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by gairym
Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Thorn 'Raven'
Replies: 0
Views: 579

Thorn 'Raven'

I'd never heard of this brand/model before just now but there's a Thorn 'Raven' frame on STW for £50 (£70 posted).

It's Reynolds 853 steel, rack-mount happy, EBB, rohloff/ss friendly and cheap as chips!

Here's the link

Thought it might be of use to someone.

Gairy.
by gairym
Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Half fat?
Replies: 11
Views: 3024

Re: Half fat?

ooooh, nice. so, if i'm hearing you correctly, you're saying that i should keep my Karate Monkey and fit a fat-compatible fork on it and then run it single speed with a fat(ish) tyre on the rear as a new 'half-fat' bike. i am already sold on the idea - i knew that slimming down to only 3 bikes wasn'...
by gairym
Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Adding accident to injury!
Replies: 5
Views: 1483

Re: Adding accident to injury!

chimp, thanks and i am (in too much pain that is). just got back from the hospital where they said that i've got a nice healthy case of whip-lash and concussion and that i have to wear one of those daft collars for a week - brilliant! will post a picture of me looking like a tw*t in the morning (as ...
by gairym
Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Half fat?
Replies: 11
Views: 3024

Re: Half fat?

sorry fella but i don't know what you're talking about?
by gairym
Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Adding accident to injury!
Replies: 5
Views: 1483

Re: Adding accident to injury!

thanks fellas - the headache's subsiding a little now.

holy crap that hurt!

Stuart, let's hope your back is just a muscle strain.

and yeah, Pilates would help (and most likely result in less head-eggs!).
by gairym
Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Adding accident to injury!
Replies: 5
Views: 1483

Adding accident to injury!

OUCH!!!!! About an hour ago I decided that my (recently re-buggered) buggered back was once again good enough to start with some very mild hanging exercises that an osteopath and physio gave to me in order to begin gaining some semblance of 'core-strength' and hopefully avoid this injury in the futu...
by gairym
Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Stuff.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1933

Stuff.....

Ok, I've got for sale: - 1 x Surly 'Karate Monkey' 29er ( see other thread ) for £650 http://gairy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/km02.jpeg - 1 x 18" On-One 'Inbred' frame (26er) slot dropouts (so geared + SS friendly). Bought off Stuart a little while ago and now no longer needed (was built ...
by gairym
Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit Hunka
Replies: 5
Views: 2773

Re: Alpkit Hunka

i was gonna mention that you might want this.

you're gonna have quite the collection!
by gairym
Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Pro2/Crest 29er rear wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 2720

Re: Pro2/Crest 29er rear wheel

Nice one Anthony.

Sorry Mr fishy!
by gairym
Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:30 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Pro2/Crest 29er rear wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 2720

Re: Pro2/Crest 29er rear wheel

Ooooh, I might be interested in this!

have emailed.....
by gairym
Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is everyones BB200 prep going?
Replies: 100
Views: 14689

Re: How is everyones BB200 prep going?

definitely will do!
by gairym
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Surly 'Karate Monkey'
Replies: 0
Views: 1075

FS: Surly 'Karate Monkey'

Up for grabs is my Surly 'Karate Monkey' complete 29er! It's a great bike and perfect for bikepacking/general mountain biking duties (as well as convertible into a great commuter, tourer and/or all-rounder). Spec is as follows: Frame: Surly 'Karate Monkey' (Large/Black) Forks: Manitou 'Minute 29er' ...
by gairym
Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is everyones BB200 prep going?
Replies: 100
Views: 14689

Re: How is everyones BB200 prep going?

nope - no CYBE either - it's a buggeroo!
by gairym
Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11406
Views: 1893581

Re: The post man's been ...

I am now the proud recipient of: - 1 x Cotic 'Solaris' (in that-odd-blue colour) frame. - 1 x Rockshox 'Reba RL 29er' forks. - 1 x Hope mix 'n match headset in bizarre sizing to fit on the Cotic. - 1 x Control-Tech (should-have-been-expensive-but-75%-off-from-CRC) seatpost. All I need now is a spine...
by gairym
Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:34 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Three Days In The Scotish Borders
Replies: 13
Views: 4363

Re: Three Days In The Scotish Borders

Nice looking trip sir!
by gairym
Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is everyones BB200 prep going?
Replies: 100
Views: 14689

Re: How is everyones BB200 prep going?

Gairy - sorry to hear you won't be able to make it, had looked forward to caching up with you. Take care with the back. Always next year. If you fancy a ride round the route next spring/summer when you are over maybe we could do. Thanks fella! I'll be over April/May time if you're around for a litt...
by gairym
Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Trail trainers for flats?
Replies: 5
Views: 1572

Re: Trail trainers for flats?

I've been using flats for the entire 17+ years I've ridden mountain bikes and think it's way better (assuming you don't mind the slight power loss) especially for your knees (which is why I don't ride SPD's). I always used to use old skate shoes as they're tough soled but they're also really heavy (...
by gairym
Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is everyones BB200 prep going?
Replies: 100
Views: 14689

Re: How is everyones BB200 prep going?

I'm out! I re-buggered my back yesterday evening and so there's now no way I can recover enough in time to be ready for the BB200. I am absolutely gutted! This was going to be the grand finale in a year that's seen me get back into some sniff of fitness and form but instead I'm now back in bed with ...
by gairym
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sep' Photo Comp - We have a winner!
Replies: 20
Views: 3021

Re: Sep' Photo Comp - post 'em up.

That sir is a very nice photograph!
by gairym
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2012 Bivvy* a month challenge
Replies: 122
Views: 21783

Re: 2012 Bivvy* a month challenge

Damn it - I'm very quickly running out of September! I'm going to have to squeeze in another stealth bivi sometime in the next week (we leave for the UK a week tomorrow) otherwise I could bivi before/after the Coed Y Brenin Enduro but it's not ideal (as I'll be knackered and already have some free a...
by gairym
Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sep' Photo Comp - We have a winner!
Replies: 20
Views: 3021

Re: Sep' Photo Comp - post 'em up.

so far i'm looking like the favorite!
by gairym
Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sep' Photo Comp - We have a winner!
Replies: 20
Views: 3021

Re: Sep' Photo Comp - post 'em up.

I start things off:

Image

Click here to see the full size version (it's much better)
by gairym
Sat Sep 15, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is everyones BB200 prep going?
Replies: 100
Views: 14689

Re: How is everyones BB200 prep going?

Nice - should be a fun introduction to mountain biking events!

See you there.....
by gairym
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is everyones BB200 prep going?
Replies: 100
Views: 14689

Re: How is everyones BB200 prep going?

Got the CyB enduro coming up which will be a good run out. I'll be there! Managed to bag myself No.12 and am still weirdly excited about this (like it means that I'm ranked highly or something :? ) My current plan (subject to massive potential for change) is to ride The Beast (or something/somewher...
by gairym
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: How is everyones BB200 prep going?
Replies: 100
Views: 14689

Re: How is everyones BB200 prep going?

I should just say that the above really depends upon what you're aiming for. If your goal is a 'finish' then adding a degree of comfort may increase your chances of sleeping, which may increase your chances of finishing We'll see how I'm feeling by then. I'm going for my first real ride this aftern...