Mountain Biking

Begbie · 3 Jul 2017 at 19:34

steve45 said:
Wasn't it just!!! Danny's run had me jumping out my seat, those lines! On and over the limit!

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 · 4 Jul 2017 at 21:07

Caught up on the Downhill, those last few riders :eek:

Danny's run was just bonkers to watch!

steve45 · 4 Jul 2017 at 21:52

PinkFloyd said:
Caught up on the Downhill, those last few riders Danny's run was just bonkers to watch!

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...

bloodiedathame · 4 Jul 2017 at 22:15

Anyone got a link to Danny's run?

steve45 · 4 Jul 2017 at 22:43

This should work, if it dosnt just go on the rebull tv playback starts at 1:13.20 odd.
Strap yourself in, get ready and hold on for the ride! The boy can rip!
https://www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1PWUW9EAD1W11/segment/AP-1Q6WG3U1W1W11/men-s-dh-finals?cttp=heat:3967

bloodiedathame · 5 Jul 2017 at 12:28

Thanks, that's insane.

robj20 · 7 Jul 2017 at 08:06

Anyone been to Lee Quarry recently, is it still going. There were talks a while ago about loss of funding.

Superpatsy · 7 Jul 2017 at 11:11

Only just caught up on the WC stuff from the weekend and that run by Danny was nothing short of absolutely outstanding! :eek:

bloodiedathame · 7 Jul 2017 at 20:07

Been looking for a chain degreaser that isn't too expensive, came across this, think it's worth a try? http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668

Muffin` · 7 Jul 2017 at 22:04

Can't you just buy 4L of Parafin from B&Q for like a fiver?

bloodiedathame · 7 Jul 2017 at 22:09

I use one of those park tool chain cleaner things (clamps the chain between brushes). Would consider paraffin but I'd guess that it wouldn't work too well with the cleaner tool.

Muffin` · 7 Jul 2017 at 22:54

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.

bloodiedathame · 8 Jul 2017 at 01:26

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.

mattyfez · 8 Jul 2017 at 11:48

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.

robj20 · 10 Jul 2017 at 07:26

Anyone given the cheap carbon frames ago.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182559918253?var=485134088630

Very tempted, build it up nice and lightweight.

Or would the On-One Maccatuskil be a better bet.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOMAC/on-one-maccatuskil-carbon-29er-frame

bloodiedathame · 10 Jul 2017 at 11:51

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...

robj20 · 10 Jul 2017 at 13:25

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...

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.

MrKnifey · 10 Jul 2017 at 14:36

Morzine was amazing!

Begbie · 11 Jul 2017 at 08:09

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.

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

bloodiedathame · 11 Jul 2017 at 10:06

My last cassette/chain/chainring/jockey wheels lasted 500 miles of muddy commute. Wasn't impressed.