Recent content by JoeBlow

I would be very nervous of the stand falling on fast and/or gnarly trails. Sounds like an accident waiting to happen unless you are only riding relatively flat trails slowly, in which case why have a full suss. That's the thing with "mountain biking" it's different things to different people...

I was reluctant to adopt all the protection that is available. I'm not really into hard gnarly trails, I'm too old, but I came to realise that I was descending the blue and single dot trails at FOD at a rate of knots that could cause serious damage if I came off and lets face it, it's very easy...

When I turned 70 I gave up mountain biking as the effort was starting to outweigh the reward. Getting en E-MTB revitalised my enthusiasm. I like the fact that you spend all your time in the saddle and not pushing and walking. Now 75 so an E-MTB has extended my MTB career significantly. Al

Yes. Google is your friend. I live just 20 minutes away. I don't need one therefore cannot recommend one.

Verderers may be easy? but it is fast and fun as are Countdown and Launchpad. The other downhills, GBU, Ski Run, Corkscrew and Sheepskull are a little more challenging. Freeminers is slightly more difficult than Verderer's and more of a very rooty XC but the new extension, "Addit", I think it's...

Purchased, fitted and tested. Verdict: Excellent. Bit pricey and slightly heavier but the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. I liked and coped with clipless pedals on cross country rides but on gnarly downhills they simply terrify me. I have tried but mostly with disastrous results...

It's little concerning when you find yourself falling off on unchallenging terrain. There is something very unfair about it. You sort of half expect it when the going gets tough but not on what is virtually a flat path. I once walked back up the trail to see what had thrown me off but could...

I have a Bontrager bum pack. Trouble is it sometimes catches on the seat after standing/lowering and raising the dropper.

I have an Orbea Wild that I love. The 2023 model looks even better albeit relatively more expensive. Al

I wouldn't carry keys and phone in pockets, that strikes me as risky.

I've just found a small (8" x 4" x 2") Patagonia waist bag amongst my climbing gear. I'll try that. I'm sure it will be better for protecting both me and the phone than being in trouser pockets.

I'm thinking of doing the same unless a better idea comes along. I don't get a signal where I ride in any case so taking the phone is a bit of a waste of time and space.

Where do you store your phone and car keys when riding the more challenging trails when parting company with the bike is more likely? I don't like to carry a back pack unless I have to, on a long ride for example, so that's not an option. Al

Ergon SM E-Mountain Core saddle and Ergon GE1 grips

Ergon grips and saddle.