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Go for DX thumbies if you can as the XT bolt is easy to sheer inside the clamp. I've got a NOS pair of DX on the 'dale and can't believe how crisp the shifting is especially on a commuter which to be honest only needs 2/3 gears for my normal run to work. I am planning to use it on the...

Yeah, it looks your sharkfin's gonna burst that bleb mate!

Lighting I've just bought a Cateye Opticube (530 I think) in the sale at M.Steels, Gosfroth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Ten quid down from thirty. It takes 4 AA batteries so isn't the lightest but on the higher beam option I can see obstacles on badly lit roads as I ride to and from work ie...

Expectations ran high yesterday as we sped past Morpeth towards the the hills with Cheviot standing proud in a claear pale blue morning sky. Our destination was Alwinton the ride a 19ish circuit running anticlockwise taking in the delights of Kidland, Whitburn Shank, Fairhaugh, Batallshiel...

I see a elderley lady on Gosforth High Street quite regularly with her battered old mountain bike. Not usually one to chat up crones I can't keep my eyes off her retro pace suss forks. She probably thinks I'm a bit weird now and and casual "do those still work/how much do you want for them?"...

As the title suggests I have a query about Ti bolts. I've bought twelve ti torx bolts for my disc rotors and seem to remember somebody recommending threadlock instead of copperslip. Can a ti expert out there give me some advice?

I'm at work, clearly not working typing this but it's keeping me from lifting the new frame again and conducting yet another inspection. It's an 17" Orange Gringo, I'm not sure about the year (Orange bikes website only allows warranty holders to register!!) but it has seen some action judging...

I've recently been in a similar conundrum of whether to opt for carbon rigid forks as I have never got on with front suspension. In the end I've decided not to bother as I have felt very unsure of carbon seatposts and bars in the past. To the point I changed back to alloy. I'm picking up a...

I'm loving this thread! I've just bought a Gringo frame (my first Orange) to move across most of the parts from my Norco Charger. The Norco was okay but the All Mountain geometry is all over the place. Can anyone suggest a good light XC fork for the Gringo? I've been looking a R90-100 Fox...

Thanks for all the great advice, especially Hamster, I've never tried less than 1.3 and am please I didn't have to learn the ride gets worse not better though bitter experience :lol: Thanks for the reality check too the wheels alone won't get me round! The 20 spokers on chainreaction certainly...

I'm doing the Caledonian Etape on the 'dale next May. 81 miles around Pitlochry with 2000 roadies on their carbon bone-shakers. I will be surprising a few of them by tootling alongside on my M900!! Can anyone suggest a good rim hub combo (or even wheel deal currently available) as an upgrade...

Motorists should overtake you using their indicators and not slide by. In the same vein I generally don't pass by on the inside. I sit in the middle of the lane accelerating and slowing with the traffic and only move up when the lights are on red to the green boxx for cyclists at the head of...

Pickle, fit a nice shiny new blade to a long none flexing hacksaw with the teeth facing forward and it'll be over in no time. You can buy a blade guide tool but they're not cheap (£30ish) If you have the new blade, clamp the steerer and take it easy you can get a nice even finish. Use a...

I will never go to Hellfrauds again! The last time I went for a pair of rim tapes the shop was shut and I waited 15 minutes for the manager to reappear. I wheeled the 'dale across to the Bikehut bit and was chased by a member of staff who blurted out "you can't bring you bike in! you'll have...

Only five Stellas? Try five Tyskie then you'll know about "Oscillating Wildly"

Hi, just done Coast & CAstles, Edinburgh to Newcastle run in three days and happy to share thoughts on "happy touring". Wear plenty sunslap (factor 30+) Drink before you feel thirsty Eat in the same way Do not rely on dextrose tabs, sweets or lucozade products to get you by Good...

Good work mate!! I love recycled bikes, I ride behind our scrapyard regularly You've spurred me on to have a look in for a suitable SS project frame.

I had that sinking feeling on the 'dale recently. The LBS drilled the bolt out and replaced the rivet in the frame but unfortunately couldn't get the rivet out of the upper wishbone of the rear stay. I had a frustrating week riding with a rattle decided whose advice to follow from the forum...

Got a cheeky forty mile loop in yesterday afternoon in practise for next weekends three day Edinburgh jaunt with another 23 like-minded soles. Just doing the usual this weekend chucking fruit and veg around my food chiller/singing booth at Sainsburys. Ps. Have the kebab-loving contributors...

GT Pro Performer frame and forks my father in his wisdom gave to the binmen, stripped and resprayed I could have sold it today and funded the start of the Ti MTB or recumbent trike build I so want to begin!