Bike talk
Afan in the snow
Heavy snow doesn’t have to stop you mountain biking as these pictures at Afan prove.
Mechanical problems
More worn bearings, a dodgy drivetrain and worn brake pads. That’s mountain biking for you.
That’s going to hurt isn’t it? MTB wheel fail
Downhill riding pushes things to the extreme and failures do occur. Ouch!
Hope Pro2 on Stans Flow rims, or American Classic 26 Disc wheels?
It’s a tough choice between some Hope Pro2 hubs on Stans Flow rims or an American Classic 26 Disc wheelset
A week on the Surrey trails
Riding to work with a fixed route along the North Downs in Surrey means you need different bikes to provide you with some contrast!
10 Hope Pro2 and XC hub service tips
Servicing Hope Pro2 and XC hubs is a simple exercise but one that can be very difficult and time-consuming if they’re left to rot. Keep everything clean and greased and you’ll have years of service from them.
2010 London Cycle Show
A disappointing 2010 London Cycle Show lacked lots of major exhibitors but as always there were the oddballs to amuse us.
SR Suntour Swing Shock – one for the 29er crowd?
Going back to step forwards gives Suntour the chance to dust off some old suspension technology with the Swing Shock. It might even work!
Getting ready for D2D
D2D 2010 looms with last minute preparation, in particular Matt strips and rebuilds his Hope Pro2 hub for a quieter time of it.
Bridget Mole’s Diary
With thanks to Helen Fielding…
Dusk til Dawn (D2D) 2010 is on the way
Tine to turn our thoughts to the 2010 Marin Dusk til Dawn (D2D), with a list of this year’s riders and a look back to last years event.
Trail Building
Is it time the Moles got their tools out?