Short reviews of MTB stuff…
I had removed these pages as they’ve been moved to/replaced by a ‘proper’ blog, but they still seem to show up on Google, so to avoid getting nasty blank 404 errors they’ve been reinstated. They won’t get updated though, click the button above for the new blog
Welsh cakes recipe
April 3rd, 2010
I took a supply on a 7stanes trip the other week & they were liked by all. So here’s the recipe, it’s a pdf so you can download it easily if required (right click & “save taget as” or “save link as”. Not sure where they rate as energy food for fitness freaks, but they’re an awesome post ride snack, and for riding breaks, all food is good, especially cake!
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Instructions for converting your standard wheels & tyres to tubeless
March 31st, 2010
I tweeted a more compact version of these instructions the other day after fitting some new tyres using the ghetto tubeless method. Thought I’d put it in order, add a bit more info, & post it up here for reference…
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51 & Freeriding
March 9th, 2010
Not a kit review, but a bit of inspiration to get out & ride, whatever your age!
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Middleburn RS7 Crankset (ISIS) long term review
March 2nd, 2010
“They’re pricey, with a RRP for the arms & a spider around £150. But, they have a lifetime guarantee which includes DH & dirt jumping”
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RAW Bamboo Bikes – The Dale MTB
Feb 21st, 2010
“I almost always ride a full-sus these days. The Orange Five does everything well, and most things outstandingly well. I guess I love it because you can point it down steep nasty stuff & it laughs at it! So I’d kind of forgotten the joy of a good hard-tail bike”
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howies NBL (natural base layer)
Jan 13th, 2010
“Superfine Merino that can be worn on its own or as part of a layering system when it’s cold…”
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Orange Five
Dec 10, 2009
…Google for reviews and you’ll find plenty to say how it rides & handles. This is more about how it stands up to long term use…
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Paramo Velez Adventure Light W/proof Smock pt2
Dec 5, 2009
…short re-visit to the Paramo. In short, great. If I’m being really picky I’d have the arms slightly longer, but there’s not much in it & with the wrist tabs done up everything’s comfortable…
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Paramo Velez Adventure Light W/proof Smock pt1
Aug 31, 2009
New Paramo waterproof, 1st one that’s not too hot for biking…
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