It's a bike I admire but would never want to own. It fits very much into the ultraromance retro-cool philosophy (and I don't mean that as a pejorative, despite sounding like it!), no doubt it'll do well and it does look pretty nice.

Alpinium - thanks!

Kvragu - SKS bluemel 75 U long guards (updated to 75 'style' now with longer flaps and dual front stays). Both tyres are 29x2.6

Yep, should be flush! Loosen it and move it down then re-tighten. Then don't overtighten the top cap. To be honest i've had mixed results with carbon steerer bungs. Some kept coming loose no matter what I did, or how much carbon paste I used. If it does it again then look for ones with a large grip ...

Finishing touches fitting the Bluemel 75 U long mudguards, drilling the holes and fitting the rear L bracket. All done up tight and it feels pretty good, little test ride later on to see if they are quiet and solid.

Copy of the latest Bikepacking Journal. Had a quick flick through and looks very good, plus a nice feature on the Old Chalk Way

The latest iteration of the Maxxis Forekaster looks a decent XC all-rounder. Sure, not meant for mud but the knobbles are well spaced and it gets good reviews...e.g. https://www.bikeperfect.com/reviews/max ... ire-review

Making my way slowly, deliberately, and enjoyably through Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger, then the companion novel Stella Maris. It's a book that has been long in the making, and it's sometimes like a greatest hits of Cormac tropes - no bad thing! Neil Ansell's Deep Country - had mixed feelings abo...

Bloody influencers
https://bikepacking.com/news/bear-bones ... 023-recap/

As trailled on bikepacking.com, I like the look of this as an ATB. Spot on geometry for it. Pricing not bad for a made in UK frame either: https://www.windoverbikes.co.uk/beacon https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e783b_45fd665e51854e8ea38eb83ca7319ee9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1446,h_965,al_c,q_85,usm_0.6...

As trailled on bikepacking.com, I like the look of this as an ATB. Spot on geometry for it. Pricing not bad for a made in UK frame either: https://www.windoverbikes.co.uk/beacon https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e783b_45fd665e51854e8ea38eb83ca7319ee9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1446,h_965,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66...

Pricw drop to £200

Yup, a national park wide right has been replaced with a permissive use at the whim of landowners in selected areas. Oh, and landowners get some money out of the NPA - even if it's a token amount, it's bullsh1t. The fact that the situation has been turned like this, is shameful. Fair enough on the N...

SKS Bluemel 75 U long arrived from bike24. Quite speedy considering. BUT - box was practically open, all the bits loose inside and cardboard packaging open. Look to have all the bits though. But as i've heard others before, the stays are way too short for a 29er, so need to spend extra for some lon...

SKS Bluemel 75 U long arrived from bike24. Quite speedy considering. BUT - box was practically open, all the bits loose inside and cardboard packaging open. Look to have all the bits though. But as i've heard others before, the stays are way too short for a 29er, so need to spend extra for some long...

I don't doubt all that at all. When i've had simple forks (Solo Air, crown lockout) they've been great. Just can't be arsed to give it a thought at the moment. and my local riding doesn't warrant it much, so guess that makes the difference!

One reason i've stayed rigid, is that for whatever reason, I find thinking or talking about suspension incredibly dull. I'm certainly not against using them, but thinking about them - nah.

was just thinking about this case this morning, wondering what would happen if he won the case...what utter sh1te. I really hope the popular backlash and a big protest camp helps to turn the tide. But it really does symbolise everything rotten with land rights in this crappy country. It'll positivel...

Not ever bought a new complete bike, always frame and build with what I have, and parts get upgraded along the way. Got a decent set of parts which haven't changed much and content with 10 speed with no plans to change. Currently slowly clearing excess parts and frames, BUT: last big purchase: 2021 ...

Been meaning to sell this for a while, so here it is: 2018 Kona Unit frameset Large. Reynolds 520 large frameset with Surly Krampus forks, basic FSA headset, Kona stem, top cap. Spacers on the steerer NOT included. Full geo details here: https://konaworld.com/archive/2018/unit.cfm Super-versatile fr...

Ditto. 29er Isotope rims, V6 hubs. Weigh a bit less than advertised, and it has a very buzzy freehub. Superb for the money.

That's a shame @PaulB2. Mine are arriving shortly so I got lucky, maybe they had a bit of a run with the 75% discount and their stock management didn't keep up...

Zippy, 26er is yours, pm me your details

I caved in and got a decent boost 29er set for 92 quid delivered, superb. Gives me an excuse to move on some older wheels not used anymore Me too. I bought a pair of wheels for a bike I don’t even have (yet)! Third set of superstar wheels. I hope they keep making spared for the hubs!? I saw on STW ...

No need for these anymore, so free to whoever wants them. Just pop some quids to feed the bear. 26x2.3 spesh purgatory control 2bliss, excellent condition SOLD/GONE 29x2.4 wtb trail boss light fast rolling tcs. Plenty of life left, no cuts, bit undersized though. SOLD/GONE https://i.ibb.co/K0xCSn7/P...

I caved in and got a decent boost 29er set for 92 quid delivered, superb. Gives me an excuse to move on some older wheels not used anymore