Mountain Biking

Pricing on those new Amflows is crazy. May just get one.
Get the cheap one and swap all my A130 parts across.

As far as I can see everything will swap across, just need a 160mm air shaft for my Lyriks.
 
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Got the vecta back from J-tech and swapped out the vivid coil.

Barry Sidings this weekend see how she goes.

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As much as those Amflows both the new pro models and the entry ones are tempting, I do think things are getting somewhat out of hand now with these power and torque figures. I rarely even have my Bosch gen5 above 65nm and 600w never mind its full fat settings as it’s simply not needed. The turbo mode 100nm 750e was fun to begin with but the novelty soon wore off. £3999 though for wireless t-type and the mid pack motor Ona. Full carbon frame with better more modern geo though is a bit of a no brainer if you have zeb ultimates, factory fox parts, high end brakes and wheel sets to transfer over.
 
I'm looking for a bike, not entirely sure what. I haven't rode a bike since school but looking to buy one I can primarily use on the canals (not all paths have been done up) so I can go riding with my nephew and daughter. If this becomes a thing, I'd eventually move onto more expensive bikes and do road riding.

The options available are endless, I keep reading posts about how to avoid places like Halfords and their range of bikes. I was recommended checking out either Rockhopper or Trek Marlin bikes but again, loads of options in the cheaper range £500-600.

I've also been looking at second hand bikes and someone has this:

"2012 Rockhopper Comp

Drivetrain
Shimano Deore 9-speed derailleur
Shimano 9-speed 11-34t cassette
shimano Deore 3-speed front derailleur
Shimano 3-speed crankset

Brakes
clarks m2 160mm rotor front and rear

Suspension
Custom-tuned SR Suntour 80 or 100mm-travel suspension fork with hydraulic damping and proprietary Spike Valve, lockout with lightweight magnesium lowers, and alloy steerer

Frame size small"

Selling for £160. Obviously the age of the bike and any potential costs down the line are a concern and I read the tech is outdated by today's newer models. The seller did say he services his own bikes.

Any thoughts? I may be over thinking this. Unsure if buying that would be a good deal or just spending extra to get more modern.
 
We were back at Bike Park Wales again today - on our eMTB's as the uplift was fully booked (Since Monday :cry:)
We rode the hardest tech trail there - 50 Shades of Black, which tested us both, and the rain stayed away, good times ! :)

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you found 50 shades harder than boomslang?

ive still not ridden boomslang, no one i go with ever wants to do it
 
Spacedeck said:
I'm looking for a bike, not entirely sure what. I haven't rode a bike since school but looking to buy one I can primarily use on the canals (not all paths have been done up) so I can go riding with my nephew and daughter. If this becomes a thing, I'd eventually move onto more expensive bikes and do road riding.

The options available are endless, I keep reading posts about how to avoid places like Halfords and their range of bikes. I was recommended checking out either Rockhopper or Trek Marlin bikes but again, loads of options in the cheaper range £500-600.

I've also been looking at second hand bikes and someone has this:

"2012 Rockhopper Comp

Drivetrain
Shimano Deore 9-speed derailleur
Shimano 9-speed 11-34t cassette
shimano Deore 3-speed front derailleur
Shimano 3-speed crankset

Brakes
clarks m2 160mm rotor front and rear

Suspension
Custom-tuned SR Suntour 80 or 100mm-travel suspension fork with hydraulic damping and proprietary Spike Valve, lockout with lightweight magnesium lowers, and alloy steerer

Frame size small"

Selling for £160. Obviously the age of the bike and any potential costs down the line are a concern and I read the tech is outdated by today's newer models. The seller did say he services his own bikes.

Any thoughts? I may be over thinking this. Unsure if buying that would be a good deal or just spending extra to get more modern.
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thats not just old its ancient.

Depends what you want to ride and get out of it. Modern trails are designed for modern bikes. That bike will likely have 26" wheels and really old geometry.

if you are just riding canal paths then a MTB is necessarily the right tool for the job.

But i wouldnt buy something that old personally.
 
I will be honest I know nothing about gravel/road cycling. It simply holds no interest for me.

If I am not close to avoiding death on my bike then its not for me. Is there a road bike thread? Might be better able to advise than me in here.
 
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