If you’re not over 10k by now …you will be soonif I die, I am affraid when my wife sold a trek to 3k
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It does kinda look like that. I usually line the seat angle with a broom stick…pointing to the stem, or some point close to that. The seat looks a few degrees too low.
How did you mount the brakes or dropper? I’m curious?
Hey! I was tired after all that splaining …had to extend my afternoon nap. Steve is clearing trails and rucksacks need to be organized … I’m still chasing butterflies
Years of trial and error
1st 15 years i was determined that i could ride like i did when both arms worked
Several crashes and broken bones later, i accepted i can't brake as heavy, ride down really steep slopes, or jump anymore.
Once i accepted that, i really really enjoy cycling just for the sake of cycling
Massive overkill on the bike, but it's really rocky here in Greece, so i just set my suspension softer and enjoy
For brakes, Hope are an absolute game changer, their Hope Duo levers make a massive massive difference.
They can't sell many, so i think it's amazing a company can design and produce a product that's reasonably priced that helps 1 armed riders
Been using SRAM's AXS gears for a few years, a LOT easier for me
One difficulty i have found, is no one makes a dropper post lever for the right side
So i mount the wolftooth upside down and it works well
Have a Hopey steering damper on all my other bikes, another game changer.
But the Tim has given/sold the manufacturing rights to another company now
Price has over doubled..........................
Paid $199 for my Hopey steering damper in 2019
Pademelon are charging over €500 for the same device
€500 for the damper, €90 for the mount, €50 for the shipping + customs clearance into the EU
Just can't justify €800 on a device i paid nearly a 1/3 for a few years ago
Sooooooooooooooo i bought a Cane Creek Hellbender 70 Visco
Not as good as the Hopey, but gives some damping on the steering
Absolutely loving the bike, 1st ride was mid Sept
Now i'm just under 500km and a noggin under 9000m of elevation
Only downside i've found is that i can't carry enough water on the bike, the Decoy 475ml bottle doesn't go far for me.
Likely the 29"er rather than the mullet would have been better for me, but for the price i'm chuffed to bollox.
Cheers
Mark
Okay …that’s kinda awesome
Such a cool project
. Overcoming adversity of any kind can be inspirational for sure. My situation is a little different but mods were available to me. You had to do a bit more head-scratching. Cheers
Mark (also)
Having just cancelled today's ride at Newcastleton due to mizzling rain & a stiff breeze..the kind of conditions which would soak you through to the skin in no time at all..I'm already feeling fratchy & bored ..so had a quick check back on my photo album to June 2016..and came across this nice sunny pic on the Isle of Skye ..
This track on our way in a S.W.direction from the Slighacan Hotel towards the "Fairy Pools " ..which if we thought were going to be as quiet & serene as this fabulous location came as a major shock when we got there to find more people than a capacity crowd at Wembley Stadium ..( easily accessed by road & car)
The famous Cuillin Hills in the background ..and not an ebike in sight ..
Although still friends none of this group ride with us anymore as they didn't wish to embrace ebiking..but maybe there is still hope ( however slight) .
This track on our way in a S.W.direction from the Slighacan Hotel towards the "Fairy Pools " ..which if we thought were going to be as quiet & serene as this fabulous location came as a major shock when we got there to find more people than a capacity crowd at Wembley Stadium ..( easily accessed by road & car)
The famous Cuillin Hills in the background ..and not an ebike in sight ..
Although still friends none of this group ride with us anymore as they didn't wish to embrace ebiking..but maybe there is still hope ( however slight) .
Okay …that’s kinda awesome
Such a cool project
Cheers
Mark (also)
What mods did you find most useful?
Walked loads on Skye but never cycled much , probably as I had walked on the tracks you would have to cycle and knew how rough they were. Club I go out with have had Glenbrittle hut booked for the weekend every September since the 80s. I was there in September heatwave and got heat stroke. I couldn’t believe the changes especially north of Portree carparks with toilets and burger vans. Best I seen was Tethered cattle they tie a cow in the burn for the tourists to photograph. I actually felt sorry for the locals with all the traffic.
Probably why Danny Mc.moved to Inverness....just to escape the tourist crowds
With regard to " rough tracks" ..there are some seriously great mountain bike routes on Skye (probably red graded in trail centre terms )..but yes also some double black graded tracks !
I was up the Dubh slabs a few years ago beside Loch Corousk .Danny has a video going down them the grip is unbelievable you walk up doubled over but still walking. I imagine there are plenty blacks. I wonder if anyone has done the Quirang that would be amazing to do . Need to be at night in summer so many tourists nowadays. Leave it for Danny and the young team.Probably why Danny Mc.moved to Inverness....just to escape the tourist crowds
With regard to " rough tracks" ..there are some seriously great mountain bike routes on Skye (probably red graded in trail centre terms )..but yes also some double black graded tracks !
billwarwick
E*POWAH Elite
Another beautiful day for playing in the slop
My problem began almost immediately on a flat MTB peddle. Always used clipless pedals on my road and gravel bikes previous to my stroke. The unclipping motion for my left foot was no longer possible during a ride. If my left foot came off the flat pedal during a ride I would have to stop and correctly place my foot on the pedal. This made absolutely no sense to me …it was frustrating. Then I thought; Hey! “What about a magnetic shoe or pedal?”
