New Mountain Bike

[Garry Russell]

Was that from the Barbie accessory shop Rob??



Garry

[thehappyotter]

Somewhere like that Garry. They've been taken off now though after too many people refused to come riding with me... I still stand by my anti-theft stance, nobody's nicked em.

Yep, exactly! Once they are bedded in I think they will stop quicker than me

Infact the only problem with the bike is the rider.

I have a 185mm Juicy 5 on the front and a 165 on the back. They are amazingly powerful and with yours being even bigger they should be even better. Bed them in well and don't ever do what i did and pull the lever with the wheel out. The pistons are a nightmare to get back in.

The rider problem is easily solved, practice and pain being the answer.

Hi Robin,

You could look at doing the Great Glen Way between Fort William and Inverness - they allow bikes on that.

http://www.greatglenway.com/index.htm

Rgds,

Colin

I've a friend who transfered to the Northern Constabulary earlier this month and has been posted to Fort William. He rides too so will have to get him to take me out there. Looks beautiful.

[Robin]

Oh the pedals seem to be a pain in the rectum. Have had soo many foot slips even though I'm wearing something quite grippy. I don't really fancy clipless at the moment as I know I will fall over and look a comedy plonker. Where do you suggest Rob?

I also snapped the chain during some woodland action, so have had a new one (looks even better!) given to me, by the shop. Just a couple more things I can set up to make it close to perfect. The front deraileur is puzzling me but oh well!

[thehappyotter]

I don't use clipless either, I was brought up riding BMX so having my feet attached feels totally wrong.

I use Gusset Slim Jim pedals, they are actually BMX flat pedals but feel perfect for me on my P7. Highly recommended, very grippy and come in some comedy colours (and black you'll be pleased to hear). The only slight downside being that they're slightly heavy but on a tough bike like the Crush that's not quite as much of an issue.





Have a search through the forums at singletrackworld.com for some more suggestions.

I stripped my bike down totally a few weeks ago to get it all greased up for the winter months, the front mech was a pain in the backside for me to set up too. Plenty of trial and error was required but I got there in the end. Get the high and low stops set up using the screw adjusters on the mech and then fine tune it from the lever. That seemed to work for me.

Chain wise, SRAM is the way to go as opposed to Shimano. The powerlink on SRAM chains is so easy to use and mine's lasted nearly a year of big abuse with no problems.

[Robin]

Yep, I have fitted a SRAM chain and power link. Seems really strong. The Pedals look great, but as my nick is Kermit a pair of greenies may have to be attached. Can't have pink now, can I?
Yep the front and rear mech is really easy to adjust but getting it right is a pain! Hopefully I will get there one day!

Now time to find some trails!