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I still have two single speed bikes with shit brakes!

Yeah one is definitely the atb for covering rough ground over a long ride (who is it that pioneered that in the UK…name escapes me) and the Combe is for having a good bit of fun on mountain bike trails. I was looking at it before I went with the Starling.

That’s a pretty mad choice.

Have you looked at the Clandestine Combe? 27.5 wheels, short rear travel, space for frame bag.

Looking good! So what is the actual plan? “Hardcore” hardtail a la Marin El Roy and co?

Trick of the eye I think due to the chainstay coming in above the bb.

I got a bit more pedal strike when going up over roots and big rocks than on my overforked hardtail, but perhaps also because I was actually pedalling not walking!

I’m surprised you haven’t already found a broken frame to start tinkering on - make your own front triangle to match a salvaged rear?

Starling now (nearly) complete. All I want to do is ride it. My first proper full suspension (had a Marin with full suspension as a teen that was bottom of the range). I’m 5’10” (ish) which drops me between sizing. Went with the L over the M and I’m very glad I did. Shorter stem, with bars lowered will get me in the right position.

Proper geometry + functioning fork inspire such confidence. Rear shock definitely makes a difference on climbs. Body feels less beaten up overall. Now just need my fitness to come back…

Starling Swoop. Did I drink the coolaid? Do I just like supporting smaller businesses? Is there an appeal to the ease of service of the pivots? Who knows. It’s good.

This is an excellent question. I won’t get my hands on it until June when I plan to squeeze some 28c in. I reckon they will fit. 80% sure.

This is fun! I have finally managed to ride my Faran. Two wheelsets…but for actual short blasts on paved roads I want to retrieve my Caad10 from my parents place finally. Will be the perfect compliment.

If anyone was on my local trails and thought they heard a banshee…that was just me cackling like a maniac because the downs were just unreal. So much fun.

Had a bit of a whoopsie. Planned to move all parts from my hardtail and that has not exactly what happened. Stupid cranks inbound as well.

It’s awesome. This is my first modern full suspension, first decent fork. It’s just better. Geometry and functioning components put such a big smile on the old face.

Posting because it climbs way better than my hardtail. At least that’s this impression after one ride!

Anyone else bash their knee dismounting the bullit because tektro brakes are really grabby?

Random avatars and images not showing weither on wifi or 5G on mobile.

I ditched the clips on my Faran for zip ties as they just didn’t stay put.

How wide are your rims?

I’m sure the final product will be rad. Maybe I just wish I had the same ability to cut loose and discard unwanted items.

You have a magic touch.

Hours deliberating, working on a spreadsheet, getting all my calculations in there. Ordering the bike.

Thanks to dog I’ve ridden it maybe 100km in 9 months.

But then it can’t be reused by anyone again if they want gears?

Nooo don’t chop!

That’s pretty much what it says above on the fit guide from. Depends how finickity you are on fit and what you are trying to achieve from the bike!

Spacers can always be removed…whereas a tall headtube can’t be chopped down!

You have 35 mm of spacers on your current bike I think? Reach is at top of headtube, so given headtube angle, adding spacers for a given stem length moves the bars towards you. Without info on your stem angle as well, it’s hard to give you the exact numbers.

The geometry there is saying 15 mm of spacers and and 80 mm stem would put you in the same position relative to your saddle as your current set up.

Hah £60?!? Bargain.

Try “oh the steerer is too short for my new frame”. Suspension fork steerer. Though semi expected…

Any tips on getting a u-brake set up? I think I need extra hands.

Still to do: swap on maxxis dth from Kona, find some wider bars with sweep for non excessive monies, find the chain I had the other day then put down and lost.

That looks really good!