Three laps of the blue at FoD, 19.5 miles, 2017 feet climbed, 41 trophies. Straavaaaaa!!!
The bike is soooo good. Totally planted and inspires so much confidence. The Mattocs are so supple it's untrue and the back end, while suffering from more pedal bob than the Spesh Camber, offers so much traction. I am using all the travel though, so I bought some volume reducers from Sprung which I'll fit before the next ride.
There are a couple of flies in the ointment though; I wasn't sure about the saddle before the ride started but by the end the grips were more of an issue. My hands were numb, I was struggling to change gear and it was actually painful to let go of the bars! The saddle is shocking though...
I am using all the travel though, so I bought some volume reducers from Sprung which I'll fit before the next ride.
Sounds like a good day.
I really like FoD. Great trails, good cafe and easy to get to.
Who have you bought the volume reducers from? Can't find 'Sprung' on t'interweb and I need to get some for my Trance. Using all the travel on the Fox Float too easily.
“Life has been unfaithful
And it all promised so so much”
I wish! I bought them back in the '90's and they've been on the following;
ProFlex 856, GT Zaskar Le ('95 team bike), Club Roost VCV Freeride ('98 team bike), Spesh Camber Comp and currently the Nuke.
Back to the FoD today to ride some more familiar trails and play with the suspension settings (which didn't happen...)
Did two laps of the Verderers and started the Red (which has changed a lot since I last did it) but had to bail when my Sciatica flared up.
And finally, just to scare the younger forumites, a sweaty fat bloke...
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Looks nice. Mega 275 Race?
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
Spent a few hours today applying frame tape and guesstimating the suspension settings.
Three laps of the blue at FoD, 19.5 miles, 2017 feet climbed, 41 trophies. Straavaaaaa!!!
The bike is soooo good. Totally planted and inspires so much confidence. The Mattocs are so supple it's untrue and the back end, while suffering from more pedal bob than the Spesh Camber, offers so much traction. I am using all the travel though, so I bought some volume reducers from Sprung which I'll fit before the next ride.
There are a couple of flies in the ointment though; I wasn't sure about the saddle before the ride started but by the end the grips were more of an issue. My hands were numb, I was struggling to change gear and it was actually painful to let go of the bars! The saddle is shocking though...
Straavaaaa!!!!
And the arty shot...
Too much weight on your hands will make them numb
Had similar issue on my HT. Once i swapped out for bigger rise bars, numbness went
Tracey
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The grips are pretty firm though with little cushioning. I used to think the grips on my Spesh were bad, but these are in a different league.
Sounds like a good day.
I really like FoD. Great trails, good cafe and easy to get to.
Who have you bought the volume reducers from? Can't find 'Sprung' on t'interweb and I need to get some for my Trance. Using all the travel on the Fox Float too easily.
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
They charged me £2 each. The normally come in a bag of 9 for 18 quid.
I was up the FoD yesterday, it's looking lovely at this time of year isn't it!
I have been to FoD dozens of times and never noticed their name!
I might be there on Friday so will have a chat with them.
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
ProFlex 856, GT Zaskar Le ('95 team bike), Club Roost VCV Freeride ('98 team bike), Spesh Camber Comp and currently the Nuke.
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MTB Scotland youtube channel
Like the look of the new Mega - especially in orange!
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Did two laps of the Verderers and started the Red (which has changed a lot since I last did it) but had to bail when my Sciatica flared up.
And finally, just to scare the younger forumites, a sweaty fat bloke...