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Already got that planned for next weekend
Looks like a right good trail. What ones did you do? Red?
Better than Laggen?
It's astonishing how quickly your cycling fitness increases, a month or so back I was hanging on climbs (like getting off pushing hanging) and now I can do 3-4 times the distance riding!
Ordered my new low friction bushes for the RP2 from mojo wednesday, still havent heard a bean today 
. Also wondering how to get my old knackard DU bush out the RP2 eyelet, might cut it out from the inside very slowly with just a hacksaw blade or file. I dare not wack it as the eyelet looks to be made of cast ally, probably wouldnt survive a wack! The old bush is proper done over though, should have been replaced along time ago. I've read some people use needle bearings instead of DU bushes and I can see why, the bush is abit of a silly idea!
Fitting the new bushes couldnt be easier though: http://www.mojo.co.uk/lfb.html
. Also wondering how to get my old knackard DU bush out the RP2 eyelet, might cut it out from the inside very slowly with just a hacksaw blade or file. I dare not wack it as the eyelet looks to be made of cast ally, probably wouldnt survive a wack! The old bush is proper done over though, should have been replaced along time ago. I've read some people use needle bearings instead of DU bushes and I can see why, the bush is abit of a silly idea!Fitting the new bushes couldnt be easier though: http://www.mojo.co.uk/lfb.html
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Are plastic bushes not just going to need replacing sooner?
I doubt it as 2 smooth plastic surfaces vs aluminium bushes rubbing on another metal (not sure what metal), I should think plastic wins. We'll soon see.
Edit: half way down the link, summit about lasting 10 times longer. Holla.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-suspension-2013-float-ctd-first-ride.html
Edit: half way down the link, summit about lasting 10 times longer. Holla.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-suspension-2013-float-ctd-first-ride.html
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Interesting, seems varied opinions online.
Do you prefer to take the Cotic or the PP?So in love with hardtailing at the moment, can't be asked getting the DH bike out.
Can't wait to get my Shan, though the BFE has stolen my heart
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Had a smashing day yesterday at Cannock, weather was great too!
Had my first 'off' landed of my head! Don't know how people can go around trails without a helmet I would've been a lot worse off without one.
Think I was going way too fast for my ability, also reckon the rebound was set to fast. Need to have a play about with it!
Went Sherwood Pines this morning to take the missus and kid out. He loved his new trailer. I had it on my Canyon for a little while but the pedal bob was immense with it, nearly un-ridable. I hooked the trailer up to her hardtail and you hardly noticed anything was attached.
Even though my shock bush was knackard the bike felt better than it has in along time. New chain, cassette and sorting out the broken brake mount washers has gave it a new lease of life. Also the Sherwood Cycles bike mechanic (who is a man mountain) popped the shock bush out for me free of charge! Just got to wait for Mojo to send me the new set, hopefully all sorted for next weekend, maybe early Sunday Cannock. Though Stif Cycles birthday thing is on Saturday with Steve Peat and Josh Bryceland there riding the local trails, could be fun ^^
Even though my shock bush was knackard the bike felt better than it has in along time. New chain, cassette and sorting out the broken brake mount washers has gave it a new lease of life. Also the Sherwood Cycles bike mechanic (who is a man mountain) popped the shock bush out for me free of charge! Just got to wait for Mojo to send me the new set, hopefully all sorted for next weekend, maybe early Sunday Cannock. Though Stif Cycles birthday thing is on Saturday with Steve Peat and Josh Bryceland there riding the local trails, could be fun ^^
The little man looks utterly thrilled and bemused all at the same time
What hardtail is Mrs Juggy riding?
She's got a Trek Ticket 30 2011. It's a nice bike, got it for £400 brand new which was £250 off the RRP because the new ones come out! Forks weigh as much as the earth though!
He did have a little seat on the top tube, but he's a lil incredible hulk and outgrew it within weeks of getting even though it says upto 3 years!
Me dad come round earlier, my shock bushes had been round his house since friday :|, could have sorted it earlier! Ahh well, fitted 1 set now, gonna wait till the old bottom ones give up before fitting them.
Had a great ride around Greno and Wharny today, weather was spot on
Dat view
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/26356_10151322753003004_52402502_n.jpg
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Had a great ride around Greno and Wharny today, weather was spot on
Dat view
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/26356_10151322753003004_52402502_n.jpg
I recognise that view!
How was the mud over that side? I stayed over the other end, and did a few runs in Greno down to Peatys drop. Where about in Sheffield do you live btw?
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