Seems fair enough really and decent of them to not kick us off the land. There are increasing issues of conflict going on though, with unofficial trailbuilding, and interference with operations. That and the potential for getting sued by riders who take a tumble on the land is making the MOD jittery perhaps.
Note that similar signs are up about dog walkers also.
Haven’t actually posted about the current bike. We’ll here it is in a recent pose in the snow.
GT I-Drive 5 XCR (2009)
GT 6061 aluminium frame
RockShox Recon 327 forks 130mm
Fox RP2 rear shock
Truvativ Firex GXP crankset
22T/32T/Bash chainrings (mix of Truvativ, Deore & Raceface)
Wellgo B52 pedals
Avid Juicy 3 brakes
Shimano SLX Shadow rear mech
Shimano Deore front mech
Shimano Deore shifters
SRAM 950 rear cassette
SRAM 951 chain
Formula hubs
Alex DP20 rims
Maxxis Minion front tyre 2.35
Maxxis High Roller rear tyre 2.35
FSA Orbit Pro Extreme Headset
Raceface AM stem
GT oversize bars
Hope QR seat clamp and wheel skewers
Superstar grips
Charge Spoon saddle
Not bad for around £1200k. Was £1k originally, but the headset, tyres, clamp/skewers, pedals, chainrings/bash, saddle, stem and grips have been upgrade/replacements but that’s only about £200 worth. Originally came with a cheap but functional FSA headset and Maxxis Ignitor tyres which are decent enough.
Have been thinking of changing the front fork to something a bit more advanced and slacken the head angle slightly. 140mm should be fine. 150mm at a push.
Edit: After an off, bike took no damage other than the saddle. Really robust. My back on the other hand took some damage, along with the head. So replaced saddle (was a SDG Bel Air, now Charge Spoon).
Worthy charity plug on behalf of the Kirks who are auctioning their guest Glastonbury ticket, signed by all members of MUSE and Morgan Nicholls (session musician), to raise funds for The Helen Foundation who help Teignbridge youngsters to pursue their dreams & talents in the arts.
Also includes poster of 52 different album covers and original setlist.
The ticket is believed to be unique in being signed by all members, and is fully authenticated by Mr Kirk, chairman of The Helen Foundation (and father of Tom “MUSE Media Manager” Kirk who has donated the setlist also).
Get bidding, or if you can’t afford it, spread the word via Twitter, Facebook and whatnot!…
MUSE fully signed 2010 Glastonbury ticket with poster
See also The Helen Foundation on Facebook
