Brassmonkey

To everyone who still says that a hanger in one form or another is better, and that this is another pointless innovation…. Go check exactly how this beauty works. You could literally stomp on it, and it will be fine. And the parts that can break are replaceable. Go youtube it: game_changing stuff. Like 29-ers. Or bikes with full suspension. Or front only suspension. Or bikes with gears. Or pneumatic tyres. 1 drawback: not cross compatible with older stuff.

So the obvious solution is to ask product designer like myself to combine a concept where you can hang the bike from the saddle and lock it around the seatpoat, and the lock has a key that can inly be removed in the locked position. Like what the use in holland with the communal bike-train system.

You can almost say that your error correction is much easier on a 26" bike. If you get into a wee spot of trouble chances are it will be on a technical section, and this is where the 26" still shines. A 29" makes the boring stuff easier and faster, a 26" makes the fun stuff better, imho.

I used to work at a bike shop, washed countless bikes, and the advise is sound, but be carefull: You can use a high-pressure hose, but DO NOT use the oscillating nozzle - it will remove paint / stickers etc. as well as disintegrate the threads in the tires, causing tires with bubbles, and get into bearings etc. Use the nozzle that spray's a v-shape - to know if it is safe, you should be able to hold your had in front without losing skin . I have used a high pressure hose safely on hundreds of bikes including my own, but here's the thing: - Always hold more than 30cm from bike - Avoid areas where water will lie trapped such as shifters, this goes for standard hose pipe use also. - you can use a mild degreaser, like clean green, dirt nurse etc. but stay away from handy andy, sunlight other household detergents,as these will dull paintwork quickly. I just plain water, gets rid of all dirt without need for brushes / soaps, but there's a trick to it: - When the bike is thoroughly dry, remove wheels - Cover calipers with clean dry rag then insert part of frame / fork into plastic shopping bag (a checkers ) - Treat small moving parts (derailleurs / shifters) with w decent multi-puposed lubricant. Avoid Q20 - low quality, rather use Wurth / Motorex products. A wax based spray lubricant is best, least sticky, stays cleaner longer). - - Don't use on chain, use your particular brand of chainlube you trust. - Use soft cotton rag to polish small components & wipe away excess lubericant. - Spray rest bike silly with Mr. Min (has very good UV screen, stops anodized / powder coated parts fading) - Use different rag to polish to a high shine. - the Mr. min feeds the polymers and paintwork, protects it from fading & going brittle and improves resistance to chipping & scratching. It also maintains a protective layer between your bike and mud & dirt. Your next was will be the same, but a heck of a lot easier, since the dirt cannot stick to you bike, it will simly slide off without much resistance or need of scrubs & brushes and even need of soap. BUT! you have to do this every ride, else the protective layer wears of. - Mud is notorious for drying out paint-work. A oily & dirty bike is better of than a bike that is degreased and got dirty again.

Got the snakeskin version on my Jekkyl one as stock, taking into consideration I weigh 100kg I can only say that: -They offer rediculous amounts of grip, I mean I'm navigating an already tighter than comfortable turn and feel confident increasing my angle and turn to avoid a sharp rock or tree stump without sacrificing grip. -Never had a snakebite -Give plenty of "pre-washout" warning, never went from grip to slip without the mushy feeling giving you some telltale warning that you're about to bail. - are pressure sensitive as others suggest, but don't have a extremely high rolling resistance, not higher than a purgatory or a mountain king, lower than I'd expect from a 2.4 anyway. My suggestion would be that if you struggle to find a see-saw partner like me, get a set, play with the pressure untill happy, and enjoy those insane climbs without losing grip and toasting your buddies on the dh sections!

Just bought a wheelset that came new with Racing Ralph's, EVO tubeless ready, 2.2's. Will let them go for 300 p/tire, spanking new. Or r250 and a wheelset.

Specialized in Melrose arch let me and the missus take their stumpjumper elite and camber expert for the week. Tested the whole 29'er theory. Has pro's and cons's. But mostly pro's. The question is: what level and type of trails you ride. Relaxed jeep track and the 29'er will be better, even for someone of her height. But if she ever was to go on twisty single track, it may be a wee bit cumbersome. Best bet is to get a loan bike for a week. Find a decent store that does this.

Don't mind wrestling for a good cause, lol! If it is in near showroom nic, then I'm listening, however My bonus comes April. Was a toss-up between the reign and Trek's Remedy... But you lads have preached so zealously I am a happy new convert, ! Are you able to get your hands on new ones tho? My wife also enjoys the occasional bit of air-time.

Hey dubbelbuys, you still got a reign? Me and missus are in the market...