Mountain Biking

MassiveJim · 23 Jul 2018 at 01:34

Went to cannock chase today, and did this within 30 seconds of joining the trail

For anyone that knows it, it was done on son of a chainslapper.

It has raised the question (internally) of wether I should be wearing a long sleeved MTB jersey or not, 3rd time to cannock and 2nd fall (although 1st one was just stupid clowning around)

Hedge · 23 Jul 2018 at 04:42

Maybe treat yourself to some elbow pads. Some nice lightweight ones should do the trick.

MrKnifey · 23 Jul 2018 at 07:14

Done 37 Miles, 5300ft of climbing on the Nomad yesterday and was fine all day! Bike surprises me more and more!

Begbie · 23 Jul 2018 at 07:35

MrKnifey said:
Done 37 Miles, 5300ft of climbing on the Nomad yesterday and was fine all day! Bike surprises me more and more!

I really want to try one! That's some impressive climbing.

Guy at our shuttles had one yesterday, previous gen but still lovely.

I managed a puncture, then another puncture. Managing to get down the hill. Borrowed a tube, then another puncture. Gave up and put myself to driving duties

First time I've had a puncture that's not healed itself in years. Same spot as the last Minion SS that finally died, ripped more sideknobs off. It's almost brand new, and I doubt I'll get it working tubeless again.

Anyone tried any SS with DH casing? Tempted to get a DH casing rock razor.

Ske · 23 Jul 2018 at 09:00

MrKnifey said:
Done 37 Miles, 5300ft of climbing on the Nomad yesterday and was fine all day! Bike surprises me more and more!

Where did you go? Did a Blade yesterday and it's the driest I've ever seen it.

thebandit · 23 Jul 2018 at 11:09

Jim, a while back I used my arm as a brake too, bought some Tory Lee arm protection after and they have saved me on many occasions since, well worth it.

PinkFloyd · 23 Jul 2018 at 13:23

MassiveJim said:
It has raised the question (internally) of wether I should be wearing a long sleeved MTB jersey or not, 3rd time to cannock and 2nd fall (although 1st one was just stupid clowning around)

Long sleeve Jersey won't help you there, I've gained grazes just like that through clothing coming off my bike! Definitely want pads to minimise that sort of thing.

Begbie · 23 Jul 2018 at 15:04

PinkFloyd said:
Long sleeve Jersey won't help you there, I've gained grazes just like that through clothing coming off my bike! Definitely want pads to minimise that sort of thing.

Couldn't be bothered with elbow pads on a trail. Uplift days, or something pretty nails then yeah sure.

Plus it's only a scratch

PinkFloyd · 23 Jul 2018 at 15:13

Yeh I'm the same. I'll wear the light knee pads unless I'm just ambling around near my house to check the bike is shifting gears etc before going out on a proper ride, but my elbow pads have only been used at BPW Uplift days. I do have heavy duty elbow pads mind, maybe if I had some more in line with my knee pads they'd get more use but in the meantime I'll stick with the risk

Stumbled accross a picture of me after falling off at BPW the other year at the weekend. Grazes like that on both arms, my shoulders, down my sides, all down my legs... Those injuries and the broken rib are what lead to me buying some pads and a decent helmet!

rhysduck · 23 Jul 2018 at 15:20

What elbow pads does everyone use then?

Hedge · 23 Jul 2018 at 16:28

Hedge · 23 Jul 2018 at 16:35

rhysduck said:
What elbow pads does everyone use then?

POC VPD are probably most popular ones.

MassiveJim · 23 Jul 2018 at 22:19

Some sound advise here.
It looks like I am going to be falling off quite regularly as I am not the most skilled MTB'er, I think its worth me getting knee/elbow pads tbh.

The POC VPD are pretty expensive though, and looks like they get mixed reviews regarding comfort (always good for protection though)

Irish_Tom · 23 Jul 2018 at 22:24

rhysduck said:
What elbow pads does everyone use then?

I use these Race Face Ambush Elbow D3O — I've found them to be very good.

My only complaint is that the velcro can catch on your top as you put them on / take them off.

Good combo with these Race Face Flank Leg D3O.

TallPaul_S · 23 Jul 2018 at 23:18

I'd only want D30 pads in my knee/elbow pads, been using them for years in motorbike leathers and they're awesome, completely flexible and comfortable when wearing them normally, then they harden on impact.

In fact, I wonder if they're the exact same pads as I've got already, the shape of them in those pics would indicate they are... :confused:

If so I've literally got like 3x sets of knee and 2x sets of elbow pads already, could just buy the 'outer' and save myself some money!

rhysduck · 24 Jul 2018 at 10:23

Thanks @Irish_Tom - I actually have a pair of the D30 RF Ambush knee pads already!!

Hedge · 24 Jul 2018 at 14:56

The Ixs range look good for the price too.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ixs-flow-evo-elbow-guard-2018/rp-prod167196

MrKnifey · 24 Jul 2018 at 20:22

Ske said:
Where did you go? Did a Blade yesterday and it's the driest I've ever seen it.

We went from a friend's house, done little wooded section near town, castle coch, gwaelod Garth, tynycoed, Smilog, trehafod and back to the house

Plan to do a 10k ft climbing day soon

TallPaul_S · 24 Jul 2018 at 21:35

rhysduck said:
Thanks @Irish_Tom - I actually have a pair of the D30 RF Ambush knee pads already!!

Could you do me a favour and remove the inner D3O pad and tell me if the pads are the same as these inside? thanks!

I had a google but can't see any pictures of the RF D3O Ambush pads with the inner pad removed.

As you can see, I already have a stock of them, so really don't need any more!!

If I can buy just the outer then that'll save some money.

Left to right: shoulder, elbow, hip, 2x knee.

Irish_Tom · 24 Jul 2018 at 21:56

TallPaul_S said:
Could you do me a favour and remove the inner D3O pad and tell me if the pads are the same as these inside? thanks!

I'm not sure how easy it is to remove the inner from the outer but I'll take a look tomorrow for you.