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Kona sold sorry

Cool as, going to be a nice build.

I was lucky enough to ride quite a few eras of BMX. I had a Burner Aero in 1997ish as my first BMX when I was about 8 (still have it). It was old then but I loved it, so much so I have a collection of them now.

Always lusted after S&Ms though but never had one, I had the SLAM XLT bars with race forks when they came out and they were game changing. Most memorable S&M moment is seeing 2 translucent red and gold frames at Purdiswell skatepark in about 2004? What do you think they might have been?

Been looking out for a race bmx recently and my options are either a full blown disc equipped bike or a Steel panther/speed wagon.

Selling our Orange Express-o.

It's a great all around bike, ideal commuter or tourer. Can be really quick on the road with 700x23s on. Or bigger Gravel tyres of you want to off road it.

Great condition was used on a trainer hence the lack of brakes. It's hardly been outside. There is barely a mark on it.

Size small. SRAM via group set 2x10. Xero wheels. Easton post and stem. Chain is waxed hence the bit of gunk around the rear mech.

It wasn't used with these tyres but I had them spare so they are included. Front has good clearance, rear will max out at about 700x32. Maybe 35 if you went 1x on the front and lost the mech.

Needs a set of brakes and tubes. I may have a pair of tubes but I can't promise.

Looking for £150. Can include some bb7 or hayes caliper for an additional £15.

Based in the midlands.

Spoke to him and if you want a bit of extra cool info, this was originally Ben Swifts bike that he used and it was repainted again for Dane by Winter.

Omg this is my mates actual old bike. I'm sending him a message. It's Kevin winter the builder as well.

I'm interested. I will see if my brother can collect. Can you PM me a rough area please.

Might be moon on a stick but I am after a gravel bike that meets the following and I'm hoping the collective may be able to help.

Steel frame and fork
Steeper seat angle ideally 76 or steeper
clearance for 700 x 50 with guards and 650B
Ideally off the shelf and not custom as I'm not made of money ha.

What are my options?
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Still looking for a trade?

Looking for opinions please. Maybe moon on a stick.
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Ha. I retract my previous statement. I would go back to smaller wheels if I could have a BMW.

Fair enough. Some ace places to ride. Last time I rode with someone on a standard post was on a group ride over Risca, Machen. It was a faff as we kept having to wait for them to put their post up and down. Dude was a very good rider though.

I am going to say yes but it's subjective. It's just smoother and I think you can feel the increased contact patch.

I would happily ride a 29 or 27.5 as my main MTB but I wouldn't go back to 26 for general MTB unless I had to. I run Mullet now which is by far my preferred.

Yeah more engine brake obviously but it's not a bad thing most of the time. Normally more grunt from the bottom is nice, although you know even a two stroke doesn't lack torque, but it's more linear delivery as they don't come on the pipe. I have ridden modern and pre65 2t and 4t and honestly I like them all. Pre65 4t takes the most adjusting to as they do have a lot of engine braking. You would be fine on any.
Pre 03 gas gas are super reliable. As soon as they went to pro quality dropped then it picks up again in 07. I think Pampera might not have got the pro engine even though they ran to 05 so you should be sound with anything pre 05 on them.

Do you normally run it at full height on MTB rides? Where do you normally ride? Just intrigued. Also have you run one before? I assume must be a decent rider having a DH bike.

I assume the difficulty comes more form the mud?

I thought the 4ride and 4RT were similar apart from the odd tweak to suspension pegs and gearing? I stand to be corrected though. Surely it would ride very very similar to the Sherco?

Pampera spares are easy enough to find as its a TXT/JTR underneath.

Do you want a trail bike or a trials bike with a seat?

Best cheap crossover is a Pampera. 4rides are expensive but you have the Sherco for that stuff don't you? Ossa do the explorer which pop up from time to time. Most LDT stages aren't that hard though that they need that crazy a bike.

Confirmed at 172.5

Nah they are a must, as its a fucking faff putting you post up and down, especially when its muddy. Ha.
Everything is preference, I know you're yanking my crank as well which is fine, but there is a reason we don't see 26inch wheels, v brakes and standard posts on most MTBs now.

Its not worth £2500 when you could get a Serrow, XT, KLR or a DR200/250 for easily sub £1500/2000.
Keep your eye on Pughs auctions as loads of stuff goes on there cheap. The older trail bikes have come down a bit.

Exactly the same BHP as my DR200. Similar size as well as they are both roughly 3/4 size bikes so perfect for off road, LDT stuff.

I rode for years without one, I was riding MTB before they were even a thing, but man they are just so much nicer to ride with.

Keeps the flow going not having to stop before a descent or if you want to play on a little section.

A lot of the places I ride now you could get away with a QR post, such as Wrekin, where it is straight up straight down. Even on short flats or sharp climbs though I might put it up even if it just makes 50m of pedaling easier.

FSA Gossamer 172.5

I will confirm the length later this evening though just to be sure.

Track

Jones is killer and Starling will be awesome as they always are. My fave MTB bike in recent years is a Starling.

I am going to say though a dropper post on an MTB is a must now unless you are either full XC or full DH. Even the XC crowd have adopted them though.

5x130 48T