The MTB thread

[northwind]

Originally Posted by ivantate

Rockshox Revelation

I have a set of these, last year's 130mm dual airs. Bloody brilliant they are. Not really tried any of the others mind... I had Toras on before, in the 130mm solo air, tough as old boots and cheap- incredible budget option, mine were £85 new! But I don't think there's a 140mm of those.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Are those not really meant for mud-plugging?

Bump. Are these wrong for mud, or is it just me being a girl?

If the first one, then how much are some cheap offroad tyres?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Bump. Are these wrong for mud, or is it just me being a girl?

If the first one, then how much are some cheap offroad tyres?

They don't look very "knobbily" so to speak so probably not for hardcore offroad useage. Are you having difficulties with traction?

You can go as cheap or expensive as you like. I personally go for tyres which have a low rolling resistance but high grip in the mud...something which only expensive tyres seem to possess. Some of the cheaper very "knobbily" tyres can slow you down quite a lot when riding on compacted, hard ground!

[yorkie_chris]

Yeah whenever there's more than a tiny bit of mud there I can pedal like f##k and not go anywhere!

[northwind]

What are they? They do look familiar but certainly don't look like dirt tyres.

Just got back from a ride in the snow. Not my best plan ever, I lost my buff and my face is so cold I can't speak

[yorkie_chris]

Dunno, they say DCI on the side and are made in sri lanka.

Yorkie, they are dual purpose "semi-slicks" and cheap ones at that. They're designed to be used on canal toe paths etc.

Thats why your slipping and sliding!

Get some proper knobblies on and you will see a world of difference

Maxxis High Rollers for general use for me and Wetscream for seriously muddy conditions

I use panaracer semi slicks nearly all year round on one of my hard tails
If it gets too cacky I bung the semi knobbly on the rear.
I run them at about 60psi so they cut through the mud nicely.


I'd be more worried about riding a bike with PMS myself chris!!

I saw this in a cycle show at the weekend, some for the serious downhill MTB racer.

Diamondback Sabbath.

Here is the answer to all your drivetrain problems; use a gearbox.

The drive sprocket is concentric with the swingarm pivot, therefore no chain extension, therefore no need for a chain tensioner, or chain device, therefore the chain will stay on, and you can shift without pedaling.

So, take your current bike apart, put the bits on the Sabbath and get to the bottom of Ft Bill in one piece.

9" of trouble free travel.

7 speed gearbox
Fox DHX4.0
Rear hub (32H) and sprocket included.
FSA Pig 1.5"
Chain

A bargain at £2700.

All you need to complete the build is fork, bars, stem, pedals, brakes, saddle and wheelset.(rear wheel rebuild needed)