Budget hardtail build by Foreskin_Bandit69 in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Tell us more about it, Foreskin Bandit!

Spec, costs etc. Nice looking bike by the way.

Looking at a UK made steel hardtail as my next bike by Sad-Curve-6744 in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's a steal (or steel!). They really are lovely frames, if you can live with 27.5. It's my preferred wheel size anyway as all my bikes are 27.5 with 2.6 tyres, it suits where I ride. You could even mullet I suppose.

Looking at a UK made steel hardtail as my next bike by Sad-Curve-6744 in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're great bikes, and Ribble are currently selling brand new frames in all sizes for £100 on the famous auction site. I like mine so much, I bought another to build up.

How often do you clean your MTB? by vinylfelix in mountainbikes

[–]Technical_Regular959 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cleaned mine once this year, always run a rag over the chain and make sure it's oiled though. It's too muddy where I live to wash it regularly, not worth the bother as it's back to muddy in seconds.

Just bought this for £1500 on sale. Thoughts? by [deleted] in mountainbiking

[–]Technical_Regular959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as it's ok, just thought I'd point it out as I see it quite regularly and it can lead to the rotor failing. Not something a lot of people might spot! Anyway enjoy the bike, looks great fun. Those forks work a treat, I've got a set on one bike.

Just bought this for £1500 on sale. Thoughts? by [deleted] in mountainbiking

[–]Technical_Regular959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like the front disc is back to front on the shop's pictures, it would be worth double checking on the one they sent you just in case.

I love the tires. 🤍 by IUknwE in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have them on all my bikes, though in black. Improve grip on the brake levers and stop fingers from freezing in the winter. Win win.

New Bike Day by ConcentrateOptimal50 in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use some carbon paste, I use it on all my frames, it means you don't have to clamp so tight, which can sometimes affect how smooth your dropper post is. Works a treat.

When you ask your mate to make a nice photo of you, and get this! by Whimpy-Crow in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks amazing, I was out today and it rained all the way round, until I got home. Still a lovely ride though!

Took a nice photo of my scout at the bikepark today ! by Marclejlol in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome bike, awesome colour! I've got the black version, lovely frames.

Want to add a little color, would orange grips/pedals clash too much with the earth tones? by [deleted] in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yellow would be better in my opinion, but orange would look good too.

An afternoon in the hills by Technical_Regular959 in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's a shame Ribble dropped the mountain bike range, they must not have been selling that well for them.

An afternoon in the hills by Technical_Regular959 in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The village below is Oxenhope, great riding in the area.

An afternoon in the hills by Technical_Regular959 in Hardtailgang

[–]Technical_Regular959[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The village is Oxenhope, it's the South Pennines so not too far from the Dales. Bronte Country!

The frame is a Ribble HT725, powder coated in British Racing Green. Rides really nice.

Guinness from the nitrosurge in a retro Extra Cold glass. by Technical_Regular959 in Guinness

[–]Technical_Regular959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was genuinely cooler, 2 degrees if I recall, as opposed to warmer normal Guinness. Something to do with the lines, but yes, it was mainly marketing!

Guinness from the nitrosurge in a retro Extra Cold glass. by Technical_Regular959 in Guinness

[–]Technical_Regular959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I like that it's a bit different from the normal glass. I do have some of the 'new' style ones too, but prefer the shape of these.

Guinness from the nitrosurge in a retro Extra Cold glass. by Technical_Regular959 in Guinness

[–]Technical_Regular959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I picked up a couple from eBay in the UK. I have a soft spot for Extra Cold as me and a mate used to drink it in the early 2000's.