The MTB thread

[northwind]

Originally Posted by barwel1992

nope i hate twitchy bikes lol if i had it i would have 140mm marzocchi 55R's on it lol but thats just me as i dont like seat up spandex riding

Wonder how long that'd take before you lever the headtube off

lol not long with the way i ride hence my choice of frame

If anyone wants a fork upgrade I have a couple going spare....

2006 Rockshox Recon 351 Solo Air. 130mm travel. Lightly used for a year and stored for a project that hasnt happened. Hold air with no leaks and stantions are completely unmarked. Changed the oil just before taking them off. 190mm steerer.


2010 Rockshox Recon 351 Solo Air. 140mm travel. Only ridden out of the shop and taken off the bike. 210mm steerer tube.



PM if you want more details.

[Jayneflakes]

I had a great start to the day today, I managed to ride my wicked Giant XtC Team Edition mountain bike to work and loved it, despite the cool morning chill. I have been off my bike for a while due to poor health, but I have decided that this year is going to be my year. This year is going to be the year I do the things I want to do and that includes getting back on my mountain bike.

It has been about ten months since my last proper ride anywhere and last time I rode it left me with yet more chronic pain. Today I got to work and nothing hurt, (except my shoulder, but that is another story) my soul felt filled with joy as I the cool morning air filled my lungs and my bulbous fat ar$3 filled my Lycra shorts.

There were a few things that felt odd though. Last time I rode the bike was when I fitted the Tioga carbon bars and that was just a test ride. Today I fitted a comfort saddle and got the adjustment slightly out, so it was too far forward. I have a Syncros Titanium in-line pin so getting it back enough is critical or it feels cramped. Fitting such a big saddle to my light weight race felt sad, but comfort was wonderful and greatly improved over the narrow WTB ladies race saddle. Might have to look into a lightweight version though.

As for the Carbon bars, they feel soooooooo nice, they just flex enough to make the bike feel lovely, even with 100mm forks on the front, but don't feel as stiff and harsh as a oversize Aluminium bar. Highly recommended I feel, carbon is the way to go. Also they look totally sexy in that special way that Carbon does.

Not riding the bike for a while has had an effect that I don't like though and that is my tummy has got bigger I swear. I don't like having a sticky out tummy and I don't like how I look right now, if I can keep up with the biking, I should lose some of this gained weight and I can get thin again and fit into my clothes.

Who would have thought that Mountain bikes can do so much for us, they make us feel alive, they make us happy, riding them is brilliant fun and they give us totally sexy bodies. I love my bike. Hmm, Giant do a Carbon framed version too... Time to start dreaming.


I need a better paying job so I can afford the toys I want.

I got mine stupidly cheap, an ex demo frame built up with brand new components:



It's great

[Luckypants]

Well I'm trying to get back to biking and jesus I'm unfit! I had planned an easy ride on the Alwen trail today, but there was too much snow left around the lake. So I thought I'd try a ride around LLyn Brenig, but all tracks were snowed up and ended up on a road ride which was quite snowy in itself!



View across to the Clwydian Hills

[northwind]

Hey, nice one Jayneflakes, long may it continue.

Considering selling my '08 Rockhopper Disc. Hardly used, probably less than 150 miles in total. Small amount of paint wear on the crank. Crying shame that its just sitting in the garage but I've never really got on with it.

Anyone interested?

A pity Rob, we had a laugh in the snow that time round Guisborough Woods.

Yeah it is, but its not seen enough use, partly through me not gelling with the bike, and partly through laziness. If I'd been nearer to decent trails then maybe it would have had more use, but as it is and not having anyone else to ride with then its not working out. I dont think I should have bought the Rockhopper in the first place and instead bought one of my other choices. The Cube's felt different somehow, even if the spec didnt quite match that of the Specialized.

I'm looking to sell it to fund some studio lighting kit for the camera which a mate is looking to sell.