I’ll probably get drummed out of here for this but...

Crikey, how much (rapper) bar bag, actually good value at £45 and can be found cheaper on the e of bay.

I’ll get my coat...

Series 3 Double Butted and Formed CrMo, is what they say on the site.

I think you can get an axle, although it ain’t cheap as it’s a NAILD one, I didn’t ask about the hanger but as it’s still a current model in the states, there must be one.

Thanks, so cable disc brakes and a QR not an issue on bumpy stuff ?

So how do I select a fork, unfortunately Marin only lists a fork rake of 49mm and a head tube length of 198mm. No A-C.

Long time lurker here ! Haven’t posted much as was going to start sleeping in hedges last year but life events got in the way, then this year.... Somebody mentioned on here about this frame https://marinbikes-shop.co.uk/collections/frames/products/marin-four-corners-elite-frame Sounds ideal for a Fa...

Long time lurker, ‘ere.

I built up a GRX 1x with a SRAM 11-42 cassette and absolute black chainring this summer, works perfectly.

Marin Pine Mountain.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mar ... prod186798

Thanks, sounds a goer then

http://www.ridenorthwales.co.uk/listings/triban-trail/ Have been looking for a multi-day circular route for a while and this popped up on google. Did a search on here and there was a few hits but no reports of what it is like to ride. Thinking of riding it end of February, so am keen to hear what so...

Thanks pistonbroke, just seeing if there was any readily available routes.

Just kicking around some ideas with some mates but will be in touch if need more info.

Has anyone ridden part of the GR249, Malaga path ?

Thinking of spending four days away in November, thinking somewhere in Spain with a trans Cambrian style route or loop, with out the rain

Is there a route across the tramontana mountains in Mallorca ?

Good spot !

That’s good news as my LBS stocks Tifosi. On checking out the geometry though, on the Tifosi site, it’s totally different stack and reach to the Planet X site....I wonder which one is correct

Haha. They do a stealth version too though. Arkose ltd looks fun but a strange di2 setup.

Hmmm that does confirm what I have heard about Planet X’s customer service.

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBHOLMYSFOR1/holdsworth-mystique-sram-force-1-gravel-bike-700c-wheels What do people think of this ? Seems a good spec, space for 700x45, threaded BB, loads of mounts. Would be used as winter bike and bridleway basher. Seems to tick all my boxes but do I have to be wary...

I’ve got a lion harness without the tongue, just about to leave for wales though so won’t be able to post pics until the weekend.

Thanks guys for the replies. Think I will go with what I've got.

Am off to Knighton today to credit card pack (mates are softies) the Trans Cambrian way. Forecast is looking wet for wed and Friday, I've got water resistant leg warmers and waterproof shorts, which are fine for trail centres but have never ridden all day in the rain. would you recommend a set of ov...

Excellent news Norm !

Riding the TCW from Wednesday next week, mates are softies and won’t bivi it, so having to B and B :ugeek: As driving up from Bristol to Knighton, was wondering where to stay in Knighton, so don’t have a 2 1/2 drive before the ride. I’m guessing the rivers are in full flow and the ground is still bo...

I’ve got one of these, more bike specific https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Raleigh-Bicycle-Digital-Weighing-Scales/1158308819?iid=192327147010&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49920%26meid%3D496207749c354440b17d9eb50a6eba77%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D23...

Good discounts on Schwalbe tyres at Merlin.

Is the WRT always held on the first May bank holiday ?

Couldnt get the time off this year but would love to give it a crack next year.

Thanks for the replies, that’s what I love about this forum, depth of knowledge and happy to help new guys.

Will have a look at the tyres but have removed both to run tubeless.

So bought a Jamis dragonslayer 27.5+ from Evans. Very happy with it but both wheels don’t run true, probably only a few mm out but it is visible when spinning the wheels. Took it back so they could true the wheels, picked it up yesterday to be told that they could not get the wheels true, due to the...