mtb

Could just use a bit of advice / reassurance to make sure I'm not potentially ending up with a lemon... Local recycling place has a Raleigh Max 24 junior MTB up for grabs for a pony. Seems to be a smaller version of the adult bike as far as I can tell. I think it's my size (or at least in the...

Hello I am new here and you could say new to cycling. I have a Trek mountain bike and just wearing a pair of normal trainers however was wondering do these special MTB shoes that you can buy from wiggle, planet x make any noticable difference for speed and resistance. No matter what gear I'm...

I'm looking for a 29er hard tail mountain bike. Budget of around £500.

Being part way through resuscitating an elderly Raleigh MTB, from around 1990, into a Hybrid/Hack type bike, I will have to remove the cranks and strip, clean & grease the cup & cone bottom bracket, which has loads of play in it, my question is, if the BB has had it, will this be an English...

Cannondale F1000SL 2004 - size Medium I have owned this since new and estimate it has done max 2000 miles in 16 years. I mostly do road and touring, and this has done about 100 miles in the last 10 years, and stored in a dry shed. Supposedly one of the lightest mtbs ever made. Very high spec...

I've ordered the helmet in the title but it was kind of an impulse buy as I'd scoured the Internet for 2 hours and every helmet I wanted were out of stock so just seen it and ordered it. It did have one 1 lined 5 star review though. I am now having second thoughts. I cannot find any reviews any...

I'm looking to move all my components over from this bike to build a dedicated tourer. I need a larger frame and preferably a steel one with mountings for racks and mudguards and solid forks. Something 80's/90's would be ideal. The trek in the picture is an 18" frame, I'm 5'10, hopefully that...

This is an original 1991 GT All Terra Outpost Trail mountain bike - 4130 steel frame and forks without suspension. Limited used evident and everything works well, although it has gained a few chips in storage over time. Frame size is 20.5" / 52cm so a Large but would fit 5' 7" - 6" Bought used...

I have a 20-something year old Trek 6000 which has, at various times, been my play bike, commuter bike, exercise machine and London transport alternative. I really don't see myself doing any real mountain biking stuff in the foreseeable so the bike has become my exercise and grocery shopping...

Not long back from the first proper ride on this: Wow^_^

anyone help me out with finding places to build jumps or trails I've been hunting in woods, but the soil is really tough, and in clumps

Hi, I'm looking for some advice and probably guidance on what bike i actually need. That may sound strange but I cannot get my head around whether as a second bike i need a hybrid or a mountain bike. I've laid out some requirements below which hopefully will help with some suggestions. I...

Massive long post, sorry. I have a Raleigh Amazon MTB from 1991. Frame and forks in good condition, other components tired. Paint and decals almost perfect, as I tend to look after things. It was my only bike for a while, then became the ‘holiday bike’ when in France, and finally it’s been in...

I have a Specialized Purgatory and Continental Mountain King, both 29" x 2.2" available for £10 each or £15 for the pair. Collection in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Plenty of tread/wear remaining in these, I just don't have a 29er MTB at the moment so don't need these.

I picked up a carrera Sulcata really cheap and have changed a few parts. I like the ride In fact it’s lighter than my friends Vulcan the only downside is mechanical brakes. Maybe a service will make them better The forks on it are Suntour XCM 30 29er. Any suggestions on a decent upgrade get...

It’s been owned by us from leisure lakes Bury since brand new. Both my sons have cut their teeth on it hence it has some war wounds(see pics for details). The bad parts first for honest, to get it looking great it would new revoshifters as they’re little battered however they still work and some...

Is there anything fundamentally wrong with this bike? Looks low to mid range to me but I don't know much. It's a bit small for me I think, hence the huge amount of seat post showing but it all works OK. It was free to me and it's been on my turbo. I have a road bike for exercise but want...

Daughter is about to buy a hard tail mountain bike, probably a Trek Pro Caliber. She’s 172cm tall. Does she buy a small or medium? If it helps, her road bike is 52cm Cervelo R5, slammed 12cm stem. Saddle height about 720mm, 170mm cranks. Thanks

Alright all. As I said somewhere else ( I think) I came home to find this in the driveway. Left for me by a neighbour, not an unusual thing as I have a rep for faffing with old bikes. Impressive set of dildo's attached to the front not withstanding , it's actually not a bad old bike. Mid...

These were kindly donated to me (along with some others) by another forum member, but I've taken what I need and have no use for these. We have the following: - Michelin Wildgripper PR Rear, 26x2.1" / 47-559 - Maxxis Summotorother 26x2.1" / 47-559 - Unbranded 26x2.1" All are wire-beaded and...

A friend has got a Focus MTB with a broken frame. It’s a full suspension bike, the chain stays hinge just behind the bottom bracket, part of the hinge point has sheared off. The sheared part looks to be well beyond repair, does anyone know if it is possible to get hold of a replacement chain...

Hi All a quick question on Trek MTB sizing. I'm 5"5 and looking through the website it looks like both Small and Medium frames would suit. Unfortunatly with the current restrictions i'm unable to go and try but my desire to purchase is getting stronger. I was wondering whether anyone else of...

Well the youngest has finally outgrown his hand me down Cube and is ready for a proper sized bike....what is available within Mcr or Rochdale-Huddersfield type areas....?

Sharing a single electric mountain bike:smooch: My husband and I have been thinking about getting a single electric MTB to share between us to save on money and garage space. That way I can ride it with the dropper seat down on our casual family rides in the country (and actually ride the...

How on earth do you do a bunnyhop. When you lift your front wheel up, i can't pull the back up. Mind you, my bike weighs a ton

Hi everyone I would like to get a rough terrain bike, mountain bike seems the most rugged. I want it for Forrest roads, littered with loose stones, gravel and muck, but pot holes are my worst issue. I don’t want to spend a lot, seeing bikes with 26, 27.5 inch wheels in the second hand market...

Over the years I've bought quite a few cheap & cheerful bike parts off ebay from China. They take a while to turn up but generally have been excellent, at a fraction of the price you'd pay at the LBS or UK online sellers. However, I recently gave my MTB a once over now the mud is subsiding...

Hi, I am thinking of buying this Claude Butler MTB as a second bike. I ride about 40 miles a week on all terrain and in all weather, I'll be alternating between both bikes. Is anyone out there familiar with this bike and could offer any advice? They are asking £90 for it. Thanks.

I live in Kirklistom, Scotland, and wondering where the nearest bike park or trails are? Anyone help my out please.

Condition is good. It has certainly seen some action, but altogether is in good order. Spec: 6061 alloy frame, 19inch, 5'6" to 5'10" so far as I can work out. Suntour XCM 100mm fork. Shimano Altus 3x9 transmission, 44-32-22t front to 12-36t rear (original spec 11-32t), new chain and cassette...