The MTB thread

Originally Posted by northwind

I just shaved nearly a kilo off mine. How? By throwing the horrible Extreme XC tyres in the bin and fitting new nevegals. It's not like the kendas are even all that light, I nearly went for speed kings at half a kilo less again for the pair. I didn't know they make tyres out of lead. No wonder it felt a bit ponderous getting up to speed.

I've been debating whether to change the solid Specialized Resolution tyres on the bike to something lighter like the Continental Speed Kings or Panaracer Razers but am wondering if I'll get pinch flats and punctures. I prob also need a longer seat post as there is a cm or 2 between the min mark on the post and frame.

Originally Posted by rigor

I've been out today and bought my self this ...

Specialized Rockhopper Expert.

Excellent.. Muhahaha!!! My plan of converting the GM to riding bikes with no engines is slowly working!

Give us a shout if you're going to be in a forest.

I have spent more money to upgrade my MTB.

This afternoon, I picked up this!



Love the swingarm!


I have named it 'Carnage' after the Spiderman villain cos it's red like him.

Sweet!!!

I do a spin class.



..just wanted to get involved in this thread.....

[northwind]

Ooh, nice one Law. I've broken mine Freehub's jammed. Time for a bit of warranty fraud methinks! Quite annoying since I've not serviced my old bike for a decade and it still works.

[Jayneflakes]

Those Marins sure have come on...

Love the red, love the swing arm...

No, tried hard, can't think of anything negative to say about it... Oh hang on... Deore gears, pah they only work brilliantly well.... I give up.

Nice bike, happy riding.

Alright guys.

I'm looking at getting a new MTB (preferably dual suspension).
The problem is I have atight budget and dual suspension bikes cost lots of wonga.

Currently looking at the Muddyfox range of bikes... From what I can gather Muddyfox are average I guess, obviously not as good as Marin, Specialized or GT, but my budget can't go that far.

Just wondering what you guys have to say on them and what else there is out there...
Tar

[Scoobs]

Originally Posted by Law

I've been debating whether to change the solid Specialized Resolution tyres on the bike to something lighter like the Continental Speed Kings or Panaracer Razers but am wondering if I'll get pinch flats and punctures.

You'll be fine Law. I generally use 1.9's on my bike. They need to be pumped up a bit harder, but I have never had a pinch flat or snakebite. Also, you are a frikken whippet and aon a full suspension rig you will be fine. I'm riding a Cannondale hardtail with no bother at all.

The Panaracers are good and come with snakebite protection option as well.

Surely the mud is almost here again and you'll be needing Trailrakers!

Originally Posted by northwind

Ooh, nice one Law. I've broken mine Freehub's jammed. Time for a bit of warranty fraud methinks! Quite annoying since I've not serviced my old bike for a decade and it still works.

That's annoying. Hope the warranty sorts it out

Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

Those Marins sure have come on...

Love the red, love the swing arm...

No, tried hard, can't think of anything negative to say about it... Oh hang on... Deore gears, pah they only work brilliantly well.... I give up.

Nice bike, happy riding.

Thanks, going to try it out at the weekend.

I suspect I will fall over with my feet still clipped to the pedals when stopping, cos I've never used SPD before

Originally Posted by MCN_LiamM

Alright guys.

I'm looking at getting a new MTB (preferably dual suspension).
The problem is I have atight budget and dual suspension bikes cost lots of wonga.

Currently looking at the Muddyfox range of bikes... From what I can gather Muddyfox are average I guess, obviously not as good as Marin, Specialized or GT, but my budget can't go that far.

Just wondering what you guys have to say on them and what else there is out there...
Tar

What's your budget? It'll be hard to get a good full suspension bike for under £800.

All the prices have gone up for 2009 Marins, so I didn't even find a discounted 2008 Marin in my size. Rutland Cycles are doing a medium for £200 less.

What's your size? I assume you are looking for a X-Country bike not Downhill/Freeride.

Look around and you'll find some discounts.

Some discounted (56-60% off, now £600) GT I-Drive 2006 bikes in small here

£450 off this 2006 Marin Alpine Trail (now £750) here

Originally Posted by Scoobs

You'll be fine Law. I generally use 1.9's on my bike. They need to be pumped up a bit harder, but I have never had a pinch flat or snakebite. Also, you are a frikken whippet and aon a full suspension rig you will be fine. I'm riding a Cannondale hardtail with no bother at all.

The Panaracers are good and come with snakebite protection option as well.

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

Surely the mud is almost here again and you'll be needing Trailrakers!

Will probably go for the cheaper Contis with no snakebite protection.
The new tyres will be for my hardtail, which I'm demoting to unchallenging fireroad/canal path/road/public bridleway/muddy paths.
I'm finding it difficult to pedal it up hills or accelerate, and I'm guessing it's due to the tyre weight, so will try out some light tyres.

Ive got myself this



VFM wise, its a very good upgradeable frame and can be had now for under £500. Im not a massive fan of the colour (red doesnt suit me) but its a good bike. At the moment its hooked up to the TT with an orange tyre on the rear.