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I couldn't recommend that one, it doesn't sit straight and I had to hack-saw a part off in order for it to tighten against the mech hanger. Then again, I shouldn't have bought the long arm one, and maybe I'm an idiot.

I don't even want to watch those documentaries because they'll plant ideas in my mind. (I watched Inception last night) But seriously, I don't feel I can believe what anyone says about 9/11. I want to keep an open mind about the whole thing, at least until some hard evidence is given.

I figured if I hadn't seen it before, maybe others hadn't too.

I'm assuming this was posted ages ago, but amazingly I hadn't seen it before.

That's awesome, I didn't realise positive feedback from the public was even possible! Luckily most people totally ignore me, although I do get a fair bit of interest from young people who've never seen a bike with no seat. The public around here don't seem aware of trials in the slightest.

Wait a second, is the girl there called Beth? I'm convinced I know her.

Good point. I'm interested in something like this. It's sold of course, but that price range and spec would be ideal.

Rain = Boredom. And boredom is bad because I might end up buying new parts for the bike. I need some opinions; Would you spend lots upgrading a phase 1.1, or wait a couple months and buy a better bike? Thinking about getting a slightly more street orientated 24".

This thread may help a bit: Any Riders In The Glasgow/cumbernauld Area?

That's a shame. I'm still up for going in to Glasgow if anyone else wants to ride, otherwise I'll need to work.

Your total sounds about right. I know it'll vary a lot from person to person but that's almost exactly how much I spent in my first year. I can't say that you've missed anything, just always expect to spend more than you have budgeted for. Also, you may end up spending more on drink than you ever imagined possible, but that all depends. Cheaper if you're a lightweight I guess!

That is one sexy bike. I want to have it just so I can look at it.

DO IT! If you have the means necessary that is. How hard can it be? Answer: Quite I still have a 50cc honda engine left from a failed project that was similar to this, but hopefully you'll have more luck! P.S. Anyone want a honda GX160 engine with a centrifugal clutch by any chance?

This video gives you a good idea of what the race is like.

Free bump? There hasn't been the response I was expecting to this ride. I will find out whether I have the day off or not on the 3rd.

I'll be going to Edinburgh.

Ha, the Deerstalker run looks ace. True, that wall is going to be a hard one, but if I have to skip it I wont be too upset. I'm pretty gutted after today's run since my knee is playing up again, last time that happened it lasted for months.

That colour is perfection, love it. I'd be interested to see the orange theme continued to little parts like the brake reservoirs/calipers.

Survival of the fittest 10 Km. 10 obstacles. Who's with me? Operation get fit commences now.

Being carbon, surely it will never snap? Unless carbon can fatigue.

This is one of those videos that makes me want to try a mod. Some huge gaps in there. Brave riding at the castle too!

Maybe the deals are better these days but a few years ago I got a full set of new Hayes hfx9's with 203mm rotors for £100. Back then it was great deal.

That's a good price. IMO they're surprisingly good for a budget bike. I'm still running an old ~07 Diamondback Assault jump bike as my everyday bike. It's been through the wars and it's never gone wrong. The only major thing I've changed is the brakes. It's definitely worth upgrading to hydraulics if you find a good deal. I've been more than happy with the Assualt, they may be budget bikes but they give the more expensive rigs a run for their money. They are so much fun on DH tracks too.

Exact same thing happened to my phase, kept coming loose for a couple weeks then stopped. Been fine for a month or so now. Hopefully yours will stop too.

4 days in that's pretty good going!