Official MTB thread

[VeeDubGTI16v]

think the main advantage of 29ers seems to be going over obstacles like roots etc, makes climbing over them easier for example

you get a smidge more traction and grip too

disadvantages are, like you say heavier wheels that flex a bit more than a 26". Plus components (tyres and forks) are still a bit limited.

27.5 seems to be getting popular too! I'm waiting a few years to see what happens, but I reckon 29 will be for xc, 27.5 for all mountain and 26 for downhill

[Steve_PD]

Snapped my pink chain Friday so fitted a new one yesterday also fitted some new grips which will hopefully cure the 'claw'. And gave it a wash for the 1st time in a month, oh the joys of dry trails...back to mud this week

No more pinkness



Next up I plan to convert my Lyriks to a coil spring and give them a service then possible rear shock upgrade

Been a sh!t day here so Ive been watching Redbull Rampage 2010, Strength in Numbers and Where the trail Ends

[rob.043]

I was asked by a friend to do some riding for a low budget video edit a few weeks ago. It was commissioned by the 7 stanes group to promote the Glentress trail centre. Apparently they provided details of what they were looking for in the video to my friend who filmed it.

Anyway, the result is linked below. I apologise in advance for all the bad mid air tweaks (certainly NOT tail whips!)


http://youtu.be/IeSCFDPS94w

Unsurprisingly the weather changed massively during the first days filming, turning out rather nice for the decending sections after lunch! Took a day and a half to get the footage. Its certainly not the next 'life cycles' esque film, and isnt mind blowng, but for the time invested, and the fun had on the day, I reckon it comes across ok. Happy to hear comments good and bad.

[Gmanx1]

I'm selling a mint specialized stump jumper 2009 model in white. Only done 20 miles in total. The bike is like new.
Drop me a pm if anyone's intereted.

[VeeDubGTI16v]

Nice vid 

Looks like a bmx track in places!

[admc6]

Nice vid 

Looks like a bmx track in places!

They have a jump section in the middle of trails. 
The blue run there is fast and good fun with some little jumps.
The red gas some big climbs but well worth it.

If you get the chance, get yourself there. You can camp on site and literally role down the hill to the start of trails.

[rob.043]

Nice vid 

Looks like a bmx track in places!

Very! Plenty of wide smooth trails there, which can be fun none the less, and very all weather friendly. But the black route, and more so the Innerliethen trails (down the road a couple of miles) will take care of the desire for gnarl!

[VeeDubGTI16v]

yeah you have much better dh than we do down south!

[rob.043]

yeah you have much better dh than we do down south!

And more rain!

[Mr_Orange]

I'm thinking to rebuild the M4 caliper I got recently.  Anyone got a set of hope cap spline tools I could borrow pls?