Mountain Biking

neil_g · 15 Dec 2016 at 09:49

wasnt that comment and reply made a few months ago now? could've changed in the meantime.

either way, if he stays he needs to up his game. the whole fun party boy thing is getting a bit old now if he isnt getting results.

Begbie · 15 Dec 2016 at 10:13

neil_g said:
wasnt that comment and reply made a few months ago now? could've changed in the meantime.

either way, if he stays he needs to up his game. the whole fun party boy thing is getting a bit old now if he isnt getting results.

Two days ago.

19th is hardly bad though, just because he's not in the top 10 that were used to. I like his attitude towards the whole thing, with most other top boys moving away from the party thing. If it wasn't for Leogang, where he crashed, he would've been a few notches higher too.

6thElement · 17 Dec 2016 at 17:18

15" of snow overnight means no riding this weekend

bloodiedathame · 18 Dec 2016 at 08:58

Friday night on the way home. https://www.dropbox.com/s/v5gt0ioc7zov5sc/When the lights go out.mp4?dl=0

Snax · 19 Dec 2016 at 08:34

After doing BC Bike race last year and breck epic this year, 2018 will be singletrack 6 I think.

I would really like to find some properly huge backcountry Uk epics day rides though. Any suggestions? I did the west highland way last way in 2 days last year. Day 1 was horrific but I loved riding through untouched empty valleys on day 2. Does anyone have any suggestions?

In other news, I finally got a bike. After I got a full refund on the Habit SE earlier this year, I have picked up a boardman pro fs for £1100 (sale price plus quidco). Quite excited to see what it's like; probablya bit small but such good kit for the money...Pikes for £1100!!!

Begbie · 19 Dec 2016 at 10:37

Torridon, some of the (if not the best) natural riding in the UK.

Just time it so you don't have snow, so the one week in July

Snax · 19 Dec 2016 at 18:40

Begbie said:
Torridon, some of the (if not the best) natural riding in the UK.

Just time it so you don't have snow, so the one week in July

That's really high on the list. Is there just one loop or isn't it an area to explore?

Django x2 · 23 Dec 2016 at 10:43

Should I 125mm or 150mm on a dropper post? I've ordered a 125mm Fox Transfer for the Production Shan. Basically, I have a 250mm stack height (this measured for my climb / flat out on the road pedal stroke) and the entire seat post is 380mm and fits completely unobstructed into the frame (ie, the saddle can slide down butt up against the seat clamp). As I'm externally routing (thanks Production Privee :rolleyes:

), the only choice comes down to how much drop I want.

I thinking that 125mm at max extend will leave 125mm of the actual post above the seat collar (if I'm reading this right), so fully dropped, the saddle will still be 125mm above the collar.

Therefore, I'm not sure I want or need 150mm.....

Thoughts?

EDIT: Thinking about it, as I'm externally routing, 125mm is the better option as that will leave, effectively, 125mm of exposed post offering a nicer curve for the cable than the 150mm drop (which would leave only 100mm).

gettothechopper · 23 Dec 2016 at 13:49

I just bought a 150mm reverb

HOWEVER

I already had a 125mm, and for decent pedaling height had to bump it a few inches out of the frame, and then drop it in the frame for fun stuff

with the 150mm I shouldn't have to mess with it now, and should still be at the same extended height

Begbie · 23 Dec 2016 at 23:23

My seat post is still a good 150ish out (at a guess) with a 150mm reverb. I sometimes wonder if a size up in frame would've suited better. But then going down I never ever think this. So...

Begbie · 30 Dec 2016 at 23:36

So I'm building the hardtail back up, and wanting to put some lighter/x country style tyres on it.

Any recommendations?

Rocket Ron's, front and rear? Ardent/ardent race. The weight savings and rolling resistance will be nice for the local rides where it's not too gnarly and the Aeris will still have a more aggressive tread for the bigger stuff.

{SAS}TB · 31 Dec 2016 at 14:15

Got linked to this All in Multitool review just before Xmas and although expensive after some basic man maths pulled the trigger and it turned up yesterday so decided to fit it before todays last run out of the year

Me likes !

steve45 · 31 Dec 2016 at 14:53

Been eyeing that up for weeks, i'll need to wait for my bank balance to recover from the last 4 weeks, gone way over budget between Xmas, buying the Voltage and upgrading the PC, my "Luxuries" funds have all but dried up, so will wait till Feb and have a think about it then.

{SAS}TB · 31 Dec 2016 at 15:45

Well i was sold when I saw it, especially as you can fit a quick link to it - pity no chain breaker (yet) but a great idea

Guerrilla · 2 Jan 2017 at 09:39

Hi guys after a bit of advice you'd be so kind...

Looking to replace my forks with a set of carbon ones, after a couple of bad sets from On-One someone suggested I try eXotic.

They seem to have quite the selection but non the exact same length, is it right that changing the length could alter how the bike feels/handles?

This is the bike I've got http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/pinnacle/ramin-one-2014

but I'm struggling to work out which set of forks here; http://www.carboncycles.cc/index.php?s=0&t=12&q=fork_selector would be best... Could any of you be kind enough to cast your eye over and steer

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) me in the right direction?

{SAS}TB · 2 Jan 2017 at 10:46

steve45 said:
Been eyeing that up for weeks, i'll need to wait for my bank balance to recover from the last 4 weeks, gone way over budget between Xmas, buying the Voltage and upgrading the PC, my "Luxuries" funds have all but dried up, so will wait till Feb and have a think about it then.

You seen these as well ?

http://factoryjackson.com/2016/12/21/topeak-ninja-hidden-tools-first-look/

Tredz and Evans have them on sale at just over £20

PinkFloyd · 2 Jan 2017 at 11:28

{SAS}TB said:
Got linked to this All in Multitool review just before Xmas

Keep seeing this pop up on my facebook feed, hadn't actually looked at it until now though. Neat idea, although I do also like those stealth TopPeak ones TB just linked.

Typical I notice these now rather than before buying a normal chain tool... The bar end ones are barely any more expensive than a lot of bar ends you can buy!

{SAS}TB · 2 Jan 2017 at 11:45

Yeah I have a Topeak multi-tool which is excellent quality so have also pulled the trigger on the bar end chain tool too

Won't feel quite so exposed going on a decent length ride without the rucksack / toolkit with the crank and bar end tools

hornetstinger · 2 Jan 2017 at 17:17

Bought a Bizango from the retail shop, it's on offer at the moment plus I get more off, similar price to Giant ATX 1. And that Giant has cable disc brakes, 100mm forks. Altus, Ez-fire. Not in stock but should get new delivery sometime

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDEwMjQ=/z/yM8AAOSw9eVXVHUo/$_86.JPG

Cheapest I've seen it, £500- except it was £480 but couldn't get discount more than that.

Skillmister · 3 Jan 2017 at 11:42

Same price I got mine, £480. Except I bought the display model so got £40 accessories thrown in too

I'm loving it, although I want a stickier front tyre as it seems extremely slippy on wet rock/roots.