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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-26-19, 08:29 AM

Replies: 4

Is there much difference between Altus & Tourney?

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Posted By MTBUK

Is there much difference between Altus & Tourney?

So my front mech seems like it no longer wants to play. Regardless of the adjustments from tutorial videos I've seen it will not change gear. I've raised the mech, lowered it, pushed it to the side...

Forum: Advocacy & Safety

07-24-19, 04:16 AM

Replies: 3,929

Sticky The Helmet Thread 2

Views: 480,628

Posted By MTBUK

Totally agree. The thing is you can be a safe...

Totally agree. The thing is you can be a safe rider and do everything right buts it's other people you have to watch. My biggest bug bear is people pulling out of T-Junctions looking one way, pull...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-24-19, 04:09 AM

Replies: 123

How hot is too hot for you to ride?

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Posted By MTBUK

Adding electrolytes to your water is definite...

Adding electrolytes to your water is definite must! It's 30c at 11am here so if never ride in this. I love evening rides when it's about 23c

Forum: Commuting

07-23-19, 04:03 PM

Replies: 15,695

Commuter Bicycle Pics

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Posted By MTBUK

Those side bags would be handy in route to work...

Those side bags would be handy in route to work so I can out all my crap in. Does it affect balance much?

Forum: Recreational & Family

07-23-19, 03:57 PM

Replies: 5

Looking for a new bike (newb)

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Posted By MTBUK

Trek are pretty nice as are Specialized. I deffo...

Trek are pretty nice as are Specialized. I deffo look at used bikes. FB Marketplace has some good offers.

Personally I like the idea of a beaten up bike I can tweak and customise a little so don't...

Forum: Mountain Biking

07-23-19, 03:47 PM

Replies: 201

Is 27.5" dead?

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Posted By MTBUK

I see loads about here where I am in England. I...

I see loads about here where I am in England. I think wheels looks awesome at 27.5. I'm still riding 26ers

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-22-19, 02:32 AM

Replies: 15

Rubberised spray paint and cracking

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Posted By MTBUK

Well I sanded the errors out, gave a light...

Well I sanded the errors out, gave a light sanding to the rest of the bike, sprayed down with Elbow Grease (the best degreaser ever!), washed off and resprayed with some matt black and it looks...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-18-19, 03:24 PM

Replies: 15

Rubberised spray paint and cracking

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Posted By MTBUK

Every day is a school day :thumb:

Every day is a school day :thumb:

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-18-19, 03:15 PM

Replies: 15

Rubberised spray paint and cracking

Views: 2,456

Posted By MTBUK

It was an absolute pain to remove! I decided to...

It was an absolute pain to remove! I decided to skip this paint for now, I think I need to practice a little as I certainly did use it like spray paint. It's great stuff if you can take your time.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-18-19, 06:21 AM

Replies: 15

Rubberised spray paint and cracking

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Posted By MTBUK

Thanks! I'll give the break cleaner a go!

Thanks! I'll give the break cleaner a go!

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-18-19, 01:20 AM

Replies: 15

Rubberised spray paint and cracking

Views: 2,456

Posted By MTBUK

Rubberised spray paint and cracking

I've got a used big box MTB that I thought I'd restore and upgrade for fun (first bike as an adult). I sanded the frame back to bare metal in parts that needed it and fine sanded the old glossy coat...

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