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I have paid at a couple of locations but I do object and as a consequence I do not visit them as often as I might otherwise so what they gain in one way they lose in another.

IMO it's a balance you have to learn to live with. There is not much well paid employment in these pretty, remote areas so unless you are very lucky you have to compromise. You need to be earning to buy the bike in the first place after all. Unless you are very frugal I doubt that earning...

I have a Syncros Matchbox for short trips and trail centre riding There are a couple of variations available but it's very compact and neat. The EDC looks good but I didn't fancy the faff with the head tube and in any case I needed/wanted a pump. Al

Looked at from the point of view of walkers a lot of the objections could equally apply to mountain bikers in general but in response to your points. 1. That applies to me. I quit in my 60's but an EMTB allowed me to take it up again with even more enthusiasm at 71. Currently 73 and still keen...

What about a small amount of lithium grease?

What should I lubricate my dropper post with? Grease, oil, silicone ? Al

I have ridden them and will continue to do so until such time that someone, with the authority, says I can't. Hence the post, I'm looking for an explanation.

I recently discovered a few trails had been "decommissioned/closed" on TrailForks at the Forest of Dean in the UK. These are logged as "unsanctioned" but they are still within the Forestry Commission's land but outside of the remit of the Dean Trail builders group. My question is more about...

I will go again but at £19 a pop it won't be as often as I would if the cost were more reasonable so in my case their pricing policy IS losing them money.

I would be genuinely interested to hear your reasoning for that statement. I was experiencing a number of aches and pains in my hands but Ergon GA2 grips seem to have solved all the issues. I found that I had to rotate them forward several degrees to get the most out of them. I was doubtful to...

I contacted all the popular manufacturers, Saris, Thule etc. who were quite adamant that their roof and boot carriers were NOT suitable for EMTB's even though in some cases the the total weight load quoted for their multi bike racks was far in excess of the weight of the EMTB. I came to the...

I recently watched a video that showed just how much rider weight makes a difference. If the bikes are similar the difference is more likely to be the motor and the battery not the bike brand and it stands to reason that more power/torque means less battery life. I had a Trek Power Fly FS with...

There is no doubt that some people have a higher propensity to put on weight. Although I do strongly believe that in the vast majority of cases a healthy diet and exercise is the answer.

IMO the biggest culprit for men is beer. Cut back on food portion sizes and don't drink beer and I suspect the weight will pour off. Al

"Fitness" is a strange beast. I climbed, rock, snow, ice you name it for 55 years but never trained for it. I simply did as much of it as I could. Many years ago I took a friend who was a very accomplished marathon runner and gym junky climbing on a cliff near the summit of Snowdon. I carried...

I think you may just have been unlucky. I have the exact same gloves and have worn them for over a year, admittedly not on every ride but on most. I have always found Endura kit to be reasonably well made. Al

I use Stans. I also carry the Stans tubeless repair kit as it reputedly chemically reacts with the Stans sealant to make a better and more permanent repair. There are several reviews around that confirm that it is a superior repair. Al

Yes I was voicing a principle/fairness point. Indeed when I put my arguments to BPW last year they conceded that I had some valid points and would consider their pricing policy especially with regard to senior riders. I suspect Covid may have put paid to that.

Agreed. There are a couple of bridleways out of my village to the highest point in the Cotswolds. The only time they are unrideable is when the horses have been up and down following rain. Bikes have an impact but minimal by comparison.

I conceded those facts so they are not up for debate. I agree if I don't like the service I am free to not use it. Highlighting what I see as unfair is NOT moaning and making it an issue of ability to pay takes matters into a whole new contentious area so perhaps it's just as well you are...