Mountain Biking

rhysduck · 6 Feb 2016 at 11:54

Cheers chaps, if this rain lets up enough for me to make a dash to the garage I'll give it a go

Juggy1985 · 6 Feb 2016 at 19:00

New AG1 grips, quite abit shorter and narrower than my old superstars:

Homeboys got a full face and thor goggles:

6thElement · 7 Feb 2016 at 01:30

60 mile race on Sunday, singletrack should be interesting after ~15" of snow last Monday.

steve45 · 8 Feb 2016 at 15:21

Nobody saw that coming!!!!!!!!
http://dirtmountainbike.com/racing-...igns-yt-industries-2.html#63cf51eRmaJk68o3.97

But seriously, its good news though, hope he does well, we have a hell season coming up, so many changes, everyone seems to be in good health and good form, it could be epic!

6thElement · 8 Feb 2016 at 15:50

6thElement said:
60 mile race on Sunday, singletrack should be interesting after ~15" of snow last Monday.

Not bad views from the top of the main climb.

Juggy1985 · 8 Feb 2016 at 18:44

I'm hoping for an injury free season for sam hill! YT was the main one for gwin, everyone on the net was saying YT. I've never saw the Tues as a racer bike for some reason, always thought it as a gnarly freeride bike.

Supercow · 8 Feb 2016 at 20:58

Juggy1985 said:
always thought it as a gnarly freeride bike.

Because sponsorship deals with Lacondaladygagagadaaggadiggity and Zink etc. Now a racer is on it, you'll see it differently. Marketing and their dirty ways!

Juggy1985 · 9 Feb 2016 at 06:14

Yeah i suppose. Like i always see the V10 as a race thoroughbred as i've never really seen it on the freeride scene.

merlin · 10 Feb 2016 at 13:51

I'm strangely drawn to the Mondraker Vantage R:

http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/ind...8j4bqPrAes3adUC0QYJ6KDv16s2cVqsZEbBoCqDnw_wcB

Ignore the price, there's tons of haggle room there through my LBS.

Anyone have any experience with the Mondraker bikes, specifically the unique frame?

gettothechopper · 10 Feb 2016 at 14:29

rumours of wiggle buying out chain reaction

thats some serious business

neil_g · 10 Feb 2016 at 14:48

wonder if they're going to need some new staff

booyaka · 10 Feb 2016 at 15:33

http://enduro-mtb.com/en/wiggle/

The industry insider magazine Bikebiz dropped some big news on their website today. According to sources, the retail supergiant Chain Reaction Cycles is set to be brought by rival mega online store Wiggle. Here is the news from Bikebiz.

“BikeBiz believes Wiggle is on the verge of absorbing its main retail rival Chain Reaction Cycles. It’s said to be highly likely that the sale will go through next week, multiple sources say. Founded in 2009 as an offshoot from a Portsmouth bike shop, Wiggle grew and grew, and was sold to Bridgeport Capital for £180m in 2011.

6thElement · 10 Feb 2016 at 19:53

I better hurry up and send back to CRC the undersized pair of Shimano shoes that were delivered this week.

Bunka · 11 Feb 2016 at 09:44

booyaka said:
http://enduro-mtb.com/en/wiggle/

Enduro MTB said:
According to sources, the retail supergiant Chain Reaction Cycles is set to be brought

FFS. Even journalists can't spell properly. :rolleyes:

Supercow · 12 Feb 2016 at 07:10

Bunka said:
FFS. Even journalists can't spell properly.

They're German though....and the spelling is just fine. The grammar, however ...

Hedge · 13 Feb 2016 at 14:38

Hi guys I don't suppose you help me find the best bike under £500?

Its for my nephews birthday and I wanna take him on some trails etc. I was thinking a Giant Talon 2 2015 for £449.

Not sure of best buy right now.

Begbie · 14 Feb 2016 at 07:51

Those Vodoo Hoodoooooos seem to get good reviews for about that price. QUite a few guys at my old trail centre had one, and they seemed to get on with them quite well.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-hoodoo-mountain-bike

Quite similar spec to the Giant, the voodoo does have slightly more travel though. So be a little more useful if you're taking him trail riding etc.

Malt_Vinegar · 14 Feb 2016 at 09:51

Last build for a while almost done. Just needs seat clamp and crank cap

Somewhat marmite I feel

NvidiaDan · 14 Feb 2016 at 14:10

Those tyres are going to take some cleaning

Anyone here clued up on dropper posts? I'm struggling to know which Reverb is best for my large Giant Trance

weescott · 14 Feb 2016 at 14:13

1st ride on the Blur this year.

. A low level 20 mile ride. -4c in the snow. Hard work!

Cambus O'May bridge in the background. Damaged by the flooding last month.