Matthew62

Just for all you fat-tyre-loves….to get you squeelin' with delight. On-One have released a 24" fat bike.

Have a look at the WTB/Freedom ThickSlick range, they do some 26" super-slick tyres, with good puncture protection. I use the 700c ones on my commuter and they're good!

And? I spent months travelling around Europe (yeah I know, probably more easy than the Far East) and I didn't book anywhere to stay, and yet every night for months I had somewhere to stay. It's really not that difficult. Remember when you're not working and travelling, weeks even days feel like vast amounts of time, so spending a few minutes to find a bed for the night isn't a big ask. You ask why anyone would want to travel? I ask, why would anyone want to see the same thing time and time again with no change? To quote a middle-aged balding Aussie singer: "people always talk about being afraid of change, for me I'm more afraid of things staying the same". *no current GF issues*

I don't think so…..however it has been designed for DH bikes (with the intention of allowing more clearance with the use of chain guides), or for the example I gave. If you had a 68mm BB and used no spacers it could very possibly stick out…but then you shouldn't be doing that anyway.

I have to run 3 drive side to get it to clear (on a Skye but should be the same). I use a Saint BB (with Saint cranks) as that has 5mm extra threads so makes it less of an issue. You could just get a Saint BB.

Never took you for a fat-bike-fancier. Wonders never cease.

There's really not much point to be honest. It's so changeable and forecasts are barely a rough guide. It'll change countless times in a day, and will often be the opposite of what has been forecast. Check out the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04kntlk to the TV series and you can see when they hike up the ridge how it can change. The thing is places like Skye suit all weather, obviously sun is great, but it's so impressive either way.

Ah I'd say Skye is always worth a visit. They'll be some moments without rain.

I think being that it was on Skye, that was the one clear day of the year. This is them scouting out the ridge before filming.

I would have left it in, looks like it would have been a great clip! The height of the bike is incredible.

Why do I feel sick, still? Not sure where to begin with that vid. I wonder how Akrigg will feel with MacAskill muscling in on the MTB-Trails vids? That SC Bronson sure looks good though.

It's something else, eh...

Glad you made a good decision before I saw the Yamaha amp chat…..you just can't go wrong with a Fender tube amp. The colour combo you've chosen looks awesome! I've got a little Pro Junior as a practice amp and despite its size it's a great powerful amp which can easily keep up with a full band at practice. If anything it can be difficult to get it to overdrive as the max volume is pretty full-on. I've got a pretty much unused Marshall full stack that I'm desperate to get rid of so that I can replace it with something like this: http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-reissue-blues-deluxe/26128 or http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-68-custom-deluxe-reverb/87536 although the latter one is probably a bit over the top. Have you fallen foul of pedal addiction yet? Or is that still to come?

Thanks for the link! Think I might be ordering one of those, just need to check it's compatible with a US Tele (i'm sure it is). If i remember rightly the original saddles on ashtray bridges didn't have any grooves…I'm not 100% but it rang a bell as soon as I read your post. Your sea foam green start looks great, I actually really like light coloured starts with rosewood fingerboards. An Olympic White 60's start that's gone a bit pink with a rosewood fingerboard is my ideal guitar! Beautiful choice on the nitro cellulose as well. I should of added….I didn't just buy a 64 case, it had a 64 Duo-Sonic inside it in Dakota Red. I don't play it a lot as it's a 3/4 scale, but it sure is purdy. I think it's time I assembled the collection for a group-photo now this thread is picking up again.

l'estasi dell'oro - Ennio Morricone

I'm glad I'm not the only one subjected to this shit. What amazes me is besides that natural (I imagine) sense of proudness/love for your child, why is it new parents think that everyone else (many of whom have no link or affiliation to the child) share their wonderment?

All round f**king excellent choices there. I actually have a 1964 tweed case with a nice orange velour type cloth inside. I've got an American Tele which is standard but I've always wanted a Tele with cream binding and an ashtray bridge. Also Bigsby's on Tele's are very much a wonderful thing. P.S. Where did you buy your new bridge from? (1/2 tempted myself).

Looks that way anyway……. a lot of hardcore MTB trail hardtails have gone that way with a bend/curve in the down tube up towards the head tube so the tubes meet. Just doesn't look like accidental in the Pinkbike article.

Is it bent? Looks like a custom frame with a massive weld between the top and down tube, I presume to strengthen it….?

Yeah, get a much shorter stem on there and it'll feel a million times better. I use a 60mm stem which is considered long these days, I might go to a 50mm soon which is what most people tend to run. You might feel ever so slightly cramped when climbing but it transforms the bike so much that it's worth it. I'd get shot of that Ritchey ASAP. If the top tube length is good for your height then you could even try a 35mm/40mm stem!

Yeah, definitely. I imagine some of the reds would be okay again, but the blue trail should be pretty smooth (I presume she's okay with getting out of the saddle for the downs?). A lot of BPW is very manicured being that it's a bike-park rather than a trail centre. I couldn't think of a better place to start to be honest. There's a cool little pump-track in the carpark so could be a good spot to warm up.

Don't be put off BPW for your girlfriend. There are a few tough bits (not that bad in the greater scheme of things) but these are exclusively reserved for the black and red routes. There are a selection of blue trails which are intended to get people in to, and excited by riding so i'd definitely try there. Also it gives you the option to do as many laps as you feel up to as opposed to one big loop, so you could always shoot off for a lap of the black and red trail whilst she has a coffee at the café. Cannock chase is also pretty beginner friendly. Everything can be tackled at the riders chosen pace. Nothing is big or requires huge amounts of commitment, it's up to you to make what you want out of it. A lot of the more traditional South Wales trails such as those around Afan are fairly typical red grades so might not be so enjoyable to someone newer to the sport.

Be careful of what rear mech you use as many won't accommodate the T-Rex, and even if they do it can stretch them a bit far. I personally don't think they're really necessary if you have something like a 32t chainring up front. There's some pretty steep mountains up around this way and on a 27.5" bike I've never ran out of gears going uphill on a standard cassette.

I know what you mean, clearly the skateboarding and graffiti aren't the issue. He seems at his absolute breaking point with life in general, there's something sad about the video despite his ignorant comments. The fact he rarely speaks seems as though he can't process his thoughts. There is a lot of shit to wade through in life so I can see how it gets the better of people sometimes, especially if you have an enquiring mind.