The MTB THREAD .....*Spring has Sprung, dust production March*

[Chaz]

Looks swank JTD congrats

[{SAS}TB]

After the brake failure and bleed at Degla I ordered some new pads



Whipped the back set out; they've seen better days





New set



And snugly in place



And front



Hopefully get chance to try them out over the weekend

[coiler]

Did the disc spin freely with new pads SAS?

I always end up with slight bleed faff to get pistons all the way back grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[cruciate]

Did the disc spin freely with new pads SAS?

I always end up with slight bleed faff to get pistons all the way back grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Yeah, me too. At least I did with Treksy. I've not done a pad replacement on Whytney yet.
Talking of which, I'm broken. I've been having some issues with my right leg going numb for a while and its affected my power, now my back has properly decided to give up the ghost.
I'm still hoping to get back on the steed, but just as the weather turns nice-ish, I'm forced into further down time.
Sadface.

[coiler]

Cru that sucks Perfect career though to make a self diagnosis, what do you think?

Is it only when riding, or just general life and walking about?

[jointhedotz]

well, looks like Sunday is going to be painful....

http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/vis...mtb-route-edge

[cruciate]

Cru that sucks Perfect career though to make a self diagnosis, what do you think?

Is it only when riding, or just general life and walking about?

It's day to day.
Actually, its been a few years, but gradually worsening. I've been trying to self diagnose for a while, but ultimately think it's something that will keep getting worse.
The back pain I am sure will improve, the leg numbness won't.

I WILL be back on the bike, especially after a 47 minute drive home, for a 6 mile journey.
I'm thinking of restarting the bike commute. I figure the 30 mins it takes me on the bike has to be better for the old spine than 47 minutes raging at traffic.
And 60 minutes total cycling a few days a week will be good for the ticker too.


JTD - That looks fun!! Hope the weather is good for you

[{SAS}TB]

Looks like a cracker JTD, can't wait for the picture laden ride report

Commute sounds like a plan Cru and hope your back / leg improves matey

Wheels spin freely with no catching of pads, but I did wedge the calipers right back before fitting them

Had a little pootle out with the family earlier but youngest got a puncture 1/2 way round and although I had a pump, no repair kit, so was a slow roll / push back

Felicity had a trip to the LBS yesterday for a new cassette / chain and indexing - gone from an 11-25 to an 11-32 for a bit more granny ring action

Before



After



Hmmmm, shiny

[Chaz]

Big ring still cant hide the dork disc!

Wife was pressed into service this week mon-wed for commuting due to vehicular difficulties. Was a shock to the system (arse) but part of me enjoyed it

[{SAS}TB]

Oooh, matron

Lol, yes never did get round to removing the DD .......

[coiler]

Looks like a cracker JTD, can't wait for the picture laden ride report

Commute sounds like a plan Cru and hope your back / leg improves matey

Wheels spin freely with no catching of pads, but I did wedge the calipers right back before fitting them

Had a little pootle out with the family earlier but youngest got a puncture 1/2 way round and although I had a pump, no repair kit, so was a slow roll / push back

Felicity had a trip to the LBS yesterday for a new cassette / chain and indexing - gone from an 11-25 to an 11-32 for a bit more granny ring action

Before



After



Hmmmm, shiny

My bro just took his Trek Domane roadie from 28 to 32, loves it, says he can now get up the steepest hills in the area without having to stand up and grind the knee caps down, just sits and spins! He also got a power meter, by Garmin which looks epic, DO WANT A POWER METER MAAM, just need prices to come down

Very unlike you not to have toolkit, especially after chesh ring pulls all the tools including kitchen sink out the bike itself meme!

[coiler]

Big ring still cant hide the dork disc!

Wife was pressed into service this week mon-wed for commuting due to vehicular difficulties. Was a shock to the system (arse) but part of me enjoyed it

CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZ where the hell have you been?

I'm guessing stuck in some game addiction or Witcher III type quality?

[coiler]

It's day to day.
Actually, its been a few years, but gradually worsening. I've been trying to self diagnose for a while, but ultimately think it's something that will keep getting worse.
The back pain I am sure will improve, the leg numbness won't.

I WILL be back on the bike, especially after a 47 minute drive home, for a 6 mile journey.
I'm thinking of restarting the bike commute. I figure the 30 mins it takes me on the bike has to be better for the old spine than 47 minutes raging at traffic.
And 60 minutes total cycling a few days a week will be good for the ticker too.


JTD - That looks fun!! Hope the weather is good for you

It does sound like one of those problems that could be fixed by doing more walking/biking, biking possibly due to the low impact nature.

Use it or lose it type issue? Finger crossed for you, *waits for all the glorious Strava mileage to appear!*

[coiler]

well, looks like Sunday is going to be painful....

http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/vis...mtb-route-edge

That has to be hands down, one of your best looking rides to date, such VISTAS! glad you are loving the new whip! Plushness for days

[jointhedotz]

That has to be hands down, one of your best looking rides to date, such VISTAS! glad you are loving the new whip! Plushness for days

It was a great day out, I'm in rather a lot of pain now though