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Totally nackered, top days riding and I've definitely improved fitness wise - it also gave me a chance to re-learn how to corner :p

I'd recommend the Dalby red to anyone, it's not got anything too big but it is damn long (especially the last bit!) loads of fun bits and no real hill slogs - my type of ride! :)

janesssssy said:
Oakley Echo Shorts

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/oakley/echo-shorts-ec027809
thanks
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That's them except I didn't pay £70 for them - I got a promo leaflet through the door for Evans with money off clothing, can't remember the percentage off but maybe ask around if anyone has one spare?

One word of warning: the inner shorts come attached to the outer shorts and you need to cut the ties off, once you have cut them I'd recommend taking a lighter/soldering iron/something hot to the end of them to stop them fraying, mine have frayed right through to the point where the poppers have fell off in 4 rides! Going to have to get the missus to sew some more back on :p
 
Aye, working early friday...could head upto carron v after work if you want?

Was gonna text you tomorrow about sat, but i guess theres the answer :) going down with Scott.
 
Once I get my car fixed (boot won't open) I may pop over to CV or even GT during the first half of May as I am on holiday.... Just can't get the bike in the car just now and CV is just a bit too far by bike (35 miles) :o
 
KnightStalker said:
Steel 456 normal, i find it an absolute dream, really stable on any decents, plus its nicely setup for a little bit of XC riding if you can cope with the 150mm up front, going up hill sit forward and up she goes. my build is probably not the lightest but you can just chuck it around and it doesnt complain.

Bit of a crappy pic from the snow a few months ago, since then its got new wheels, new grips etc so looks different now.
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Is that a Blackspire Stinger? Any issues fitting the chainguide?

I'll be fitting a Bash + Guide this week :)
 
I got the stinger (dual) from Ebay, but had to buy the M6 10mm bolts seperatley.
I should prob get some spacers then? trying to plan ahead y'see...This one is an ISCG fit
 
RobotXander said:
I got the stinger (dual) from Ebay, but had to buy the M6 10mm bolts seperatley.
I should prob get some spacers then? trying to plan ahead y'see...This one is an ISCG fit
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Ahh yes the summer season is iscg, totally forgot that, in any case it should be fine but no idea on the spacers you would need using the iscg fit.
 
kieranv said:
Aye, working early friday...could head upto carron v after work if you want?

Was gonna text you tomorrow about sat, but i guess theres the answer :) going down with Scott.
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I presume the "orange" graded section (Runway Freeride) @ Carron Valley is nothing majorly wild! jumps if you want or rollers of you don't?

Might head up on Thursday/Friday for a jaunt.
 
I have been toying with the idea for about a month now but after yesterdays Dalby outing I've decided it's time for a new bike - I was just going to buy a frame and stick the bits from my Pitch on to it but all that kit is from '09 and starting to show it's age (and break *gives the Hayes Stroker Ryde's an evil eye*)

I've narrowed it down to the following bikes but I'm open to other suggestions, what do you guys think of these:

Mondraker Foxy (~£2200)

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FRAME: FOXY STEALTH ALLOY 6061 T6 ZERO SUSPENSION SYSTEM 140MM
SIZES: M / L / XL
REAR SHOCK: ROCK SHOX ARIO RL 200X57MM
FORK: FOX 32 ALPS RL 140MM
HEAD: FSA Nº57-E1 1-1/8”->1/5” REDUCED
STEM: RACE FACE RIDE 31.8 70/90/100MM
HANDLEBAR: RACE FACE RIDE 31.8MM 660MM
GRIPS: ONOFF DIAMOND
SEATPOST: RACE FACE RIDE 31.6MM 350MM
SADDLE: SELLE ITALIA Q-BICK
FRONT BRAKE: AVID JUICY 3 185MM
REAR BRAKE: AVID JUICY 3 185MM
LEVERS: AVID JUICY 3
RIMS: DT X445D
SPOKES: CN STAINLESS
FRONT HUB: ONOFF DISC QR
REAR HUB: ONOFF DISC QR
TIRES: WTB VOLVERINE 2.2 SPORT
CRANKSET: SRAM S1000 3.3 44/33/22T
BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM GXP
PEDALS: ONOFF MTB SPD
CHAIN: SRAM PC-1031 10S
FRONT DERRAILLEUR: SHIMANO SLX FD M-661-10D DIRECT MOUNT
REAR DERRAILLEUR: SRAM X7 MEDIUM CAGE 10S
SHIFTERS: SRAM TRIGGER X-7
CASSETTE: SHIMANO HG-81 11-34T 10S
WEIGHT: 13.4 KG

