"I can appreciate why you'd look at the Giants, considering your mtb history with them, but my advice would be to look at the many other brands offering great bikes in a better range of sizes. Being well over 6' myself, I often struggle to…"
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PSA: Cheap Kendas
CRC are doing Small Block Eights (folding) for a tenner each. Not the best tyre for this time of year but I've bought a pair to leave in the garage 'til Summer/early season.Continue
Started Nov 22, 2010
Tyre/straddle wire clearance
What kind of clearance should I be thinking about between my tyre and the straddle wire? I've lowered my front one down closer to the tyre which has improved braking significantly, but I'm now…Continue
Started Nov 14, 2010
Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?
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For my 2010 Jake the sanke, ideally in black.
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Gould Nov 22, 2010.
Win for Wyman
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Result for Britain's top cross racer: …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Nov 2, 2010.
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Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Tony's discussion Any views on tyre selection"I found the Speed Kings woefully inadequate in mud and replaced them with a pair of Kenda Kross Supreme tyres. I've been well impressed with them. They clear quickly, grip well and also work brilliantly in snow. I got them relatively cheaply…"
Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Bernie's discussion Angled front cable guide into hanger."Have you thought about a fork mounted hanger instead?"
Richard Coleman-Taylor posted a discussionPSA: Cheap Kendas
CRC are doing Small Block Eights (folding) for a tenner each. Not the best tyre for this time of year but I've bought a pair to leave in the garage 'til Summer/early season.See More
John Gould replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"Thanks Richard
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Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"Mine is a 2010 model. Seatpost is a 27.2."
John Gould replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"Richard
A mini thread hijack here (sorry). What size seatpost does the 2010 Jake the Snake take? Can't find the info anywhere.
John
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Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Jon Berry's discussion Just about to start doing Cyclocross - what bike (to buy) and events should I undertake?"There should be a league local to you. Have a look at British Cycling's website for details."
Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Michael Alexander's discussion HELP ! Pedals and bad knees"Did you get something sorted, Mike? Are you racing at West Buckland tomorrow?"
Richard Coleman-Taylor posted a discussionTyre/straddle wire clearance
What kind of clearance should I be thinking about between my tyre and the straddle wire? I've lowered my front one down closer to the tyre which has improved braking significantly, but I'm now worried about it clogging. It was set at a distance of a bout 2cm and I've lowered it down to a clearance of ~1cm.See More
Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Michael Alexander's discussion HELP ! Pedals and bad knees"Ouch. Have you had your knees checked?
You don't want the platform to be small as your foot won't stay where it's supposed to. If it's weight you're worried about, I recall a couple of companies playing with magnesium pedal…"
Jess replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"No charge, just give me a hug one day ! :-)
Send it back though if its no good...
Jess."
Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"You're a superstar, Jess. I've applied to be your online friend so I can pm you. How much do you want for it?"
Jess replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"Got one, in black.
Pm your address and ill send it on.
Jess."
david stainthorpe replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"I know that Cyclesense in Tadcaster have them available £9.99
01937 530303 ...but they close on Wednesday"
Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to Richard Coleman-Taylor's discussion Where can I get a fork-mounted brake hanger?"Jess, did one turn up in the garage?"
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