Hursty Think Grant’s measuring the Wattage of his Pioneer kit

    11 days later

    Just got back from a second ride on the new carbon wheels. The bike definitely feels different. Much more stiffer especially going up a hill. Going to have to redial all my suspension settings. Can certainly see the appeal of a full carbon bike.

      Dubman You can really feel it when you corner or change direction quickly (especially in quick succession) on a quality carbon bike - you can get shit ones, so beware

        I’m well happy with my alloy frame & don’t intend on changing for a good few years. I couldn’t afford 5-6 grand anyway for a bike. I only got wheels because Trek done me a good deal.

        You don’t need to spend anywhere near that to get a brilliant bike

        …my lad seems to have prematurely ‘inherited’ my MTB, might be on the lookout for something new, not crazy about carbon frames for an off-roader, quite fancy a Cotic

        Cotic are brilliant bikes, my wife had a Solaris and I enjoy nicking it off her from time to time.

        You can’t go wrong with UK mtb manufacturers, solid bikes that will last a lifetime.

        Orange are worth a look and Sonder too if you are on a budget.

          …yeah, I kinda feel like MTB standards and tech change so fast, some of the more radical designs will age pretty quickly. Love the skinny-tubed steel frame look… consistently get brilliant reviews too.

          I was looking at getting my lad a BFe hardtail before he got comfortable on my YT, now thinking it might be an excuse to give him mine and get a Rocket 😃

          Had a Whyte T-129 which was awesome but sold it to get my Trek. Bird is another good UK bike company.

          4 days later

          If ever there was a time / sign for a business / company to take a long hard look at itself, it’s at the moment that they create a position of Head of Winning Behaviour. Wow. The levels of hubris are off the charts.

          Cap doffed

            Old-Dutch I wonder how big the Winning Behaviour team is?

            Some great team meetings no doubt! Basically we need to win and be winning all the time.

            Drugs? 😂

              12 days later

              Strade Bianche today - first race of the pro season. I’m reasonably excited.

              Aberdeen versus Rangers and the FA Cup an all.