-1226191 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:04:27 +0000 saladdodger 1226191@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just built a lightweight s/s rear wheel to replace my XC717 rim, revolver hub and WI freewheel </p> <p>So I built a 717 rim on DT comp spokes and a Hope s/s hub with a Surly 17t sprocket </p> <p>And turk me sideways the fuggin thing ends up 30g heavier <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>spend more get more eh <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cleeve-hill-cheltenham#post-1225265 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:45:45 +0000 dirtbiker100 1225265@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I live down in cheltenham and after a lovely ride yesterday i was wondering if anyone knew of secret ways down off the hill back into cheltenham/prestbury?<br /> The three that I know of end up in either muddy quagmires or muddy ditches - at almost any time of the year.<br /> I don&#39;t want to go all the way back down on the road either! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/new-business-pr-ideas-needed#post-1226328 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:34:10 +0000 cycleworlduk 1226328@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>im opening a new business and want to ask the collective for a couple of ideas..</p> <p>should i keep it secret until it opens? or tell it to everyone asap?<br /> any ideas for free pr? ive made provisional contact with some papers/radio/tv news for some editorial..</p> <p>never done it before..exciting! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/to-singlespeed-or-not-to-singlespeeddecisions#post-1226298 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:24:54 +0000 shortbaldone 1226298@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>just having my geary bits taken off my indyfab and put on my happy get well present yeti 5 which leaves me with an opportunity and a decision.<br /> should i take this opportunity to build the indy back up SS or should i treat it to new (geared) set up giving me geared ti hardtail and 5&quot; trail bike?<br /> wondering which will prove more use (and fun) and as wheels and everything absconding to the yeti, could have the white ind eccentric hub wheels etc...built up for the indy?? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/will-a-bike-fit-in-a-current-model-mondeo-boot#post-1223575 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:53:06 +0000 clubber 1223575@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Trying to get out on my bike more and one solution relies on my bike fitting in the boot of the car I&#39;m about to get - a current model Mondeo hatchback.</p> <p>Anyone know if it&#39;ll fit in (wheels off, seatpost out if necessary)? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/show-me-your-tiny-tentsplease#post-1138697 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:22:28 +0000 ton 1138697@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>in a nice location <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/jersey-cycle-helmet-law#post-1223391 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:45:19 +0000 tjr666 1223391@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>No one has posted anything yet so:</p> <p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/jersey/8559668.stm" rel="nofollow">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/jersey/8559668.stm</a></p> <p>There was a big piece on the news this morning, what do you guys think?? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-you-get-a-chance-to-ride-the-quantocks#post-1225464 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:00:15 +0000 Dibbs 1225464@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>If you get a chance to ride the Quantocks in the next couple of days...</p> <p>Grab it with both hands, the trails are about as good as they get, and its going to rain on Thursday <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/good-riding-near-glasgow#post-1226316 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:29:28 +0000 bol 1226316@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I&#39;ll be up in Glasgow for a few days later in the year, and would like to plan a good day out on my bike whilst I&#39;m there. I&#39;ll probably fly up, so will have to rely on public transport to get me to the trails. I&#39;ll be with my family, so am unlikely to be let off on my own for more than a day. Is there somewhere I can get a bit of coaching and/or guiding? I&#39;m usually an xc rider, and not hugely brave, but wouldn&#39;t mind giving something a bit more challenging a go.</p> <p> What do people recommend? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/2011-orange-five#post-1222611 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:39:56 +0000 dandan 1222611@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>was talking to a bloke yesterday who said the five is being totally redesigned for 2011. </p> <p>He mentioned a over size head tube etc?</p> <p>I was just wondering if anybody else had heard anything about this? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-peaks-pootle-27th-march#post-1176266 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:48:55 +0000 Pook 1176266@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone fancy another?</p> <p>I know hora wants the beast included, and cavedale... So I will plan along those lines.</p> <p>As always, it&#39;ll be a 15 or so miler with the speed set to amble.</p> <p>Cake, views and chat being the order of the day. Followed by a beer and burger</p> <p> <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/100mm-fork-for-a-rock-hopper#post-1226350 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:39:25 +0000 HB47 1226350@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Any suggestions for a replacemnet fork for my Rock Hopper - currently using a manitou axel with 100mm of travel but it is shot and now is the time to change it </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/bingley-riders-landowner-alert#post-1222691 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:54:13 +0000 grittyshaker 1222691@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>The landowner here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=407250&amp;Y=439565&amp;A=Y&amp;Z=120" rel="nofollow">http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=407250&amp;Y=439565&amp;A=Y&amp;Z=120</a></p> <p>Is very assertive in protecting what he perceives as his property rights.</p> <p>He made strenuous, physical objection to me either pushing or carrying my bike (even dismantled) along the footpath between the two sections of bridleway at the location. It may be only a matter of time before he hurts someone.</p> <p>In the meantime I am trying to find out if he was justified in his actions or whether there may be scope for some challenge.</p> <p>More here - <a href="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/row-question-is-pushing-or-carrying-your-bike-on-a-footpath-legal" rel="nofollow">http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/row-question-is-pushing-or-carrying-your-bike-on-a-footpath-legal</a></p> <p>Take care. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/formula-oro-sticky-lever#post-1226217 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:10:46 +0000 Parvis 1226217@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone good with brakes?