Tom B
Guru
- Location
- Lancashire
Having been away from cycling for around 12 years i got back in to commuting / road cycling aout 5 years ago.
I have now bought myself a Full Sus Boardman Team FS.
I hadn't initially intended on a FS but at £800 after about £200 with of discounts it was too tempting.
I have now been out and had a good play and fallen off it a few times.
Somethings that I have noticed are that,
1. MTB seems to exersize more core muscles/different muscles.
2. Riding position is key.
3. You have to be patient climbing and spin it out.
I have a couple of questions...
As supplied the bike has Continental XKing Tyres 27.5" - I weigh just under 11 stone.
As supplied they are inflated to 40PSI which to me seems a little high am I correct or outdated?
Do these tyres have an orientation? I cannot see arrows on the sidewall (or any pressure guides)
Being a FS the bike has several pivot points for the rear sus how do I maintain these?
Do I lube them? Do they have bearings to check and replaced? Any dos and dont's?
The bike is fitted with a Monarch R rear shock, the shop took my weight and pumped it up allegedly to 150psi, in fairness it felt a little soggy when I got home so I bought a pump and was surprised to find it was 10-15 under 150psi. Once pumped to 155 it felt much better and less soft and spongy.
How fast should the can lose pressure in the normal course of events?
I think the first thing to be changed when I have some money will be a rear sus damper with a lockout. First things to buy are going to me some form of mudguard and parts to repair the hot outside tap.
I have now bought myself a Full Sus Boardman Team FS.
I hadn't initially intended on a FS but at £800 after about £200 with of discounts it was too tempting.
I have now been out and had a good play and fallen off it a few times.
Somethings that I have noticed are that,
1. MTB seems to exersize more core muscles/different muscles.
2. Riding position is key.
3. You have to be patient climbing and spin it out.
I have a couple of questions...
As supplied the bike has Continental XKing Tyres 27.5" - I weigh just under 11 stone.
As supplied they are inflated to 40PSI which to me seems a little high am I correct or outdated?
Do these tyres have an orientation? I cannot see arrows on the sidewall (or any pressure guides)
Being a FS the bike has several pivot points for the rear sus how do I maintain these?
Do I lube them? Do they have bearings to check and replaced? Any dos and dont's?
The bike is fitted with a Monarch R rear shock, the shop took my weight and pumped it up allegedly to 150psi, in fairness it felt a little soggy when I got home so I bought a pump and was surprised to find it was 10-15 under 150psi. Once pumped to 155 it felt much better and less soft and spongy.
How fast should the can lose pressure in the normal course of events?
I think the first thing to be changed when I have some money will be a rear sus damper with a lockout. First things to buy are going to me some form of mudguard and parts to repair the hot outside tap.