Mondraker Dune (~£2350)

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FRAME: DUNE STEALTH ALLOY ZERO SUSPENSION SYSTEM 160MM
SIZES: M / L / XL
REAR SHOCK: FOX FLOAT R XV 215X63.5MM
FORK: ROCK SHOX LYRIC SA R 160MM TAPERED
HEAD: FSA Nº57 1-1/8”->1/5”
STEM: M-DECLINE AM 31.8MM 60MM
HANDLEBAR: ONOFF AM 31.8MM 710MM
GRIPS: ONOFF DIAMOND LOCK-ON
SEATPOST: ONOFF NOTION 0-R 31.6MM 350MM
SADDLE: M-DECLINE DUNE CUSTOM DESIGN
FRONT BRAKE: AVID JUICY 3 185MM
REAR BRAKE: AVID JUICY 3 185MM
LEVERS: AVID JUICY 3
RIMS: ONOFF DRAW WHEELSET
SPOKES: CN STAINLESS
FRONT HUB: ONOFF DISC DH 20MM
REAR HUB: ONOFF DISC QR
TIRES: WTB WEIRWOLF 2.3 COMP
CRANKSET: SRAM X7 S-1400 39X26T
BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM GXP
PEDALS: ONOFF MTB SPD
CHAIN: SRAM PC-1031 10S
FRONT DERRAILLEUR: SHIMANO SLX FD M-661-10D DIRECT MOUNT
REAR DERRAILLEUR: SRAM X7 MEDIUM CAGE 10S
SHIFTERS: SRAM TRIGGER X-7
CASSETTE: SRAM PG-1050 12-36T 10S
WEIGHT: 13.9 KG

Commencal Meta 5.5 Team (~£2200)

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Frame: META 55 Alloy
Shock: Fox RP2
Fork: Fox Float OB 150mm 15mm axle
Headset: integrated Campy style w/sealed bearings
Stem: New Ç XC
Bars: Ç 1.5” 6061 DB oversize
Grips: Ç Deluxe Lock-On
Brakes: Formula RX 180/160
Shifters: New Shimano SLX 10s
Front Mech: New shimano SLX 10s
Rear Mech: New shimano XT 10s
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Cranks: New Shimano M552 10s
Chain: Shimano HG 74 10s
Cassette: New Shimano HG 81 10s 11/36
Wheelset: Mavic Crossride 15mm
Seatpost: New Ç SL Saddle SDG Formula MTR
Hubs: Ç Disc SL 15mm Front and 9mm rear
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2,25 Front, Rocket Ron 2.25 Rear
Colour: White
Weight: 13,2Kg
Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Commencal Meta 6 (~£2400)

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Frame: Meta 6 updated
Shock: Fox Float RP2 XV 200×57
Fork: Rockshox Lyric R SA 160mm
Headset: Tange LAV 85 1”1/8 sealed bearings
Stem: Race Face Evolve AM oversize
Bars: Ç 1.5” 6061 DB oversize
Grips: Ç Deluxe Lock-On
Brakes: Formula RX 180/180
Shifters: New Sram trigger X7 3×9
Front Mech: Shimano SLX
Rear Mech: New Sram X9
Bottom Bracket: included w/crankset
Cranks: Truvativ Firex 2.0 AM 24/36+bash custom
Chain: Shimano 9s
Cassette: Sram PG-970 11-34
Seatpost: Crank brothers Joplin 4R
Saddle: SDG Formula FX RL
Hubs: Ç 20mm sealed bearings +12mm rear
Spokes: Stainless black 64p 3x lacing
Rims: Mavic EN 321 disc
Tires: Maxxis Ardent 2.40 front/2,25 rear
Colour: Cyan
Weight: 14,9Kg
Sizes: S, M, L, XL

I said to myself I'd rather not spend more than £2300 but if a bike is considerably better than the above then I'd be willing to make an exception :)

Cheers chaps.
 
Andelusion said:
The only advice should be to get to as many bike shops/demo days as you can and try anything and everything!
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Evens are already getting a Foxy & Dune up to their Gateshead store so I can have a go on them - going to see what else they have in store too. My usual LBS is a Specialized-only shop and I really don't like the new Enduros :(
 
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