The Official Mountain Biking Thread!

[cheeba (dop)]

Savernake Forest in Wiltshire for me yesterday. Was loads of fun until my V12s bit 6 parallel chunks out of my leg... 

i have scars from V12s too. looks like i stepped in a man trap 

[Spit]

Savernake Forest in Wiltshire for me yesterday. Was loads of fun until my V12s bit 6 parallel chunks out of my leg... 

i have scars from V12s too. looks like i stepped in a man trap 

I've still got a dent in my left shin from slipping a pedal aged 15. There's no feeling quite like it.

I'm back West next weekend (the 26th/27th), riding FoD on Saturday and (hopefully) Triscombe on the Sunday. Time to give my new Demo a good thrashing 

[Big Linger Styles]

A few of my steed-riding friends and I will be checking out the Warehouse on Saturday. Managed to score a Specialized Epic frame off ebay for cheap at the weekend. 

Anyone got any nice bits for sale so I can build the bugger to the standard it deserves?

[cheeba (dop)]

A few of my steed-riding friends and I will be checking out the Warehouse on Saturday.

 

we have some amazing prizes to give away! and some ingenious ways of deciding who wins.

+ Steve Peat will be there (sort of)

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[egb]

A few of my steed-riding friends and I will be checking out the Warehouse on Saturday.

 

we have some amazing prizes to give away! and some ingenious ways of deciding who wins.

+ Steve Peat will be there (sort of)

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Can you rig it in my favour as I'm skint and need new bike things (my back wheel is all manner of bad  )

[cheeba (dop)]

A few of my steed-riding friends and I will be checking out the Warehouse on Saturday.

 

we have some amazing prizes to give away! and some ingenious ways of deciding who wins.

+ Steve Peat will be there (sort of)

s

Can you rig it in my favour as I'm skint and need new bike things (my back wheel is all manner of bad  )

there's a nukeproof frame to be won, some Monster energy stuff, 5ten shoes, etc. no wheels im afraid

[cheeba (dop)]

check out the prize pool! 


click for details

[Big Linger Styles]

Just sent that pic to my friends who were stalling about tomorrow night. That should get them keen.

Off to FoD on Sunday in my new van!

[cheeba (dop)]

is it just me or does that look like a big bag of greens in the middle there? 

[ronnie]

How do you win this stuff? Just be there on the night, party, have fun, dance like an idiot and you’ll get stuff thrown at you! Expect stupid games, random give aways and some hidden goodies around the club!

Hopefully they won't be throwing the frames around!

(my back wheel is all manner of bad  )

I've got a rear wheel you can use until you get something sorted. Nothing special (Alex DP17), but it is round & true so inifinitely better than your current one. Takes centre lock discs, which I can also provide if you need. I'd need it back if I manage to pringle mine.

If I'm not in on sunday, Jen should be so you could grab the wheel and the hose at the same time?

[egb]

How do you win this stuff? Just be there on the night, party, have fun, dance like an idiot and you’ll get stuff thrown at you! Expect stupid games, random give aways and some hidden goodies around the club!

Hopefully they won't be throwing the frames around!

(my back wheel is all manner of bad  )

I've got a rear wheel you can use until you get something sorted. Nothing special (Alex DP17), but it is round & true so inifinitely better than your current one. Takes centre lock discs, which I can also provide if you need. I'd need it back if I manage to pringle mine.

If I'm not in on sunday, Jen should be so you could grab the wheel and the hose at the same time?

Cheers. dependent on the attempted diagnosis tomorrow I might well be taking you up on the kind offer.

[Hooty]

I wouldn't mind a Five Ten hoody, but I think I'm a bit old to be going to parties like this.

[ronnie]

Pinkbike photo of the year comp. My favs:

[Spit]

Lata sent me that link the other day Ronnie, some of those shots are amazing. The POV one of Ryan Howard's clicked unturndown on A-line is now my desktop 

[cheeba (dop)]

Thats gotta to be the busiest The Warehouse has been since, well... ever.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/ENaRxjWvVxA&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/ENaRxjWvVxA&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>

[jay nom]

0930 outside mud dock for local trial laps if anyone is game...

[Big Linger Styles]

Bugger. Majorly busy today. Would've been well up for it otherwise. 

My butt cheek is still in pain from a comedy fall last week on the off-camber bit of Leigh Woods.

Oh yeah, Hardrock Pro Disc 2011 19" red/white in great nick £400, if anyone is on the look-out.

[#]

Thats gotta to be the busiest The Warehouse has been since, well... ever.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/ENaRxjWvVxA&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/ENaRxjWvVxA&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>

haha had such a quality night! 1.46 my mate sean, loving life. i managed to "win" a hat and tshirt too! 

