Mountain Biking

touch · 5 Mar 2015 at 23:35

rhysduck said:
They haven't been out for a "few years"!?

They are Nukeproof Electron pedals.

I have some (electrons) that came with my commencal but the bearings in them were already trashed so I put them straight on my fixie rat. I dont have any problems with them but im only using them for a few miles on the road every couple of months.

robj20 · 6 Mar 2015 at 07:18

rhysduck said:
They haven't been out for a "few years"!?

I'm torn between these:
Hans Dampf
Nobby Nic or Nobby Nic Evo
Conti Trail King UST
Mountain King II UST

Or maybe just another Rubber Queen on the back as is on the front.

None of them. Get the new Nobby Nic, its right in between the old one and a Hans Dampf. Great all rounder.

rhysduck · 6 Mar 2015 at 08:27

What's the new Nobby Nic rob?

robj20 · 6 Mar 2015 at 09:11

The 2015 version.

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/...eskin-pacestar-26x2.35-tl-easy-folding-230062

I have a 2.35 on the front and 2.25 on the back.

Easiest way to tell them apart is to look at the centre knobs. One wide one on the old ones two small ones next to each other on the new.

If i wanted more grip i would be tempted by a Hans Dampf front New Nobby Nic rear

Supercow · 6 Mar 2015 at 10:35

rhysduck said:
They haven't been out for a "few years"!?

touch said:
They are Nukeproof Electron pedals.

The NUkeproof ones have been out many years, and as touch said, they are the Electrons. Woeful if it gets even slightly damp.

ps: Hans Dampfs are great, but the side knobs tear off pretty easily

milko · 6 Mar 2015 at 11:10

kaotikuk said:
any helmet reccomendations for someone with a longish narrow head? Ive used a MET crossover for a year and a bit but need a new one now as its had its day so looking at other options!

Troy Lee A1. Most comfortable fit I've ever had from a helmet. My skull answers to the longish narrow description too.

Supercow · 6 Mar 2015 at 13:08

milko said:
Troy Lee A1. Most comfortable fit I've ever had from a helmet. My skull answers to the longish narrow description too.

You riding this weekend - just messaged Tim, but he reckons SH was exceedingly swampy last weekend - I cant be arsed with that!

Begbie · 6 Mar 2015 at 13:24

weescott said:
Shimano workshop grease is the best I have used.

On another note...Hope to move to the doorstep of the Cairngorms in a few months. IBT Stoked thread lock.

Jealous! Hoping to move back there at somepoint in my life. I miss it, so much.

Also I have a roof rack and Thule Bike rack for a clio that I'll be getting rid of soon if anyone wants one cheap.....

neil_g · 6 Mar 2015 at 17:23

preview

"I just paralysed my hand.."

milko · 6 Mar 2015 at 22:50

Supercow said:
You riding this weekend - just messaged Tim, but he reckons SH was exceedingly swampy last weekend - I cant be arsed with that!

Howard from Pedal 'n Spoke posted this evening that the trails are running nicely after a dry week. I'm hoping to get out on Sunday myself. If Pitch is still super gloopy we could always head out towards Leith, that tends to hold up a bit better I think.

weescott · 7 Mar 2015 at 08:32

touch said:
Where are you going?

I'm aiming for Cairngorms tomorrow actually. Going to hire some fatbikes from Bothy Bikes and have a play in the snow

Aboyne. The possibility of Snow days will become real, more working from home. And a cycle track literally at the bottom of my garden.

kaotikuk · 7 Mar 2015 at 10:55

milko said:
Troy Lee A1. Most comfortable fit I've ever had from a helmet. My skull answers to the longish narrow description too.

What size did you go for ? my head is 54-55cm, the smallest A1 size is 54-56cm, although im worried it will be to bulky as its right on the size.

milko · 7 Mar 2015 at 14:49

I'm more at the high side of XL end of things... The adjustment is pretty good though, you should be alright. They're not the most low-profile helmets but the fit is great for me. You can always return it if it's wrong, or go somewhere that lets you try it on?

gettothechopper · 7 Mar 2015 at 15:56

was so nice this morning at swins !

Skillmister · 7 Mar 2015 at 17:09

Finally going to be getting a mountain bike again at the end of the month after my Specalized was nicked a few years ago now. Only a piddling hardtail (Merida Matts 40d) so far from anything special but it will be great to get back out riding again! Only costing me £100 too which is the main point.

Juggy1985 · 7 Mar 2015 at 18:38

The bush and bearing kit come for my DMR vaults and so did my fancy new gold kmc chain

Heres the kit, 2 bushes, 2 bearings and a bolt to screw into the old bush to pull it back out, primitive but effective.

Look at the state of the old bush I removed from the drive side! I think the seal come out and let crud in.

Getting the old bearing out the pedal took no effort what so ever, it says used a drift and rubber mallet but I poked it out with an 8mm allen key with just the weight of the key pushing it out!

A nice little ratched set I got from Costco for around £15, perfect for the job.

I highly doubt bike park wales is gonna be this dry and nice tomorrow :-/

Krakkenbus · 7 Mar 2015 at 19:02

Finally replaced my aging rear hans dampf, which was torn to shreds and replaced it with a magic mary. Should really have replaced it with something faster rolling but since it's still so wet here it should do the trick.

I'm on the look out for a pair of glasses, anybody have any recommendations? Budget of £100 tops.

Begbie · 7 Mar 2015 at 20:11

Darn Juggy that's pro enduro right there! Looking good.

broona · 7 Mar 2015 at 21:16

Krakkenbus said:
I'm on the look out for a pair of glasses, anybody have any recommendations? Budget of £100 tops.

I bought a pair of these a couple of weeks ago, can't go wrong at the price - http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-ribble-photochromic-lens-glasses/ribbzgla220

6thElement · 7 Mar 2015 at 22:20

Smith Pivlock V90 Max