Big Bike Thread

SDK^ · 22 Oct 2010 at 17:53

UnworthyBean said:
Any idea whats wrong?

Yup - your chain is too long, Remove some links or don't use small rear cog and small front cog.

UnworthyBean · 22 Oct 2010 at 17:54

grudas said:
wish i could remember exactly what do.. have not ridden an MTB for years.. :O but i guess shortening the chain would do the trick.. after all the derailleur is meant to "tighten" the chain when gear is changed.

Does make sense, as when I shift into the higher gears it tightens up and goes back to normal(ish)

Have to find somewhere that sells the tool unless there are any diy alternatives?

SDK^ said:
Yup - your chain is too long, Remove some links or don't use small rear cog and small front cog.

Easier said than done

As above, Know any diy ways to get the links out? Im assuming no though. Have to suffer going to halfords and buy the tool.

SDK^ · 22 Oct 2010 at 18:07

UnworthyBean said:
As above, Know any diy ways to get the links out? Im assuming no though. Have to suffer going to halfords and buy the tool.

You'll need to get a chain tool and some new links. I don't use Shimano links (or chains) because there a bit tricky to work with. SRAM powerlinks are much easier.

Jonny ///M · 22 Oct 2010 at 18:39

Take a few links out so you can fit inder finger and middle finger between the chain and the upper wheel. Or you put it on the two biggest rings and make it as short as possible really.

Buy a chain tool + a sram powerlink to save hassle. My boss says the pins are stronger but I like to use the power links to make cleaning easier.

Bri · 22 Oct 2010 at 18:40

New rear mech needed I think.

Reality|Bites · 22 Oct 2010 at 18:45

tention on cable too tight?

Jonny ///M · 22 Oct 2010 at 19:32

It's just a new mech he's put on it as per his other thread. tension on the cable would only mess up the indexing aswell.

Saviola · 22 Oct 2010 at 21:01

Anyone done Skyline at Affan recently? Off there in a few weeks and not been before, seen some videos looks pretty straight forward

andi · 22 Oct 2010 at 22:03

First proper chilly ride of the year today, I look a bit like a cycling terrorist

Bri · 23 Oct 2010 at 09:13

Jonny ///M said:
It's just a new mech he's put on it as per his other thread. tension on the cable would only mess up the indexing aswell.

Ahhhhhhh, thought it had just broken!

monkeypants · 23 Oct 2010 at 09:54

Saviola said:
Anyone done Skyline at Affan recently? Off there in a few weeks and not been before, seen some videos looks pretty straight forward

It's more there for the views, if you want a good technical ride then do the W2 instead.

6thElement · 23 Oct 2010 at 21:16

I went mountain biking today for the first time in far too long

recap:http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=661307

weescott · 23 Oct 2010 at 22:21

nice one.

Some nice pics there.

SDK^ · 23 Oct 2010 at 22:30

Nice skills 6th, a brave come back !!

monkeypants · 24 Oct 2010 at 12:51

Now we know where you live

Richie · 24 Oct 2010 at 21:26

Can anyone with a bit more knowledge that me tell me the basic differences between these 2 bikes and what would be best to go for ?? -

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/rockrider-5-2-black-34963795/

Or

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f_ProductID=11138&f_FullProductVersion=1

weescott · 24 Oct 2010 at 21:37

Not much in it at all. Spinner forks are light but flexy. Suntour are budget brand. Transmission and spec is much of a muchness. Get whatever you like the look of the most or can get the best deal on.

Reality|Bites · 24 Oct 2010 at 21:49

The Hardrock will have the better frame.

Reality|Bites · 25 Oct 2010 at 14:49

can someone recommend a winter tyre that is puncture proof? It's getting pretty slippy in the mornings. It's for my Rockhopper.

YorkshirePadd26 · 25 Oct 2010 at 14:54

Reality|Bites said:
can someone recommend a winter tyre that is puncture proof? It's getting pretty slippy in the mornings. It's for my Rockhopper.

for what ? DH / Commuting / XC-racing ?