mountain bikers - best way to secure new grips ?
03 April 2003, 08:10 AM
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I'm coming over to UK from Jersey next week with my Cannondale Jekyl.
I'll be around Devon & Cornwall for first week then round to Cardiff second week, just before Easter.
Anyone recommend some good routes?
I'll be around Devon & Cornwall for first week then round to Cardiff second week, just before Easter.
Anyone recommend some good routes?
03 April 2003, 11:09 AM
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How badly rutted is the top of the red route at Glentress at the moment 
Stefan
If your mate works on the trails then get him to patch some of the braking patches at the top of it and commend him on the new berms at the bottom half of it.... magic
Black route rocks
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If your mate works on the trails then get him to patch some of the braking patches at the top of it and commend him on the new berms at the bottom half of it.... magic
Black route rocks
03 April 2003, 11:35 AM
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I'd love some new forks, but can't really justify 'em. Bear in mind I've not actually been paid since the end of December. 
TBH, though, the Judys I've got do the job really well, and it's good discipline for staying light and moving the bike around under me. The idea is that towards the end of this year or the start of next I'll sort out a new bike (CF framed Specialized, I'm thinking), or possibly stick some new forks and discs on the current frame - depending on finances.
TBH, though, the Judys I've got do the job really well, and it's good discipline for staying light and moving the bike around under me. The idea is that towards the end of this year or the start of next I'll sort out a new bike (CF framed Specialized, I'm thinking), or possibly stick some new forks and discs on the current frame - depending on finances.
03 April 2003, 11:44 AM
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Top point....Most riders have grown up with suspension etc and have never had a blast on an old steel frame clunker. I find us older riders are smoother riders due to having learnt to find the better path than just bashing on letting the suspension do all the work.
03 April 2003, 11:55 AM
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Exactly. I mean, when I bought my bike back in '96, Judys were the shocks (unless you had more than £500 to spend just on forks), and full-sus bikes were really only just starting to appear in the shops for anyone other than the likes of Rob Warner, Martyn Ashton, etc. ISTR being amazed at a full-suspension Cannondale coming out for less than £1,500!!
Nowadays, everyone's got 'em, but they've never ridden a hardtail. You see some of these lads up at Glentress with £2.5k fully-suspended bikes, full-facial helmets, body armour, etc., and whilst they look the dogs' danglies, they're not any faster on the DHs than even me (and I'm hardly quick).
And of course you come to the next climb, and they're off the bike and walking it up, as we ride past 'em. Pffft.
Realistically, I can't see myself ever buying a full-suspension bike. Mind you, back in about January '97 I said "I'll never buy an Impreza", and 3 months later I bought the first one of two I've owned - so anything can happen.
Nowadays, everyone's got 'em, but they've never ridden a hardtail. You see some of these lads up at Glentress with £2.5k fully-suspended bikes, full-facial helmets, body armour, etc., and whilst they look the dogs' danglies, they're not any faster on the DHs than even me (and I'm hardly quick).
And of course you come to the next climb, and they're off the bike and walking it up, as we ride past 'em. Pffft.
Realistically, I can't see myself ever buying a full-suspension bike. Mind you, back in about January '97 I said "I'll never buy an Impreza", and 3 months later I bought the first one of two I've owned - so anything can happen.
03 April 2003, 11:56 AM
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Marko...
Was up early on Saturday morning (red route only ) and thought my frigging forearms were going to explode
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No matter what kinds of forks you've got it ain't to make those sections any easier. It's fine until you start braking for bends and you are actually braking into these worn holes ..... and jumping all over the place
Looks like there could be a good gathering of scoobs in the (already busy) car park if we keep advertising like this
Was up early on Saturday morning (red route only
) and thought my frigging forearms were going to explode Luke
No matter what kinds of forks you've got it ain't to make those sections any easier. It's fine until you start braking for bends and you are actually braking into these worn holes ..... and jumping all over the place
Looks like there could be a good gathering of scoobs in the (already busy) car park if we keep advertising like this
03 April 2003, 12:21 PM
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'Exploding forearms' - LOL. I know what you mean though. Whilst it was no surprise to experience stiff/sore legs when I started riding again this year, I'd forgotten how much your arms and hands (grip) hurt too. 
Not sure how many Scoobs will be in the car park, but there's usually a Jag there. I usually get there early before the car park fills up, but really I should ride straight from my house - saving petrol, a parking space and getting a good warm-up into the bargain too.
I know what you mean though. Whilst it was no surprise to experience stiff/sore legs when I started riding again this year, I'd forgotten how much your arms and hands (grip) hurt too. Not sure how many Scoobs will be in the car park, but there's usually a Jag there.
I usually get there early before the car park fills up, but really I should ride straight from my house - saving petrol, a parking space and getting a good warm-up into the bargain too.
03 April 2003, 12:44 PM
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Yada, yada, suspension and gears is for pussies
You haven't riden Glentress until you have done it on a singlespeed. (Actually, I nearly died about 20 times).
Cheers
Ian
You haven't riden Glentress until you have done it on a singlespeed.
(Actually, I nearly died about 20 times).Cheers
Ian
03 April 2003, 02:07 PM
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03 April 2003, 03:02 PM
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can't see myself ever buying a full-suspension bike.
Have you ever ridden one? Once you do you will understand the benefits. Then there's no way back
ub
03 April 2003, 03:17 PM
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Then there's no way back
You'll soon be back to FS only, when you work out how much energy you are wasting bouncing up and down and any extra weight you may be carrying 
03 April 2003, 04:29 PM
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how much energy you are wasting bouncing up and down
03 April 2003, 05:32 PM
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On road, mild mountain biking avoid suspension full stop, if however your a downhill nutter like me get a 7" travel monster, STAB PRIMO, great machine, Santa cruz super 8 good too..
as for grips take off with GT85 put on with hairspray
as for grips take off with GT85 put on with hairspray
03 April 2003, 09:21 PM
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The new Marin Quad full susser is great - I've got the Riftzone with Hope brakes and Pace RC36 forks. Just amazing, eats climbs with no bob or resistance to the pedalling action but still plush over bumps etc
03 April 2003, 09:37 PM
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Any ScoobyNet MTB'ers here going to Coed y Brenin Fat tyre festival this weekend or will my Scooby be the only one in the car park 
Crapaud62 check this site http://www.mtb-wales.com/ for routes in South Wales
Andrew
[Edited by Andrew Q - 4/3/2003 11:48:42 PM]
Crapaud62 check this site http://www.mtb-wales.com/ for routes in South Wales
Andrew
[Edited by Andrew Q - 4/3/2003 11:48:42 PM]