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Christ some of that stuff was big. Boy's a monster!

Good stuff, Scott. I don't doubt you'll have plenty of success with the new team.

Yeah I ran one for a while but eventually took it off through lack of use. I turned up a custom bolted steel axle for my echo hub and had no problems with it.

Engineering

I'm having a search but if all else fails I can pop in on Monday and let you know if you like.

I'm up to a 10 now. Thesis done so now a doctor, got engaged the other week, getting married in August, House is good, payrise is coming, promotion prospects excellent, new bikes... aaaaall good

I don't believe there is any mechanical advantage, the techs are just better thought out, better designed and nicer to use in my opinion.

I want it to be an awesome colour Very clean otherwise

Except his passenger who was hurt and killed.

It would appear they're prototypes going under the brand 'BR'... Linky.

That was one of the first things I thought too.

Haha . Bike looks sweet

Yeah, I was originally looking for a frame but all the bits on my previous bike (fairly cheaply built steel singlespeed hardtail) weren't really suitable for a full sus AM build. The Commencal was bought new by the seller and has hardly been used from the looks of it. All pretty good spec components so I bit the bullet and went for it. Cost me £850 on eBay and I think it was in the region of £2k new (seller paid ~£1600 in an end of year sale).

Me either until I came across them on a forum and they seem to get very good write ups. I was bidding on a BMC TF02 before I got the Meta and have to say there are some nice design features on them. Quality Swiss engineering!

What about a BMC Trailfox? That was my other option but ended up going with the Commencal for no better reason than it looks cooler imo!

Let me know when and I'll take my bike with me to work .

Tough call... Sizing is fairly standard from what I can tell. I'm usually a size 10/45 and that worked out fine for my average plates. They don't seem to be overly narrow or wide fitting. From my limited use I've been very impressed with it- seems nice and smooth with not much notable flex. Tic is far better placed to comment though as he's had his for ages now and used it in the Alps etc.

Yeah I'm using Shimano MP66's and get on fine with them .

Not a problem to be honest. They make a big difference for normal riding and I've never had an issue during more 'spirited' riding. I have mine set reasonably slack for easy release but can't complain.

That was Pure. Dead. Brilliant. Awesome riding on all bikes, really impressive lines! I demand more .

Cool, cheers for that- will see what I can get hold of.

What's the best (most bargainous) solution for a chain device? Reckon I'll lose the granny ring, shifter and front mech like I did on the singlespeed but I'll need something to keep things together... Tic, I'm looking at you!

Ok, so I'm blaming my fiance's brother for this but having messed around on a singlespeed steel hardtail for the past few months I'm going to give full bounce a try. Commencal Meta 5.5.2 fresh from eBay. Will get some pictures in the daylight when I get the chance.

No, Christophé- Chris Abbey from Salisbury.

Gotta laugh at the proximity of this thread to the 'dangle in her angle' thread...