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July 2007
A round-up of articles posted during July 2007.
Don't lose the bottle cage just yet
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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Matt muses on the idea of electronic derailleurs.
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Gore Bike Wear Phantom Plus II jacket review
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Reviews' during July 2007.
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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
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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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 few upgrades along the way we don't always appreciate what it would cost us to...
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Of shoe leather, rain clouds and split pins
Originally posted by Mark.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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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
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2007.
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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
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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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?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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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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MTB tips Hall of Fame - your rear brake
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Tips' during July 2007.
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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
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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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
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Reviews' during July 2007.
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Matt reviews his Raceface Crossfade jersey.
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Upgrading to hydraulic disc brakes
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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When it comes to buying your first disc brake package there's a lot to know. Matt outlines the advatanges of hydraulic disc brakes and offers three budget options to investigate.
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2007 Tour de France - Live
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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Useful links to followers of the 2007 Tour de France, including a clever mashup of Google Maps and GPS data.
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It’s good to be alive, when you’re riding on your Five
Originally posted by Mark.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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Mark takes Dave's Orange Five out for a spin in the Surrey Hills and revels in a bike with real MTB capability.
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2008 suspension designs
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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Specialized and Trek join Kona in parading their new 2008 suspension designs. And fascinating they seem too.
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Cycraguard mudguards
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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Madison and Cycra Racing launch the world's most advanced mudguard system. Wooo!
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A trip round Leith And Holmbury Hills
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2007.
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The moles head off to Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill with warm sun on their backs for the first time in weeks. Good fun!
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2007 Tour de France has arrived
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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Matt acknowledges the 2007 Tour de France and resolves to try harder to understand the dark side just a little bit.
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Mountain Biking - there's always an alternative
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2007.
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On taking the pragmatic approach and how a night ride on Surrey trails can turn into a night ride on Surrey roads.
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Muddymoles redesign 2007
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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We've refreshed our website, with the help from the folks at IrisCreative. Hope you like it.
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5 reasons why I hate Mountain Biking. Mark's opinion
Originally posted by Mark.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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Mark responds to Matt's list of things he hates about Mountain Biking. Are we turning into a bunch of Grumpy Old Men...?
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Fox Shox 2008 product launch
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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Details of the Fox Shox 2008 product line-up and links to more information.
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Five reasons I hate Mountain Biking
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2007.
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Matt responds to the Bike Snob and eventually comes up with five reasons he hates Mountain Biking (well, so he says...)
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Kona 2008 and Magic Link
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2007.
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Kona launch their 2008 range of bikes and introduce their new Magic Link system. We find an animated illustration of the system working.
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Whatever the weather
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2007.
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In which Matt bemoans a wet month of riding and corrupts a line of poetry.
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