[egb]

Trails were lush this morning, cold, but grippy and fast.

[jay nom]

Trails were lush this morning, cold, but grippy and fast.

4 hours of winter beauty today 

Got wed and thur off so thinking of going somewhere nice...

Any recommendations for this time of year?? Love big flowy decents...

[ronnie]

Trails were lush this morning, cold, but grippy and fast.

4 hours of winter beauty today 

Got wed and thur off so thinking of going somewhere nice...

Any recommendations for this time of year?? Love big flowy decents...

Verderers trail at FoD has a lovely final descent; fast, & flowing. Blue graded though, so there's nothing particularly technical about it and TBH the rest of the trail is a little dull after the first lap. There's a red section you can do first which is a bit more interesting rooty/muddy/slippy singletrack & adds an extra couple of miles. I usually do the red, then the blue, then take the steep shortcut back to do the final descent again; works out at about 14 miles iirc.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/_YXYDgtw0PU&amp;feature=g-upl&amp;context=G260bd2aAUAAAAAAABAA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/_YXYDgtw0PU&amp;feature=g-upl&amp;context=G260bd2aAUAAAAAAABAA</a>

Otherwise it's Cwm Carn or Afan. Afan is about to loose all the trees that haven't been culled yet due to japanese larch disease, so last chance to ride it in the forest for 10 years!

[jay nom]

Trails were lush this morning, cold, but grippy and fast.

4 hours of winter beauty today  

Got wed and thur off so thinking of going somewhere nice...

Any recommendations for this time of year?? Love big flowy decents...

Verderers trail at FoD has a lovely final descent; fast, & flowing. Blue graded though, so there's nothing particularly technical about it and TBH the rest of the trail is a little dull after the first lap. There's a red section you can do first which is a bit more interesting rooty/muddy/slippy singletrack & adds an extra couple of miles. I usually do the red, then the blue, then take the steep shortcut back to do the final descent again; works out at about 14 miles iirc.


Otherwise it's Cwm Carn or Afan. Afan is about to loose all the trees that haven't been culled yet due to japanese larch disease, so last chance to ride it in the forest for 10 years!

the final descent is the best bit, big doubles massive berms, but over toooooooooo soon, not been to Afan


JUST DID A FRAME SWAP FOR ONE OF THESE BEAUTS but with REBA RLT Ti 120mm up front

[ronnie]

853 Slackline? Nice!

What did you swap it for? The Orange?

[jay nom]

853 Slackline? Nice!

What did you swap it for? The Orange?

Indeed, incredible ride... my orange didn't like 120s

TBH the sweet spot is supposed to be 130-150 so Sectors will be best for the Slackline, but even with the 120s its great

[Hooty]

Nice! Love those slacklines.

[jay nom]

Nice! Love those slacklines.

I had all my bikes stolen last night  

Steel Peugeot Country hybrid Blue
2x7 gears with only rear mech
Shimano FC2300 chain set
Shimano Rapid fire levers
Shimano V-brakes
SKS P45 mud guards
Black flat pedals
Continental Tyres all Round




Steel Stanton Slackline 16" Electric Blue
Rockshox Reba RLT Ti 120mm Fork
Shimano Deore double chain set with bashguard 2x9
Avid Juicy 3 brakes
Stinger Chain Device
Black DMR V8 Pedals
Hope Front Hub (20mm Maxel) on ZTR Crest Rim
Shimano Deore rear hub on Mavix xm117
Maxxis tyres Front and Rear

[jay nom]

Nailed Afan yesterday and rented one of these bad bwoys

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-saracen-ariel-2-10-37901/

Had a blast... heading up there again 27th/28th and camping if anyone would like to join us 

[nevermind]

I haven't bought any new components for my jump bike in years and am thinking of doing it up. Anyone up to speed with what's good these days?

The main things that need replacing are the chainset, the wheelset. At the moment it has 24/7 three-piece cranks with a Shimano cassette but I want to run single speed. It appears that 24/7 might not even exist anymore...As for wheels it has Mavic D521s on XT hubs.

Any suggestions as to what might make suitable replacements? Could probably spend around £3-400 in total.

Also, if anyone knows where I can send Bomber forks to be serviced that would be helpful!

