Mountain Biking

steve45 · 21 Oct 2016 at 00:53

matt_fsr said:
The wife however, now has her right hand in a cast after trying to punch a hole in the ground with her thumb!

I assume your missus is the one posting the battle scar phots on the Hammers riders page? :eek:

Ouch!

matt_fsr · 21 Oct 2016 at 09:06

steve45 said:
I assume your missus is the one posting the battle scar phots on the Hammers riders page? Ouch!

That's the one!

Irish_Tom · 22 Oct 2016 at 19:06

steve45 said:
Really wish GoPro would give a realistic impression of just how steep and gnarly trails were.

My mates and I always say that trails look so much easier through the eyes of a GoPro.

Think about that while watching this.

Begbie · 23 Oct 2016 at 17:31

New Bird Aeris out, with metric shock sizing and boost rear. It's very nice, sad to see the boost stuff though.

thewanted · 23 Oct 2016 at 17:37

Begbie said:
New Bird Aeris out, with metric shock sizing and boost rear. It's very nice, sad to see the boost stuff though.

I am taking my old school Aeris to Bike Park Wales tomorrow in protest.

SirJinks · 23 Oct 2016 at 18:19

Are u meaning the Bird One 45 or the Aeris 120?

Begbie · 23 Oct 2016 at 18:21

Both are new, but I was talking about the one45. Both have boost rear spacing and metric shock sizing.

SirJinks · 23 Oct 2016 at 18:47

What about the boost compatibility is making you sad?

Begbie · 23 Oct 2016 at 18:52

SirJinks said:
What about the boost compatibility is making you sad?

Just not sure I see the need, that and I now need another set of hubs and wouldn't be able to change my wheels over with other bikes if I upgrade.

rhysduck · 23 Oct 2016 at 18:56

It also doesn't look that great! That downtube :confused:

Begbie · 23 Oct 2016 at 19:12

Done like that to be able to fit a water bottle.

I quite like the look though. Won't be my next bike mind. But then I won't be getting a new bike for at least another few years.

rhysduck · 23 Oct 2016 at 21:14

Nor me mate. Loving the Aeris and I feel a lot more at home on it since doing Ard Rock!

Skillmister · 24 Oct 2016 at 13:47

I'm at the beginning stages of looking for a new bike but I don't really know where to start!

Currently have a Matts Merida 40-D, circa 2010 but I don't know for sure. Bought it third hand off my brother for pennies after my Specialized Hardrock Pro got nicked.

Here's some examples of the type of riding I do at the moment but my intentions are to do much more off road and less on road. I suppose I do more XC than "trails" but it's much of a muchness really, except I don't do any barrelling down black runs.

https://www.strava.com/activities/689905389 (can see the beastly bike on this one

)
https://www.strava.com/activities/700611460
https://www.strava.com/activities/752293583/
but also things like the Marin Trail etc.

Budget... That's the question. I don't really know. Probably between £750-£1000 but it depends what is worth spending for a noticeable upgrade. I imagine at this price range I'm looking at hard tails? I'm more than happy to buy a "last years" model if it gets me something better for a lower price, which is why I've started looking now. Or am I likely to regret not upping the budget enough to get a full suss? I've never ridden one so I have no idea. I wouldn't rule out second hand either.

Can anyone shed some light on where I should probably be looking based on the above?

Begbie · 24 Oct 2016 at 16:23

Bird Zero TR? Though it's more of a trail bike, it'll still be fine on climbs.

Not sure if it's in budget mind.

rhysduck · 24 Oct 2016 at 16:41

Or maybe a OnOne 45650B, a Sram X5 build comes in at £800. A very good platform to upgrade.

Or the Zero TR-NX like Begbie mentioned

Bird:
http://www.bird.bike/product/zero-tr-nx/#configuration

OnOne:
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOO45650X5/on-one-45650b-sram-x5-mountain-bike

Skillmister · 24 Oct 2016 at 17:11

I'd feel much happier spending £800 than £1100 if it's not taking a huge hit in performance as I will have some gear to buy too. On One looks good. I guess it comes down to how they feel to ride too (not that round a shop's car park quite cuts it..). My local bike shop only seem to stock marin and specialized :rolleyes:

bloodiedathame · 24 Oct 2016 at 20:22

bloodiedathame said:
i'm riding a Giant Revel 4 at the moment so probably wouldn't notice 18kg. Route snaps (minus a bit of road): http://imgur.com/a/eNDqZ

I detest road cycling, would love to do more offroad - another reason for not wanting a hybrid.

I'm relatively new to all this, just heard from HR that the scheme only runs with Evans Cycles...

Ended up going with the Iroko 2. https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-iroko-2-2016-mountain-bike-EV244133

Ordered last week when it was in stock with a 10 day turnaround. Hope they have one for me!

rhysduck · 25 Oct 2016 at 11:04

Where abouts in Wales are you Skillmister?

I may be selling my Production Privee Shan..

Skillmister · 25 Oct 2016 at 14:08

The very opposite end to you

Mate that I ride with a bit has recommended a Voodoo Bizango 29er. I see it won MBR best hardtail for under £750 this year.

The On One is out of stock at the moment, can anyone point out the main differences between the Voodoo and ones like the On One/Bird Zero? I know the Voodoo costs considerably less but what's the areas that this would show?

JustBen · 25 Oct 2016 at 14:28

amigafan2003 said:
Great day up in the Lakes today exploring the routes around Grizedale.

This is pretty much my local, its a good spot to take pictures from there too.