Wannabe Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 Is there any preventative steps that can be taken to prepare your Mtb for expected muddy riding conditions?
covie Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 Mud tires like mountain kings, and wet lube i would think, some people say spray and cook on the bars to shed mud (not sure about that though)
mark ellis Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 the mx guys spray silicone or similar under the mudgaurds, stops the mud from sticking and making the bike heavy and unbalanced, not sure how effective it is
nacho! Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 Those water bottles with the caps keeps the mud out of your mouth when reaching for a drink
mtb_Josh Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 spray and cook on the tyres works quite well, doesnt last long enough though.
stewie911 Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 Wrap something around your the fork, where the bottom headset bearing is, to protect from mud. Or better yet, buy this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4773 Dont wear white. I have a white jersey and arm warmers as proof Get eggbeaters and take shimano pedals along to through at potential attackers. Continuous cable housing.
Nobody Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Just ride. You either going to be over prepared or someone elses unpreparedness will get you.
Hairy Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Good Wet Lube and an even better sense of humour ... also aim to for the puddles with your bike and try and get your riding buddies splashed .. good fun it is!
Bos Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Are you still worried about Stellies race this saturday!, camaan, Just ride your bike, nothing youve not seen before. Weather should be good. Rust ride in the dry spots and if it is muddy, rather ride through the puddle (slowly if you dont want to get wet) than through the churned up mud on the side, as the "runny" stuff is less sticky. Its going to be fun!
Wannabe Posted July 28, 2010 Author Posted July 28, 2010 Tx Guys. Think I'll have my bike prepared. Got decent WET lube, new tyres, a good sense of humour and a HUGE sense of adventure. See you on Saturday!!!!
extra300s Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 weather is very good. No rain forecasted for the day or before. Has not rain for over a week. Track should be very good I think!!
Bos Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Im sure there will be some stickey mud from whenever, the clay is the problem..which Is why I recomend.. Spray n Cook TM Â But it should be good in general,Man that race will be very hard when really wet.
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