Mountain Biking

Got half way around Hamsterley yesterday and my chain snapped! Luckily had the chain tool on me and managed to re-attach on a different link.

Had a good ride but amazing how much difference it got dark compared to last week, notice it especially in the forest sections.

Same again next week :)
 
Grrr .. the costs keep going up in looking to replace my Avids with Shimanos.

I have matchmaker clamps with my X9 shifters and current Avid brake levers, so I'll need to buy new clamps. Plus I have 185mm rotors, which I'll need to replace as well (don't want to bodge the Shimano calipers to accommodate off size rotors) and I'll need some new tools and PM/IS mounts as well.

Probably need a bleed kit when I shorten the hoses as well.
 
VaderDSL said:
Grrr .. the costs keep going up in looking to replace my Avids with Shimanos.

I have matchmaker clamps with my X9 shifters and current Avid brake levers, so I'll need to buy new clamps. Plus I have 185mm rotors, which I'll need to replace as well (don't want to bodge the Shimano calipers to accommodate off size rotors) and I'll need some new tools and PM/IS mounts as well.

Probably need a bleed kit when I shorten the hoses as well.
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You haven't got to get new mounts, you'll only need to space out 2.5mm which is easily done with a washer so I wouldn't waste my money on new mounts. Its hardly a bodge.

If you do it correctly you can shorten the hose without a bleed. I've done it to 4 shimano brakes, all successful. When you get the brake just take out the pad spacer, pull the lever to make the pads touch, undo hose from lever, cut to length, put on new olive/banjo, screw back onto lever, separate pads with a knife and viola. Obviously keep the lever and hose upright so the fluid doesn't empty from either.
 
Havent been watching much DH as it was getting boring with the same guys winning all the time. So glad I checked out the last race and Danny Hart won! Really hope he can keep it up as he seems to be getting better and better now hes sorting his fitness out. He was the one that got me into watching it in the first place with his epic Champery win.
 
Can anyone advise on how to replace a spoke nipple, in a tubeless wheel, the wheel doesn't have tape, so I cant directly get to the nipple.

I need to get the old nipple out and the new one in?

I've snapped spokes before but always in the middle, this ones sheared in the nipple.

Thanks for any help you can offer.
 
Quick question for the DH'ers. I tend to 'soak up' jumps into arms and legs when on reds, which is great if I'm trying to pump but not great if I want to get airborne. However I find I'm often popping off the pedals mid-air (i.e. my body continues to accelarate vertically when the bike does not). This is a nightmare when getting ready to land as I have to 'find' the bike again before hitting thr ground.

Anything I can do to keep my feet on the pedals mid-air??
 
Thanks for the replies, and when I try to imagine going for a jump I'm pretty sure I do point my feet.

So heels down? Sounds good, the forward momentum will keep me pushed into the pedals. I'm at Whinlatter this weekend so I'll feedback how I go!

I've got tacky soles but pedals depend on the hire bike!
 
I had a lesson with Max from Endeavour coaching back in May.
Basically I was trying to jump forwards on the bike, but that's not necessary. The suspension pretty much launches you into the air, once you load it up and go up a ramp.
Sort of push the back wheel into the launch ramp with your bodyweight forwards (as if you're doing a manual) then do as if you're doing a standing jump, straight upwards... not exactly the same, but a similar sensation, if that makes sense. Don't try to scoop the back wheel up like you do with a bunny hop. Maybe that's what you're doing?

Then the bike goes airborne, does a perfect arc in the air and lands on the downslope, nice and softly, and you soak up it up with your legs. So easy when you get it right... I just don't always :D

Also, stop pedalling a bit before the jump, to give you time to get set up, cranks level, weight in the right place... stable. Makes a massive difference. If you're not stable you'll go sideways, or end up pulling the front wheel up with your arms...

At least, you do if you're me.

Don't suppose anyone's doing the funduro on Sat at Hamsterley are they?
 
Jono said:
I had a lesson with Max from Endeavour coaching back in May.
Basically I was trying to jump forwards on the bike, but that's not necessary. The suspension pretty much launches you into the air, once you load it up and go up a ramp.
Sort of push the back wheel into the launch ramp with your bodyweight forwards (as if you're doing a manual) then do as if you're doing a standing jump, straight upwards... not exactly the same, but a similar sensation, if that makes sense. Don't try to scoop the back wheel up like you do with a bunny hop. Maybe that's what you're doing?

Then the bike goes airborne, does a perfect arc in the air and lands on the downslope, nice and softly, and you soak up it up with your legs. So easy when you get it right... I just don't always :D

Also, stop pedalling a bit before the jump, to give you time to get set up, cranks level, weight in the right place... stable. Makes a massive difference. If you're not stable you'll go sideways, or end up pulling the front wheel up with your arms...

At least, you do if you're me.

Don't suppose anyone's doing the funduro on Sat at Hamsterley are they?
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Only really been going to Hamsterley for last 3 weeks and didn't know about the Funduro until I joined a few facebook pages. Maybe next year!

Me and my mate are heading through tomorrow evening, do you do Dalby much?
 
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