29er 150S review...

[Jamze]

Guy K has just posted a review of the 29er here.

 

[steve_sordy]

Wow, even better!

 

[Jamze]

I might have gone for one of these if they'd been available a bit earlier. Prefer the Shimano kit, and if I'm honest prob suits my riding more than the 27.5...?

 

[moseven]

Looks like a great place to ride - anyone know the trail/route?

 

[Jamze]

Tech talk too

 

[Nakedebiker]

Looks like Otley Chevin / Ilkley Moor area, near Leeds

The rocks at the six minute mark are called east buckstones up on Ilkley moor like Kilham5 said.

 

[moseven]

The rocks at the six minute mark are called east buckstones up on Ilkley moor like Kilham5 said.

Is there enough at Ikley for a full day do you know?? I've been trying to find a few routes etc but nothing showing up, found a trails on trailforks but only a few short ones..

 

[Nakedebiker]

Or as i often am, 'Baht owt'!!
Anyway, with regard to access and if you could make a day of it, there is only one legal right of way over the moor which is a byway i think but there is an unwritten ruling with Bradford council who own the moor to allow pretty much open access. This came about because they realised they would never stop mtb use or really be able to police it. As Kilham5 has said, there's a wealth of trails nearby to link up into some epic routes.
If you want a monster climb with an awesome downhill finish then start at Kilnsey and go up mastiles lane then right at street gate and back down to Arncliffe cote. Great pub at the finish!

 

[moseven]

Or as i often am, 'Baht owt'!!
Anyway, with regard to access and if you could make a day of it, there is only one legal right of way over the moor which is a byway i think but there is an unwritten ruling with Bradford council who own the moor to allow pretty much open access. This came about because they realised they would never stop mtb use or really be able to police it. As Kilham5 has said, there's a wealth of trails nearby to link up into some epic routes.
If you want a monster climb with an awesome downhill finish then start at Kilnsey and go up mastiles lane then right at street gate and back down to Arncliffe cote. Great pub at the finish!

Thanks for info - great help.

Also if anyone has any good gpx files they want to send me dont be shy

cheers
Mo

 

[MadsB]

Just picked up an E150s 29er for the other half this morning, will post some pictures once we take it out later this afternoon. Sort of new bike day ?

 

[MadsB]

Here she is, look like a breeding pair ?

 

[MadsB]

Is that a Gary Hume ?

It is indeed ??