Mountain Biking

illuz · 25 Jul 2022 at 10:19

Picked up a Saracen Myst X DH rig this weekend... Anyone at Inners this Sat and fancy smashin some trails?

SpudMaster · 28 Jul 2022 at 14:06

illuz said:
Picked up a Saracen Myst X DH rig this weekend... Anyone at Inners this Sat and fancy smashin some trails?

Nice, got pics? We definately need to sort out that Stiniog meet now!

Update to the issues with my Occam:
Recieved an email from LBS yesterday saying that Orbea are sending me a replacement front triangle under warranty. Did have to push for the replacement or anything like that. Pretty happy with their customer service so far

illuz · 28 Jul 2022 at 16:07

SpudMaster said:
Nice, got pics? We definately need to sort out that Stiniog meet now!

Update to the issues with my Occam:
Recieved an email from LBS yesterday saying that Orbea are sending me a replacement front triangle under warranty. Did have to push for the replacement or anything like that. Pretty happy with their customer service so far

Will take some tonight mate, taking her to a local place tonight for the first time.

I'm going to be doing all the bike parks in Wales, @Hedge is coming along for a couple rides too. 18th - 26/27th of Aug.
Plan to hit them all really:
- BPW
- BMCC
- Cwmcarn
- DyFi
- Stinni
- Revs

Nice one getting that replacement too!

illuz · 29 Jul 2022 at 10:50

Saracen Myst X 2019. Was Danny Harts, he only rode it a couple times and it's sat in his garage for 3 years. Picked it up £2640 all in (£2.6 for the bike, £40 for the burgtec pedals). Mechanic slapped on new rotors and pads for me, gave it a full service, bleed etc.

Had it round the local last night and set PRs on all but one of the main trails there lol. Was solo and not pushing for that reason + new bike. I smashed 12 seconds off one trail and never thought I'd get near that PR in a long time. DH's just rip through way better I guess! Mega chuffed with it, can't wait for Inners tomorrow now.

SpudMaster · 3 Aug 2022 at 15:30

illuz said:
Saracen Myst X 2019. Was Danny Harts, he only rode it a couple times and it's sat in his garage for 3 years. Picked it up £2640 all in (£2.6 for the bike, £40 for the burgtec pedals). Mechanic slapped on new rotors and pads for me, gave it a full service, bleed etc.

Had it round the local last night and set PRs on all but one of the main trails there lol. Was solo and not pushing for that reason + new bike. I smashed 12 seconds off one trail and never thought I'd get near that PR in a long time. DH's just rip through way better I guess! Mega chuffed with it, can't wait for Inners tomorrow now.

Looks great, is that 29 or 27.5? Let us know which park your at on either the Saturday or Sunday and I'll see if I can tag along

SpudMaster · 3 Aug 2022 at 15:30

Herryy said:
You will find cross-country mountain bikes with a weight of around 10.8kg or 24lbs. It is the lightest type in the market today. The frame of a cross-country mountain bike is extremely lightweight and made of aluminum or carbon fiber. The lightest type is made of carbon fiber bike frame but can be more expensive.

Erm....thanks for the info....?

fez · 3 Aug 2022 at 17:43

SpudMaster said:
Erm....thanks for the info....?

Twas a good public service announcement IMO.

illuz · 4 Aug 2022 at 09:55

SpudMaster said:
Looks great, is that 29 or 27.5? Let us know which park your at on either the Saturday or Sunday and I'll see if I can tag along

27.5 mate!

Dates are booked:
BPW - 18th
BMCC - 19th
DyFi - 21st
Stinni - 22nd

Come along and drop me on the trails if you can make it

SpudMaster · 4 Aug 2022 at 17:37

illuz said:
27.5 mate!

Dates are booked:
BPW - 18th
BMCC - 19th
DyFi - 21st
Stinni - 22nd

Come along and drop me on the trails if you can make it

Doh, won't be able to come, Dyfi is booked up on 21st and I'll be working on the 22nd

GuruJockStrap · 5 Aug 2022 at 13:11

Ah, Danny Hart. Balls of titanium:

fez · 5 Aug 2022 at 14:12

GuruJockStrap said:
Ah, Danny Hart. Balls of titanium:

Did it all on a bike that was about 3 sizes too small as well

illuz · 5 Aug 2022 at 20:35

SpudMaster said:
Doh, won't be able to come, Dyfi is booked up on 21st and I'll be working on the 22nd

