The MTB thread

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

WRONG . It is a requirement to SELL a bike with a bell attached to it , what you do with that Bell 10 nano-seconds after leaving the shop is up to you . I have always wanted to buy a comedy "Bulb" horn and honk at them Clown Style .

I want one of those horns, they have them at halfords, I might one day do it. Im sure I would get some smiles

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

hi bikers.

quick question..


do any of you use any gels or creams to prevent chaffing ?? and if so what do u reccomend

Where do you chafe? I dont really suffer from it, but I dont wear lycra or anything that is close fitting enough to rub me raw. I suppose the usual that you hear of is petroleum jelly (Vaseline), or to use some sort of plaster or tape.

i don't use any cream never had the need to, but i ware lose fitting cargo shorts (non of that spandex cr&p for me)

First of all I would look at the cause of it Quiff . In what respect is this happening ? What are you wearing ? what equipment is this on ?

If you are sore after a ride then use Sudocrem , it`s quite tame . first thing to do after a ride is to have a shower and then let some air get to the body , a light application of Sudocrem can ease thigs a bit . If the skin is broken then it is best to let the air get to it after using a mild antiseptic and let nature take it`s course .

only on bike if do a 300 mile day .. motorbike.. wear cycling shorts.. under leathers.. just on occassion if have long days like GM iii ya know the feeling when the next day within 5 mins you cant get comfy again and have to sit side saddle

Your suffering more from something like a pressure sore then . What I would do is look more at the time spent in the same position and try and break that up a bit . I get the same feeling despite riding a Mountain Bike and putting some endurance miles on the SV . The next day you just whimper at the prospect of sticking that butt on a seat . I found that when I exceeded certain speeds I was pushed into the saddle harder and it made the next day a slower journey . The first port of call for info would be the "Iron Butt" thing that some riders do , a lot of people recommend a Sheepskin placed on top of their seat . Your sit bones are getting pushed into the saddle and this is irritating the muscle and skin that is part of the support underneath . Didn`t you buy a Corbin saddle for the Viffer ?

yeaq I have a corbin.. well I have two now ! but I have fat inner thighs..

You may have a reaction with the cycling Shorts then , may I suggest a natural base layer like Merino Wool . Endura do an exellent range called Baa Baa . Good thing about Merino is it can be worn for days and emits no odour , very popular with MTB riders who are out for days .

Yes, I crashed... Doh.



Not really sure how it happened, was going down a hill on a reasonably easy part (still pretty bumpy and a fair amount of soft sandy surface), probably doing 20-25mph judging from gearing and leg speed when the back end just washed out and I basically low sided. Wasn't on much of a bend at all really, can only guess the back just hit some real lose dusty sand...

Anyway, bike is fine, scratched the fork lowers and petal, thats it on bike. Did that to my arm and managed to lose most of my speed through using my bum to move a fairly sizable rock... fair to say my bum is rather bruised

A shame it happened because it seems to be "just one of those that happen" so I cant really even claim I learnt anything. Sigh.

Got back up and managed to finish the rest of the ride (about another mile) so just hoping I can still move tomorrow!

Just keep moving that arm mate to make sure the elbow doesn`t stiffen up . I carry a small first aid kit which contains "Wound Wash" and also a Dry Anti-Septic Spray . It can stop any nasties from getting a grip on that arm before you get home .

Thankfully it is looking ok. Gave it a good wash with water then got it in the shower when I got home. The arm isnt too bad atm, I think its just the general bruising that will the issue. Not to worry.


You know of any elbow and leg protectors? I might be best buying some... Looks like I need them