Mountain Biking
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As much as those Amflows both the new pro models and the entry ones are tempting, I do think things are getting somewhat out of hand now with these power and torque figures. I rarely even have my Bosch gen5 above 65nm and 600w never mind its full fat settings as it’s simply not needed. The turbo mode 100nm 750e was fun to begin with but the novelty soon wore off. £3999 though for wireless t-type and the mid pack motor Ona. Full carbon frame with better more modern geo though is a bit of a no brainer if you have zeb ultimates, factory fox parts, high end brakes and wheel sets to transfer over.
I'm looking for a bike, not entirely sure what. I haven't rode a bike since school but looking to buy one I can primarily use on the canals (not all paths have been done up) so I can go riding with my nephew and daughter. If this becomes a thing, I'd eventually move onto more expensive bikes and do road riding.
The options available are endless, I keep reading posts about how to avoid places like Halfords and their range of bikes. I was recommended checking out either Rockhopper or Trek Marlin bikes but again, loads of options in the cheaper range £500-600.
I've also been looking at second hand bikes and someone has this:
"2012 Rockhopper Comp
Drivetrain
Shimano Deore 9-speed derailleur
Shimano 9-speed 11-34t cassette
shimano Deore 3-speed front derailleur
Shimano 3-speed crankset
Brakes
clarks m2 160mm rotor front and rear
Suspension
Custom-tuned SR Suntour 80 or 100mm-travel suspension fork with hydraulic damping and proprietary Spike Valve, lockout with lightweight magnesium lowers, and alloy steerer
Frame size small"
Selling for £160. Obviously the age of the bike and any potential costs down the line are a concern and I read the tech is outdated by today's newer models. The seller did say he services his own bikes.
Any thoughts? I may be over thinking this. Unsure if buying that would be a good deal or just spending extra to get more modern.
The options available are endless, I keep reading posts about how to avoid places like Halfords and their range of bikes. I was recommended checking out either Rockhopper or Trek Marlin bikes but again, loads of options in the cheaper range £500-600.
I've also been looking at second hand bikes and someone has this:
"2012 Rockhopper Comp
Drivetrain
Shimano Deore 9-speed derailleur
Shimano 9-speed 11-34t cassette
shimano Deore 3-speed front derailleur
Shimano 3-speed crankset
Brakes
clarks m2 160mm rotor front and rear
Suspension
Custom-tuned SR Suntour 80 or 100mm-travel suspension fork with hydraulic damping and proprietary Spike Valve, lockout with lightweight magnesium lowers, and alloy steerer
Frame size small"
Selling for £160. Obviously the age of the bike and any potential costs down the line are a concern and I read the tech is outdated by today's newer models. The seller did say he services his own bikes.
Any thoughts? I may be over thinking this. Unsure if buying that would be a good deal or just spending extra to get more modern.
thats not just old its ancient.
Depends what you want to ride and get out of it. Modern trails are designed for modern bikes. That bike will likely have 26" wheels and really old geometry.
if you are just riding canal paths then a MTB is necessarily the right tool for the job.
But i wouldnt buy something that old personally.
@CraigN I've been having a good think some more, which is fairly dangerous 
I'm now potentially looking at https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/t...en-5-2025-hybrid-bike-737710#colcode=73771002, what you reckon? It's good enough for canals and also allows me to grab experience on the road solo?
I'm now potentially looking at https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/t...en-5-2025-hybrid-bike-737710#colcode=73771002, what you reckon? It's good enough for canals and also allows me to grab experience on the road solo?
I will be honest I know nothing about gravel/road cycling. It simply holds no interest for me.
If I am not close to avoiding death on my bike then its not for me. Is there a road bike thread? Might be better able to advise than me in here.
If I am not close to avoiding death on my bike then its not for me. Is there a road bike thread? Might be better able to advise than me in here.
I see Schwalbe are having a massive shake up with their tyres. New Romy replacing Hans Dampf and in Radial, looks great.
