Any question answered...

If I've got enough clearance to run a 650b wheel in a 26" frame is it also likely I'll be able to get a v brake to reach the rim?

Should be ok if you're using Paul Motolites...

Why would you want to, for a specific tire?
Do you have 559 wheels already?
With a 12.5mm difference in brake drop it'd be a bit of a stretch, you'd more than likely have to switch brakes.
The bigger wheels will be heavier.

Or an art shop for small quantity

Or Homebase.

How many registered users are there on lfgss?

Of what?

Just shy of 46000.

Thinking of riding around Epping on the 29er tomorrow. Never ridden in the forest before. Tips on how to find some trails?

Go with @BareNecessities

Yeah, I've seen his rides. Hopefully tag along one at some point. But when it comes to exploring - tips on where to start even? Or just ride in and start getting lost?

Epping is like Swinley used to be, you could be 10ft from an amazing trail but miss it. It's obviously best with a guide, but I'm sure you could find some decent riding just by getting lost.

I thought you Canucks could track bears for miles through the wilderness?

Wait, there are bears in Epping? Out!

Ride along the fire-roads until you see the beginning of a small trail and then see where it goes. Finding decent bits to ride is pretty simple. The tricky bit is working out where they all are in relation to each other.

There's usually enough people about on the weekend, so somebody will be able to point you in the right direction.

If you want company, it's worth posting in here, to see if any forum regulars are about. http://www.lfgss.com/conversations/221879/?offset=1650#comment12471251

Cheers!

Where can I get a 135 mm rear adaptor/axle to convert a quick release hub to track nut/allen bolt style for singlespeed?

My google fu is weak on this one.

Where can I get a 135 mm rear adaptor/axle to convert a quick release hub

Which hub? If it's something with a conventional M10 thread, Velosolo have axles in 170mm or 180mm overall length, you'll probably want the longer one to fit track nuts onto 135mm dropouts.

Thanks. It's a DT Swiss 340 so I think it's M10.

DT Swiss 340 so I think it's M10

Certainly isn't, DT hubs have fat axles and cartridge bearings. You can convert to 135×10 through axle and then use an M10 axle & track nuts instead of the DT 10mm RWS, or you could get your machinist to copy the 135×10 through axle but with a narrower bore and M10 tapped ends for bolts.

Not sure if this kit fits 340 but based on other axle compatibility I think it should.

Homebase has it and is close by. Thank you very much!!!

You can always trust a policeman......

Suntour mechs/shifters have their own very uncompatible shift ratio i.e your Sunrace thumby just won't work with it as the cable pull isn't the same.

NM, I googled it.

Did you have any joy with this online? Don't think the shop near my work will have one and don't want to wait until the weekend!