mtb

Hi everyone I would like to get a rough terrain bike, mountain bike seems the most rugged. I want it for Forrest roads, littered with loose stones, gravel and muck, but pot holes are my worst issue. I don’t want to spend a lot, seeing bikes with 26, 27.5 inch wheels in the second hand market...

Over the years I've bought quite a few cheap & cheerful bike parts off ebay from China. They take a while to turn up but generally have been excellent, at a fraction of the price you'd pay at the LBS or UK online sellers. However, I recently gave my MTB a once over now the mud is subsiding...

Hi, I am thinking of buying this Claude Butler MTB as a second bike. I ride about 40 miles a week on all terrain and in all weather, I'll be alternating between both bikes. Is anyone out there familiar with this bike and could offer any advice? They are asking £90 for it. Thanks.

I live in Kirklistom, Scotland, and wondering where the nearest bike park or trails are? Anyone help my out please.

Condition is good. It has certainly seen some action, but altogether is in good order. Spec: 6061 alloy frame, 19inch, 5'6" to 5'10" so far as I can work out. Suntour XCM 100mm fork. Shimano Altus 3x9 transmission, 44-32-22t front to 12-36t rear (original spec 11-32t), new chain and cassette...

Right, I bought a 2nd hand cube mtb last week. Not had a real chance to ride it until today. A couple of issues I've noticed 1 - what tyre pressures to do run a 27.5 wheel at? 2 - Hydraulic disc brakes- was on a downhill section and got a bit carried away, applied the rear brake and it was not...

I'm after some advice and I know its personal preference. But just a rough Idea would help me. Been offered a Giant Talon 2 for £250. Now this is 18mnths old I can get the 2020 model for £600. So is the 2nd hand a good price or not? Also is that bike any good for a newcomer to mtb? I done a...

I want some! 26" 2.1 but preferably 2.35. I think minimum £26 each plus postage annoyingly I did save the sites who are selling them cheapest. The exception is spa which want £44 for the pair Including postage BUT they are different to the ones on Schwalbe site. I assume an updated version...

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Hi all and happy new year, I was in a local charity shop today dropping some stuff off and had a look at the bikes whilst I was there. One caught my eye which was a Ribble MTB. It was chrome all over and had a Deore LX groupset. It looked pretty old, probably as old as my Marin Pine Mountain...

Below is a combined summary of a series of posts I made on another forum over the course of this project. I’ll post it in order as if it were happening now, but obviously you'll get the finale straight away. My project. Over time we have accumulated a number of bikes in our household. One...

What does everyone think is the best upgrades to do on my carrera hardtail mtb?

Hi. I've been enjoying the old Mtb of late. Its heavy cumbersome and slow compared to my road bike, but saying that it does have alot of positives. Even though i ride alot slower i can still cover decent mileages in comfort. In fact i would say its more comfortable than the road bike. With the...

My grips on my hard tail swivel about and can give me blisters. I am after lock on recommendations with a budget of £20.00. Not the Ergon palm grips which I have on my cargo bike as I want dynamic control and movement of my hand. I need something suitable for long days in the saddle so...

Hello all, My lad (a destruction engineer) has been using my Ali frame MTB for work he was complaining that the rear tyre was rubbing on the frame when I inspected it the wheel was slightly loose and has rubbed the frame drop out meaning it is now permanently loose. Is there any fix for this ?

Retro steel MTB frame for sale - I've put it up for £10 on the 'bay, but will take £5 on here, just want it to go to someone who might use it rather than have it take up space in the garage. pics here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223763806667 IMO the colour is slightly unfortunate, but you...

I have road bikes but find it hard to find the motivation to get on them during the wetter, colder months. So I'm thinking of purchasing a MTB and doing some off road riding this winter. For some reason being wet and cold on a road doesn't appeal to me but being wet, cold and muddy in a field...

I have a fleet of bikes, road, tourer, folders and an excellent lightweight MTB from 2003 (a Cannondale F1000SL from 2003). The MTB has had virtually zero use in the past several years (like literally twice) and the headset has now packed up and due to being a HeadShok parts are not available...

I've known about this mtb region for many years but never really had an urge to go visit it. So today was half day Friday and since it is not far from where I work I figured why not go see why all the local mtb riders flock here. I spent 3 1/4 hours just exploring a bunch of fun challenging (for...

My old Diamond Back Ascent started life out as a Marble Grey Colour in the early 90's. Became very unfashionable so I had the bike re-painted a darkish blue colour that's been on the bike 15 plus years. It still looks pretty good, but I fancy giving it a spruce up. There is nothing wrong...

I am after some of these for my new MTB , I a not to keen on bouncy ones , I am leaning toward Exotic from Carbon Cycles , but if there are any others to look at it would be handy , Cheers!

I am looking for a pair of MTB winter boots which must be dry and warm in all weather. My attention has been drawn to North Wave boots. Is anybody else using winter boots and can make suggestions? I will be riding down to -10 degrees and will supplimenting boots with warm socks.

This is the working Raleigh Ascender which I'd posted about getting hold of a few weeks back. It's a 21" frame, so a Large although I can ride it at 5' 8" it's better for someone a bit taller. Almost entirely original, except for a replacement seatpost clamp and San Marco saddle. Dates from...

Spike Evo in flouro yellow and black Size 42: Plenty of length but I can only use them with summer socks as I have wide feet, barely used with cleats £30 posted? Pics later as I not at home ATM

Looking for the above as a commuter machine during the winter (had one before and it was excellent for the job). Any out there? Preferably with disc brakes and I`m 5`11 Got £300 to spend Thanks

I am at a point where N+1 is around the corner. However I can't make up my mind if I go full sus or hard tail. At 6'4 I fancy a 29er, relatively slack and a sensible price (sub £1500) My current bike is a 2004 Stumpy so very old geo and only 100mm of travel, but with lock out. At my price point...

I have a Trek 6300 with 11-34 cassette on rear and a 44/32/22 triple chainwheel.I have Schwalbe Kojaks on the rims but I find that I am spinning too much when on the road. How can I go about making it more suitable for roaduse incurring too much expenditure? Any solutions would be welcome.

Marin nail trail 7 suit 5'4 - 5'8 Great standover height for aggressive trail riding. Standard bike in excellent condition. 1x11 with 3 front sprocket options, 28- 32 and a 34 with 11-42 rear cassette. Dropper post Yari 120mm fork Slx gearing with Marin chainset Several sets of quality tyres...

I can't decide which would be the better buy. One is a hard tail the other full suss. 1) Vitus Sentier VR 29 (hardtail) - from Wiggle / CRC 2) Calibre Tripple B (Full suss) - from Go Outdoors If money were no object I'd go for a much more expensive full suspension bike, both either of these...

Having had recent purchases go wrong on me - an Orbit 531c which was rusted and seized, plus a carbon wheel which has turned out to have a broken rim - I was suffering a confidence crisis in buying used items. So, en route to Manchester velodrome I passed two bikes with other items, did a quick...