[plodocus]

Finally getting me some Stealth Rubber when these Five Ten Danny Macaskill badboys come out in March. Skate shoes just don't last five minutes.

http://www.moredirt.co.uk/stories/Danny-MacAskill-and-Five-Ten-launch-signature-shoe/2303



 

[jay nom]

Finally getting me some Stealth Rubber when these Five Ten Danny Macaskill badboys come out in March. Skate shoes just don't last five minutes.

http://www.moredirt.co.uk/stories/Danny-MacAskill-and-Five-Ten-launch-signature-shoe/2303



 

the new Teva gear is supposed to be pretty dope

http://www.teva.co.uk/mens-links-mountain-biking-shoes/4304,en_GB,pd.html?dwvar_4304_color=LURK&start=6&cgid=men-shoes-multi-sport

[Big Linger Styles]

If anyone is interested, here's my HT for sale: 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/2011-specialized-hardrock-pro-disc/96896465

[LM]

For the last 4 years I've been trying to build my confidence on trails etc and am now pretty comfortable unless it involves ridiculous air! Especially after breaking my ribs taking a tumble after xmas. I got my bike serviced at Psyclewerx just before xmas and it cost me the best part of £100. Full service, new ceramic pads, rear cog set, chain etc. I thought this was expensive at the time but it needed some tlc after a hard autumn...remember the mild weather! I'm now fit enough rib wise to get back out and the last 2 times I have been really pissed off - everytime I put any weight down whilst in a middle gear (centre chain ring) the chain slips and I nearly lose my teeth. I've tried tinkering with the cable tension but no joy. Do you think I may need to replace the middle chain ring too?

It's a Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc '08:

(same one but not pic of my actual bike - it's covered in sludge from the weekend)

P.S. Anyone know when the red route opens at Leigh Woods?   

[plodocus]

http://www.teva.co.uk/mens-links-mountain-biking-shoes/4304,en_GB,pd.html?dwvar_4304_color=LURK&start=6&cgid=men-shoes-multi-sport

Yeah I was looking at some in Evans at the weekend. They look OK actually (gross colours though), but TBH if I am going to shell out £85 for some shoes I want to go wth the trusted brand.

[egb]

P.S. Anyone know when the red route opens at Leigh Woods?   

The first/last section by North Road aside, all the LW stuff is open and rideable.   

[LM]

P.S. Anyone know when the red route opens at Leigh Woods?   

The first/last section by North Road aside, all the LW stuff is open and rideable.   

Nice one! If I can get this gripe sorted, I'll be there friday day! Tried Blue route on sat which was quite fun at the start.....then I saw the blue route sign with a picture of father and son on it and felt woefully inadequate.

[egb]

P.S. Anyone know when the red route opens at Leigh Woods?   

The first/last section by North Road aside, all the LW stuff is open and rideable.   

Nice one! If I can get this gripe sorted, I'll be there friday day! Tried Blue route on sat which was quite fun at the start.....then I saw the blue route sign with a picture of father and son on it and felt woefully inadequate.

The blue route is fun in a 'blaze is as fast as possible way.'  The red stuff just tags a few more technical bits on to it.  It's mostly the same.

[Spit]

Me shredding the gnar at Penshurst on Sunday:




It was a muddy one, great fun as a result - if you ride DH and have yet to get a set of Hillbilly tyres, you're missing out.

[Evs]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/biker-terrifying-mountain-run-115621735.html

 

In other news my workmate has a brand new boxed GT Gaskar 2012 for sale, RRP £1100 but he wants around £750 for it. Got it back on insurance and he knows it'll get nicked again down Broomhill Road (crime FTL) and wants to buy something a little less desirable, so let me know if interested. 

[cheeba (dop)]

suns out, tracks are dry. who wants to drive me to FoD for a day of uplifts? 

[Spit]

suns out, tracks are dry. who wants to drive me to FoD for a day of uplifts?  

As I think I said before, I'm in Briz over 'Jubilee Week' - doing Cwmcarn on Tues and FoD on Weds, but afraid the car is full for those two. We may well head back to FoD on the Friday though for some more upliftification, you game?

Edit: Will be back in my Clio for Friday which only holds two so the car issue still applies, but rope some other sucker into driving you! Same applies for Tues and/or Weds if you can make it. 

[cheeba (dop)]

suns out, tracks are dry. who wants to drive me to FoD for a day of uplifts?  

As I think I said before, I'm in Briz over 'Jubilee Week' - doing Cwmcarn on Tues and FoD on Weds, but afraid the car is full for those two. We may well head back to FoD on the Friday though for some more upliftification, you game?

Edit: Will be back in my Clio for Friday which only holds two so the car issue still applies, but rope some other sucker into driving you! Same applies for Tues and/or Weds if you can make it. 

 

Yeah, I'm free on the 8th. Let me know man

[clef wretched]

Hi guys,

I'm new on here but ride around Bristol a lot. I'm into downhill and freeride, not especially fast but I hit some of the bigger lines.

