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I've been here for nearly a year now - I did a search for Lapierre on here but nothing recent came up.

If Ed is keen, he can have it! I've got a few lined up to do up so I won't be heartbroken...

[And the green machine is a tractor]

I think you won't find much on here about lapierres on here as they're mostly only known in the UK for their modern MTB's and (to a lesser extent) carbon road bikes.

It could make a wonderful ladies porteur given some cleaning up. I'd be tempted myself but I've got too many projects lined up and not enough time. That chain guard and front rack alone are fantastic.

Don't no any details more than its build by a swedish guy who use to rebuild old frames, some turn out pretty cool!

Do you have a blog link by any chance? Would love to see some more of his work.

all the weight in rear will make climbing a bitch.

Bring on the flat lands...

Prolly has done his review of the Volume Generator (click the image)

looks so much fun, i'd love to own one so i can thrash it about the place. pity they're not bringing them to the UK.

Is it not just a trendy Hybrid?

yes, but i want one

Did Ed make this thread?

Just building my ns analog into a road bike rather than a faggy trick bike (I have a bmx for that)

I have no brake mounts and my wheels are disk only.. so im thinking about welding a disk mount on the forks :)

yes, but i want one

It scores higher than a Cannondale 'Badboy' on the WACometer though. You have to admit.

its a total HHSB (thats Hipster Hybrid Sled bike) but i think they look fantastic.

You'll probably be able to win one on The Gadget Show soon spotter.

;-)

no one wins the gagdet show, they only do it so people will watch the program. its total shit otherwise.

Prolly has done his review of the Volume Generator (click the image)
looks so much fun, i'd love to own one so i can thrash it about the place. pity they're not bringing them to the UK.

That's some nasty cable routing.

i dont know if the one he's got is the final production version

Should i buy alfine 8 or alfine 11 for touring? i gather the 8 is more robust under torque, but the range on the 11 is much wider.

Will act on uninformed opinion as i have no fucking idea.

Get the 8 and use an alfine tensioner allowing you to run a double up front, problem solved!

Should i buy alfine 8 or alfine 11 for touring? i gather the 8 is more robust under torque, but the range on the 11 is much wider.

Will act on uninformed opinion as i have no fucking idea.

go for the 11 speed, apparently they're of a much higher quality. you want something reliable for touring innit. talk to gabes, he runs an alfine hub on his custom ti beast.

go for the 11 speed, apparently they're of a much higher quality. you want something reliable for touring innit. talk to gabes, he runs an alfine hub on his custom ti beast.

Err. Rest of the internetz is saying the opposite... The MTB/Fatbike fraternity is saying the alfine 11 isn't up to scratch. If you're gunna' fork out for 11 man up and get Rolhoff.

Love that! This also:

Thank you both...

You expected as unanimous decision? This is LFGSS...

fixie skidder

You expected as unanimous decision? This is LFGSS...

Not at all.... I think i will try the 11. I really dont want to run tensioners/mechs. I figure If im pulling enough weigh to fuck up the hub, I've packed too much.

Rohloff is 3 times the price and I cant get into the realms of absurdly expensive bikes. its going to be expensive enough as it is.

Sounds great, go for it! I'd be interested if and what you choose for a Dynamo hub/light?

Have ridden the 11 for a year everyday hauling heavy load up to 120kg, and it felt fine, the bike it was on is those 80's mtb-geo dutch bike with normal gearing.

hasn't had any problem with it insofar, try the 11 and see how you'll like it, don't forget to stop pedalling before you shift.