Mountain Biking

I've got my eyes on the new Transition Scout to replace my Nomad 2. Looks lovely, don't know why but nothing SC do now other than the 5010 appeals, don't like the look of the bikes anymore, and the price is now the wrong side of 3k.
 
robj20 said:
Creaky never stay perfect for long IME.
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Have you have experience with a press fit BB's yourself or just read about creaking from other users?
I've had a press it BB on my DH bike now for other a year without any creaks or issues at all. I was weary of getting a frame with a press fit BB after reading about creaking and other issues from but mines been trouble free.
I do wonder if a lot of the issues you read online is just user error, poorly fitted etc.
 
New whip on the local loop

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Already had Strava gold medals on pretty much the whole of Llandegla except the main downhill sections and all my local climbs :D

Got some big plans with this thing
 
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Hi all

my father has started mountain biking, and as a little gift I thought I’d get him some shoes, as he’s currently wearing trainers which are getting soaked.

Can someone recommend a pair for ~£40?

Thanks :-)
 
Looking for a bit of advice on trail bike sizing. I currently own a large YT Tues which has a reach of 452mm which feels great for me. I'm looking to get an Orbea Occam to add to the stable but according to Orbeas size guide I'm in the middle of a medium and large. A medium has a 450mm reach and a large has 474mm reach. Part of me thinks get the medium as its practically the same as my Tues but them I'm also thinking that a trail bike should be sized a little larger. Eg YT say my Tues is idea size for me but they also say that Jeffsy with a 470mm reach should fit me. I'd normally just go to a shop and try the bikes but at the moment all the shops who sell Orbea near me and mail order only.

So in a nutshell should I go for a bike with a longer reach than my DH bike for trail riding?
 
joelk2 said:
Anything sub £500 worth looking at? Mountain bike style. Got some good forests nearby.
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Due to how many people have taken up mtb during lockdown you're going to find it hard to get your hands on anything in that price point at the moment, particularly anything that's been well reviewed. The best bikes around £500-550 are the Vitus Nucleus, Pinnacle Kapur 2, Marin Bobcat Trail 3, Trek Marlin 6, or Calibre Two Cubed, but I'm pretty sure they're all sold out everywhere. From what I've read the Vitus is by far the best of that bunch, but it's only sold by Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles and stock is like gold dust at the best of times.
 
Ordered a cube acid pro for my son last week, 440. Its not gonna do downhill but be fine for forest trails. As mentioned above it was hard to find stock of much in that price range.

Someone mentioned trying the canyon website.
 
nicktay2605 said:
Due to how many people have taken up mtb during lockdown you're going to find it hard to get your hands on anything in that price point at the moment, particularly anything that's been well reviewed. The best bikes around £500-550 are the Vitus Nucleus, Pinnacle Kapur 2, Marin Bobcat Trail 3, Trek Marlin 6, or Calibre Two Cubed, but I'm pretty sure they're all sold out everywhere. From what I've read the Vitus is by far the best of that bunch, but it's only sold by Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles and stock is like gold dust at the best of times.
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cheers thanks. Have had a look round myself and have found the same to be fair. Maybe I'll just grab my old bike back off my brother in the meantime.
 
Yeah stock is completely shagged everywhere.

I logged in to Cube and Cannondale and they have nothing under a grand in mountain bike or hybrid. Plenty of top end road bikes or ebikes.
 
Even full suss bikes under £2k (which I guess is considered low end for a full suss) are hard to find. I've been looking at something to replace the old hardtail I've been using and it's honestly pretty tough to find a well reviewed full suss in stock that isn't over £2k.
 
Evening all. Popped in here for a little advice. Our company has just joined the Cyclescheme, so I'm thinking of getting a mountain bike. My manager (more of a mate now) is a keen mountain biker, and I used to be back when I was a teenager. I've been on a sustained health kick for some time, albeit mostly lifting weights, so I need to add cardio to my life.

The group he cycles with do enduro type riding, which suits me perfectly, as I can take my time with the uphills and build up my fitness, but still enjoy the fun part. So I have a few questions, and I'd be very grateful for opinions and advice.

1. Cyclescheme appears to be a no lose; does anyone have any negatives to the scheme?

2. I figure if I'm doing it, I might as well go all out; that's my personality. So I'm looking at bikes along the lines of the Specialized Enduro, or Norco C1/2/3. Here's where I need the most advice. I haven't done a huge amount of research, but enough to know that style of bike would fit my needs. I don't want to spend crazy amounts of money if it isn't necessary, so if something that's 90% as good as the Enduro is available for 50% the cost...I'll go for that. But in a similar but opposite train of thought, I don't want to cheap out and have to replace it in 2 years because it doesn't meet my future requirements.

3. The cyclescheme doesn't just limit you to a bike, but also allows you to buy accesories also. A full face helmet will be a minimum, and probably elbow and knee pads as well. Are there any other considerations I should chuck in there while I have the chance? Even minor things like a pump, puncture repair kit etc..

Many thanks for your time all. Happy Saturday.
 
My most used items are probably
A track pump for use at home, really takes all the hassle out of pumping tyres
Digital pressure guage - don't underestimate the value of finding a pressure that suits you and your riding style and being able to dial in that pressure precisely every time
Chain lube.. One bottle will last ages but you'll use it often.
 
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