What have you bought for bicycle today?

[weeksy]

New helmet.

Crashed a fair few times in my Bluegrass and I much prefer that it feels like a motorbike full face rather than a thinly cushioned mtb helmet.

Plus I see more DH guys now moving to more MX based helmets

So thought I’d try. Got Dyfi in a few weeks time so thought I’d treat myself. It may not work in terms of weight etc, but let’s find out anyway

The will that be any better / different to a MTB full face

Other than cheaper maybe

The issue I had when I wore my MX helmet at BPW is that the peak doesn't go high enough. MTB handlebars are lower the MX bars so your head is lower, gave me neck ache forcing my head back. You could try trimming the peak but have a look at the cost of them first

I like Airohs, on my second after the ambulance ran over the first

It’s still not here yet, tracking shows it as not having been collected from dealer yet

[weeksy]

The will that be any better / different to a MTB full face

Other than cheaper maybe

The issue I had when I wore my MX helmet at BPW is that the peak doesn't go high enough. MTB handlebars are lower the MX bars so your head is lower, gave me neck ache forcing my head back. You could try trimming the peak but have a look at the cost of them first

I like Airohs, on my second after the ambulance ran over the first

It’s still not here yet, tracking shows it as not having been collected from dealer yet

Well it won't be too much of a shock, but it's a nope from me. Just a bit too snug/restrictive and i guess a bit on the heavy side as well.

Happily it'll only cost me a fiver to find out and send it back... could be a lot of fivers though

[Mr Moofo]

The issue I had when I wore my MX helmet at BPW is that the peak doesn't go high enough. MTB handlebars are lower the MX bars so your head is lower, gave me neck ache forcing my head back. You could try trimming the peak but have a look at the cost of them first

I like Airohs, on my second after the ambulance ran over the first

It’s still not here yet, tracking shows it as not having been collected from dealer yet

Well it won't be too much of a shock, but it's a nope from me. Just a bit too snug/restrictive and i guess a bit on the heavy side as well.

Happily it'll only cost me a fiver to find out and send it back... could be a lot of fivers though

Well, that was short lived
Good concept though - and I guess for full on down hill weight is not a major issue

[weeksy]

I’ve been trying on the boys new helmet for 26



I’m pretty happy with his in truth so I may just order one up in a different colour to his

[weeksy]

I’ve been trying on the boys new helmet for 26



I’m pretty happy with his in truth so I may just order one up in a different colour to his

Got it in gloss black... perfect fit Happy days. First outing this weekend at Dyfi.

[Mr Moofo]

I’ve been trying on the boys new helmet for 26



I’m pretty happy with his in truth so I may just order one up in a different colour to his

Got it in gloss black... perfect fit Happy days. First outing this weekend at Dyfi.

It'll be hot in warm weather ...

[weeksy]

I’ve been trying on the boys new helmet for 26



I’m pretty happy with his in truth so I may just order one up in a different colour to his

Got it in gloss black... perfect fit Happy days. First outing this weekend at Dyfi.

It'll be hot in warm weather ...

Yeah that's one of the criticisms in reviews, but in truth i'll use it 3-4 times a year. So it won't much matter in honesty, it's not like i'm pedalling all day in it.

[Mr Moofo]

Got it in gloss black... perfect fit Happy days. First outing this weekend at Dyfi.

It'll be hot in warm weather ...

Yeah that's one of the criticisms in reviews, but in truth i'll use it 3-4 times a year. So it won't much matter in honesty, it's not like i'm pedalling all day in it.

Now that I know what is wrong with my back, i can begin gentle cycling - but when to do get back on the MTB eeb it will be with a full face until it gets warmer ..
I have a POC face which seems heavily vented - whether it is rated for a GNARfest is another matter

[weeksy]

It'll be hot in warm weather ...

Yeah that's one of the criticisms in reviews, but in truth i'll use it 3-4 times a year. So it won't much matter in honesty, it's not like i'm pedalling all day in it.

Now that I know what is wrong with my back, i can begin gentle cycling - but when to do get back on the MTB eeb it will be with a full face until it gets warmer ..
I have a POC face which seems heavily vented - whether it is rated for a GNARfest is another matter

I have the Bell Super Air Spherical for that... but i wasn't convinced it was quite up to the potential of a DH crash. Not that i'm flying in terms of speed, but for places like Dyfi, i just wanted a bit 'more'

The ABUS is well rated and due to being able to get from DMR/Upgrade it was silly cheap.

[weeksy]

Minions

https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/coll ... 22-29x2-60

[Mr Moofo]

Minions

https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/coll ... 22-29x2-60

About to order some stuff off there ..

[MingtheMerciless]

Minions

https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/coll ... 22-29x2-60

Some of the marine salvage is very interesting.

[Mr Moofo]

Minions

https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/coll ... 22-29x2-60

Some of the marine salvage is very interesting.

You have a boat?

[weeksy]

Minions

https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/coll ... 22-29x2-60

Some of the marine salvage is very interesting.

You have a boat?

Its actually an Ark. But close enough

[Count Steer]

Minions

https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/coll ... 22-29x2-60

Some of the marine salvage is very interesting.

I rather fancy a brass bulkhead light but they're a bit P£emium.

[MingtheMerciless]

Minions

https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/coll ... 22-29x2-60

Some of the marine salvage is very interesting.

You have a boat?

NO! MTB's are enough of a hobby that reduces a large pile of money too pennies. No way I could afford a boat. A work colleague has one and the running costs are horrendous.

[Count Steer]

Some of the marine salvage is very interesting.

You have a boat?

NO! MTB's are enough of a hobby that reduces a large pile of money too pennies. No way I could afford a boat. A work colleague has one and the running costs are horrendous.

You can get the UK boat experience by standing in the (cold) shower cutting £50 notes into small pieces and flushing them down the plughole.

[MingtheMerciless]

New set of Fox Moto X gloves , the ones made from perforated leather with the carbon knuckles. My pansy office hands suffer with cuts from the South Downs scrub, particularly black thorn which has a nasty habit of going very pussy.

Also a new groupo for the Curtis, XG-1299 10-52 cassette , eagle chain and 36T 6mm offset chainring....got a good deal from mate at the Lewes LBS.
Also waiting on a new set of Lyriks for the Curtis but that maybe on hold as a new version is coming out (3.2 damper and more oingy boingey and betterer according to LBS manager) about the same time as the ones I want arrive.

Good job it's back okay month.

[Numnut]

The Bird bike has been treated to a Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ Rear Shock.

Riding at the weekend and there was a funny knocking noise, it turned out it was the shock each time it compressed. It was holding air but when I was testing I found the lockout had stopped working too. It's out the bike now, and happily all the pivots are moving nicely and have no play so I think we're all good (well it will be when the new one arrives).

[weeksy]

Nice, you'll like an SD, they work really well. Go about 1psi per Lb of weight, generally.