Mountain Biking

Hedge · 24 May 2018 at 22:07

Yeah I've just been looking at them since you brought them up. They are good spec for the cash but I'd find myself wishing i had got a good deal on a bike with a Lyric fork and reverb dropper etc.

The vitus on Crc right now has a hell of a spec for about £1775(discounts and cashback). Im also eyeing up a nukeproof mega at start fitness.

Need to sell some pc bits methinks!

Supercow · 25 May 2018 at 02:26

Don't know if you guys saw - he was one of us OcUK MTB crew

RIP Jono

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/rip-forum-member-jono.18820884/page-5

Begbie · 25 May 2018 at 03:20

Supercow said:
Don't know if you guys saw - he was one of us OcUK MTB crew
RIP Jono

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/rip-forum-member-jono.18820884/page-5

RIP

I never even realised he'd stopped posting as much.

Skillmister · 25 May 2018 at 13:40

For me I don't see the need to buy anything better than the Bossnut. A full suss won't be getting used for the majority of my riding, I'll be sticking to the hardtail for that.

Hedge · 26 May 2018 at 08:30

Chain reaction cycles have made the decision easier for me. My deliberation has meant XL bikes sold out again this week so I'll keep on holding out for the deal I really can't resist. Got a week of biking in Scotland in September so will just monitor deals til then.

bloodiedathame · 27 May 2018 at 12:39

Did a nice 20 mile loop round the devil's punchbowl this morning following a mbuk route. Viewranger seems a really good app, but I don't have a bar mount for my phone so navigating was tricky. And Strava ****** up again (also running on my phone). Thinking about getting a trip computer for navigation and strava logging. What do people recommend?

6thElement · 27 May 2018 at 13:41

bloodiedathame said:
Did a nice 20 mile loop round the devil's punchbowl this morning following a mbuk route. Viewranger seems a really good app, but I don't have a bar mount for my phone so navigating was tricky. And Strava ****** up again (also running on my phone). Thinking about getting a trip computer for navigation and strava logging. What do people recommend?

Garmin 520 or maybe the newer 520 plus, read the reviews on dcrainmaker.com

bloodiedathame · 27 May 2018 at 14:19

6thElement said:
Garmin 520 or maybe the newer 520 plus, read the reviews on dcrainmaker.com

Gotta be fake: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/302424863927

Begbie · 27 May 2018 at 14:21

bloodiedathame said:
Did a nice 20 mile loop round the devil's punchbowl this morning following a mbuk route. Viewranger seems a really good app, but I don't have a bar mount for my phone so navigating was tricky. And Strava ****** up again (also running on my phone). Thinking about getting a trip computer for navigation and strava logging. What do people recommend?

Just got a wahoo bolt, not used it yet. But seems nice.

rhysduck · 27 May 2018 at 15:19

I really do love my Edge 520. It's excellent. Plenty of maps around for it and supports strava live segments if that is your thing.

steve45 · 27 May 2018 at 19:52

Got this in the post this week.

Cant wait! just heading up for the Sunday this year, wasnt sure if I was gonna be able to go so all planning etc was left way way to late, which meant accommodation was out the window and my tent is dead so no outdoor sleep overs until i get a new one (Screw sleeping under poncho with the midges).
Anyone else heading up there this year?

Also what a lovely Sunday evening, after the dull procession of Monaco i decided to load up the van and head out on to the Dales for a quick Sunday blast. Blue skys, not a cloud in sight, warm and just enough wind to keep the bugs down.

TallPaul_S · 27 May 2018 at 20:15

bloodiedathame said:
Did a nice 20 mile loop round the devil's punchbowl this morning following a mbuk route. Viewranger seems a really good app, but I don't have a bar mount for my phone so navigating was tricky. And Strava ****** up again (also running on my phone). Thinking about getting a trip computer for navigation and strava logging. What do people recommend?

Begbie said:
Just got a wahoo bolt, not used it yet. But seems nice.

I've got an Elemnt bolt, brilliant little thing. The navigation is basic but works well - there's no onboard routing so it works off turn instructions added to the route, and it won't reroute you if you go off route.

I use mine for general ride logging, training sessions, navigation, etc. I was using a phone but the amount of times Strava would crash mid ride was annoying.

Skillmister · 28 May 2018 at 12:55

Also using an element bolt, does everything I wanted and the maps although basic are plenty good enough

Did the Scott MTB Marathon yesterday. 50 miles in the baking heat after 3 days of being ill and not eating much.. Not my wisest idea! Could barely turn the pedals by the end and considering I was struggling to consume solid foods I was fueled almost solely off water and carb powder. I'm sure you can imagine what that did to my digestive system afterwards :eek:

Was pretty epic camping under the lightning Saturday night though

TallPaul_S · 28 May 2018 at 13:14

Talking of carb gels etc, I got some super cheap ones from my local discount store, about 75p each - they do the job well tbh! One I had yesterday was cola flavour and it tasted exactly like the cheap cola ice pops we had as kids, which got me thinking... Can you freeze them?

would keep them nice and cold as they tend to get a little warm sitting in a camelbak for a couple of hours ..

Andreworex · 29 May 2018 at 13:08

Skillmister said:
Also using an element bolt, does everything I wanted and the maps although basic are plenty good enough

Did the Scott MTB Marathon yesterday. 50 miles in the baking heat after 3 days of being ill and not eating much.. Not my wisest idea! Could barely turn the pedals by the end and considering I was struggling to consume solid foods I was fueled almost solely off water and carb powder. I'm sure you can imagine what that did to my digestive system afterwards

Was pretty epic camping under the lightning Saturday night though

Also did this on the back of 20 miles Friday, 20 miles in the peaks with my lad Saturday and then the MTB Marathon! furthest I have ever done and I have never had cramp like it by mile 40odd...was a great day and something I might get addicted to but need to actually think about fuel BEFORE riding and not just "be alright on jelly babies and a tin of rice pudding"!

Reality|Bites · 1 Jun 2018 at 17:48

Does anyone know where and what kit I need to buy to convert my front 9mm Qr to 15mm?

Begbie · 2 Jun 2018 at 04:17

Reality|Bites said:
Does anyone know where and what kit I need to buy to convert my front 9mm Qr to 15mm?

Front what?

New front hub, or new fork?

Some hubs aren't changeable, and forks will need replaced to go from qr to 15mm.

Hedge · 2 Jun 2018 at 18:01

Just got some new shorts from Decathlon today. They are good for 29.99. Really nice stretchy material and good fit.

Also waiting on delivery of POC knee and elbow pads. Time to start trying more scary stuff

Skillmister · 3 Jun 2018 at 19:19

Calibre Bossnut is fantastic. Just as many smiles riding it as the T130 I demo'd, and way more when I look at my bank balance

Did 2 loops of Llandegla yesterday it's a hoot on a full suss compared to a hardtail.

rhysduck · 3 Jun 2018 at 19:52

Llandegla is still one of my top 3 trail centres. Had a bit of an off first time I rode it and needed a trip to Wrexham A&E but I love the place.