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Some inspirational stories on this thread. :love:

I had to Google that, I'd never heard of them. See here: "The innovative open-ended bicycle tube makes it possible to change the tube without having to remove the wheel or chain guard in the process." Try Bicycle Express

Don't change a thing without a reason. Know exactly why you want to "upgrade". What exactly is it that you are unhappy with? Make certain that you have got the best out of your bike's suspension (that includes tyre pressures) before even thinking about doing anything to it other than the basic...

That must be illegal in so many consumer rights legislation, not just in the EU where Canyon are based (Germany I think), but also the UK. It sounds like you will have little difficulty getting what you want. Your complaint must be to the place you bought your bike, they are the ones with which...

I read the reviews, as many as I can find. Then I check the geometry compared with a bike I know fits me well. Then I keep an eye open for anyone on the trail with the same bike and engage them in conversation about their bike. I have found that total strangers always want to chat about their...

It seems that everyone has their favourite method. Here's mine. I use Finish Line wet lube all year round. I use it before almost every ride. I run the mucky chain through an old Terry towel for half a dozen or so runs. I press the towel onto the sides and the top and bottom, alternately. Then...

The standard treatment for nettle stings is to rub several dock leaves hard between your palms until they suddenly release a load of moisture. Rub that over the area of the sting. It works for me, but maybe it's just a placebo. :unsure: Where I ride the most is infested with tall nasty stinging...

That is tough, and a bit scary! Healing vibes! :) I strongly urge you to consider getting (buy, borrow, beg, steal) an exercise bike. They are safe and almost impossible to fall off from. I have had a few back injuries and although it was difficult to walk, I could usually pedal for 10 mins or...

Consider Yorkshire. I was born there and spent my first 26 years there. It is a large and beautiful county, with many hills and is definite mtb country. The houses are in general cheaper than the other places mentioned. The road and rail network gives you access to the rest of the country...

It depends upon your body geometry, as well as preference and the trails you ride. My first mtb was 660mm, I moved to 680mm when I bought a different bar. The difference that 20mm brought was detectable. Then I went to 740 and a shorter stem. WOW! I chose 740mm after the push up test. Wider...

Yes,, you would be able to get your problems resolved under warranty, but it may not be free. Let me explain. If you take your bike back to the selling dealer, he would have made a profit on your bike and would have no problem in processing any warranty claim free of charge. But the nearby...

For the easiest pavement pedalling I would pump up the tyres to the maximum stated on the tyre wall. Then after trying it, if it was too harsh, I would reduce pressure in steps, until I got a ride I was comfortable with that was still free rolling.

I would not spend £28 on a pair of those covers. Instead, I use zip-lock plastic sandwich bags. The 200mm ones are perfect for 200mm discs. You will need to cut one side of the top once to allow the bag to pull up past the axle. They last quite a while, but as they are free (either wife has...

As far as I know they are standard bearings, readily available on the market. Trail Vision are good. They specialise in bearings for bikes. https://trailvision.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOopQyaEdkHiSnE6sS3S29tms26I4LmF7Wc5F0gG0jb6s0J1IXI3z

Well, it's true it's a rumour! :)

I 100% would not buy a used bike (any bike) without seeing it and testing it. And I am pretty sure that the seller would want cash. So meet in a public place. For my last two bike sales, I made the meeting place my LBS. The buyers liked it.

My bike is a 160mm travel big and grippy-tyred emtb and the average speed varies with where I ride. Techhy forest trails - 8mph. Mix of hard surface (gravel, concrete, tarmac) and overgrown flowing singletrack - 12mph. An out and back ride to the nearest town and back (out on tarmac, back on...

Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional! :)

I have made seatpost shims from old bits of metal sheet lying about. How about coke cans, beer cans etc.

TRANSLATION: Excuse me, what do you mean, downshifting or moving up? If it loses power, is it due to the reduced pedaling cadence? So is it enough to increase the pedaling pace to get the engine back up to speed? Yes. Change gear so that you are pedalling faster. Try to ride the bike and...