Official MTB thread

[ortega277]

Right question. When standing up on my bike and pumping up hill ( in any gear) the bike makes a bang sound and the chain slips would I be right in thinking it might be one of the teeth on the sprocket worn? Really pi5sing me off as I usually end up falling off and hitting a certain part of my body on the frame. Is there any way I could fix this? Or would it be better to buy a new one? If so what would you recommend for me want a really good one so it doesn't happen again.
The spec of the wheel:
26" 9 gears on a sunrim.
Love this thread by the way some nice bikes and good info on here.
Thanks in advance.

[R32UK]

a brand spanker with quite a bit of money off!! 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/specialized-rockhopper-2012-expert-model-/270900514332?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3f12edce1c

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/rockhopper-expert-2012-mountain-bike-ec030688

[Sam]

Looks alryt  , one of my mates sold his bike last year so I was trying to get Him to buy another one but this time of the year most people are skint or don't wanna go out in the cold!



Random question. Do you think these handle bars


Are these?.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50606

Looks like them, but I wasn't sure

I beleive those bars are 'yardsticks' made by superstar, they are meant to be cut down to suit with plenty to play with but not everyone does.

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/index.php?cPath=72

Having said that they only come in black chrome and white so they may be 700s?

Right question. When standing up on my bike and pumping up hill ( in any gear) the bike makes a bang sound and the chain slips would I be right in thinking it might be one of the teeth on the sprocket worn? Really pi5sing me off as I usually end up falling off and hitting a certain part of my body on the frame. Is there any way I could fix this? Or would it be better to buy a new one? If so what would you recommend for me want a really good one so it doesn't happen again.
The spec of the wheel:
26" 9 gears on a sunrim.
Love this thread by the way some nice bikes and good info on here.
Thanks in advance.

You can have your rear sprocket replaced by a good bike shop for whatever price/quality you are willing to pay for a new one. Not worth doing it yourself really are they are a pain in the arse to get off.

[robz]

I've never had a problem getting them off!! Easy with the right tool!
That's what mine does mate. I was told to just get new chain and rear cassette and let them wear together

[Sam]

I've never had a problem getting them off!! Easy with the right tool!
That's what mine does mate. I was told to just get new chain and rear cassette and let them wear together

It depends how long the chain has been on too, if its only been on for a few months it may not have stretched in yet so wouldnt be an issue. I have only ever changed one mtb casset at my mates bike shop and it was a pain in the arse for both of us. I have done plently of bmx cassets and they are annoying enough

[robz]

Maybe I have just been lucky over the years! Still can't seperate a chain though lol

[thai-wronghorse]

That Yeti looks amazing.

[Wayne]

I was told to just get new chain and rear cassette and let them wear together

Not always, if you replace the chain often enough the cassette will last a long time, modern cassettes are good for around 5000 to 6000 miles, best to change the chain every 1000 if you can.

MTB is a little different due to the muck / crap etc but as long as you clean and wax (*) the chain after every ride it should last a long time.

*(proper chain wax, thin oil or chain lube are nowhere near as good)

[Sam]

Just incase anyones bored

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Ft33xwkA0

[patc]

Just incase anyones bored

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Ft33xwkA0

Certainly not after that!