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  1. Hobo Mikey

    Coed Y Brenin

    Does anyone know about Coed y Brenin possibly closing in March. Would be a real shame as it’s a great place and has been there for years.
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    Happy new year

    Happy new year to all. Let’s hope for miles of smiles on them trails.
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    Down time

    It’s now been 15 weeks since my fall and my rotatorcuff injury ( another thread on here about it). That 15 weeks without even sitting on my bike and it’s going to be a long time yet. To be honest it’s doing my head in. I go for a walk and I see trails, drop offs etc and imagine myself on them...
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    Whyte 2024 bikes

    Got a email from Whyte a couple of days ago about the new 2024 range. The new E Lyte carbon bikes etc. looking good. 👍 Dont know how to post a link sorry.
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    Scotland biking

    Well it looks like next March I will be heading up the motorway to Scotland for work. 👍 Really excited about this as I have always wanted to go to Scotland. I will be near Killin. Looks a great area. So big question to you Scottish bikers. What will I have in the area for my biking when not...
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    Ouch at Llandegla

    Went down Llandegla on Monday with a friend and his stepson who is only thirteen, so it was never going to be a fast session. On one of the climbs with wet rocks and tree roots my bike slid out to the left and I went to the right putting my arm out to stop myself going over the bank. Ouch and a...
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    Three years on

    I have now had my Whyte E150 RS for three years. In that time I have had one new chain one rear cassette one new front tyre two back tyres one set of brake pads replaced dropper post changed the pedals and cranks Had the forks upper service stuck some stickers on it custom headset ride it to the...
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    Online bike meet up

    This thread is for an online bike meet up. Show us what you got. A place where you can put a picture of your bike and look at all the other forum members bikes. A place where we can see all the different e-bikes out there being used in one thread. so just post a photo of your bike and what make...
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    Eastridge woods near Shrewsbury

    I am staying about three miles from Eastridge woods for the weekend so was just wondering if it’s worth going there for the trails just in case I can get a couple of hours from chilling out beside the camper and pub. Anyone been. (y)
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    OUCH…..that hurt

    This thread is to show your hurtys that you have got through mountain biking. :eek: sure the Hodge will be along soon to start us off. (y)
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    Paying for your EBike

    E Bikes are expensive so how did you pay for yours. Mine was bought on the credit card and with a bit of savings. (y)
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    Leatt shoes

    Does anyone wear Leatt shoes for flats. How is the sizing and width fitting. Are they as good as Pro tens etc. (y)
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    Bike Bling

    So who has the bike with the most bling on. We all like to add bits and pieces to our bikes that improve it or just look good. My bike is blue and I have a blue and red theme going on. I have added stickers + red headset cap, red tyre valves, red pedals and have ready to fit Hope red cranks and...
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    Brake upgrade

    Has anyone fitted Hope Tech4 V4 brakes and Hope rotors to their Whyte E150RS and was it a big improvement over the Sram fitted as standard. Thinking of upgrading brakes but not if it only makes a small difference . (y)
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    Bike parks

    What bike parks have you been to and what did you think of them. These are mine. Coed y Brenin A great day out with so many trails of different degrees. On site cafe, bike shop, showers and toilets, bike wash etc. you pay for parking which is good as this pays towards maintaining the trails. 417...
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    Don’t touch my bike

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    Nitros oxide being banned

    I carry some of them small containers of the stuff in case I have a puncture and need to blow up the tyre on the trail. Does this ban mean we won’t be able to get them anymore.
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    Suspension travel

    Can you have to much travel. At the moment I have a Whyte with 150 of travel but feel I need more because of my 15 stone on top of the bike. I am not a big air time guy but do like the idea of getting a bit more airtime and like drop offs. so I keep looking at the Whyte E180 RSX with more travel...
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    Dropper post problem - Crank Brothers

    Down the bike park a couple of days ago, went to put dropper post down and would not go down even with my fat arse and 15 stone sat on it. stopped and tried to push it down but no go, sat back on the saddle and if I sit on front of saddle it goes down but not if I sit where I should be, same if...
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    Winter boots

    Following on from my waterproof jacket thread. I am now looking for some decent boots for winter riding. I wear sealskin socks in winter but with my five ten free rider pros at the moment but would like some decent boots for winter. I am looking at some gortex hiking boots like the adidas Terrex...
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