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I am at a loss for words. Only heard now. Words fail me. So young. So young.

That's in Wellington?

Love the Mary's. Seriously considering popping them on my XC frame as well. Singletrack might get a bit more interesting though...

Had a look at the Tektro levers - these are what I'll get, many thanks!

That looks awesome.... [and as an aside - if the day ever comes that you feel the need to get rid of that fork - PM me! ] Think the Midge or Luxy will make a big difference. Probably going to pick one up for myself in the new year - just want to get a feel of how the new rigid goes... I see plenty opt for using interruptor brakes on the top, so that one needn't reach for the brakes in the dropps if you're hanging off the back of the saddle...

Thanks! Do you then get a number you can redeem at the store - or do you simply order the pods off the Nespresso site? [Edit:] Just phoned them. Will take the YC voucher and invoice through to the V&A store, will be easiest as we'll get everything there and then, and won't have to post original invoices off, and wait for the pods to be delivered...

We ordered our machine online. No deduction off our purchase price, if I understand you correctly. Will check out the Nespresso website - hopefully something more there...

Anyone claimed the R400 pod-voucher that they're dealing out with every machine bought? Is it a mission?

But does this mean you can only ride it during December?

See CRC lists them as "discontinued"...

Ah - that's right. Guy Martin. Really enjoyed him. He came off spectacularly that year as well... I think he cruised around the pits etc. on his mtb, iirc. And thanks for the suggestions - the Rand hurts us like that... It might have been posted here before, but the youtube clip of McGuinness talking through a lap, with actual on-bike footage, was the closest a mere mortal like me can get to appreciating the speed those guys fly at... Not to mention the nutters clinging on for dear life on those side-cars...

Might be a couple more who were forced to go single after mech failures on the long runs... Though their opinion of the joys of running SS then, might be a bit biased...

Great post. You seen that doccie they did a while back, followed that crazy dude with the 'burns - he's awesome. Had a bit of the Dunlop Snr backstory in it as well. Watched it twice on the plane. TT is definitely on my bucket list.

Looking good Sir!

That's how I understood it as well... Chro Mo - you're not a "small" by any chance? He's selling a small Spearfish right now, iirc?

Naahh... that fatboy will levitate over all mud...

Rigid hard? Pffttt....

Eldron - check out this link, dating back to 2006! http://forums.mtbr.com/singlespeed/monster-cross-bikes-creeping-towards-world-domination-192307.html

Hello all, Thought I would "pin" some topics, to make resources more available. Shout if you think there are too many, or some that should be added... Happy riding!

Price?

+1

Sweet ride... Why Pipedream? Any specific reason - or just through trawling the webs looking for niche bike companies? Please keep us posted with the build!!

Had to google what exactly an espresso tamper is/does - but if I had to have one, that would be the one... Wife and I decided to forego the usual gifts this year, and reward each other with a Nespresso machine (largely as a result of this thread)... Looking forward to that first cup...