Mountain Biking

Cookeh · 23 Oct 2015 at 20:10

Pedals really depends on budget. I really like the Wellgo DMR copies. Superstar Nano's are also fantastic.

Grip wise, superstar again.

Seat is a lot of personal preference really.

merlin · 23 Oct 2015 at 20:31

I use DMR V12 pedals - they've seen 4 bikes so far.

neil_g · 23 Oct 2015 at 20:33

Saint pedals here. But take out the pin spacers for super grip.

saitrix · 23 Oct 2015 at 20:46

I love my saint pedals, I use to have DMR v8s and I much prefer the saints. Though do remove the pin spacers as it will help the grip even more.

kaotikuk · 23 Oct 2015 at 21:12

DMR vaults for pedals for me (brendog ones because there cool

). I used to have nukeproof neutrons, but usually felt uncomfortable after a while however the vaults are flawless

Muzza1875 · 23 Oct 2015 at 21:55

Thanks will take a look.
Bought a camel bak, helmet, multi tool, inner tubes, pump, just need few more bits and I'll be a full kit w*****

Begbie · 24 Oct 2015 at 06:09

rhysduck said:
Grips: Superstar or Raceface Half Nelson
Peddles (Pedals): Superstar get my vote everytime
Seat: Charge Spoon.

Those are my recommendations

Same as what I have, except I thought the superstar grips were awful. The rf ones are awesome mind.

rhysduck · 24 Oct 2015 at 08:39

Which grips did u try from superstar?

Think I'll be putting some half Nelson grips on the new bike!

Andelusion · 24 Oct 2015 at 08:39

Superstar grips last about half as long as my lizard skin peatys do.

Begbie · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:56

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/lock-on-grips-supergrippa.htm

These ones, rf half Nelson are great though. The ss ones were just uncomfortable and looked awful.

SpudMaster · 24 Oct 2015 at 12:13

I thought the Superstar grips felt ok but lasted about 5 minutes. Might be cheap but it was false economy in my case

Mr Gimp · 24 Oct 2015 at 12:23

Peaty grips are awesome, as are the Superstar El Plastique pedals I bought which was quite a shocker considering the price

neil_g · 24 Oct 2015 at 14:58

anyone used bike-components.de before? for small or large items?

lordrobs · 24 Oct 2015 at 15:24

Does anyone here use SPD pedals? I keep meaning to try them on my MTB (I use them on both on road bikes) but then I'll have a last second hop off or fall off moment and be glad I didn't!

Cookeh · 24 Oct 2015 at 17:36

Ive used bike-components.de a few times, very highly recommended over on BikeRadar. Had no issues with the tyres/cassette/tubes Ive ordered from there.

neil_g · 24 Oct 2015 at 17:55

Cookeh said:
Ive used bike-components.de a few times, very highly recommended over on BikeRadar. Had no issues with the tyres/cassette/tubes Ive ordered from there.

lovely cheers

Muffin` · 24 Oct 2015 at 19:43

lordrobs said:
Does anyone here use SPD pedals? I keep meaning to try them on my MTB (I use them on both on road bikes) but then I'll have a last second hop off or fall off moment and be glad I didn't!

What kind of riding? XC - yes, anything fast and technical down hill (where you're likely to **** it) then stay with flats.

I've gone over the bars a few times with SPD's and I've come unclipped doing so but now if I know it's going to be fraught with danger then I'll stay with flats - big distance then clipped

thecremeegg · 24 Oct 2015 at 20:41

Where do you guys look for accommodation when you're going to places like Wales? My parents have a cottage just outside Snowdonia and want to appeal to mountain bikers but don't know where's best to advertise?

Begbie · 24 Oct 2015 at 23:31

thecremeegg said:
Where do you guys look for accommodation when you're going to places like Wales? My parents have a cottage just outside Snowdonia and want to appeal to mountain bikers but don't know where's best to advertise?

Aslong as I can keep my bike inside, I'm happy.

lordrobs · 25 Oct 2015 at 08:14

Muffin` said:
What kind of riding? XC - yes, anything fast and technical down hill (where you're likely to **** it) then stay with flats.

I've gone over the bars a few times with SPD's and I've come unclipped doing so but now if I know it's going to be fraught with danger then I'll stay with flats - big distance then clipped

90% of my riding is done at the Thetford forest trail centre and the near by trails at Brandon park. I'd say this was firmly in the XC category as far as my knowledge goes.

I'll give them a try on my current bike as I'm familiar with it and get an idea of what to do with the new bike when I get it. That is if I ever decide on what wheel size to go for. I now have a bike mentally lined up in all three