Big Bike Thread

6thElement · 26 Jun 2010 at 23:55

Climbing on a FS you need to stay seated as much as possible, if it's a prolonged climb, depending on suspension type and rear shock, lockout or increasing propedal can help.

YorkshirePadd26 · 27 Jun 2010 at 00:17

6thElement said:
Climbing on a FS you need to stay seated as much as possible, if it's a prolonged climb, depending on suspension type and rear shock, lockout or increasing propedal can help.

Its a FOX rp2 shock so only rebound adjustment or pro pedal on or off. Yeah I noticed that on occasions when I did stand pedaling uphill it all went wrong.

Andelusion · 27 Jun 2010 at 00:27

A fast candence will also help, circles circles circles! Try and be smooth, this should reduce the amount of pedal bob.

andi · 27 Jun 2010 at 00:48

The Maestro suspension really rewards sitting and spinning up hills. The pro-pedal is good on the shock too, and does really make a difference.

weescott · 27 Jun 2010 at 01:03

Sit and grind. It's the only way to climb on a heavy FS.

Did 26miles today and found a shortcut to the start of another local trail. Now to link 3 xc routes and a DH run into one ride. :cool:

metamorphpwner · 27 Jun 2010 at 09:25

Anyone know what the locking nut is called for a single speed kit/cassette?
Like in this picture

got my new wheel coming soon, but the nut i have at the moment is in a terrible condition, probably just been daft but can't seem to find them anywhere.

PardonTheWait · 27 Jun 2010 at 09:31

metamorphpwner said:
Anyone know what the locking nut is called for a single speed kit/cassette?
Like in this picture

got my new wheel coming soon, but the nut i have at the moment is in a terrible condition, probably just been daft but can't seem to find them anywhere.

Lockring

metamorphpwner · 27 Jun 2010 at 09:42

PardonTheWait said:
Lockring

thanks, i was searching for lock/ing nut and finding nothing.

6thElement · 27 Jun 2010 at 11:14

weescott said:
Sit and grind. It's the only way to climb on a heavy FS.

Sit and spin. Sit and grind will blow out your knees.

weescott · 27 Jun 2010 at 11:43

You mean I can't grind in the granny ring and have to give up and walk when it gets tough? :confused:

KIA · 27 Jun 2010 at 12:18

What mountain bike should I get for XC?

I have £700 to spend.

I currently have a Hardrock Sport. It's 4 years old.

bigsharn · 27 Jun 2010 at 12:59

Looking at it, the Rockhopper SL 2010 model is *just* in your budget, however I'd recommend the Felt Q820, it just seems better built to me

andi · 27 Jun 2010 at 13:05

weescott said:
You mean I can't grind in the granny ring and have to give up and walk when it gets tough?

Grinding in the granny ring? Aren't you at risk of falling over going that slow?

Surely you'd be spinning in the granny ring?

weescott · 27 Jun 2010 at 13:32

I'm at risk of falling over at any speed.

Ever had a long climb where you are spinning away in the granny ring and the hill gets steeper and steeper until you end up grinding? A hill on my local trail is like that. Haven't cleared it yet! A pal of mine who races has only cleared it once so I know it isn't me.

rhysduck · 27 Jun 2010 at 13:56

Any roadies want some jerseys?
I have half a dozen that I've never worn (2nd hand though). Pics on request ??

booyaka · 27 Jun 2010 at 14:20

rhysduck said:
Any roadies want some jerseys?
I have half a dozen that I've never worn (2nd hand though). Pics on request ??

what size?

andi · 27 Jun 2010 at 14:37

weescott said:
I'm at risk of falling over at any speed.

Ever had a long climb where you are spinning away in the granny ring and the hill gets steeper and steeper until you end up grinding? A hill on my local trail is like that. Haven't cleared it yet! A pal of mine who races has only cleared it once so I know it isn't me.

I'd of given up long before that moment, I suck at climbing

Mind you, I suck at descending too

rhysduck · 27 Jun 2010 at 14:38

booyaka said:
what size?

2 x Medium
2 x Large (and these are more Medium than Large)

I can send pics if you require

weescott · 27 Jun 2010 at 15:07

andi said:
I'd of given up long before that moment, I suck at climbing

Excuse to post a pic

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My pal was determind to do this section at Mabie (a reasonable climb) in the middle ring. He failed about 6 times and ignored me shouting to go in the granny ring. I went back down and cleared it first time by using the granny ring and 100mm travel at the front. He tried again and failed. lol. It's amazing how many people don't use their gears properly. Body position helps enormously too. Too far forward and you loose traction. Too far backwards and the front wheel lifts.

Hamster · 27 Jun 2010 at 16:02

Torch [P4];16832360 said:
i just did mine this evening m8 due to fitting a new crankset with lower tooth rings, took a few attempts but got it running sweet in the end

I didn't have enough time to play around with it last night but i arrived at the Bikeathon early and got it seen to by an Evans mechanic. Friendly bunch they were too! The bikeathon was a scorcher but i wish i'd opted for the 52 miles as it's a pretty easy route. Next year it's either the London to Brighton or the 52 mile Bikeathon.........or maybe both