The MTB thread

I think I've managed to google my new MTB wallpaper. Been mentioned in a few magazines for the past several months.

[G]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

This looks a tad scary..... Nicked off Quedos' FB page...



Full link for Phil....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaNBuqSuNqk

It's not exactly technical, although you would struggle with wide bars I think. If you don't mind heights it would be fun.

Originally Posted by G

It's not exactly technical, although you would struggle with wide bars I think. If you don't mind heights it would be fun.

Not technical? Hardly room for any mistakes, so that makes it technical.
I just wouldn't do it, I'd be too focused on the drops.

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Them bloomin ramblers get everywhere

[JamesMio]

I go through chains like theyre made of butter. Typically, riding trails, how often are you guys snapping a chain? For me it's anything from once every 2/3 rides on a new chain/sprock/ring combo up to 3/4 times a ride (older setup) on say a 10 mile Red route.

I keep them clean and greased well, GT85 summer / Motorbike chain lube or chainsaw chain oil in winter.

I AM heavy, 15ish stone and having cycled and played a lot of rugby back in the day I've got quite powerful legs, but surely it's not normal to be destroying chains like this?!

Theres something wrong there dude, I'm no mtb expert but I've had my bike 10 months and haven't put a chain on mine yet, I've only done 3 proper mtb centres but go off road in a local place regular.

I would check alignment of everything or take it to a shop and get it checked out, it's not right.

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Are you using the same make or different brands?

Yep, its not right

[JamesMio]

It's been all Shimano up until the last change, now running all Shim with a SRAM chain to see how that fairs. This latest setup was great for about 3/4 weeks then I popped this chain at Mabie. Rocks your confidence a bit when you're about to get your stomp on for a big climb if there's doubt in the mind about smashing your nads into the headstock (AGAIN!!)

[maviczap]

I resume its Shimano using their special black chain joining pins?

They shouldn't fail, but I seem to remember them being a pain to fit properly, unless you're using a quick link instead.

Where have they failed?

Originally Posted by G

It's not exactly technical, although you would struggle with wide bars I think. If you don't mind heights it would be fun.

I think that's too technical, no chance of getting any speed up, almost boring if it wasn't for the 50ft drop into the river