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by Gudfar
Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Replacement, aftermarket poles for an MSR tent
Replies: 4
Views: 1568

Re: Replacement, aftermarket poles for an MSR tent

Hi, I used these people when I lost some obsolete poles off the back of my bike. Excellent service and they may be able to help. http://www.hamptonworks.co.uk/campingtentpoles.html
by Gudfar
Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Genesis Longitude 2017
Replies: 19
Views: 3798

Re: Genesis Longitude 2017

rich.mike wrote:I'm picking mine up today! I'm 6 foot and went for a large, sounds like you'd be a medium, can you compare to other bikes you have?
How is it?
by Gudfar
Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Genesis Longitude 2017
Replies: 19
Views: 3798

Re: Genesis Longitude 2017

Good info, the general consensus points towards the medium. I'll check with local dealers (local up here can be quite a distance!) to have a sit on one if poss. The loose plan is to sell my frame/forks and build up with my running gear keeping the 29" wheels with a view to go for 27.5+ when fun...
by Gudfar
Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Genesis Longitude 2017
Replies: 19
Views: 3798

Re: Genesis Longitude 2017

Thanks for replies. I have changed the stem from the original 80mm for a 50mm and also fitted an inline seatpost but still feel stretched out. The bike is longer than my old Marin Attack Trail but it's a different beast and was hoping for more height at the front with the larger frame. I was also th...
by Gudfar
Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Genesis Longitude 2017
Replies: 19
Views: 3798

Genesis Longitude 2017

Hi All, New to the forum and I was wonder if anyone has one of these machines yet. I would appreciate views on sizing. I have a 2015 at the moment but feel that the 19" frame is too big or more probably too long. After 2 years and many miles I have realised that I need to be comfier and suspect...