Mountain Biking

nick-fury · 12 Aug 2016 at 21:46

UTmaniac said:
So are you without a bike until August 2017?

Haha - I hope not!

They reckon it'll be with me by the 29th of August (2016)

partycan said:
I have 6.0 version, fantastic bike you won't be disappointed

Good to know, thanks!
My brother has the 7.0 which helped influence my decision.

partycan · 12 Aug 2016 at 22:43

I recently also had a road bike from Canyon, when I ordered it back in June they quoted September but it arrived over a month early so I think they've got there act together now.

Irish_Tom · 13 Aug 2016 at 09:00

I've just ordered the Canyon Nerve AL 9.9 for £1,799 but it's now sold out.

The 650b version is still available, but it's actually more expensive than the 29er.

bloodiedathame · 16 Aug 2016 at 11:48

So my XC rides have been quite fun too and from work. But the edges of my (sorry for graphic detail) gooch hurt - where it joins the leg - can only assume I'm not sat on my seat correctly. Will move it forward and see if that improves.

The trails are generally really sandy, anything I can do to help get through these? I'm on hybrid tyres at the moment, wondering about some proper knobblies.

randomshenans · 16 Aug 2016 at 12:19

Mate of mine at work borrowed by Grand Canyon CF SLX 9.9 to do the eiger bike last weekend. Someone knocked him off not long after the start, which bent the rear derailleur... ruined his race as he couldn't get it lined up properly, but now I'm hoping I'll get it all sorted as the XTR Di2 rear derailleurs aren't cheap!

Jono · 16 Aug 2016 at 16:03

randomshenans said:
Mate of mine at work borrowed by Grand Canyon CF SLX 9.9 to do the eiger bike last weekend. Someone knocked him off not long after the start, which bent the rear derailleur... ruined his race as he couldn't get it lined up properly, but now I'm hoping I'll get it all sorted as the XTR Di2 rear derailleurs aren't cheap!

Surely the person that knocked him off should be sorting it? Guess they don't have any details/number etc. ?

randomshenans · 16 Aug 2016 at 16:24

Nah there were hundreds of people at the race, it was rammed. One of those things really, just bad luck. Just hope I'm not lumped with it!

Irish_Tom · 16 Aug 2016 at 17:38

Is the whole thing properly bent or just the hanger?

randomshenans · 16 Aug 2016 at 21:11

I'm yet to find out... I'll see. As long as it works as it should like when I gave it to him, I don't mind.
Annoying though, as I'm headed to Bordeaux this weekend and would have liked to take it with me. The roads / cycle paths are a bit crap for a road bike so was going to take this.
Bit overkill taking the Spectral

Begbie · 16 Aug 2016 at 21:12

randomshenans said:
Nah there were hundreds of people at the race, it was rammed. One of those things really, just bad luck. Just hope I'm not lumped with it!

Surely that's your mates responsibility?

I don't lend anything without that get out clause.

randomshenans · 16 Aug 2016 at 22:03

He's a good dude, he will make sure it's all good, I'm sure of it.

thewanted · 17 Aug 2016 at 13:45

FINALLY! The all-in-one helmet I've been waiting for has been released. Not 100% sure about it covering the ears though.

Giro Switchblade - http://singletrackworld.com/2016/08/new-giro-switchblade-mips-helmet/

MIPS - check
Removable chin guard - check
ASTM certified - check
No stupid paint schemes - check

Reviews:

http://www.bikemag.com/gear/apparel/helmets/giros-switchblade-makes-return/#4K5BrhJaSKqKR58A.97
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/c...andard/product/giro-switchblade-review-50653/

steve45 · 17 Aug 2016 at 14:22

Its nice to see a convertible helmet that actually looks like a proper full face when chin guard fitted, and it has a proper sized visor.
Just a shame it looks ******* hideous when the chin guard is removed, reminds me of one of those open face motorsports lids.

thewanted · 17 Aug 2016 at 14:49

It does look a bit odd as a half-shell.

neil_g · 17 Aug 2016 at 15:19

yeah not keen on how big the sides are with the chin removed. sweaty cheeks ahoy.

Begbie · 17 Aug 2016 at 15:21

Not sure if I like it without the chin bar.

But I imagine for Enduro racing it's ideal. Would like to see how much force the chin bar can take.

gettothechopper · 17 Aug 2016 at 15:23

I just cant see who would buy that helmet other than enduro racers

it looks fine as a full face, but without the chin guard, its just too big / bulky / hot as an xc lid,

for me id know if I was going for a DH ride or an XC ride and just take normal better single type helmets for each of those tasks

I see the need for proper enduro dudes, who need one helmet for the DH bits and can quickly remove the chin for the uphill / transfer bits

Begbie · 17 Aug 2016 at 15:55

I can understand it, to a degree.

Some of the climbs here for the DH trails are horrible. The confidence/safety of wearing a DH helmet is huge over a XC lid. Most of the time I tie my DH lid to my bag and cycle up without one.

rhysduck · 17 Aug 2016 at 16:32

Why anyone would wear a helmet pedalling up is beyond me.

Begbie · 18 Aug 2016 at 06:11

rhysduck said:
Why anyone would wear a helmet pedalling up is beyond me.

I believe you have to for events, or your disqualified.

Club rides, it's frowned upon too. But then it's 30c+ here in the mountains, and I've not died when wearing one going up.

Anyone see Phil Atwill riding Fox Air DH, in his pants, on a hardtail? He's brilliant! Shame the commentating is dreadful, need some brits for Crankworx.