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AFAIK The cranks aren't boost, it's the chainring. Boost chainrings have a 3mm offset.
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That crank will be a direct mount chain ring I think so no traditional bolts to space out.
Yes direct mount, so looks like I can easily get a boost chainring for it.
It's amazing how many new standards there are in only a few years.
Hope my old stuff will bring a grand or so in.
Nomad 2 alloy frame in lime green medium.
Canecreek DB Air 215x63
Rockshox Lyrik RC2 DH 170MM
It's amazing how many new standards there are in only a few years.
Hope my old stuff will bring a grand or so in.
Nomad 2 alloy frame in lime green medium.
Canecreek DB Air 215x63
Rockshox Lyrik RC2 DH 170MM
Something with a suspended back so you don't get a sweaty back. I like Osprey packs.
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after trying a few through the years, I've been using an Osprey Raptor for the last couple years and it's been great. Sure, it's not the cheapest, but v good.
Checking these out! Thanks
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Check out ebay for osprey bags. I picked up an 11l and 22l for under £30 each. The 11 especially just gets caked in mud on the bike so seemed pointless spending £70 on something that would stay in "new" condition for all of 20 minutes 
Check out ebay for osprey bags. I picked up an 11l and 22l for under £30 each. The 11 especially just gets caked in mud on the bike so seemed pointless spending £70 on something that would stay in "new" condition for all of 20 minutes
They also have a second life site.
I've got an Osprey, after owning numerous cheap bags. It's so much comfier to wear. I use it for everything.
Yeh, I got one from Aldi for around £25 and can't complain, sturdy stand with a handlebar grip as well.
I've got an Osprey Syncro and it's great.
It's not as good for the cheaper backpacks because they charge £10 shipping on the second life site (but free shipping on the retail site) which reduces the saving. You can usually find their cycling backpacks on Wiggle/CRC at 30-40% off so it's probably not worth buying the b-grade stuff directly from Osprey.
Time to change my first bottom bracket this week! It's a PF30 so hoping it wont be too difficult! Current one feels like it is shot, loads of creaking and grinding and when you spin the pedals backwards they stop instantly when you let go. It has done 2000 miles of pretty hard pedaling in either bad/muddy weather or dry & dusty throughout the lakes, peak district and north wales.
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Thinking about getting a hardtail through cycle2work at work with a max budget of £1k or just over. They use https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/bikes/mountain-bikes/male this place. I really like the look of the Orbea Alma but these all look to be sold out in medium. Is there anything else decent here. The Scott Scale looks good too? Is there much difference between SLX and SRAM Eagle? Also 27.5 or 29?
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its good fun, especially in the wet as its still totally rideable
Nice woods round the outside too for a bit of loamy fun
Dont forget to visit Brink nearby, its got lots of fancy stuff and nice coffee
I live about 10 mins from ChickSands so hoping to be up there as much as possible and wear the boys out too
will check out Brink
Pictures when it arrives please
I picked up a BikeHut Repair Frame BNIB for £30 no more holding mine and my sons bikes with my knees or balancing act!