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neil_g · 29 Apr 2017 at 10:43

storming it, i hope he gets some really good results this year.

neil_g · 29 Apr 2017 at 13:17

The Seagrave family have been putting the hours in.. :cool:

Deleted member 66701 · 29 Apr 2017 at 17:29

I'd have died about 6 times on that course.

6thElement · 29 Apr 2017 at 19:22

16" of snow fallen since 4pm yesterday and according to the forecast another 6 hours more to come = no riding this weekend.

steve45 · 30 Apr 2017 at 14:42

Damn!!! it looks a bit blowy at the top of lourdes!!! :eek:

Thats going to have big implications for the top riders, Fayolle may have his first win on the cards here is the weather dosnt clear up a bit.

steve45 · 30 Apr 2017 at 15:26

Huge anticlimax, weather ruined it... oh well bring on Fort bill, got my ticket got my tent and time booked off work!

neil_g · 30 Apr 2017 at 17:00

Disappointing first round. Was hoping Tahnee would pull out the win and was hoping for a bit of a mens battle.

In other news t-rex tape does a good job of sealing rims. Much better than my superstar tape ever did.

Begbie · 30 Apr 2017 at 21:04

Still suprised at Gregs time, what 11 seconds behind? Compared to everyone racing at the same time, he was a lot faster. Expecting a win from him this season. Heres hoping for some better, or the same, conditions at Fort Bill.

Maxeh · 1 May 2017 at 20:28

For a ~ 1k full-susser can this be beaten at the moment?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/calibre-bossnut-full-sus-mountain-bike-p347143

Just having a hunt around.

Begbie · 1 May 2017 at 20:37

Doubtful, but I believe there is a new one out soon?

Maxeh · 1 May 2017 at 20:38

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/calibre-beastnut-mountain-bike-p413298

This one I presume!

nick-fury · 1 May 2017 at 20:38

I appreciate it's more expensive but you could consider a Canyon Neuron.
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/mtb/neuron/neuron-al-6-0.html

Halfords have a sale on certain bikes at the moment aswell:
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-zobop-full-suspension-mountain-bike

I_M_Weasel · 2 May 2017 at 14:44

Can anyone offer any advise on removing a bearing.

I'd noticed everything wasn't properly aligned on my rear suspension and on closer inspection a bearing in the quad link has disintegrated. the other 3 aren't in great condition either. I was thinking that I can probably press them out with a few appropriately sized washers and a nut and bolt. Is this a terrible idea?

Juggy1985 · 2 May 2017 at 14:50

One of the best ways is with nut, bolt, washer and a socket to act as a spacer for the bearing to be sucked in. Done it plenty of times.

NvidiaDan · 2 May 2017 at 20:27

Anyone been to Tidworth Freeride? Might take a trip there at the weekend.

Also is there an easy way to size a new chain if you don't have an old one to measure off?
Fitted a new SLX 11sp set up at the weekend and just used all 114 links that the chain came with, but think it could possibly have a bit more tension in!

steve45 · 2 May 2017 at 20:50

quite enjoyable at tidworth, short fun tracks, easy push to the top enough variety to keep you going all day, however if there has been any rain give it a miss, turns into an ice rink with the slightest moisture (DEADLY).

Mark A · 3 May 2017 at 03:14

neil_g said:
Disappointing first round. Was hoping Tahnee would pull out the win and was hoping for a bit of a mens battle.

In other news t-rex tape does a good job of sealing rims. Much better than my superstar tape ever did.

It doesn't seem as fun to watch any more. Some characters like Ratboy gone and Rob is nowhere near as enthusiastic since Claudio started commentating with him. I tend to just skip a lot of the races now and watch a few, whereas a few years ago i'd watch the entire thing

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6thElement · 3 May 2017 at 04:41

Wife bought me a new DH bike (frame, fork, wheels), drivetrain moved across from my DHR.

Finished putting it together this afternoon.

http://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/attachments/20170502_102304-jpg.125283/

gettothechopper · 3 May 2017 at 09:32

NvidiaDan said:
Anyone been to Tidworth Freeride? Might take a trip there at the weekend.

yep its my local

did the race there at the weekend - was good fun

its all nice and dry and running good, like the other dude said just avoid if its raining (its chalk so you would die

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iBSOD · 3 May 2017 at 11:44

NvidiaDan said:
Anyone been to Tidworth Freeride? Might take a trip there at the weekend.

Also is there an easy way to size a new chain if you don't have an old one to measure off?
Fitted a new SLX 11sp set up at the weekend and just used all 114 links that the chain came with, but think it could possibly have a bit more tension in!

I'm not an expert at chain fitting but as long as the derailleur pulley has tension on the chain on the smallest chainring it should be fine. If you go into the largest chainring and see the derailleur can still pull more tension then you can shorten the chain.

Doesn't the slx derailleur have a tension switch tho?

When I shortened/fit my chain I just removed 1 link at a time until the derailleur kept tension on the smallest chainrings

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