Show us your Whyte bits

[Kezzo80]

Moss green mud machine ?‍, what we're the Assagai tyres like in the slop?

There was a couple of slides but I’ll forgive it as it was proper thick slop in places.

Most of the ride, I was confident in the grip they were giving me ??

 

[The EMF]

I have had that problem in both shoulders ( I believe caused by poor quality original forks on my Levo! Changed to Lyric Ultimate since then and the difference is unreal!) . What I found helped, albeit it takes time, was Deep Freeze cold treatment plus a neoprene shoulder support strap. My ( amateur) take on the issue was that the pain was caused by inflammation of the tendon that passes through the narrow channel of the main shoulder joint bone. The cold treatment helped to reduce the inflammation and the strap prevented unsupported movement which could further aggravate it. The treatment took about 3 weeks. I kept riding!!

Thanks for that......I’ll try that regime, I’d hate to have to stop riding now the COVID situation is starting to ease

 

[Beezerk]

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Spring is finally in the air ?

Is that Sutton Bank in the distance?

 

[The EMF]

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Spring is finally in the air ?

Let’s hope so

 

[kenevo Nige]

Is that Sutton Bank in the distance?

Its Pendle Hill, Ribble valley , Lancashire , its very rare to get fine weather in the dribble valley ?

 

[Kezzo80]

Hooning around Old Pale this aft. These bikes are just so much fun ?
Egging you to push on.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Around lake Trawsfynydd this morning.

 

[Rahr85]

i love how welsh place names make you think someone just fell asleep at the keyboard.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

i love how welsh place names make you think someone just fell asleep at the keyboard.

You should try saying some of the place names.

 

[PamNerd]

 

[Kezzo80]

More miles on the bike this afternoon. It’s so nice when the Is out!

 

[EebStrider]

The trails are drying out nicely now, so it was nice to get home and not spend an hour cleaning my bike, my kit and me!

 

[ChillyWilly]

I bought the Charger 2.1 damper from Germany and the 170mm air shaft from TF Tuned. Total cost was just under £300 and then I done the work myself.

Changing the damper and air shaft are really easy. If you can do a lower leg service (which you should be doing every 50 hours anyway) then you shouldn’t have any problems.

How is the charger 2.1 compared to the charger R?

 

[Jamze]

The trails are drying out nicely now, so it was nice to get home and not spend an hour cleaning my bike, my kit and me!

Agreed. Nice to be out exploring again rather than slogging through mud trying to keep the bike going.

 

[Penttithefinn]

Thanks to all who have posted various mudguard combos, here is mine, and I am quite please with how it performed on my first ride.

 

[EebStrider]

Thanks to all who have posted various mudguard combos, here is mine, and I am quite please with how it performed on my first ride. View attachment 55877 View attachment 55879

That's probably the best there is, for keeping the mud off, but it looks awful!

When I fitted mine to my Cube, I did it in a hurry, and stupidly forgot to put the helitape on the frame underneath, resulting in all the paint rubbing off. I'm glad you're smarter than me and fitted the protection!

 

[Tribey]

Mine sits a bit higher, to allow for the sticky Devon mud on the tyre that won't then scrape on the underside of the guard.

Looks ugly, but more importantly, is very effective.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Coed y Brenin this morning, empty trails.

 

[Jamze]

Last ride before sending my pogo-ing forks off to be fixed ?

 

[Mr President]

Last ride before sending my pogo-ing forks off to be fixed ?

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will that be done on warranty?

 

[Jamze]

will that be done on warranty?

Usually, unless they find it was caused by me when they take it apart. I find Rock Shox good, so I stick with what I know. Also why I don't rush into upgrades, might as well get my money's worth from the standard bits. I've even sent a rear shock off once that had failed and got a better one back (not sure if that was Whyte or Rock Shox behind that decision).

 

[The EMF]

Coed y Brenin this morning, empty trails.
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I last rode there 7 year ago on stump jumper HT and he climbs var nigh killed me....descents were great.
it’s a long old drive from SE Northumberland.

 

[Markwright1983]

How is the charger 2.1 compared to the charger R?

It’s a little more refined and slightly more plush. There is a noticeable positive difference but it’s not extreme. Also nice to have a little more adjustment available.

 

[Jamze]

It’s a little more refined and slightly more plush. There is a noticeable positive difference but it’s not extreme. Also nice to have a little more adjustment available.

I'd be interested to know if the Charger R is the same as any 2.1 damper inside, minus the compression adjusters obviously. Mine's performed pretty well but failed after six months, so been sent off for service/repair ??

 

[Markwright1983]

I'd be interested to know if the Charger R is the same as any 2.1 damper inside, minus the compression adjusters obviously. Mine's performed pretty well but failed after six months, so been sent off for service/repair ??

They’re definitely not the same. The Charger R is a semi open bath design whereas the Charger 2.1 is a sealed bladder design.

 

[Markwright1983]

That’s the internals of the Charger R

 

[Jamze]

Yeah, I've looked at the service manuals - not sure how this shows they're that much different TBH.

Edit - found the right diag ?

 

[Markwright1983]

Yeah, I've looked at the service manuals - not sure how this shows they're that much different TBH.

Edit - found the right diag ?

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The Charger R has an IFP whereas the Charger 2.1 has a bladder.

 

[DaveBailey]

A little run to Chatsworth today. I have fitted some Hope wheels and WTB riddler tyres now it’s dried out a bit and I think I have gained over 10 miles on a full charge.

 

[Tribey]

Great weather to be out. The going on south Dartmoor was surprisingly good today.

Here near Avon Dam reservoir.