Mountain Biking

Dangerous Dave said:
I was disappointed going to carbon wheels couldn't tell the difference it was only once I changed to much lighter tyres knocking off almost 1kg that it made a notable difference (went from DH casing to trail tyres). What was very noticeable was the higher engaging hub on technical climbs much better so worth it for that but if I was to do it again I'd stick with DT Swiss aluminium FR rims.
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I already use Tail casings.
It's just one of those things I've wanted to try for a long time I need to get it out of my system.
My 481 will become my DH wheels.
 
Think I might have to sell a bike. I tend to just hold on to them forever until barely worth anything. But I could really use the space. :(

We need a bike members market! :)
 
Hedge said:
Think I might have to sell a bike. I tend to just hold on to them forever until barely worth anything. But I could really use the space. :(

We need a bike members market! :)
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I know that all too well. I’ve got a bike I’ve not used since July and one I’ve not used since possibly the September before that..
 
I have mine down to two now, hardtail for blasting around the local trails and winter riding. Full sus for special days out or dry weather local stuff.
 
Hedge said:
Think I might have to sell a bike. I tend to just hold on to them forever until barely worth anything. But I could really use the space. :(

We need a bike members market! :)
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deja vu there!

Thats how I ended up with my first bike.

Been tempted to sell mine recently, but I know once summer comes I'll miss it.
 
I have a Hybrid non electric which I tend to use for grocery runs (chill and slow riding 2.5 mile each way) or casual greenway rides and an EMTB hardtail for bike parks and trails, the latter might get sold somewhere down the line for a full suspension EMTB though

off to Dalby forest on the 20th and hired a full Sus EMTB for a day looking forward to trying it out
 
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robj20 said:
I would but this forum is just pants for pictures. Especially via mobile.
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That's a fair point.

The little man has outgrown his current bike (could only leave him looking like he was riding a clown bike for so long) so we have just been and sorted his replacement, pick it up later in the week.

The junior Marin line up is really impressive.

Edit: have also ordered an Amflow.

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CraigN said:
Tyre didnt even last one ride. This is getting expensive.

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Schwalbe 'SmartGuard' top Level protection. I've never had puncture with Schwalbe's but for folks that do not ride often Hire your MTB's deffo the posh E-Bikes.

Felix Dennis said in his book 'How to get Rich by Felix Dennis'
"If it Flys, Funk's or Floats Hire it" (I changed the the 2nd one to funks because its a family friendly forum) he only kept his Rolls Royce because he used it a lot and one of his friends who loved Rollers
happily fixed it for free )
He did settle down with a Girlfriend in his later years:p

My run around bike was £15 off Gumtree, fix issues were easy and I shoved a set of Schwalbe Marathon Supreme on and they are still going strong.

After my last good MTB got wrote off I decided If I do any off-road biking I will just hire a E-MTB.

ichabod crane said:
That's a fair point.

The little man has outgrown his current bike (could only leave him looking like he was riding a clown bike for so long) so we have just been and sorted his replacement, pick it up later in the week.

The junior Marin line up is really impressive.

Edit: have also ordered an Amflow.

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Thats a nice Bike, I really like that they went back to the classic Logo it looks soo much better. As a rule of thumb what ever the bike cost spend around 10% of the value of the bike on a good Lock and insist he always locks it outside shops, the kids where I live just dump there nice bikes outside the shop doors without a care in the world.
I never got over having my 1st bike stolen.

a66as said:
I have a Hybrid non electric which I tend to use for grocery runs (chill and slow riding 2.5 mile each way) or casual greenway rides and an EMTB hardtail for bike parks and trails, the latter might get sold somewhere down the line for a full suspension EMTB though

off to Dalby forest on the 20th and hired a full Sus EMTB for a day looking forward to trying it out
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That's the way to do it, unless you live close to a trail and ride a lot
its not worth buying an expensive E-MTB that you will only use a few times, just hire one when you need one.
 
Dont think I'd ever enjoying riding a hire bike as much as one I own. I'd probably spend half the time dialing in the suspension, just to have to give it back once it's setup
 
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SpudMaster said:
Dont think I'd ever enjoying riding a hire bike as much as one I own. I'd probably spend half the time dialing in the suspension, just to have to give it back once it's setup
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Yeah I wanted to take my own bike but I don't drive, and the closes train station to dalby forest is Malton which is 12 miles away, my e bike battery (500wh) will get 60% drained just getting there so the next best option is to hire one.
 
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