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My bars have an effective width of 750 and I'm quite tall and have more of a stretched out XC riding position... bar width really depends on preference and riding style, and you need to consider stem length as well unless you just want longer bars.

I'd agree with the others, DMR deathgrips are quite well regarded but i'm not so sure about your pedal and bar choice.

Superstar flat pedals are good, or if you want to save a bit of weight, have a look at the nukeproof composite pedals; https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-neutron-evo-electron-evo-flat-pedals/rp-prod122950

For bars, again, as above, look at something from renthal, raceface or something
 
not sure I'd risk 2nd hand bars - any hidden crash damage and it could buckle/snap with a fall.

given the stock bars are 720mm and these are 720mm, then why change? I see these are riser-bars and the stock aren't, so why do you feel the need for risers? Chain Reaction have cheaper tho, if you're desperate for the cheapest bars possible

I think my hardtail has 780 bars, which I have to admit are too wide and I need to cut down when I can be bothered. Think it's only got a 30mm stem tho.
 
I have a Bizango and so far have replaced the bars with a cheap 740mm riser Brand X from Chain Reaction that was on sale for £11 a couple of months ago. I personally find them a bit more comfortable with the rise compare to stock.

Replaced the stock tyres and went tubeless today. Got two punctures in both tyres last week when I went out which forced my decision, so can't wait to go out this week and ride.

I like the idea of a dropper but I'd have to be honest, it's more XC riding I do and I don't come across steep declines where I need to get my weight over the back wheel.

Picked up some cheap grips to replace the stock ones from Planet X (good stuff at decent prices) but will probably replace those soon as well. Pedals are on my list as well.
 
I have a Bizango and so far have replaced the bars with a cheap 740mm riser Brand X from Chain Reaction that was on sale for £11 a couple of months ago. I personally find them a bit more comfortable with the rise compare to stock.

Replaced the stock tyres and went tubeless today. Got two punctures in both tyres last week when I went out which forced my decision, so can't wait to go out this week and ride.

I like the idea of a dropper but I'd have to be honest, it's more XC riding I do and I don't come across steep declines where I need to get my weight over the back wheel.

Picked up some cheap grips to replace the stock ones from Planet X (good stuff at decent prices) but will probably replace those soon as well. Pedals are on my list as well.
Are the stock rims/tyres tubeless ready? I’ve asked Halfords staff and get different answers!
 
Are the stock rims/tyres tubeless ready? I’ve asked Halfords staff and get different answers!

Officially, no.

You need to tape the rim with gorilla tape or similar and fit some tubeless valves.

People have managed to get the stock Maxis tyres to seat on the rim without issue.

I used the opportunity to fit new tyres, so I purchased a pair of Specialized Ground Controls that my local bike shop had a good price on, which are tubeless ready.
 
Officially, no.

You need to tape the rim with gorilla tape or similar and fit some tubeless valves.

People have managed to get the stock Maxis tyres to seat on the rim without issue.

I used the opportunity to fit new tyres, so I purchased a pair of Specialized Ground Controls that my local bike shop had a good price on, which are tubeless ready.
Great thanks for this, what’s the max width we should use, 2.3? Thanks again
 
So it's kind of new bike time, or I'm tempted anyway. I've had my Aeris for 5 years now, and it's been awesome. Totally dependable, cost a fortune you know the usual bike stuff. And although I don't NEED anything more, I've done some man maths and think I can do this on the cheap...

So I have 3kish. So far; Bird AM9, Bird Aether, Propain, New commencal TR, Spectral CF 8.0.

Anyone have anything else I should be looking at? Not sure I fancy the jeffsy?


Also how confusing are forks/shocks from Fox/Rockshox now. Fox line up has about 6 different 36s!
 
So it's kind of new bike time, or I'm tempted anyway. I've had my Aeris for 5 years now, and it's been awesome. Totally dependable, cost a fortune you know the usual bike stuff. And although I don't NEED anything more, I've done some man maths and think I can do this on the cheap...

So I have 3kish. So far; Bird AM9, Bird Aether, Propain, New commencal TR, Spectral CF 8.0.

Anyone have anything else I should be looking at? Not sure I fancy the jeffsy?


Also how confusing are forks/shocks from Fox/Rockshox now. Fox line up has about 6 different 36s!
There's a new Bird Aether 9C on the way, 'C' for Carbon.

Also the Radon Slide trail.

The Fox 36 line is pretty easy tbh, Rhythm is the cheap OEM fork, thicker alloy walls. Performance is the base level aftermarket fork, i.e. the one you can officially buy on it's own. GRIP damper. Performance Elite is the 2nd from top, GRIP2 damper. Factory is the performance elite but with gold kashima coating, GRIP2 damper.

Ebike models, well ignore those unless you're buying an ebike. So it goes Rhythm->Performance->Performance Elite->Factory.
 
There's a new Bird Aether 9C on the way, 'C' for Carbon.

Also the Radon Slide trail.

The Fox 36 line is pretty easy tbh, Rhythm is the cheap OEM fork, thicker alloy walls. Performance is the base level aftermarket fork, i.e. the one you can officially buy on it's own. GRIP damper. Performance Elite is the 2nd from top, GRIP2 damper. Factory is the performance elite but with gold kashima coating, GRIP2 damper.

Ebike models, well ignore those unless you're buying an ebike. So it goes Rhythm->Performance->Performance Elite->Factory.

I seen that, I wonder what the price will be like. Allegedly announcing in the next few weeks though.

Yeah, I always thought there was a fit3/fit2 vers of the factory but I assume that's changed.

The value for money on the Radon is insane! I'd forgotten about them. Thanks .
 
Think I want to spend some money on some new brakes for my 2016 Scott Scale 735, contemplating some xt or xtr. Presume it's should just be a case of unboltinf what's on and slotting on the new ones?

https://www.evanscycles.com/scott-scale-735-2016-mountain-bike-EV253337

Should be. What don't you like about yours? Bleed and new pads might save some ££.

There was a HSC/LSC damper, and there still is a fit4 but its all about the GRIP2. And the lower end GRIP damper which is also on the bomber z1.

Awesome. By all accounts even the GRIP is still an awesome damper.
 
Should be. What don't you like about yours? Bleed and new pads might save some ££.



Awesome. By all accounts even the GRIP is still an awesome damper.

Wobbly levers mostly, getting some new pads as need some for next Tuesday, will see if they improve things. Didn't realise how much just brakes were so hopefully they'll improve things.
 
Got out on the MTB for the first time in a few months last night, well first proper downhill session anyway. Was great, loved every second of it :). I've now switched to only riding EMTB's, the ability to go further, for longer and get back up quicker for more downhill fun is great. I've sold my Vitus Sommet CRX and now only ride my YT Decoy. Immensely good bike with top tier components and it even looks stunning. I'm still in love with it a year later after buying it.

I'm so tempted by an ebike! What model did you get? The top tier?


Wobbly levers mostly, getting some new pads as need some for next Tuesday, will see if they improve things. Didn't realise how much just brakes were so hopefully they'll improve things.

New Deores are meant to be very good.
 
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