Monthly Archives: July 2007

Don’t lose the bottle cage just yet

Matt muses on the idea of electronic derailleurs.

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Gore Bike Wear Phantom Plus II jacket review

A review of the Gore Bike Wear Phantom Plus II jacket – a big name for a sleek jacket.

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Stop your bike being stolen

As Mountain Bikers that regularly thrash our bikes up hill and down dale it’s easy to forget the investment we’ve got tied up in our machinery. Especially if the bike is a couple of years old and has had a … Read the rest…

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Of shoe leather, rain clouds and split pins

Mark goes looking for split pins for his Magura Julie brakes to general puzzlement but ends up bagging a bargain.

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Washed out trails

If it’s summer it must be time for six weeks of monsoon conditions and with it rutted trails, slippery roots and over grown trails. Here’s looking forward to a good old British winter to redress the balance.

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Mountain Bikes – What we are riding

A quick round up of the Mountain Bikes that have found favour with us recently. A broad and eclectic bunch, especially if you like bikes from the Calderdale Valley.

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A glimpse into the future?

The future’s bright but maybe a bit heavy. And doesn’t include derailleurs from what Matt can make out from looking at gearbox bikes.

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How to: Use your rear brake

Here’s a tip for riding your Mountain BIke which might prove useful to beginners and experienced riders alike.

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Three things I can’t do

Matt finds himself wanting – some people can do things on a bike that just doesn’t seem proper!

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Raceface Crossfade Jersey review

Matt reviews his Raceface Crossfade jersey.

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