Bike Magic Forums - Riding http://forums.bikemagic.com/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 15:38:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.bikemagic.com/images/misc/rss.png Bike Magic Forums - Riding http://forums.bikemagic.com/ MTB Alps http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108619-MTB-Alps?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 10:16:21 GMT Hi Me and my friends are looking to ramp up our MTB adventures this summer with a trip to the Alps. Our preference for accomodation is camping. ... Hi

Me and my friends are looking to ramp up our MTB adventures this summer with a trip to the Alps. Our preference for accomodation is camping.

We're either heading for Chatel or Sameons. Has anyone been before, gone camping and know of campsites you can just rock up at, or need to book a pitch.

We have tried emailing the Les Gets campsite, got a response of 'sorry no more booking'. Not sure if he's full up, or just turn up on the day and you can have that patch of grass.

Any experiences good or bad much appreciated. Thanks ]]> Riding stillneedstabilisers http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108619-MTB-Alps wildlife on my ride thread http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108618-wildlife-on-my-ride-thread?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 08:32:09 GMT As I was out riding last night, I spotted various creatures along the way, which made me think we should have a thread detailing what we've seen. Last night I saw:

rabbits
a badger
Pheasants
4 deer
some long thin thing that moved so fast I couldn't identify it!
and not sure they could be considered wild....around 20 Llamas!!

what did you see? ]]> Riding Sniper http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108618-wildlife-on-my-ride-thread The Milk Race http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108518-The-Milk-Race?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 11:21:54 GMT Its back! http://www.themilkrace.com/ Anyone thinking of entering, I might, its only £4. Its back! http://www.themilkrace.com/

Anyone thinking of entering, I might, its only £4. ]]> Riding Stan http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108518-The-Milk-Race bmx bandits question? http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108446-bmx-bandits-question?goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 17:28:11 GMT right so young lad who helps me out ont farm at weekends has a diamond back bmx,currently minus a seat.was going to see if I could purchase him... right so young lad who helps me out ont farm at weekends has a diamond back bmx,currently minus a seat.was going to see if I could purchase him one.seatpost he has,think its a pivotal type fitting but has lost bolt for attaching seat on, do I need to purchase a new seat post also or can you get the fitting separate,also are all seat posts of the same size or vary ? ]]> Riding blondy http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108446-bmx-bandits-question <![CDATA[Giro d'Italia 2013]]> http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108443-Giro-d-Italia-2013?goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 09:34:31 GMT Interesting interview with Wiggo in today's Telegraph has whetted my appetite to watch it for the first time. I might not be a roadie and almost certainly never will be, but adore Le TDF so think this night be a good warm up for this years TDF.

Wiggo reckons this is a far more extreme race with 3 weeks of carnage ahead! He reckons hes in top shape and He's even shaved off his sidies for additional speed.

1.5 hours a night on sky sports..... Have recorded the series so I can tune in late and whizz thru the adverts. ]]> Riding Sniper http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108443-Giro-d-Italia-2013 burgtec offset shock bushings http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108433-burgtec-offset-shock-bushings?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 21:22:36 GMT Thinking of fitting burgatec offset shock bushings to increase the head angle to try and make make my 2012 five a slightly more capable climber. I... Thinking of fitting burgatec offset shock bushings to increase the head angle to try and make make my 2012 five a slightly more capable climber. I have two questions: 1. Will it work to a worthwhile amount. & 2. What other effects will it have on handling and geometry. ]]> Riding Fatbiker1807 http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108433-burgtec-offset-shock-bushings spending money dilema! Why do i always do this! http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108415-spending-money-dilema!-Why-do-i-always-do-this!?goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:19:04 GMT OK so have had a small windfall in cash, Now we do have a large list of things that need to be done on our house, plus 2 small children, so i should... OK so have had a small windfall in cash, Now we do have a large list of things that need to be done on our house, plus 2 small children, so i should place this money in the bank and use it to continue the house project, But thats dull!! yes i may get a new Double Glazed back door and a plate rack, but its not a bike.
My wife does not want me to get a bike on 0%, and is willing to let me spend all the money, as long as i "shut up about it!"
But what to do,
Should i,
1) buy a road / CX bike, i do not have one and have been thinking about one. plus could do the odd commute (could do this and spend only about 3/4s of the money)

2) Buy a new full sus, Their is one i have spoted, full bike but do not like the build, (I am a Shimano Fan) but the bike is a 100mm travel carbon jobby and i am sure i would enjoy it.

3) buy a complete new hardtail, mine is getting a bit long in the tooth, same thing applys with shaimano though.


OR
4) indulge my obsession with a certain brand of bike and buy a 120mm travel FS frame and build it up, i can get the frame, and use parts from my HT, plus some new forks to have an amazing Aluminium XC bike. Who knows may like it so much i could sell my 150mm travel full sus by the same make,

5) indulge my obsession with a certain brand of bike and buy a hard tail frame, build it up etc etc. and have a nice light aluminium XC / trail bike.

i am rubbish at this sort of thing, ]]> Riding serge the seal of death http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108415-spending-money-dilema!-Why-do-i-always-do-this! PSA: Cove Hummer Ti @ £750... http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108410-PSA-Cove-Hummer-Ti-£750?goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:38:47 GMT http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-sho...0558_490586_24 ]]> Riding Stan http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108410-PSA-Cove-Hummer-Ti-£750 Gratuitous summer riding pics... http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108409-Gratuitous-summer-riding-pics?goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:22:08 GMT ...something to cheer us all up, I'll start then:


Untitled

(sorry about the finger) ]]> Riding Stan http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108409-Gratuitous-summer-riding-pics Suspension settings, do you adjust? http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108390-Suspension-settings-do-you-adjust?goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:52:13 GMT So with the article of electronic suspension, how much do you use the settings on your forks and shocks, I am a fan of my lock out on both my... So with the article of electronic suspension, how much do you use the settings on your forks and shocks,
I am a fan of my lock out on both my bikes, my big bike i will always be using the travel adgust, between 150, 130 and 110. but my hardtail i tend not to adjust the travel and leave it at 120.
my rear shock i never touch, mainly because the lock out was broken from day one and i have never had the money to get it repaired. ]]> Riding serge the seal of death http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108390-Suspension-settings-do-you-adjust Sturmey Archer (Contains Old School Content) http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108342-Sturmey-Archer-(Contains-Old-School-Content)?goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:01:06 GMT Took an old Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub apart today.

It wouldn't select first gear, so I stripped cleaned and rebuilt it with Sheldon's help, and despite the enormous amount of rusty shoite that came out everything cleaned up alright (except a pawl spring - now on order) and the thing works again :)

How good is that? Built in May 1984, years of neglect and abuse, and it can still be repaired, and spares are still available - love it :) ]]> Riding oldnick http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108342-Sturmey-Archer-(Contains-Old-School-Content) New build project. http://forums.bikemagic.com/showthread.php/108317-New-build-project?goto=newpost Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:13:27 GMT Attachment 766 (http://forums.bikemagic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=766) To replace my snapped Claud Butler olympus frame. WP_20130418_002.jpg

To replace my snapped Claud Butler olympus frame.
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