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Andrew started the forum topic Freeride trail? in the group Cwmcarn trail news and discussions: 12 months ago

Have only seen a few videos from a couple of years back of the stuff, but I’m assuming it’s still there, what’s it like to ride? Anything new?
Looking to go up there in the week then do the DH trail, though first timer!

Cheers…

Andrew started the forum topic Servicing forks in the group Equipment Group: 1 year ago

How much would I be looking at if I was to get my forks serviced? I believe they’re 2006? Marzocchi dirt jumper 3′s (air/oil/coil).

And next question would be, where would you recommend getting them done?
Ta

Andrew posted on the forum topic three words for the day in the group The Lounge (aka Banter): 1 year ago

Need downhill bike

Andrew started the forum topic Film Premieres in the group The Lounge (aka Banter): 1 year ago

Where could I find out about some upcoming MTB film premieres around here? Always a bit behind with watching flicks so would be interesting to see what’s coming soon!

+ Just watched that Descent bike Wales video too, fun stuff!

-P

Andrew started the forum topic Alexrims in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 3 months ago

Anyone here have any experience with alexrims DH22? All I could find about them was http://www.26bikes.com/parts/rims_and_rim_tapes/dh_22 Have put a set of wheels away (front and rear) looking to pick up on the weekend just looking for some feedback on them Most of my riding is off road, DH, dirt jump etc. Still got some old [...]

Andrew posted on the forum topic Front Derailleur / CR question in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

Pretty much sorted now. Still pissing it down with rain so can’t rest it out properly yet but managed to set it up earlier:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs181.ash2/44403_421592291890_660051890_5345244_8336000_n.jpg

Rapid delivery from the company anyway, and even sent me a small bag of haribo lol!

Andrew posted on the forum topic Front Derailleur / CR question in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

Cheers Sean, will take your word for it. Was just being a bit cautious that’s all with regards to the bash ring.
That superstar one you linked looks just great for what I was after, and price is decent. Will take the plunge and order it and see how I get on!!

Andrew posted on the forum topic Front Derailleur / CR question in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

So basically I’d need this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11453
And whatever ISCG 05 chain guide I fancy? Would it not require a longer BB then or should it be fine?

e: Or even just this to hold the chain in place, which would replace my supercharger bashring?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2183

Andrew posted on the forum topic Front Derailleur / CR question in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

Guess I’d need a mount to use the ISCG stuff. Riding a specialized hardrock sport (05/06 or something). Do quite a bit of forest riding/DH stuff on it so takes quite a lot of hit as it is, so ideally would like to keep a bash ring. Currently I’m just running the 32t, got the [...]

Andrew posted on the forum topic Front Derailleur / CR question in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

After taking her out for a ride yesterday and doing some light jumps on the local pump track the chain keeps coming off. I knew I’d need a chain guide at some point but I have no idea what to get. I’d like something similar to this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50530 But I’ve got: Square taper BB This [...]

Andrew joined the group MTB-Wales Flickr Group 1 year, 5 months ago

Andrew posted on the forum topic Front Derailleur / CR question in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

Bit of an update, thought I’d give it a try. Had a quick look in the ‘Zinn and the art…’ book I recently purchased the started stripping things down. Had to change my rear brake leaver to an old one from a different bike as the gears/brake on the left was all in one! Slight [...]

Andrew started the forum topic Front Derailleur / CR question in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

I’m looking to run just the 32 chainring and bash guard on my bike. Is it a simple case of remove the front derailleur from the seat tube , the shifter/cables and removing the 22 CR? Just trying to find out how to remove the 22 CR now, which I’m guessing is by removing the [...]

Andrew posted on the forum topic Tools in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 5 months ago

Cheers for that Kev. That Zinn and the… book arrived this evening so will be going through some of that shortly to have a look what I can get out of it. I’ve got a few tools and a garage to use already so slowly on my way! Had a new chain tool yesterday and [...]

Andrew joined the group Bargains and offers 1 year, 5 months ago

Andrew posted on the forum topic spds or flats in the group Bargains and offers: 1 year, 5 months ago

V8′s for me! Never tried SPD’s but quite happy with my current set up. I was told once by some mountain bike mech that I should run SPD if I want to do downhill

Andrew posted on the forum topic Tools in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 6 months ago

Just read a couple of reviews on that book now and looks great. Ordered myself a copy so will be having a good look at that when it arrives!! I done some basic bike maintenance course before but didn’t really learn much, and I guess it was solely aimed at complete beginners (only covered ride [...]

Andrew posted on the forum topic Ride of my life in the group The Lounge (aka Banter): 1 year, 6 months ago

Just finished watching the vid in the OP link now. Was a nice watch seeing how things have progressed, enjoyed the repack part with Joe Breeze and co.

I noticed right at the end they were filming/cycling up Llangynidr moors

Andrew started the forum topic Tools in the group Equipment Group: 1 year, 6 months ago

Hi, I’m looking to build up on some equipment so I can service/repair/build my bikes myself. What sort of stuff should I start up on? Was given all the necessary tools to change my bottom bracket (bloody square taper keeps dying on me! lol) and just bought a chain extractor so I can sort my [...]

Andrew joined the group Equipment Group 1 year, 6 months ago