Mountain Biking

steve45 said:
Wasn't it just!!! Danny's run had me jumping out my seat, those lines! On and over the limit!
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How do you stay on our bike like that! Unreal. Loic made it look like the track was a bloody gravel path. Really the talent of these riders is just insane. I could only dream of an ounce of their talent!
 
PinkFloyd said:
Caught up on the Downhill, those last few riders :eek: Danny's run was just bonkers to watch!
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I still dont know how he held that wobble on the new section near the end, the lad got a clap from me and my mate.



Drivetrain arrived and fitted, all running smooth and clean, heading out for "Sports Afternoon" for a blast up Guisborough tomorrow to get everything dialled again in preparation for Descend uplift on Saturday. still waiting for the Bearing/Hardware kit to be dispatched...
 
I just pinch the connecting link (kmc) and stick it in a bucket of Parafin over night, cleans it right up on the roadie and mtb. You can also put it on a rag and run the chain though it - the Park Tool cleaner is ok but it's nothing you can't do yourself with a bit of elbow grease.
 
Will give it a whirl. Cheers.

Need to swap chains over this weekend (trying to wear the cassette and rings more slowly by alternating between two chains every month). Bought a riser bar and some new grips (both Easton (clearance)) and replacement caliper from CRC earlier so more fettling to do next week when they arrive.
 
I have a cheap chain cleaning tool similar to the park one, which I fill with meths or white spirit.

That said I normally just run the chain through a rag whilst still on the bike to get most of the grime off, then just put fresh lube on.
 
Heard some horrible stories of ebay bits snapping, basically as a result of being poor quality knock offs. The one I remember was about some CF bars that someone bought on ebay, they landed, bars snapped and he smashed most of his jaw off...
 
bloodiedathame said:
Heard some horrible stories of ebay bits snapping, basically as a result of being poor quality knock offs. The one I remember was about some CF bars that someone bought on ebay, they landed, bars snapped and he smashed most of his jaw off...
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That was my worry. On-one looks decent for the price, ultimately I would love to completely swap my Nomad for something like a tallboy or hightower. Not a lot would transfer over though it being 26". So I though go for a hard tail lightweight build and have both.
 
mattyfez said:
I have a cheap chain cleaning tool similar to the park one, which I fill with meths or white spirit.

That said I normally just run the chain through a rag whilst still on the bike to get most of the grime off, then just put fresh lube on.
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I've ran the same cassettee and chain for nearly 3 years now, and probably cleaned properly a handful of times. Quick rinse of the hose and a dry. Only just had to replace it. Cost me £50, well worth saving all that time :D
 
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