Am I right in thinking an Albert is a notch down from a Magic Mary? Might try Albert front, Romy rear next time I'm due tyres.
Current Magic Mary radial, and Conti Kryptotal rear are also done.
Am I right in thinking an Albert is a notch down from a Magic Mary? Might try Albert front, Romy rear next time I'm due tyres.
Current Magic Mary radial, and Conti Kryptotal rear are also done.
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I use marys in the winter alberts in the summer on my eeb. Shreddas when its really mucky and im doing steep tech.
sometimes I run Mary front albert rear and sometimes Shredda front mary rear.
Cant wait to get the Alberts back on, roll so well.
if i had confidence in the casing id run them on my DH bike. I run only the mavity pro casing.
sometimes I run Mary front albert rear and sometimes Shredda front mary rear.
Cant wait to get the Alberts back on, roll so well.
if i had confidence in the casing id run them on my DH bike. I run only the mavity pro casing.
I always kind of liked Nobby Nics but they were never quite enough so always end up back on Magic Mary, hat no idea Albert's were somewhere between the two.
I put some continental dubnital race xc on my e hardtail, feels really good on road and blue trails, when i did the red trails yesterday it was ok except for when i went over wet and muddy terrain but being on a hardtail i was only going down the trails at around 9 - 10mph anyway (went to gisburn)
My shoulders were hurting during the night though after doing a full day of trails yesterday is this because am not used to doing them?
My shoulders were hurting during the night though after doing a full day of trails yesterday is this because am not used to doing them?
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Before I could drive, riding the on the roads to get to the trails was the scariest part of the ride!
When i lived in south london i used to commute on a bike on the A21.
nearly got killed by a bus once. Have not ridden on the roads really since.
Albert is equivalent to Kryptotal F or Assegai.
Magic Mary is more akin to Argotal or Highroller III.
I got a new Magic Mary 2.5 Ultra Soft Radial last week and rode it at Bike Park Wales on Friday. It provides so much more grip and confidence over the 2.6 DHF I was running previously. [You can still see the purple line marking in the photo above.]
My son rides Albert Radials on his two bikes and finds them perfect for UK Bike Parks and Trail Centers
Today my new helmet arrived to replace my ageing (2008) 661 Evo Legend. Will be sad to see the 661 go
TLD D4
This has a lot more cooling vents, which are very welcomed
My son rides Albert Radials on his two bikes and finds them perfect for UK Bike Parks and Trail Centers
Today my new helmet arrived to replace my ageing (2008) 661 Evo Legend. Will be sad to see the 661 go
TLD D4
This has a lot more cooling vents, which are very welcomed
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You had the same helmet for 18 years 
Nice D4 though, I've got a nice collection of broken D2's and 3's. Great lids
Nice D4 though, I've got a nice collection of broken D2's and 3's
. Great lidsWas out on my bike earlier and took a pretty nasty fall, was doing this descent and it was steeper than what it looked, and there was loads of small rocks on it and I had some dubnital 29x2.4's on which are cross country racing tires, went down whilst braking and my tyres just slipped and I went tumbling and the back of my head slammed a tree. lesson learnt i wont be doing these type of descents without proper grippy tyres on and especially not one with a fence at the end of it
my helmet took most of the impact, gutted its of no use now as its badly dented and parts of the foam inside have broken and have cracks in it too but better the helmet than my head
got a headache and my left ribs seem to be hurting, hoping it gets better by end of the week and i havn't broken anything
my helmet took most of the impact, gutted its of no use now as its badly dented and parts of the foam inside have broken and have cracks in it too but better the helmet than my head
got a headache and my left ribs seem to be hurting, hoping it gets better by end of the week and i havn't broken anything
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You had the same helmet for 18 years
Nice D4 though, I've got a nice collection of broken D2's and 3's
I got it in 2008 to ride Fort William for a weekend, then didn't use it for 17 years after that. It was stored in a cupboard all that time