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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    About 30 years ago I had this frame hand made for me by Mercian.  It was built specifically for a long tour I was planning, so has pretty lazy angles etc.  My life moved on and I never built the bike up.  The frame has moved from house to house with me ever since.  We have a customer/friend staying with us from Switzerland at the moment and he is a classic bike nut.  We have done a deal, he will source as much original (to the era) stuff as poss and I will pay him with clothes.  I have phoned Mercian to try and get the exact specs of the frame out of them, as I have long forgotten….I am very very excited......

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      And part of the first "care package" he is sending me is this beautiful Berthaud saddle….

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        rocket
        Joined: 6 Jan 2011

        interesting project…

        rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

        It's all humbug, like everywhere
        R.I.P. Geo

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          bertoni
          Joined: 17 Oct 2010

          Amazing bikes everyone…those Fatbikes are insane. Liking the On One too Jii. I've got me a Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon (try and get pics up soon). It's a bit off subject but can anyone point me in the direction of some top quality mountain bike pants; waterproof, breathable, packable and easy to get on and off over boots.?

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            unharmed
            Joined: 4 Mar 2012

            Lovely. Watching with interest.

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              Jii
              Joined: 4 Oct 2010

              Wow Giles! Looking forward to the updates on this one.

              Bertoni, first of all as always there's no such thing as waterproof and breathable for use in sports - sorry but that's the truth. Are you planning to use the pants offroad? That puts even more strain on the waterproof capabilities. The wisest choice would be to opt for something with all the attributes you're looking for bar the waterproofness. I'm thinking something by Endura or Pearl Izumi. I do bibs + cargo shorts or Troy Lee Mx pants when it's not pissing down and pull a pair of old Gore Tex-pants on when it is - only to remove them as soon as the rain stops. I can't stand the "plastic bag-feeling" waterproof clothes have and you're getting wet anyway - if you're wearing waterproof it's only from the moisture building up on the inside.

              For example, went for a two hour ride yesterday wearing a technical baselayer (pants and shirt), TLD mx-pants (very well ventilated) and a very very thin winbreaker jacket - and sweated like a pig the whole time even though it was only +5 degrees celsius. Didn't rain but it was very wet and muddy on the trails.

              AIAN HA-TO!

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                bertoni
                Joined: 17 Oct 2010

                Thanks for the reply Jii. I do want to use them off road. Was looking at some full zip Vaude Birch pants but would prefer something Goretex that packs up smaller so I can take them on and off easy enough and store them in my pack. I'll be using bibs and shorts too most of the time, just wanted to find a quality trouser that will keep me dry when I need it, especailly during 2 or three day adventures. Just out of interest, what Troy Lee trousers do you use?

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                  Jii
                  Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                  Its the GP pant. Quite baggy in the thighs but sooooo comfy. It's like wearing sweatpants 🙂 I added a snap in the hem to get them to be a bit skinnier, dont want them to flap around and get caught in the chain or anything like that.

                  The Pearl Izumi WxB:s look like a decent pair of pants and so does the Endura Tech pant. Forgot to mention that in addition to the comfort of tachnical pants I fall off a lot and a shell-type pant would get torn way too easily. That's also one of the reasons why I opt for durable but non-waterproof pants 🙂

                  AIAN HA-TO!

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                    bertoni
                    Joined: 17 Oct 2010

                    Thanks Jii. I've looked at the Pearl Izumis, the Gore Alp-X Active shell etc but don't think they'll be that easy to get over my Shimano MT91 boots! What goretex pants do you use?
                    And how do the GP pants come up size wise? How do they compare to IH sizing? I'm a W34 in the 634s (fit is tight but not too tight), what size would I need in the GP pant?

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                      Jii
                      Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                      I wear the 38 in the TLD pants, but a 36 would surely work (my IH 634s size). I took the bigger ones because of the better inseam length. I'd go for a 34 unless you have long legs. They have a good velcro waist adjustment system. They are fairly wide though both in the hips and in the hem even though they are pretty slim for a motocross pant. They have practically no waterproofness though…

                      AIAN HA-TO!

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                        Blackheart
                        Joined: 4 Mar 2011

                        I use MX pants for mountain biking as well, I have Scott's but am looking into another pair and the Troy Lee's
                        are fantastic. My Scott's are a 36 waist, I use padded bike shorts under them and tuck in my shirts so I like
                        a bit more room. I haven't gotten them wet though so I can't report on waterproofness but like Jii said they're
                        very comfy and the wide elastic at the bottom fits snug over my high top 5.10 mountain bike shoes.

                        G that frame and seat are gorgeous, can't wait to see the finished set up!  🙂

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          It's going to be a mixture of Shimano 7200 shifters/hubs/gears and Paul Components….

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            Blackheart
                            Joined: 4 Mar 2011

                            Wow, I sure hope you can get out and ride it before the weather there gets too nasty…How long before it's
                            put together?

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              It's going to be a 6-9 month project.  Arthur my Swiss friend has a "real" job and he has to rebuild a lot of the components.  He will send over to me in batches, then I buy what he can't supply.  I'm super looking forward to it.

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                Blackheart
                                Joined: 4 Mar 2011

                                By next summer you should have it all together then, it's going to be a beauty… 😘

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                                  daynym
                                  Joined: 23 Jul 2010

                                  My Kona Coilair 2012

                                  why so serious?

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                                    derivative666
                                    Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                    That's a beauty

                                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                      JCar2666
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2012

                                      ^backed.  The enormous amount of travel in the fork is gorgeous.

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                                        Jii
                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                                        Solid bike! I kind of wish I had a long travel full suspension bike for some downhill/bike resort riding.. Maybe next summer? 🙂

                                        I was just looking at old pics of me riding all kinds of cool stuff at a local bike park, skinnies, teeter-totters and stuff like that and got that urge again…

                                        AIAN HA-TO!

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                                          bertoni
                                          Joined: 17 Oct 2010

                                          Great bike Daynym!
                                          Jii, I ended up with some Endura Singletrack pants and some Gore Bike Wear Path Goretex overtrousers. Waiting for them to arrive. Don't suppose you could point me in the direction of some good lights for night riding? I need a helmet, handlebar and rear lights. The helmet light is proving a bit tricky as I have an Urge Enduromatic and there aren't many vents. The only one i've found so far is the Exposure Joystick (which is quite pricey!). Any lighting suggestions gratefully received:)

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