Ross McArthur

I actually thought it would feel steeper as the frame is designed for 160mm travel forks and those 32s are 130mm.. but riding it last night it felt fine so I dont really know what to do.

Being such an old frame it doesn't have guide mounts but Ive got two bb mounted guides (an E13 and an MRP) sitting not being used. I still think not having a clutch I'd like to use top and bottom. Ach theres not much to it really apart from me being a total stalker creep. It came up for sale on PB and I messaged the guy asking about it. He asked me if I would need it posted, to which I answered yes. He said he would rather a pick up and said there was people coming to see it that coming weekend. I think he was talking shite just to stop me annoying him. So after I noticed it was still for sale after that weekend I messaged him again. I even offered to come and pick it up from York! He went quiet. So I kept messaging, pestering him hoping id wear him down. Eventually he got back to me saying it was sold. You have no idea how gutted I was. So a couple of months later, it was up for sale again from the same guy! I was straight on it! To my surprise he was keen to post it this time but I was having problems with my paypal as my card had expired. I sent him what I had in m account and said Id pay the rest once I had it sorted. I was only like £50 short but he refunded me and said that I was wasting his time! I was close to sticking the nut in him but I wanted the frame so badly I was clam and "understanding". Quickly sorted my account and sent him the right ammount hoping that it hadn't sold. So anyway, ive got it now and im tempted to send the guy a message calling him a total wank for stressing me out so much... ha!

Cheers man. In what way do you think it looks relaxed? Haha, it sure is, and after my blast last night I can now utter the un-holy words only a narrow wide owner can, "Ive only ever dropped a chain once"! I used it on the dual slalom race and was surprised that the chain stayed on but last night after a big drop it did come off. I dont have a clutch mech you see. I think ill probably go back to using a guide and run the NW at the same time. I like the idea of having a more solid interface with the chain using the NW, so its staying on there for sure. As for the frame, its got to be the best thing ive ever ridden. Its a pleasure to pedal and the front end pops up so easily. I thought it would be heavier than my old Pitch but to pick up theres hardly any difference and to pedal it feels lighter! So chuffed with that. Theres a bit of a story behind me trying to get a hold of the frame too. Some things are best kept quiet though...

Some better pictures..

I don't have a tapered steerer. Old school init.

Thinking these might be ok? Thoughts? http://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1757315/

Yea, I agree that the earlier stuff was awesome. I had a set of dirt jumper 3s, and despite the weight, they were the nicest feeling forks I've ever ran. Ill keep a look out... Can't wait to take it a blast down some rough stuff.

Thanks man. Just the head set to put in and that should be it done. Thinking of getting some bigger forks for it. Something 160. Anybody know if marzocchi 55 forks are any good?

http://youtu.be/Caf-HgrhIHo

Haha. Maybe best to start off going along the canal or something then. There was tears when I took Charlotte to Cathkin for the first time. Carron Valley was more suited to her.

Oooft! Nice one! Hope she likes taking it round Cathkin and Carron Valley.

Quite excited about seeing this Mod of yours. Hype! What was your rear brake woes?

The Ashton E.T came about after Edd fitted 24" wheels to his Pashely and found it to be much more fun...

Use my echo for shows and comps and the occasional street/natty ride. Mostly ride my Marino when cutting about alone as a wanna be brakeless fan boy.

One of those is correct

Yup Although its probably not what you're thinking it is... Might have made a mistake going for it but ill give it a try to see if I like it. Hope to get it mostly built tonight.

My Pitch is now sold! New frame waiting in the wings...

Nice! Any chance of a natty edit?

An atomz? Just leave it.

Have you skinned your knees?

stick with the brakeless. Loving it just now.

What are you getting at? He drives a Porche 4x4 and his girl friend is bangin. Doesn't need your dolla's

Haha. Well said.

I'll PM him to find out if they went through it on the boat.