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Similar to the above... Another TMS Silex 26", 10.89kg from memory. No carbon and wasn't really built with weight in mind, so could probably lose some grams if I wanted to throw some money at it 😬 XT cranks, XTR brakes, Reverse rims on i9 rear hub, Hope front. Billy Bonkers set up tubeless in the back with a Rimpact insert, Schwalbe Aerothan tube in the front.

I've been having good luck with the Oneal Superfly pads. Fairly DJ oriented, but really comfortable for all day rides wearing riding trousers/jeans. Probably not so good with shorts though as they aren't the most secure pad on the market

I'm interested to see how people get on with the Pro 5 SS. There's a huge emphasis on it having less resistance, partly achieved by running weaker springs and as said above, the possibility of double springing seems to have been taken away... Tempted to pick one up and see how it is. If it's not great, I could always throw it on the DJ

I initially built it with a 110x35 as that's what I've had on my 24s. I found the bike really spacious, but overall really didn't get on with it. Could barely pull the front up and was worried the bike wasn't for me. Swapped it out for the 90mm after 1 ride and was a game changer for me. I'm 5'11"/6' for comparison. Certainly worth a go though as you may enjoy it for your style of riding Cheers! I've got on quite well with them so far. I love pivoty moves and low rolling resistance tyres, so these work well. I've not had any blatant issues with lack of grip that I feel other tyres would have prevented, so overall would recommend. The rear is set up tubeless with a Rimpact insert at 45psi and has worked really well, although I feel you certainly want the insert. I do have a pair of Racing Ralphs to try at some point too which should be interesting.

So I've finally got it built and have ridden it for about a fortnight. First thing is obvious - It's waaaaay less twitchy and nimble than what I remember of the 24. Feels easier once on the rear wheel, although certainly a bit more effort to get the front up, plus bunnyhops haven't quite clicked for me the same way they did on the 24. That said, I have had a good break from streety bikes so it could just be that. Manuals feel a little less easy with the bike being that bit more relaxed, but I'm sure I'll adjust. Where it does shine is in it's ability to actually be ridden pretty trialsy if you want to. It's fairly obvious that it's no comp bike, however compared to the 24", static moves are a breeze. I've only briefly ridden a Hex, but the slightly higher BB if certainly noticeable (and prefered for me), plus the steep head angle does make it feel a little more fun. In the last couple of years I have got way more into the seatless stuff after a good 5 or 6 years on streety bikes, but I find that overall it's a really good compromise with a 90x35 stem. Have been contemplating an 80x40 to liven it up a bit, but I do like the balance of where it is right now. Currently really enjoying riding it though and haven't touched my Crewkerz for about a month! Also, silent brakes feel soooooooo nice after an antisocially loud dual rim brake bike

That was proper class. Loved all of it!

That looks mega good and only makes me even more excited to build mine! I've had it sat half built for a couple of months now, just waiting for rims to arrive. After spending years on Arcades and having a Silex 24, I'm hoping the 26 should be what I'm after!

No idea what the geo comes out as as I've not measured, but my 2022 Jealousy M does need the brake clamps shunted all the way back, and even then only just sit fully on the rim

I've got one arriving in the post today - Interested to see how that goes! Got one fitted to another bike and had no issues for a few years of use

Yeah, business is good! Really busy, but all new and up to date jigs mean the bikes are only getting better and bigger things on the horizon! Oh boyyyy, please shoot me a message if you ever want to sell!!

Funnily enough I was at Curtis yesterday visiting Gary. Real works of art. Recently picked up an MX24 frame, but a T24/T1 is the absolute dreammmm

I've used them on my MTB and they were okay. Max pressure of something like 30psi otherwise you crush the foam, although that seems to happen anyway over time even at low pressures. I also found it made the tyre feel a little wobbly and vague, but it might be worth a go still. I never got a puncture so I guess it did its job!

Whatever linear outer I could find hidden away in the back of the shop I work at and a generic inner I could probably go to town and get a decent one. Odyssey rings a bell? I definitely get what you mean! I'm okay with a little bit, just want to get it slightly more solid. I know you can't directly compare as such, but the lever feel after pads contact with the braking surface is a taaaaaaad squidgier than on my XT/Saint disc brakes on my street bike

Hi! I'm currently running a front V-brake on my Ashton Justice and loving it (may go V on the back too if I can get hold of some 4 bolt to V adapters!), however there seems to be a little bit of flex in the system. I'm running an SD7 lever and linear cable with Deore arms and a booster. It would appear that the arms are flexing a little bit. My question is are there stiffer arms I can use to somewhat eliminate this? Don't get me wrong, the brake feels great, but you can pull the brake a decent bit past the lock point. I understand there's always going to be flex somewhere, but I can't believe a deore arm is the pinnacle of V performance Cheers!

Ignoring the whole Danny Mac link, the Endura Pisspot is great and I would definitely recommend! Plus if you are so inclined, you can get one with Danny's scribble down the side of it should you really want to