Ali C

I think people would get used to it pretty quickly

I disagree, I think there’s still some big changes that could happen…I can imagine carbon frames designed with some built in vertical flex that acts like a spring. I currently see trials as pole vaulting with a completely stiff pole, imagine how high you could jump if the bike could be slightly preloaded and then unleashed, like a more specifically designed tyre preload. i do agree that all brands using 135mm hubs would be nice though!

I used to feel the same but I honestly think COVID completely reset my entire belief system, I now automatically don’t trust the general populations opinions and tend to go the opposite way unless there’s truly compelling evidence they’re right

I’m also pro choice, pro social medicine etc, I have mixed views on LGBTQ but ultimately have no issues with adults living how they want to live but I am against “hate” laws that control language, free reign of biological men in female sports and free reign for people (including children) to self allocate gender etc. As I said, I have first hand insight into trans/LGBTQ culture as it affects a direct family member of mine and it’s far far far from healthy. As I’ve also said, Trump isn’t an exemplary leader but I don’t like it when people state things as facts when they’re just allegations, if in the future he’s actually convicted of rape then sure, call him a rapist but until then I’d be careful being so black and white…this is kinda an issue I have with the left as a whole, they do tend to get the pitch forks out pretty eagerly. Biden has also been accused of sexual assault but because it’s just an allegation I’d never claim he’s a rapist unless he was found guilty. Being an adulterer isn’t ideal but that’s hardly a shock in this day and age, certainly not the first president to be guilty of that. I still don’t get the dictator comments…he had opportunity to become one last time…is it because he joked about being one? Or because he can sit down and talk with real dictators? I can’t remember his response to Covid but I do have very strong feelings as you say, they’ve only been more cemented as times gone by. I’m not going to defend everything he’s done though, far from it as I do want to repeat my comments that I’m not a fan of Trump, he’s done bad things but then again so has Biden/Harris, I’m just more a fan of the Republican Party’s principles though as mentioned at the start of this reply I think a combination of Democratic and Republican views would be best…I don’t like it when people can’t accept that both parties have flawed or valid points.

I didn’t want to go too public as some of my opinions are formed from family being involved in the trans/LGBTQ world and it’s a sensitive issue. It’s interesting to hear you don’t think they’re as left as I do, I guess it’s the same thought process I have towards the Republicans not being as right as others think. I certainly think a bit of both would be the best way forward. I’m definitely willing to change my opinion if Trump starts to do some really dodgy stuff, I really hope it works out and I really hope this is the start of the end of going through life worrying about offending the wrong people and cancel culture etc.

I did type out a big reply but to be honest even though I don’t have extreme views, I feel some would think they are and no good would come of it. So I’ll just say that I’m no Trump fan, I think the Republicans would be better off with Vance but Trump will have to do for now and I hope this is a new direction away from the extreme lefty direction the world has seemingly been heading. I did actually try to send you a DM but you can’t receive messages…took me bloody ages to write too 😭

I was honestly worried Harris and co would be the bigger dictator risk, they seem to really love controlling media, controlling debates, controlling questions etc, they also seemed really bad at taking criticism. Now this was more of a worry with Biden to be honest, I don’t know a huge deal about Harris but Biden definitely put me off the democrats quite a bit. I feel they’re quite similar to Justin Trudeau and he’d make a brilliant dictator. Im a big believer in free speech and it makes me sad that in the UK we don’t have an automatic right to that. I believe free speech will be more protected with Trump and even though he’s still quite embarrassing at times I honestly think he and his cabinet will be better for democracy than Harris and co. Plus he wasn’t a dictator last time.

They all are 😢

I see people don’t like the idea of him being able to sit down and talk with people like Putin, I see it more of keeping your friends close but your enemies closer situation. Id rather have someone on friendlier terms with dangerous leaders who might have more ability to calm situations down than a leader that tries to fight fire with fire. I also think the Russia/Ukraine situation is more complex that it might appear with Zelenskyy not being a total angel himself (though I have to say Putin is absolutely a jerk and extremely dangerous no question about that). Hopefully Trumps boasts about being able to stop the war quickly isn’t just hot air, I do think he’s in a better position than Harris to make it work purely because of his better “relationship” with Putin, I guess we’ll soon see

No i don’t

It’s a sign that people have had enough of “wokeness”, it’s reassuring that there’s still some common sense left in the world. We’ll have to see if there’s increased tariffs which I agree isn’t ideal but I think that’s better than having the democrats in control over there…their behaviour has been really concerning to me.

Not gonna lie, I’m quite relieved Trump won the election.

Have you tried a blowtorch? a quick blast to burn off any contaminants should help. You’re not wanting to get it red hot or anything, I like to look closely and watch for an evaporating effect, it happens pretty quickly and you can just follow it around the rotor, you don’t need to take it off the bike or anything. I don’t think you neeed to do both sides but I often give the other side a lighter blast trying my best to avoid the spokes. Hope that helps!

With a new disc it doesn’t really matter the thickness as they’ll both have a sharp corner but a thinner one will keep its edge better for future grinds. both steel or stone will work but I find a steel one gives a slightly more consistent light grind. I’ve never used an adjustable speed grinder, a cheap one that goes fast will be fine. No, you’re uncovering fresh new metal so it’s ready to go. No, if the grind is still fresh and working well then you won’t need to redo it for different pads.

Not worth it in my opinion, the internal bore size on the fittings is quite small which takes more effort to push fluid through, your brakes will feel like they’re bled with syrup if you use magura fluid and even if you use water it’ll never feel as good as standard hose