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Someone on PB was saying it might be a different wheel just with a 'dead gear' as he changes wheels for that one shot then switches back to the i9 for the next shot.

Wow, that's a brave choice for them! I can't imagine they do much of a roaring trade if that's all they actually sell!!! Good luck!

I looked at the Stitched 720 when I was looking for a dirt jump bike but was put off by the singlespeedness. I like the ability to change gear both to make it useful for riding to places but also for gearing at spots (3rd for the pump track, 4th for bigger jumps etc.) so I ended up getting a Polygon Trid ZZ. The full build (not what I got mind you) is bloody good value for what is effectively a cheaper Trek Ticket S and may actually be reasonable for you to get hold of as they're based in Indonesia... I'm sure a Canyon would be a wicked little machine but single speed just didn't make sense to me. Edit: Trid https://www.polygonbikes.com/eur/shop/bikes-eur/mountain-eur/trid-zz-2/

Yeah no creasing etc. so should be absolutely fine for a long time to come (at the dent site, anyway!).

New project!

Cable issue? Check it's not dragging on anything or kinked anywhere. Failing that check that where the outer has been cut it's not been chewed and digging into the inner causing unwanted drag.

Some seriously awesome drone shots.

I blame @manuel.

'Kin 'ell like!! You need to write a book or pitch a 'my name is earl' kinda thing to Netflix!! Seriously though, the reason I ask is that not far up the road is M-Sport in Cockermouth who always have loads of projects on the go and I don't think are shy of giving people a chance even if they have no experience in motorsport provided you're willing to graft. Last time I was there they were also really good about sorting out short term accommodation etc. until you get set up if you do get a job/apprenticeship or whatever. Although Malcolm Wilson is always flying round in private helicopters or driving his GT40 (or whatever he's in now) I get the feeling he's all about giving back to the community and giving people a chance when he can...

What's your background/skillset in terms of jobs?

Another vote for 1 here, just because.

Style for miles!

Yeah, hacked and all content deleted. Hopefully he can get it reinstated but it had already impacted his subscriber numbers before the account was 'removed'.

Just incredible what he can do on a bike, any bike it seems! Usually beautiful to watch but that was just all over the shop.

You can get just levers new: https://www.tartybikes.co.uk/rim_brake_levers/c557.html If you stick something in the wanted section I'm sure someone will have something you could use though... Magura spares tend to be something that tend to just naturally accumulate in a trials riders parts bin!

#oldmanissues

Is that purely due to Patreon? I don't recall seeing ads on your videos.

I've been lucky that I've been kept on full pay throughout lockdown and apart from the odd online meeting have been filling my time with decorating our new extension, doing odd jobs around the house, selling various bits and bobs that we no longer need and of course spending time with the family. Ridden my mountainbike more in the past few months than I have in the last 10 years! First day actually back at work properly today and wishing I was at home messing around in the garden or on bikes!

I quite like the idea of the new Garmin Edge 130 plus but might wait until the prices drop a bit!

That sounds good. I don't think I'd need full colour maps etc. so simpler (maybe with longer battery life to boot) would be good. I'll have a look. HR monitor would be nice but not essential.

Anyone have any views/thoughts on cycle GPS units ? I used to use a normal cycle computer on my road bike but apart from speed didn't pay much attention to it and otherwise I use my phone when I can be bothered to use Strava but I'm slightly tempted to get a Garmin GPS computer gizmo but don't really know much about them, how they can be used and how they link with things like Strava etc. Any thoughts?

Tarty have them for £30 from the looks of it but not many others do!: https://www.tartybikes.co.uk/24_inch_tyres/maxxis_holy_roller_24_inch/c85p11217.html?pos=955.6363525390625&search_params=YTo3OntzOjEyOiJjYXRlZ29yeV9pZHMiO2E6MTp7aTowO3M6MjoiODUiO31zOjE2OiJjYXRlZ29yeV9yZWN1cnNlIjtiOjE7czo4OiJrZXl3b3JkcyI7czowOiIiO3M6OToiYnJhbmRfaWRzIjtOO3M6NDoibW9kZSI7czozOiJhbGwiO3M6NDoic29ydCI7czo5OiJwcmljZV9hc2MiO3M6MTA6ImNvdW50cnlfaWQiO3M6MToiMSI7fQ%3D%3D