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Whytey · **Posts:** 552 **Location:** Chelmsford

We were messing about with different positions earlier to see what suits him best. It is now a little more forward and level but run out of time to try it. Its the front that is a bit high too but he seems to like it.

VW-surfbum · **Posts:** 5060

Make the saddle horizontal and he'll be able to pedal so much easier

Madasnibbor · **Posts:** 1694

Very nice

Whytey · **Posts:** 552 **Location:** Chelmsford

The Piglet is dead sadly so back on the calculator now. A new one in the making. Will never find another Fox Kashima forks for £190 but that's life.

stumpie · **Posts:** 1266 **Location:** Ockendon

Did you not turn out to be insured then mate

Eccles · **Posts:** 1166

Aw Whytey, did it get stolen?

Or did you kill if for bacon?

Whytey · **Posts:** 552 **Location:** Chelmsford

Not stolen but it got cooked for the bacon more precisely. I had a fire in the shed Monday last week, electrical surge/fault apparently. 8 bikes turned to ash, my son came off worse losing 3 bikes. Only the steel bits left, all melted away. I could easily fit what was left of my Whyte hardtail in a shoe box.

Stumpie, yes I do have contents insurance (phew) which does cover the bikes in the shed but when I took it out 18mths ago I did not have the Whyte and the Piglet so the limit was set at £400 per bike. I think there is a hint that they may pay more for other cheaper bikes to make up the shortfall on Whyte & Ragley which cost more than £400. Will find out tomorrow but I think the total will cover for all.

All is replaceable. Already got myself a Specialized Crave Expert hardtail as I could not go thru another week without a bike.

chatman · **Posts:** 2755 **Location:** Riding my bike somewhere

I've seen pictures Remi took of the BBQ'ed shed.. Good god nothing survived that heat, including bike bits, alloy especially

VW-surfbum · **Posts:** 5060

Proper sucks buddy. Hope you get it all sorted

Whytey · **Posts:** 552 **Location:** Chelmsford

I could add a picture of the crime scene but I get this 'quota reached' message again.

Lestershaw · **Posts:** 345

Sorry to hear about the bad news Remi,
hopefully a brilliant Phoenix will rise from the ashes

Whytey · **Posts:** 552 **Location:** Chelmsford

Haha, I am sure it will mate. Already got the crankset 34T so got the ball rolling. Have 16 days to put it together before the pre-planned family biking holiday.

VW-surfbum · **Posts:** 5060

If you need anything let me know

Lestershaw · **Posts:** 345

Im sure you will get ready in time for the family holiday, i have a few bits i am happy to donate, saddle, seat post, bars, bar ends, let me know if he goes 26 as i have some wheels and tyres i can donate as well :-)

im off to Coed y brenan and other parts of north wales next week with the guys from uk bike skills but will be able to help if needed when i come back.

Whytey · **Posts:** 552 **Location:** Chelmsford

VW-surfbum wrote:

if you need anything let me know

Thanks mate, will do.

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