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by james80
Wed Oct 30, 2019 1:54 pm
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
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Re: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

I suspect that would also entail a new front fork and I’d also have to check clearance on the rear swing arm - need to make sure that there’s not only tyre clearance but also allow a few mm for mud. Perhaps the 27.5 mid-point could fit? It's very unlikely that you'll be able to get a 29 or 27.5 in ...
by james80
Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:14 am
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
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Re: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

One the other end a 26” with a 22 front and 32 rear is 17.68” and a 29” with a 34 and a 51 is 19.42”.

The range is pretty similar but it does mean moving to a 29er and not just changing your group set.
by james80
Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:07 am
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
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Re: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

I’m not sure it’s be ideally suited to a 26”, for comparison a 26” with a 44 in front and 11 in the back would give you approx 103”. A 29er with a 34 and an 10 would yield around 99.5”.

I’d recommend demoing one I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
by james80
Tue Oct 29, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
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Another oldie

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by james80
Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:56 pm
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
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Re: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

Wow that look absolutely horrible! Congratulations on making it. It was pretty brutal I have to admit - 36c in the forest section on the 2nd traditional Bedoin climb which just sucked the fun out of it and you go into a world of mental and physical hurt! Intrigued to hear your thoughts on a 1 x set...
by james80
Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
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Views: 2535920

Re: CWL of the day

C11 Titanium Elite for this evening. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191027/a547825708afb3555efe711c6dc5accd.jpg Looking good Ferg, I do love the additional crown. I always thought a C11 Makaira Chrono with the additional pushers would’ve been an amazing watch. It’s sad that CWL killed the line....
by james80
Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:02 pm
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
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Views: 3036

It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

Wow that look absolutely horrible! Congratulations on making it. Public holiday here for Divali so an early morning group trail ride, no pictures as I haven’t found a satisfactory way to carry my phone on the new bike in the trails then home and wash (we’re in the middle of rainy season although the...
by james80
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43347
Views: 2535920

Re: CWL of the day

Last few days

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by james80
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:44 pm
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
Replies: 37
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Re: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

Brilliant stuff James and well done on the serious amount of weight loss I got serious about biking again about two years ago. Lost a bit of weight and then realised that I could upgrade the bike. I sold a couple of watches and described the cost of the Canyon as 2.5 watches! Now riding a lot more ...
by james80
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:42 pm
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
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Re: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

Great bike James, and congratulations on all those healthy, fun miles covered! PM me if ever you're cycling around the Peak District and I'll get my Giant into action! It's a little far from Trinidad but if I'm ever over and riding I'll PM you for sure. I'm aiming for a riding trip to North Carolin...
by james80
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:40 pm
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Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
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Views: 3036

Re: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

Thanks for all the kind words guys, I really appriciate it, I'm always cautious about sharing as I see it as rather self serving. I'm aiming for a total of 2,000 miles this year (need to average 50 a week to get it done) as well as being solidly under 200lbs and not floating around 199 as I am now. ...
by james80
Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
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Views: 2535920

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by james80
Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:44 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Post a picture from your latest ride
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Re: Post a picture from your latest ride

Yesterday’s ride up to the ball https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/95f65db5d208f8fdbf5721aa7dda5110.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/55a91355c24e19184a75f7bb571783bd.jpg Today’s ride up and down a hill that over looks the capital https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/e67500d1...
by james80
Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43347
Views: 2535920

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by james80
Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)
Replies: 37
Views: 3036

It's been a while (rambling thoughts and MTB content)

Hi Everyone, it's been a while since I've been around here but wanted to drop in and say hello and make excuses for my absence (that's assuming anyone noticed!!). A while back I decided to cut back on forum time and focus on other things, I had started to loose interest in watches but still spent a ...