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Hugo, - that is the sort of handlebar to seat height i'd really like.
I think i'm going to have to change the stem, damn it!
thanks for the basket info. i'll have a look.

Thanks Wrongcog,
Yep the bar angle is first on the list tonight. unfortunately doing that will drop the effective handlebar height which i was trying to avoid. it's my own fault for building her a bike that i want instead of something that specifically to her needs.
however i'm going to persevere. and if needs be i'll shorten her arms.

Oh, and she wants a front basket for it!!!!

Thanks Hugo,
The main problem is that it's too short for her. I can't get the saddle back any further.
So first thing is change the saddle for one which will allow me to put it back a couple of inches. if that's still not enough then i'll think about a layback seatpost.
don't suppose anyone has an inexpensive layback post they're willing to part with that is 26.8?
I'll mess around with the bar angle to try and get it more comfortable for her. it is hurting her wrists. and that was only a 30min ride!

the other thing is a longer stem i suppose but it'd be such a pity not to use that GT stem!

Thanks Moonboy.
She loves the look of it but following a trial run this morning she finds it uncomfortable.
very unfortunately I think i'm going to have to change the bars. which is a real pity as in my opinion the bars make it!
oh well.

thanks! If i were to do it again I'd definetly get the frame stripped by someone else and save myself about a day in wirebrushing.

Thanks O'Shane. finally sorted!

i've been trying for 10 minutes to do that.

for gods sake!! how did you do that?

I wanted to make a practical (ish) interesting but not overly valuable bike for my dearly beloved to ride to work/general weekend stuff and be able to lock it up anywhere without ME worrying about it.

So I started off with this.

I stripped it down (old school; with Nitromors and a wire brush) then sanded it all back then satin clear coated it.

It took fucking ages. the last time I'd done that was probably 20yrs ago and I'd forgotten how much of a pain in the ass it is.

Anyway, here's a few pics of how it's looking now.

The handlebar grips were my girlfriends only stipulation, but I quite like them as it turns out.

1. Velocio (SS 29er)
   
2. William1984 (geared 'cross)
   
3. Ramaye (geared 29er or 'cross)
   
4. lardboy (geared CX)
   
5. dicki ( on the "Road Warrior" geared, road tyred, MTB )
   
6. Bluefleet (full suss MTB)
   
7. edscoble (SS 29ers)
   
8. tonyme
   9.OliverBall--if i have a bike that wont completwy break under the offroadyness
   
9. apolloxl (geared 26" hardtail)
   
10. Texas (ss cross)
    
11. Nev (geared 26" hardtail and I might wuss out early due to back issues)
    

Hi all,

I'm after some Paul MTB Thumbies for Shimano bar end shifters.
Please PM me if you have any laying around you want to flog.

Ta,

Nev

Sounds great, I'll look into it.
I've order that book too.
thanks for the info!

sounds perfect. i'll join you for the next one if that's ok.

thanks Daccordi. was it good?

Cool, thanks Andy, I'll have a look through that.

I would love to go on Saturday, unfortunately i'd be in serious shit with my special lady friend.
how often do you go there. and I'm assuming I need a permit, is that right?
The other question is how hard do you ride? (I only ask as I haven't been riding as much as I used to/haven't been on a mountain bike in years).

I'd be up for a little weekend jaunt in the woods. I've never ridden with anyone from the forum so it'd be good to meet some people and i'm getting desperate to go mountain biking again. It's been a while.
however in anticipation of recapturing my MTB yoof, around christmas, I built up a 98' Kona Kilauea (631) front suspension little beauty. and have only used it once so far this year!

Hi all,

Has anyone done some offroad touring in the UK?
I looking for a ride anywhere between 2 and 5 days which is mainly but not exclusively offroad.

Any suggestions?

Ta
Nev

I've done Annapurna circuit and sanctuary. And the 3 passes version of the Everest base camp trek. My girlfriend and I thought the version we did of the Everest trek was the best. The landscape was so different to anything we'd experienced before and the route was only crowded until namche after that it went off in a different direction to the main one. If you want anymore info on that one just PM me.
The other thing I'd say is that hiring a guide or porter is not necessary but it is about the best thing you as a walker can do for the country. It's not expensive and it is unbelievably appreciated.

I was just in there and heard two staff speaking to another customer; they said it was making more than enough money. He's closing it for personal reasons.
Pity for the staff.
On the plus side; bargains to had!

That's very impressive. I had no idea they could carry so much.
I may start looking for one!

Holy fuck those SUP boards weigh a ton. I'm guessing it pulls a little to the left.

Charlie is fine fellow. we used to surf together.
Your bike is going to pretty amazing btw.

Hi all,

I really need a cheapo messenger crankset. any condition.
i already have a 130bcd ring

If anyone has anything that fits the description please PM me.

Nev