I sat down at my coffee table and started drawing up designs that could work …for about 2-3 hours. I thought WOW, am I every smrt.
. If I Patent this idea I could make millions $$$.lolThen I decided to Google “Magnetic Peddles “. I had one of those Laugh Out Loud moments when I saw that there was a variety of manufacturers waaaay ahead of me.
I now use Avery Hustle magnetic peddles.
Yeah, about as good as we got trying to avoid the known mud pits. You wouldn't know it but this is Chichester harbour and the Eastern Solent.
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Mcharza
E*POWAH BOSS
Today something different. Riding at the pump track in Torrevieja.
Europe’s second biggest place.
Europe’s second biggest place.
My latest project bike is now complete. I was looking for something to ride around the village but just incase my partner expressed an interest, she could also use it to ride some green trails on the Northshore. That being said, the bike had to be home grown and have Northshore roots (at least a local frame). Since my partner already has a bike, I was wondering if she would be able to tell them apart as they are both black. They are both great for riding around the village but neither have turned out to be that good at the local pump track. I am going to give the Knolly a try on the Shore next Spring to see if I can notice a 10 year difference in it and my current bike. Thanks to Pinkbike and Aliexpress for making this all happen for less than $1000. Which one do you like better?
Current bike
Current bike
Of the two black bikes ..aesthetically the Knolly ..but man that rear tyre looks as if it belongs in the bin
Top one for me. I like the idea of a cycle round the village ,Vancouver
Snow’s gone Mud’s on, Sunday ride. Life’s little moments of joy: Riding in daylight at winter 
. Had third flat tire this year, I don`t even remember last time before this year, must be at least 10-15 years ago. Last two this year were high speed situations straight to some sharp rocks. This time it was unknown trail, tiny but steep drop to unknown landing covered by leafs and of course there was something sharp under 
But two camel shits and EDC pump fixed it nicely and I got home.
. Had third flat tire this year, I don`t even remember last time before this year, must be at least 10-15 years ago. Last two this year were high speed situations straight to some sharp rocks. This time it was unknown trail, tiny but steep drop to unknown landing covered by leafs and of course there was something sharp under But two camel shits and EDC pump fixed it nicely and I got home.
The black Knolly
Fairly short today due to time constraints plus a cold and trapped nerve (old git problems ) but didn't want to miss out on the nice clear sunny weather, with a comfortable 4°C.
Where I live is blessed with plenty of forests and lakes but is pretty flat, thought there's a couple of larger hills - today's 144m above sea level, got 108m accent in.
Made studious use of the dropper, and was a lot of fun with the recently new tyres and fork.
Probably my last off-road ride of this year.
) but didn't want to miss out on the nice clear sunny weather, with a comfortable 4°C.Where I live is blessed with plenty of forests and lakes but is pretty flat, thought there's a couple of larger hills - today's 144m above sea level, got 108m accent in.
Made studious use of the dropper, and was a lot of fun with the recently new tyres and fork.
Probably my last off-road ride of this year.
Why?
I was gonna ask why also?
Trapped nerve issue?
But don’t worry …some of us will suffer this season for you.
The bikes are around the same vintage with the COVE GSpot being the more nostalgic of the two (Cove Bikes being the pioneers of mountain biking). The rear tire on the Knolly is a Maxxis Hookworm which is their urban/pump track/dirt jump version. I have another rear wheel for the Knolly, with a Maxxis DHR, for when we give it a try on the North Shore.Of the two black bikes ..aesthetically the Knolly ..but man that rear tyre looks as if it belongs in the bin
Now then ..I was always told that a certain Gary Fisher was the Grand-daddy of Mountain Biking..
I started my mtb life on a Gary Fisher Wahoo..fully rigid ..
Gary Fisher - Wikipedia
My pal was a cove dealer so I remember them well. My neighbour bought a soiled fame from halfords own make Carrerra ? 80 quid it was a exact copy of the Cove Hustler.
Lost my cherry on a Gary Fisher Hookooekoo 1986 .Now then ..I was always told that a certain Gary Fisher was the Grand-daddy of Mountain Biking..
I started my my mtb life on a Gary Fisher Wahoo..fully rigid ..
Gary Fisher - Wikipedia
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Not as vintage as those but I lost my cherry on a Norco full suspension coil shock about 25 years ago.
Almost lost my berries on a 2020 Trek Rail.
Stormy 107
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More a pic of the night! North York Moors a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely nothing done to the image all natural.
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