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What are you upgrading from and will those wheels be any lighter?
I would personally spend as much as you can on wheels, even if it means sacrificing other kit.

Something like these are about 1lb lighter than the wheels you linked to and only cost around £70 more : http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=42568
£70 for a 400 gram saving on wheels is a no brainier !!

This frame is fairly popular : Ragley mmmBop
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in fact thinking about it - rather than invest £250/£300 on a new frame and wheels I would probably be better buying a new bike??

I could probably get £100/£150 for bits and piece on my bike and then spend the £300 or so i was going to spend on wheels/frame towards a new bike. By the time i messed about trying to change everything from my old bike to a new frame no doubt I would end up spending more on various bits and pieces!!

There is some excellent bikes about for around £600 or so at the moment from a quick look round.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_512509_langId_-1_categoryId_165499#dtab

with 20% off and another code i found takes this down to £610!

Also the boardman range seem to get an excellent write up as well.
 
Does anyone have much experience with tandems ? Are they difficult to ride etc ?

A mate has been offered one cheap and wants me to go 50/50 with him, would probably use it for a few charity rides etc.

The one hes been offered is a mtb (no suspension) with 24 gears and canti brakes. I'd imagine we'd stick some new rims/tyres, saddle, v brakes, grips etc. But what about drivetrain is it all standard stuff ? As long as the frame is decent and fits is there much more to them ?
 
booyaka said:
in fact thinking about it - rather than invest £250/£300 on a new frame and wheels I would probably be better buying a new bike??

I could probably get £100/£150 for bits and piece on my bike and then spend the £300 or so i was going to spend on wheels/frame towards a new bike. By the time i messed about trying to change everything from my old bike to a new frame no doubt I would end up spending more on various bits and pieces!!

There is some excellent bikes about for around £600 or so at the moment from a quick look round.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_512509_langId_-1_categoryId_165499#dtab

with 20% off and another code i found takes this down to £610!

Also the boardman range seem to get an excellent write up as well.
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Good advice, this time of year most of the 2010 models have their prices slashed. The Zen 2 above I picked up for £700, was £1000, though I'm certain I seen it for £600 in a shop in England. As it is my first 'real' MTB I wanted to test drive it and get the correct size, hence I bought it from a store in N Ireland. Providing your not going to be reselling it anytime soon, then it's definitely worth giving this years bikes a look.
 
booyaka said:
What do you guys think of these wheelsets??

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=420

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=407

I am slowly (and cheaply) upgrading an old claud bulter bike and would like to upgrade the wheels.

I already upgraded the brakes, seatpost, seat, bars, shifters, pedals, tyres etc.

Also any recommendations for a frame around the £100-£150 mark. The old claud butler one is a monster in weight!!

General XC riding - nothing of major abuse!!
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The Merlin frames have been going for years. They always get good reviews.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+...es+-+MTB/Merlin++Rock+Lobster+Frames/list.htm


Superstar are a reseller for a large Tiawanese firm. They are good value for what you get, but ultimately the quality is lacking. Personally I would spend more and get a wheelset built by Merlin or find a good local wheel builder.
 
Thinking about ordering this next week, originally designed for skiing/snowboarding but I reckon it should do fairly good for biking too. Can anyone else recommend similar without going for full body armor?

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It's a very good backplate, but I'd got for the squishy version of that if you want POC.
Personally I think the Oneal Magnetic vest is better value for money
 
Problem with the Oneal one is that while good, I only want a backplate which will fit under a jersey and not get me hot (Especially in summer). Can you link the squishy one? Can't seem to find much on google :(

Edit: Is this it?
 
shauncr91 said:
Problem with the Oneal one is that while good, I only want a backplate which will fit under a jersey and not get me hot (Especially in summer). Can you link the squishy one? Can't seem to find much on google :(

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Very much doubt it will make you hot, it's mesh and 100% breathable... the POC backplate I was referring to is a Vest also.. but definitely will get you hot (i tried it)


On a side not:

A little bike that's reaaaaaly tickling my fancy

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only 900 for the frame aint half bad either!
 
Think I'll be replacing the Mbuzi with that. I was looking at something a bit smaller and less travel, but the new Morewood while looking lovely, just looks a bit too skinny (the new split Pivot DW one)
 
Nukeproof and the rest of Brant Richard's stuff look ace, he seems to have hit a rich vein of mountain bike design form :D
 
Draeger said:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/...rkAchrayForestDavidMarshallLodgeVisitorCentre

http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/aberfoyle/davidmarshalllodge/index.html

The trails up at Davy Marshalls Lodge are good, not too taxing at all. The scenery up there is stunning too although it depends on the weather what sort of access you will get because the roads wind uphill a fair bit to get there. Good place up there, good facilities, coffee shop, parking, toilets etc.

Also, if it is the log cabins I'm thinking it is, you are right next to the Callander to Killin C7 cycle path :-

http://www.incallander.co.uk/cycling/cycle-strathyre.htm

The Trossachs are stunning at that time of year. Have fun and make sure you get some pics and post back. :D
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Cabins have double booked so they've moved me to Keldy in North Yorkshire now :( Suppose it's easier as it's closer to Manchester but was looking forward to Scotland as I've never been before :p

So, anyone got any recommendations for trials around Keldy / Pickering.

Thanks
 
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