Busta Nut Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 After about 9 months of not having a bike I think I want a mountain bike. one I will stick slicks on when I ride solely on roads. What should I be looking at? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_mfc Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Busta Nut said: After about 9 months of not having a bike I think I want a mountain bike. one I will stick slicks on when I ride solely on roads. What should I be looking at? What are you looking to spend and what would the usage be? i.e. just roads or planning on some off road as well? Can end up lugging a load of extra weight about for no reason. Edited June 26, 2017 by stu_mfc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, stu_mfc said: What are you looking to spend and what would the usage be? i.e. just roads or planning on some off road as well? Can end up lugging a load of extra weight about for no reason. Bit of both TBH, before my bike was stole I missed the opportunity to go down the woods on the nature trails. So I think I want to back to having a MB, but when I can I will throw the slick road tyres on it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_mfc Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Busta Nut said: Bit of both TBH, before my bike was stole I missed the opportunity to go down the woods on the nature trails. So I think I want to back to having a MB, but when I can I will throw the slick road tyres on it. Have a look at the Voodoo or Boardman bikes on Halfords. Reasonably priced and decent kit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, stu_mfc said: Have a look at the Voodoo or Boardman bikes on Halfords. Reasonably priced and decent kit. Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Could this be why Pearbuyerbell hates cyclists? Is this him being caught in action ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Any info about Turbo Trainers lads? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ark loyal Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Any info about Turbo Trainers lads? I've got a tacx vortex smart. Does everything I need and solid enough. Works with zwift or trainerroad. Think it has some limitations if your pushing 900+ watts but I'm not likely to be doing that very often. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 27 minutes ago, Unleash The Nade said: Could this be why Pearbuyerbell hates cyclists? Is this him being caught in action ? I was once cycling through the woods when I went past a guy sucking another mans cock. "Excuse me guys!" Didn't even have the decency to go into the bushes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Busta Nut said: After about 9 months of not having a bike I think I want a mountain bike. one I will stick slicks on when I ride solely on roads. What should I be looking at? A hardtail unless you are gonna be serious off roading. The MTB I have has 26 inch wheels but some have 27.5 inch or 29 inch wheels to improve the rolling over bumps. Have a wee look on the web for some advice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 A hardtail unless you are gonna be serious off roading. The MTB I have has 26 inch wheels but some have 27.5 inch or 29 inch wheels to improve the rolling over bumps. Have a wee look on the web for some advice. Have a look at a separate wheel set as well - slicks are a pain in the hole to be taking on and off the whole time - might be that you get a better deal on that in 26 than on the 'newer' sizes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_mfc Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, carpetmonster said: Have a look at a separate wheel set as well - slicks are a pain in the hole to be taking on and off the whole time - might be that you get a better deal on that in 26 than on the 'newer' sizes Be lucky to find a new bike with 26" wheels. 27.5 and 29 seem to be king now. Also worth considering an all round tyre. Something like a schawlbe smart Sam. Do road and woods no bother. Edited June 26, 2017 by stu_mfc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 7 hours ago, Busta Nut said: After about 9 months of not having a bike I think I want a mountain bike. one I will stick slicks on when I ride solely on roads. What should I be looking at? What's your budget ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Good run yesterday on the road bike although it was a bit blustery Larbert -Bridge Of Allan - Hill of Row-Thornhill -Aberfoyle-Dukes Pass-Callendar-Thornhill -Home 73 miles, 18.3 mph average speed,legs a wee bit nippy today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Oops UtN. I meant to greenie the post above and accidentally hit the one before! You're no gettin 2! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 43 minutes ago, Bold Rover said: Oops UtN. I meant to greenie the post above and accidentally hit the one before! You're no gettin 2! I've got loads, have one of mine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 57 minutes ago, Bold Rover said: Oops UtN. I meant to greenie the post above and accidentally hit the one before! You're no gettin 2! Mate, what's your budget for your new bike ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Unleash The Nade said: Mate, what's your budget for your new bike ? It wisnae me. BustaNut, I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Bold Rover said: It wisnae me. BustaNut, I think. Oops sorry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Unleash The Nade said: What's your budget ? Good Question. I haven't really got one yet. I don't wanna go overboard but I will see what I can get for a reasonable price. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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