Normally ride around Failand, Rowberrow, Cwm Carn but I did live in Whistler for a year 3 years ago 

However.... was leaving the carpark at Rowberrow on my Norco Shore earlier today when I heard a massive bang, my Saint rear mech had completely sheared off and got sucked into my rear wheel - gutted.

So... when I get it fixed, anyone up for a ride? None of my mates ride bikes and I'm not really feeling Ashton Court trails.

[Spit]

Hi guys,

I'm new on here but ride around Bristol a lot. I'm into downhill and freeride, not especially fast but I hit some of the bigger lines.

Normally ride around Failand, Rowberrow, Cwm Carn but I did live in Whistler for a year 3 years ago 

However.... was leaving the carpark at Rowberrow on my Norco Shore earlier today when I heard a massive bang, my Saint rear mech had completely sheared off and got sucked into my rear wheel - gutted.

So... when I get it fixed, anyone up for a ride? None of my mates ride bikes and I'm not really feeling Ashton Court trails.

Whistler crew! I lived there for two summers (when this thread was started in fact), 'twas a gay old time.

I don't live in Briz these days but am back for a visit shortly, see my schedule about three posts further up. If you've got a car and fancy some uplifting then come and join us!

Ed

[Hooty]

DH trails in Failand?   

[clef wretched]

Failand trails are also called Belmont or Ashton Hill Woods.

They're not the longest or the biggest, but a good little local spot. Some doubles and a couple of road gaps down there too.

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/241996/

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/246353/

[Moif]

Could do with some advice.

I have a Giant ATX 860 from way back which has been sat in our back garden rusting up a little. I'm planning on tidying it up a on pay day starting with new brakes, a new chain and some road tyres. Can anyone recommend a decent shop in / around town or am I headed to Evans? I've always had better experiences in the indy shops back in Brighton, would like to keep that going here.

[egb]

Could do with some advice.

I have a Giant ATX 860 from way back which has been sat in our back garden rusting up a little. I'm planning on tidying it up a on pay day starting with new brakes, a new chain and some road tyres. Can anyone recommend a decent shop in / around town or am I headed to Evans? I've always had better experiences in the indy shops back in Brighton, would like to keep that going here.

Depends on where you are in the city.  Zero G (formerly Garlands) on North St (Bedmo, Southville) is my local and they're always good. 

There's a really good little bike shop called Chaos, in the corner of the indoor section of St Nick's Market.  The guys that works there are very friendly and helpful and their prices are pretty good as well.

Bike (just off the Clifton Triangle) will price match (with proof and as long as they don't make a loss) against the big internet sites, as do Evans. 

[Moif]

Depends on where you are in the city.  Zero G (formerly Garlands) on North St (Bedmo, Southville) is my local and they're always good. 

There's a really good little bike shop called Chaos, in the corner of the indoor section of St Nick's Market.  The guys that works there are very friendly and helpful and their prices are pretty good as well.

Bike (just off the Clifton Triangle) will price match (with proof and as long as they don't make a loss) against the big internet sites, as do Evans. 

Nice, I think I've seen that Chaos place on passing through St Nicks. I'll pop back for a proper chat I reckons. Good to know about Zero G as well, Southville is on the list of places we might be moving to in the Autumn.

Cheers!

[egb]

Depends on where you are in the city.  Zero G (formerly Garlands) on North St (Bedmo, Southville) is my local and they're always good. 

There's a really good little bike shop called Chaos, in the corner of the indoor section of St Nick's Market.  The guys that works there are very friendly and helpful and their prices are pretty good as well.

Bike (just off the Clifton Triangle) will price match (with proof and as long as they don't make a loss) against the big internet sites, as do Evans. 

Nice, I think I've seen that Chaos place on passing through St Nicks. I'll pop back for a proper chat I reckons. Good to know about Zero G as well, Southville is on the list of places we might be moving to in the Autumn.

Cheers!

I get on well with those two shops; the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, which always helps, so I get most of my smaller bits from them.  Zero G also did a good job value job on servicing my very hard ridden forks.   

[basserize]

Im selling my brothers mountain bike for him on ebay if anyone's in the market for a new one:

Cannondale rz one twenty 2
6 months old, hardly been used (hence sale)
Good condition and just had a full service, receipt provided.
Includes never-been-worn helmet and owners manuals too.

Brand new its worth nearly £2000, its on ebay for buy it now £1350 and letting the auction run too.

Frame size is small (adult).
Full suspension, lightweight aluminium frame, Avid Elixir 3 disk brakes (180/160mm), 26 inch tyres.

ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140810116602#ht_500wt_1202

Like this but green (2011 model)