Noob from South Wales !

RefEng

Hi All,

Just joined the MTB world and bike radar too. Just wanted to say hi (wave)

I have a Cube Analog 29er 2015 but am already wanting a full sus even after only 8 rides in Forest Of Dean. Wife says I will have to wait lol

Looking at some of the topics and threads on here you all have some awesome wheels

Happy Riding

booldawg

Welcome! You're certainly in the right part of the UK to be into MTB!

Easy to fall into a trap of never being satisfied with the bike you have; but then again different bikes for different rides. Can see a full suss being put to better use in Wales than it is where I live.

Went out for a pedal today with someone who has an aggressive HT. Now I want one of those!

RefEng

Yeah youre right it is a great area to be biking and lots of places to go.....

I think I see a diff bike every other week and think, " Ooo want one" lol.

mikeyj28

RefEng wrote:

Hi All,

Just joined the MTB world and bike radar too. Just wanted to say hi (wave)

I have a Cube Analog 29er 2015 but am already wanting a full sus even after only 8 rides in Forest Of Dean. Wife says I will have to wait lol

Looking at some of the topics and threads on here you all have some awesome wheels

Happy Riding

Where in South Wales are you? I am in north Cardiff and there are a lot of trails on my doorstep to explore!!

jimothy78

+1 for sticking with your current bike for a bit - it's tempting to think that a "better" bike will make you a better rider, but in reality you'll learn better technique and skills on a hardtail, then you can look at full sus when/if you find you'd actually benefit from it.

As well as lots of trail centres and great natural riding in south wales, we also have a good selection of clubs, facebook groups, etc, and riding with more experienced riders is a really good way to hone your skills.

saxon46

where you from south wales,I'm just outside pontypridd,work in cardiff,always on the taff trail

Natofade

Picked up this thread late as I've been offline for a while, but another welcome from a fellow South Walian! If you're ever anywhere near Cwmcarn give me a shout, it's virtually on my doorstep. I'm always up for riding with company!