Mountain Biking Weekender

[Stuart Hopson]

After an excellent ride with Tim (I ride a boneshaker) Noyce and Iain (i like to fall off in muddy fields) Christie. I thought I'd ask if anybody is up for a weekends mountain biking, Probably in north Wales, Accomadation isn't really an issue as i live a maximum of an hour and a half away from all the trails i have listed and any more, and kipability is plentiful! Provisional date of March 29th and 30th.

Choice of rides... (theres many more please feel free to suggest others!)

The Marin Trail (Betws - y - Coed) http://www.mbwales.com/gwydyr_forest/maps.htm to map and some basic details

Coed -y - Brenin (various trails) http://www.mbwales.com/coed_y_brenin/index.htm

Coed - y - Llandegla (my local ride, some very fast flowing sections of single track not as natural as other sugestions) http://www.coedllandegla.com/

Theres loads more to choose from too.

Post here if you may be interested the date can be changed if necessary.

[tim_unerman]

Stu

Sounds like a good idea

Tim

[Tim Noyce]

I'm deffo there. I'll hopefully not be on 'The Boneshaker' though as I am currently sat on a cushion feeling like a rape victim after yesterdays efforts!! 

[iain_christie]

I'm deffo there. I'll hopefully not be on 'The Boneshaker' though as I am currently sat on a cushion feeling like a rape victim after yesterdays efforts!! 

  Oh dear, Carling over keyboard moment!!!!!!!!!

But yeah, that would be great...defo up for that one!

[Tim Noyce]

having done some brief research, I think that I have found the right machine...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Giant-DX-Revive-semi-recumbent-bicycle_W0QQitemZ220200551550QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33503QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

the deal breaker is here... "Great bike for those who find traditional upright ones uncomfortable or who prefer some back support. A much more relaxed way of cycling."

Perfect 

[iain_christie]

Tim she's a beauty.  Do it.

You can easily improve her mud manners with a few modifications which only a Cherub sailor could pull off.  I've still got the standard springs and shockers off the Discovery before I did the 2" lift, they'll be perfect for optimum mud clearance, especially if we've done "all you can eat and trust me that's a **** of a lot" Chinese the night before again.

And if it's a bit high to easily get on to after those mods I've also got the side steps...I reckon they'll fit OK on that beast of a swingarm!

[Tim Noyce]

Thanks for the offer Iain, but I think if I was going to upgrade the suspension I'd go for the rally shocks with increased length pistons. Looking at that sporty number, the chances of me getting huge air is a certainty and it'll just really let me drive the power through that back wheel. If you have any spare tyres though, I am sure they could be built into the project. She'd be a real weapon. 

[neal_gibson]

I may attend on one of these

[Stuart Hopson]

Thanks for the offer Iain, but I think if I was going to upgrade the suspension I'd go for the rally shocks with increased length pistons. Looking at that sporty number, the chances of me getting huge air is a certainty and it'll just really let me drive the power through that back wheel. If you have any spare tyres though, I am sure they could be built into the project. She'd be a real weapon. 

Dont forget the sponsors stickers for an extra shed load of power!

[iain_christie]

...it'll just really let me drive the power through that back wheel.

Back wheel? BACK wheel? No mate, for real banzai drifto respecto you need to convert that baby to front wheel drive...

[Will_Lee]

Can I come on this?



Less drag you see.

[Tim Noyce]

you may laugh... but check this out...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YCp7fx9sDr8

There was a whole section of off road unicycling I saw on a biking video years ago which was just insane... if I find it I'll post it.

They're crazy cats though!

[neal_gibson]

after discussing how unsafe the quad idea was i've decided to come in something more sensible and used to welsh roads



Ps towing service available if anyones interested.

[iain_christie]

Scooby Impreza WRC works car? Nah...

You want these...





and this...

[MK]

Can i come on this? You will just have to bear with me whilst i tie my shoe laces.