Mountain Biking

Juggy1985 · 17 Apr 2017 at 08:35

My son's Commencal Ramones 16" was getting abit small for him so we upgraded. He wanted a full susser but they were all mega heavy, even front suspension for kids was heavy on a 20" bike so found a lighter option. Genesis kids fat bike. It's awesome and I'm jelous. I would definitely like to try a fat bike on a trail some day.

rhysduck · 18 Apr 2017 at 09:31

neil_g said:
any idea how much i could get for my superstar build wheels? 650b DS25 BLACK RIMS / SWITCH ULTRA BLACK HUBS 32H (15mm front, 142/12mm rear, shimano freewheel)

seem to be £240 new currently. all straight and no dinks etc.

But how much did you pay for them? Everyone knows that Superstar wheels are dirt cheap with an offer code, currenly 20%.

I could be interested....

neil_g · 18 Apr 2017 at 13:06

rhysduck said:
But how much did you pay for them? Everyone knows that Superstar wheels are dirt cheap with an offer code, currenly 20%.

I could be interested....

I paid 180. Obviously like you say deals make gauging a price hard.

They've done naff all miles and had an all round easy life.

Begbie · 18 Apr 2017 at 15:17

Have a look on pinkbike?

Jono · 18 Apr 2017 at 15:39

{SAS}TB said:
Yer bike, for me, just tried to cram too much in - the sections just weren't long enough

I was just enjoying them and they'd jump somewhere else

It was fun and not serious, which was fine - just too "bitty" if you know what I mean

Hey you live near me? Ish?

{SAS}TB · 18 Apr 2017 at 16:25

Jono said:
Hey you live near me? Ish?

I used to

I grew up in Stokesley and my parents are still there and outlaws near Broughton, just up the road

Down in Cheshire now, but some back sort of regular to see family etc., first time I brought my bike back though

Jono · 19 Apr 2017 at 07:42

{SAS}TB said:
I used to I grew up in Stokesley and my parents are still there and outlaws near Broughton, just up the road

Down in Cheshire now, but some back sort of regular to see family etc., first time I brought my bike back though

Ah yes, I found your trustage

Shame - well if you're ever up again with your bike, and fancy some company, give me a shout

rhysduck · 19 Apr 2017 at 08:21

neil_g said:
I paid 180. Obviously like you say deals make gauging a price hard.

They've done naff all miles and had an all round easy life.

Around the £100 mark then I'd say.

I can't even sell 26" wheels (brand new superstar ones)!

neil_g · 19 Apr 2017 at 08:54

rhysduck said:
Around the £100 mark then I'd say.

I can't even sell 26" wheels (brand new superstar ones)!

I'd be happy with that to be honest when looking at 350-400 for a new set of hope pro4 based wheels.

{SAS}TB · 19 Apr 2017 at 10:57

Jono said:
Ah yes, I found your trustage

Shame - well if you're ever up again with your bike, and fancy some company, give me a shout

Will do mate

Superpatsy · 20 Apr 2017 at 08:25

Tyres are now tubeless and I'm away to Wolftrax on Sunday, bring on the weekend!

Begbie · 20 Apr 2017 at 08:27

Superpatsy said:
Tyres are now tubeless and I'm away to Wolftrax on Sunday, bring on the weekend!

Have fun!

I'll never forgetting OTB on Ayers rock

Superpatsy · 20 Apr 2017 at 11:04

Begbie said:
Have fun!

I'll never forgetting OTB on Ayers rock

I'm sure I will!

OTB is never fun, couldn't imagine going over on Ayers rock!

iBSOD · 20 Apr 2017 at 21:56

Tyres arrived today and now bike build is nearly finished. Just waiting for my chain tool and lube to arrive so I can cut and fit the chain. Also gotta take the bike to Evans to get the post mount tapped as I de threaded it

Can't wait to go Danbury

Bike weighs right on 13kg

Juggy1985 · 21 Apr 2017 at 05:48

Just saw one of the ugliest bikes i done saw in a while! Marin wolf ridge.

http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Marin/Wolf-Ridge-Pro,18522#product-reviews/2722

rhysduck · 21 Apr 2017 at 08:47

That is one hideous bike!

Supernova · 21 Apr 2017 at 14:16

I entered my first enduro today after MTBing "properly" for 3-4 years. I should have been doing enduros for a lot longer but I have always just ridden for fun with my mates. It's around 5 months away which is too long!

thewanted · 21 Apr 2017 at 14:18

MSTRBKR said:
I entered my first enduro today after MTBing "properly" for 3-4 years. I should have been doing enduros for a lot longer but I have always just ridden for fun with my mates. It's around 5 months away which is too long!

Swinley? I'm tempted.

Supernova · 21 Apr 2017 at 14:27

Haha yeah it is Swinley. Wouldn't have entered, but it's where I grew up, and I used to ride all over that forest on my cheap mountain bike in my teenage years. Always been daunted by entering Welsh Gravity or similar, but I know that I'm good enough to place quite well in them. Hopefully this is the start of many.

thewanted · 21 Apr 2017 at 14:46

MSTRBKR said:
Haha yeah it is Swinley. Wouldn't have entered, but it's where I grew up, and I used to ride all over that forest on my cheap mountain bike in my teenage years. Always been daunted by entering Welsh Gravity or similar, but I know that I'm good enough to place quite well in them. Hopefully this is the start of many.

Hehe, cool

I've never raced either so I'm definitely nervous about signing up. The entrance fee is steep though for a place that I don't find very interesting. £45 is not far off a day out in Wales.