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Jumblejug said:
Looking to go on a little riding trip to Wales soon, has anyone here rode the red trails at Coed Y Brenin and rode Cannock Chase? The Chase is the only place I ride at the moment, so it's all I have to compare to.

Are the Coed Y Brenin trails much harder to ride?
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Coedy is so much better.
The trails feel so much more natural with rivers and other wild features compared to Cannock's 'Man-Made' Feel.
They are also more challenging with; more rocks, faster descents, steeper and longer climbs.

Coedy isn't the best trail center in Wales but it's in the top 3 (in my opinion)
 
Grad said:
In the meantime, would I see any benefit from fitting different tyres to my Hardrock? I'm thinking something more suitable for pure road use but I'm a bit of a noob at this so could do with some advice :)
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you will see a MASSIVE difference with some slicks or even semi slicks. you will seriously facepalm and think ''why the hell have i been using knobbly tyres all this time''

i did it years back to ride to work on an old school hardrock and it was so much easier that i did the above for weeks :o:p
 
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So left the flat this morning to cycle to work only to find my 3 week old Hardrock pro gone. :mad:

Secure Door to the landing does not look forced but they have cut through two locks and made off with it in the middle of the night.

Bike is not covered by the home insurance either.

Not best pleased!!
 
SDK^ said:
Coedy is so much better.
The trails feel so much more natural with rivers and other wild features compared to Cannock's 'Man-Made' Feel.
They are also more challenging with; more rocks, faster descents, steeper and longer climbs.

Coedy isn't the best trail center in Wales but it's in the top 3 (in my opinion)
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Cheers, which others are in your top 3?

Edit: Sorry to hear about the stolen bike. I know how annoyed I'd be if someone stole my bike, and I ride a 10+ year old pile of junk.
 
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"andy" said:
you will see a MASSIVE difference with some slicks or even semi slicks. you will seriously facepalm and think ''why the hell have i been using knobbly tyres all this time''

i did it years back to ride to work on an old school hardrock and it was so much easier that i did the above for weeks :o:p
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Great stuff :) Reading back through the thread (took a while) I noticed that Schwalbe and Continental are mentioned as a suitable tyre. Looking for something that has at least decent puncture resistance.
 
Before I embark on my coast to cost later this month, can anyone recommend any good pannier racks and bags to use? I'm also considering getting some Race King 2.2s (for general trail use, not just for the ride). How would these fare on the Reivers route, bearing in mind it's partly on-road and partly off-road? I'm currently running a Schwalbe Nobby Nic on the front and Racing Ralph on the back (both 2.25).

SDK^ said:
The Fox service intervals are 250 hours riding or 1 year, which ever comes first.
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Thanks – I expect I'll leave it till after the coast to coast then. I think I've probably done less than 150 hours.

weescott said:
It depends what weather you ride in and if you do any preventitive maintenance on them too. e.g. pop off seals and regrease. Keep stanchions clean.

My best buy this year:

http://www.juicelubes.co.uk/fork-juice/
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Looks good – might invest in some of that :)
 
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Malakite said:
So left the flat this morning to cycle to work only to find my 3 week old Hardrock pro gone. :mad:

Secure Door to the landing does not look forced but they have cut through two locks and made off with it in the middle of the night.

Bike is not covered by the home insurance either.

Not best pleased!!
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Damn, sorry to hear that :(
 
"andy" said:
you will see a MASSIVE difference with some slicks or even semi slicks. you will seriously facepalm and think ''why the hell have i been using knobbly tyres all this time''

i did it years back to ride to work on an old school hardrock and it was so much easier that i did the above for weeks :o:p
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It also take a while to get used to the silence from the tyres lol :)
 
So nice to get a break from the intense heat today ! Headed up Wharncliffe with Ichabod and his mates for a DH day, despite the slippy floor it was even funner than the last couple of days where it's been too hot :(

Bring on the rain :D
 
shauncr91 said:
So nice to get a break from the intense heat today ! Headed up Wharncliffe with Ichabod and his mates for a DH day, despite the slippy floor it was even funner than the last couple of days where it's been too hot :(

Bring on the rain :D
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It was a really good ride, trails were a lot bigger than I was expecting a super fast; awesome fun including my collision with a TREE :D I am gonna be sore tomorrow!
 
Hi guys,

I currently have a Giant Rock MTB that I got second hand off a friend for free. I'm looking into getting a higher quality bike that would be used to work (only 4 miles each way), do long road cycles, as well as off-roading. I am also contemplating doing some sort of racing, perhaps cyclo-cross. What type of bike would be best suited to my needs? Would I want suspension at all? I would like something fairly light so I can go as fast as possible, whilst also have a very strong bike for off-roading purposes. I was looking at some cyclocross bikes on Wiggle but wanted to know if this is the correct choice.
 
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Took a break from the DH today for a little XC ride on my FR bike :D

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http://connect.garmin.com/activity/39601739

http://www.imba.com/epics/comfortably_numb.html
 
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Hi guys,

I'm looking at a Raceface bashguard + Chainguide just now but it states it fits ISCG Old.
Would this fit my 09 Giant XTC? Or will I need to look at ISCG 05?

Please excuse my ignorance but I'm learning :) Checked the full spec on Giant's website but so far drawing a blank...
 
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