TW Mountain Biking Thread

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Unless you know your bikes I wouldn't buy second hand. You could very easily end up with something with the drivetrain components very worn which could cost you a couple of hundred or more to replace. Same with the frame. Unless you know what you're looking for you might not spot previous stress on the frame.

Spend as much as you can afford and consider the type of riding you intend to do as this affects what you need to buy. If you can try out a couple of bikes beforehand it helps to decide if things like full suspension are for you. Also, don't make the mistake of getting a frame too big for you for off roading. The bike I built years ago had a 20" frame, which for someone of 6'5" is a little on the small side but I found it to be the right size for me when coupled with a fancy extra long seat post. Elevated chainstays are a wonderful design if you can find one. A little too flexible for some but they give you great clearance and help with extra speed and acceleration from standing starts.

Remember that you need to spend on a good lock and I recommend SPDs. They take a little getting used to but you'll never want to be without them...

[General Mannerheim]

Just discovered the track from the mast down to Belmont - Brilliant! even managed to buckle a wheel! bit of a ball ache getting to the top, and back to rivington from belmont - but well worth it!

[William the White]

Just discovered the track from the mast down to Belmont - Brilliant! even managed to buckle a wheel! bit of a ball ache getting to the top, and back to rivington from belmont - but well worth it!

i usually do winter hill from Barrow Bridge... but i walk... can you ride up 63 steps?

[officer_dibble]

General...AT, sorry guys I've just remembered this thread, cheers for the advice.

I think I will hit Dolby as not too far from it, for a day, but a few mates at work are trying to get me into this so I think I will take the plunge!

[General Mannerheim]

Today we got up early and went to Betws-y-Coed to do the Marin Trail, then on the way back we stopped at Llandegla and did the circuit round there! about 50k in total!

knackered now but theres no better way to spend a sunday!