Shame, will be down in the area more for sure!

illuz · 5 Aug 2022 at 20:36

GuruJockStrap said:
Ah, Danny Hart. Balls of titanium:

Best whip ever on that final jump. bonkers run

MassiveJim · 7 Aug 2022 at 22:28

just snapped the drive side crankarm on my 2004 Giant
I believe the bottom bracket type is ISIS, should I just source a replacement crankset, or upgrade the bottom bracket/crankset to a newer type ?
What type of bottom bracket would I need that would still fit the frame ?

steve45 · 7 Aug 2022 at 22:51

MassiveJim said:
just snapped the drive side crankarm on my 2004 Giant
I believe the bottom bracket type is ISIS, should I just source a replacement crankset, or upgrade the bottom bracket/crankset to a newer type ?
What type of bottom bracket would I need that would still fit the frame ?

Honsetly, if you are replacing cranks and have a standard BSA Bottom bracket theres no reason not to upgrade to Shimano hollowtech II the BB's are cheap and effective and the cranks are affordable and tough.
Isis is pretty much a dead standard, its still available but I wouldnt waste money on it when the Shimano 24mm standard axle is so much better.

steve45 · 7 Aug 2022 at 23:02

illuz said:
Saracen Myst X 2019. Was Danny Harts, he only rode it a couple times and it's sat in his garage for 3 years. Picked it up £2640 all in (£2.6 for the bike, £40 for the burgtec pedals). Mechanic slapped on new rotors and pads for me, gave it a full service, bleed etc.

Had it round the local last night and set PRs on all but one of the main trails there lol. Was solo and not pushing for that reason + new bike. I smashed 12 seconds off one trail and never thought I'd get near that PR in a long time. DH's just rip through way better I guess! Mega chuffed with it, can't wait for Inners tomorrow now.

Damn I miss having a DH bike so much, looks mint! There is something special about how a DH bike rides, just inspires so much confidence!

I just cant justify having one at the moment. Mark my words though I will have one again. As soon as I'm located in reasonable vicinity of enough Vertical terrain. The Commencal Clash is great it just isnt a DH bike though.

MassiveJim · 8 Aug 2022 at 00:34

steve45 said:
Honsetly, if you are replacing cranks and have a standard BSA Bottom bracket theres no reason not to upgrade to Shimano hollowtech II the BB's are cheap and effective and the cranks are affordable and tough.
Isis is pretty much a dead standard, its still available but I wouldnt waste money on it when the Shimano 24mm standard axle is so much better.

Having looked at prices I think crank +bb is going to be cheaper.

What exactly am I looking for though?

Really needs to be triple ring if possible though for the least amount of hassle.
This bike is not for offroad so doesn't get much abuse.

fez · 8 Aug 2022 at 09:32

MassiveJim said:
Having looked at prices I think crank +bb is going to be cheaper.

What exactly am I looking for though?

Really needs to be triple ring if possible though for the least amount of hassle.
This bike is not for offroad so doesn't get much abuse.

Depending on what you use the bike for and if any other parts of the drivetrain need replacing soon you still might be much better off with a 1x system. No faff with maintenance, no faff with front mechs and its super easy to get the shifting dialled in nicely. With the right rear cassette you wouldn't have any issues with range either. Loads of gravel bikes are 1x now and they are designed to be ridden on and off road up to a point.

SpudMaster · 8 Aug 2022 at 11:39

Booked on at Revs this Sunday, should be good :cool:

MassiveJim · 8 Aug 2022 at 14:13

fez said:
Depending on what you use the bike for and if any other parts of the drivetrain need replacing soon you still might be much better off with a 1x system. No faff with maintenance, no faff with front mechs and its super easy to get the shifting dialled in nicely. With the right rear cassette you wouldn't have any issues with range either. Loads of gravel bikes are 1x now and they are designed to be ridden on and off road up to a point.

Its on skinny tyres and I essentially use it like a road bike.
Although it does have front suspension and a spare set set of wider tyres should I ever decide to take it offroad.

I have a newer full sus bike with 27" rims for off roading.

So for this particular use case I would like to replace the minimum amount of parts at the cheapest cost (although don't want parts made from chinesium)
Ideal world I think would be new BB and triple chainset, I just need to know what exactly I am looking for so i don't end up with something that isn't compatible with my frame/drivetrain.