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When it comes to a second hand bicycle, that is a moot point. The KTM bicycle is decent spec. I had an older version of one a few years ago. Solid bike for commuting

Google says the Versa can broadcast HR, depending on the model. I’d suggest getting an HR pod like a Polar H10 as a better option. Has Bluetooth (two connections) and ANT+ and is compatible with basically everything

But they love cycling and their ads say they have it all??

Shred Shed is solid. The owner, Hamilton, is a top guy. I’ve no problems in recommending his store

Drove past this on the day. Looked very bad. The front of the car was badly mangled and the old lady who was driving it was in a state. Hope both cyclists recover.

Are you talking about the 35mm SID? I had one for a while on my Top Fuel. Honestly performed way better than I expected it to (72kg odd rider on a variety of trails). I tried the stock damper and the Raceday damper and was equally impressed with both of them. I eventually swapped the SID for a Pike as I wanted to go 130mm up front on the Top Fuel. If I had to choose between a Fox 34 with a Fit 4 damper and the SID, I'd go SID every day of the week. It is just plusher and more comfortable to ride. Fox34 with a Grip 2 vs the SID would be a tougher choice. Just be aware that the first gen of these updated SID forks have well documented issues with loose bushings.

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Sounds like the bike just needs a bit of TLC from a decent mechanic, not a new groupset

You won’t regret it. Indoor training is great for your fitness 👍🏻

Speak to the guy who sold you the trainer and get the adaptors. Or ask him to pay for them if he said everything was included. Failing that, paying for a set of adaptors so you can use a trainer you have already bought seems like small school fees to pay

If your trainer has the spacers that came with it, you should be able to fit it to the trainer whether your bike is 142mm or 148mm rear spaced. Confirm which spacing your bike has and fit the spacers accordingly. Use your bike’s through axle to do everything up. You might need to play with the limit and b-tension screws to get everything humming nicely.

I would humbly suggest that drilling the frame is an utterly terrible idea. Ride with a Camelbak or similar if you need more fluids and storage space.

Agree with the feedback given regarding the Titan and Scott. Going to throw another name in the hat. The Trek Top Fuel. A bit burlier than the Scott and Titan, but is super capable on everything from a mild trail loop to hitting some proper rowdy trails. There are several nice examples in the classifieds as well

It will work with your setup easy peasy. Use the Zwift Click to change gears for when you do free rides or races. Workout resistance is controlled by the trainer, so gearing is irrelevant

The eye of Sauron had me in his sights at my first 947 going up the mineshaft. Had to put some extra watts to get clear

And yet it gives me great satisfaction riding flats and in my baggies when I out climb and out descend the lycra army. All that without running a lockout on my bike.

Please get the shorts! And matching riding shirts

You can also use Shimano levers with the Magura calipers. Otherwise Merlin Cycles have XT two pots on sale at the moment for a steal

Scalpel hardtail or Scalpel full suspension?

Gen 3 Trek Top Fuel. Ticks all the boxes you mention and will still be relevant in terms of geometry and capability many years from now

Ordered some glasses from them early in January and had them delivered within a couple of days

Lyrik damper will fit in a Yari, not compatible with a 35

The Cadex range of tyres from Giant are also worth a look. Pricing is ok, but the ride quality, puncture protection and grip are excellent

Drop your saddle height 3cm and see if that doesn't fix the discomfort issues

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