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  1. Amber Valley Guy

    Amflow PR models, availability?

    After calling in at my local Amflow dealer yesterday I was told the PR models aren't available through the UK dealers until the end of July, only the new PX and out going PL models are available. Yet the online retailers are saying they have them in stock, so my question is do the online sellers...
  2. Amber Valley Guy

    Back End Randomly Steps Out of Line?

    As per the title, I have started noticing occasionally the back end seems to step out of line even when on the road, not all the time just occasionally and at random. I've tugged, pushed and pulled the rear wheel, chain and seat stays and rear suspension components and can't find or feel any...
  3. Amber Valley Guy

    Just a rambling about gears...

    Why does the cycling world think moving up a gear is actually moving to a larger sprocket on the cassette (easier pedalling, lower gearing) when it really means moving to a smaller sprocket or taller gear? It's confused me for years anyone know?
  4. Amber Valley Guy

    Jet Powered Canyon? Sam Pilgrim tried it.

    Yes the madman has strapped a jet engine to the rear of his hardtail. It flies.
  5. Amber Valley Guy

    Canyon Neuron:On Al8

    Does anyone have any one of these? Obviously trail orientated (which is what I want) but is the suspension okay, wheels, brakes etc? The price is right, it has the new Bosch CX5 but the components look basic, don't want to throw £3600 (800w) at it then spend another £1500-£2500 upgrading...
  6. Amber Valley Guy

    Linkglide 1000 miles in.

    A thousand miles in on the Linkglide 10 speed (10-43). Cleaned and re-lubed the chain today ( diesel bath>boiling water and degreaser bath >, boiling water only bath>dry (two minutes...it's been in boiling water!)>oil>wipe excess off with an isopropyl wet rag). Measured wear, after 1000 miles...
  7. Amber Valley Guy

    Bikes Stolen.

    Spotted this today in my news feed. Three EMTB stolen. Make sure your garage or shed is secure. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglew8wn14eo.amp
  8. Amber Valley Guy

    Flies bloody everywhere!

    I don't know why but I swallowed a fly.... no joke a going downhill a big black fly hit the back of my throat. Went through a cloud of them, St Marks flies (also called Hawthorn flies), gagging like crazy until I spat it out. Anyone else ran into these things in the hills? They look a bit like...
  9. Amber Valley Guy

    Your Best Speed Achieved?

    I've achieved a new high score (for me anyway) of 41.5mph /66.4 kmh. Well chuffed. I guess there's a lot of you who can do better, so post up pictures of your Max Speed achieved, no picture and it didn't happen.
  10. Amber Valley Guy

    What's on your wrist ( watch or gizmo)?

    I see lots of different wrist ware (watches if you like) whilst out and about. I'm a classic rugged dive watch wearer but I see lots of GPS/Apple/Samsung (or I think they are) wearers. So what do you wear on your wrist whilst riding, a watch or GPS type device?
  11. Amber Valley Guy

    More Reevo Madness..with Sam Pilgrim.

    After Berm Peak, it's Sam's turn on a Reevo. 😀
  12. Amber Valley Guy

    Rear shock stroke length/travel adjustment?

    My bike takes a 210 x 50mm rear shock, but I've seen some bargains at the more common 210 x 55mm. What I've managed to learn is most rear shocks manufacturers use spacers to reduce the stroke, so a 55mm is the same as a 52.5mm and a 50mm or a 65mm is the same 62.5mm or a 60mm, the only...
  13. Amber Valley Guy

    Road Morons

    My new favourite YouTube watch, idiots in cars and idiots on bikes (mainly London cyclists) being complete planks, with commentary thats full of brilliant one liners. If you want a good laugh and also be amazed at how stupid some of the cyclists are then it's highly recommended! Glad I don't...
  14. Amber Valley Guy

    RS Charger 2.1 how much oil?

    Received my Charger 2.1 damper today to upgrade the Yari's. Does anyone know approximately how much oil the bladder needs to fill and bleed? Cheers.
  15. Amber Valley Guy

    Lightweight breathable/ vented jacket?

    Anyone any suggestions on jackets (no not the usual outer waterproof/ windproof polymer type). Looking for something like cotton, maybe a lightweight fleece or something similar, lightweight but vented/ highly breathable, no need for waterproofing with zip pockets and no hood? And affordable, of...
  16. Amber Valley Guy

    Nettles!

    I #@¥ing hate them, especially at this time of year when they're drooping over the single-tracks, oh and brambles. Rant over.
  17. Amber Valley Guy

    Linkglide Question?

    Can anyone help, I was about to order the 11sp Shimano Linkglide XT groupset, as I've been waiting for my chain to stretch for the last few months so that I can bin the SRAM SX/NX mix on my Cannondale. As it's already on lower spec SRAM 12 speed I don't need to change the hub driver as it's...
  18. Amber Valley Guy

    Buzzards!

    Anyone else wearing a grey helmet had buzzards swooping over their head? Presumably their instincts kick in when your alone in the middle of nowhere (farm / woodland) and think your a helmets a hare/rabbit? Fantastic to see just a few feet above your head, and bigger than you realise close up.
  19. Amber Valley Guy

    Trail Riding?

    Can someone please explain to me what 'trail riding' is? Is it a US term for what we Brits would call bridleways and green lanes (p.r.o.w) ....or does it mean MTB trail parks, or does it mean UK trails like (in Derbyshire anyway) the High Peak Trail, Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail etc ( old...
  20. Amber Valley Guy

    Shimano EP8 Crank Arm Safety Plates?

    I've just replaced the centre bolt (crank preload bolt) after losing one, and whilst at it removed both crank arm to check and clean the splines. All seems fine. My crank arms did not have the safety plates installed (the little plates that pick up on the crank arm pinch bolts and the hole in...
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