Mountain Biking

MassiveJim said:
They don't, but as far as I can tell they just screw into the top cap, so if I can replace the top cap with one that is threaded I could add volume spacers.
Couldn't I?
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I'd try a Revelation cap. Assuming it's easy enough to replace the cap. If even possible? Does it unscrew the same as the pike etc

Also the internal diamter of the stanchion might be smaller (steel v ally)?

Could try MRP Ramp Control. Or just send an email over to TFTuned.
 
Begbie said:
I'd try a Revelation cap. Assuming it's easy enough to replace the cap. If even possible? Does it unscrew the same as the pike etc

Also the internal diamter of the stanchion might be smaller (steel v ally)?

Could try MRP Ramp Control. Or just send an email over to TFTuned.
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Thanks for that Ive emailed TFTuned Ill see what they say.
 
After years and years of wanting to get back into mountain biking i've finally bitten the bullet! :D

Picked this up this morning and took it for a quick loop around Alton Water Reservoir and had a blast!

A little unsure of the size, went for an XL on recommendation from the Norco website, but despite being 6'3" I have short legs so doesn't feel super "chuckable!"

Will take it on some more downward facing stuff soon to decide and if I do think i'll be better off on a Large i'll get it swapped I think!

Anyone have any tips for MTB maintenance when living in a flat? Previous bikes were had when living at parents with a garden and all the tools ready to use :(

First thing i'll be doing is getting some new pedals, then going tubeless and then upgrade the brakes I think as they're a bit pants at stopping my enormous mass!

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Megahurtz400 said:
@Milkybk Nice bike! What i'd give to live somewhere with hills :(

Anyone had any experience with something like this?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable...596283?hash=item1a7685497b:g:f7AAAOSwCA5bWsNG

Thinking that if I can get one of these set up in the van, with a 25Ltr drum of water, I can get the bike washed down before I put it in so it'll be clean and dry by the time I get home :D
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I use one of the hand pump pressure sprayers, takes a while but pretty good.
 
bloodiedathame said:
Need some new chainrings for my Iroko https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-iroko-2-2016-mountain-bike-EV244133, not sure which fit. Anyone able to provide some guidance?
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like-for-like ratio or looking to move onto something else? also, both chain rings or just outer/inner?

Shimano says PCD 104mm/64mm:
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/shimano/FC-M627.html?_sm_byp=iVVvvMp5s5s7LjkH

also, go to youtube and try to take the existing one off first, if they are ceased, may be cheaper to just get the full chainset.

Megahurtz400 said:
After years and years of wanting to get back into mountain biking i've finally bitten the bullet! :D

Picked this up this morning and took it for a quick loop around Alton Water Reservoir and had a blast!

A little unsure of the size, went for an XL on recommendation from the Norco website, but despite being 6'3" I have short legs so doesn't feel super "chuckable!"

Will take it on some more downward facing stuff soon to decide and if I do think i'll be better off on a Large i'll get it swapped I think!

Anyone have any tips for MTB maintenance when living in a flat? Previous bikes were had when living at parents with a garden and all the tools ready to use :(

First thing i'll be doing is getting some new pedals, then going tubeless and then upgrade the brakes I think as they're a bit pants at stopping my enormous mass!
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most flats will have some kind of water tap for commual garden/car wash. any idea if you can use those? if not then may be one of those amazon hand pump as suggested above.

nice bike by the way
 
XE11 said:
like-for-like ratio or looking to move onto something else? also, both chain rings or just outer/inner?

Shimano says PCD 104mm/64mm:
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/shimano/FC-M627.html?_sm_byp=iVVvvMp5s5s7LjkH

also, go to youtube and try to take the existing one off first, if they are ceased, may be cheaper to just get the full chainset.
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The cranks have been off before when I replaced the originals with Race Face ones so should come off ok. I want to go like for like, I've found the 22t on Wiggle but can't find a 36t, looking on CRC there seem to be loads of options for 36t/104, most seem single or triple, but does that matter?

bike-components.de seem to have a good range of stuff with compatibility notes.
 
@XE11 Unfortunately not, it’s an entire estate of flats all with underground car parks etc :(

Might give one of those 12v eBay pressure washers a try and get it mounted in the van, will review afterwards! :p
 
bloodiedathame said:
The cranks have been off before when I replaced the originals with Race Face ones so should come off ok. I want to go like for like, I've found the 22t on Wiggle but can't find a 36t, looking on CRC there seem to be loads of options for 36t/104, most seem single or triple, but does that matter?

bike-components.de seem to have a good range of stuff with compatibility notes.
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Evans Cycle

this should fit but you may want to give them a call before ordering just to be sure.

Megahurtz400 said:
@XE11 Unfortunately not, it’s an entire estate of flats all with underground car parks etc :(

Might give one of those 12v eBay pressure washers a try and get it mounted in the van, will review afterwards! :p
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when i was living in a flat. i use one of those portable shower for camping (basically water bag hanged overhead) to rinse off most dirt before i mount the bike on the car, then i will take it to Sainsbury car wash (the manual ones with high pressure jet).
 
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@XE11 Sainsburys/supermarket pressure washers aren't a bad shout!

Problem is i've got a nice little canal path/riverside trail 50m from my flat and want to get blasting up and down that in the evenings, and I think the flat mate would lose his mind if there was muddy bike trails in the hallway, as would I :p

FYI this is where the bike is living :p
 
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Milkybk said:
That’s full commitment if I’ve ever seen it.

“We don’t have room for your bike in the house!”

“Don’t be stupid, loads of room, look.”

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Hahahaha :D

It’s a 2 bed flat with two ensuites so this toilets only ever used when people are round.

When people are round bike will go on the balcony under a tarp briefly, or I might just stick a bucket on the balcony for the guests :p
 
I know Voodoo bikes are not the best but with the current offers the Voodoo Minister is in budget. Gut feeling is I would be better off with a hard tail rather than a cheap FS but at £680 it is tempting. What are peoples opinions?
 
Repta said:
I know Voodoo bikes are not the best but with the current offers the Voodoo Minister is in budget. Gut feeling is I would be better off with a hard tail rather than a cheap FS but at £680 it is tempting. What are peoples opinions?
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Depends how much you'll be using it. Once in a while it'll do the job, every weekend up at Peaslake I don't think it'll last long, the parts are very budget bin.
 
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