</p> <p>My rear brake lever (Formula Oro K18) sticks on after braking. It&#39;s rideable but very annoying, every time I use my rear brake, I have to flick the lever forwards again, it only returns halfway on its own.</p> <p>They are well bled and there is no obvious damage internally or externally to the lever and piston.</p> <p>Anyone know how to fix this? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/passportes-vtt-recommend-me-some-insurance#post-1226349 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:38:56 +0000 pedalheads 1226349@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Don&#39;t fancy paying several thousand Euro&#39;s to be airlifted off of a mountain if I have an accident, can anybody recommend insurance? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/probably-a-stupid-headset-question#post-1131842 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:13:10 +0000 Mackem 1131842@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>When you buy a new headset does it include a crown race? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/klein-rear-disc#post-1226074 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:34:19 +0000 ultragrip 1226074@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I have just has a rear disc mount welded to my attitude frame (1999).<br /> I have fitted a Hope mini with 145mm rota. On my first ride ,I locked up the rear wheel and out shot the wheel, bending the rota and damaging my beloved Klein paintwork. I know the problems with their rear facing micro dropouts but wondered whether anyone had done the same and had overcome the problem. Would overtightening the QR damage the dropouts? Could I use two nuts on the skewer with washers to increase contact area?<br /> Any advice would be really helpful<br /> Thanks. Pete </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/computer-hrm-with-cadence-for-rear-wheel-warning-roadie-content#post-1226039 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:21:43 +0000 namastebuzz 1226039@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Got a Polar CS200 or something for my sister&#39;s bike with HRM and cadence but the speed sensor only transmits 50cm so it won&#39;t work on the back wheel so no good on a turbo trainer.</p> <p>Any alternatives for around £100? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/now-i-dont-have-the-most-skillzzz-on-a-bike-but#post-1221103 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:15:50 +0000 Houns 1221103@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Surely this a pi$$ take </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XPPQyI3i_U" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XPPQyI3i_U</a></p> <p> <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/memory-map-1#post-1223064 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:28:47 +0000 thomthumb 1223064@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>using memory map when i &#39;hide&#39; a route, the waypoints stay on the map.</p> <p>meaning my map is covered in blue spots. how do i make the waypoints and routes hide and reappear together? it never used to do this!! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/dmr-revolver-20mm-15mm-convertible#post-1226324 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:32:50 +0000 solamanda 1226324@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Has anyone done it? I got a very confusing answer out of DMR technical help. Do they make adapters? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/roadie-double-chainset-sti-shifter-for-a-triple#post-1224516 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:57:30 +0000 terrahawk 1224516@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Can it be done?<br /> (105 triple STI/Ultegra double chainset)<br /> Would it be all out of whack or is it just a case of limiting the front mech?</p> <p>I&#39;d prefer responses based on real experiences rather than from folk who have just looked at the Shimano compatibility chart <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/anyone-with-a-wiggle-voucher-they-dont-need#post-1224408 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:23:20 +0000 sofaking 1224408@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>thanks in anticipation </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/2008-giant-anthem-shock-bushing-size#post-1226306 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:26:54 +0000 ace_sparky 1226306@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Have had an annoying knocking noise coming from somewhere on my anthem for some time, finally found it, there is some slight play where the bolt goes through the top eyelet adaptor that mounts the shock to the frame.</p> <p>Any 2008 Anthem owners know what I should be looking to order, have had a look on TFTuned and it seems that there are various types and sizes etc.</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/what-to-do-2#post-1226234 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:13:12 +0000 Dazzo1993 1226234@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>what do you have to do when the identification number on your bike frame is worn off and you didn&#39;t know the number previous to that </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/other-alternatives-to-db-alpine-cotic-bfe-etc#post-1226106 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:42:30 +0000 a11y 1226106@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I&#39;m trying to think up other alternative frames in the same mould as:</p> <p>Dialled Bikes Alpine<br /> Cotic BFe<br /> Evil Sovereign<br /> Sanderson Blitz</p> <p>Bascially, I&#39;m after a frame:<br /> - £350 max<br /> - new or secondhand (e.g. Sovereign is well out of my budget if new)<br /> - preferably steel<br /> - relatively relaxed geometry<br /> - 140mm or so fork suitable<br /> - for a bit of harder riding than normal XC, and a bit of jumping use (basically something I can use as an alternative to my 6&quot; travel full-susser when the weather&#39;s really crap).</p> <p>I very much like the look of the Sanderson but want to ensure I&#39;m not missing some obvious alternatives. Suggestions/comments welcomed.</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/hope-4-or-maxx-daddy#post-1213521 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:20:49 +0000 Bigface0_0 1213521@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Chaps, Ive got £300ish for lights and cant decide! I&#39;ve got a Hope 2 for a helmet light but what to have on the bars. Like the Hope 4 to match the other but also like the MaXx look... What do you think?? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommendation-for-spain-riding-holiday-early-july#post-1226248 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:16:45 +0000 easygirl 1226248@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>not too technical<br /> but hard enough!!<br /> any ideas folks?</p> <p>cheers </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/any-ideas-of-what-to-do-with-saracen-rufftrack-06-07#post-1161783 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:55:01 +0000 Dazzo1993 1161783@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>i have had this bike for ages but dont know what to do. and i want to start riding again i think it needs a need crank too. any ideas </p>