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Here's your chance to tell me what you think is currently where it's at in Mountain Biking.  Please don't rave about 24" wheels as someone I know will get very upset!....

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Name:
gemma
DOB:
16/04/85
Sex:
Female
Email:
gravygranuals@yahoo.co.uk
URL:
http://www.yahoo.co.uk
Date:
05 Nov 1999

Comments

this site is hot, the rest are not!!!!!!!!!

Name:
Mark
DOB:
31/03/62
Sex:
Male
Email:
Markspruce@aol.com
URL:
http://
Date:
10 Nov 1999

Comments

Re: chain lubes. You should try the Finish line Krytech wax based chain lube. It works really well, makes the chain real smooth and quiet and sheds mud and grime like shite of a shovel / water off a duck's back etc. The best thing is in UK winter conditions when you've sprayed all the mud and crap of your bike with the hose in the back garden - the chain doesn't lose all it's lube and rust up in 12 hours.

Like you, I use the Sedis chain with the slots - on XTR /XT shimano on a Proflex 856. The chain doesn't need the special pin to rejoin if it breaks on the trail, it's light and and stays relatively rust free.

If your'e going to use the Krytech wax lube, you must completely degrease and clean the chain first. Spend some time building up the Krytech on the chain for a few dark winter evenings before your first winter ride. If it's cold in the garage / shed / work shop stick the bottle in boiling water first to make it easier to apply and get better link penetration.

last advantage is that it's very clean - no more black cahin marks on your clothing, black hands when working on the bike etc.

Good luck - good site - keep up the good work

Best regards,

mark

Name:
Jeff Barber
DOB:
2-13-78
Sex:
Male
Email:
webmaster@singletracks.com
URL:
http://www.singletracks.c
Date:
11 Nov 1999

Comments

Check out singletracks.com, a new site devoted to biking the Southeastern US. Let's exchange links if you like. Just go to http://www.singletracks.com/rankingsystem/signup.shtml and fill out the form. See ya.

Name:
Sex:
Male
Email:
Ajl959@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
14 Nov 1999

Comments

Name:
Kris Read
DOB:
20/06/83
Sex:
Male
Email:
Krid_us@yahoo.com
URL:
http://
Date:
30 Nov 1999

Comments

Downhill riding and you look like my dads mate his name is Paul Read. If it is you then you remeber the pub near Watstandwel and you did the coast to coast if it is you put something about it on the web site and i will keep checking. Thanks kris

Name:
Kris Read
DOB:
20/06/83
Sex:
Male
Email:
Krid_us@yahoo.com
URL:
http://
Date:
30 Nov 1999

Comments

Downhill riding and you look like my dads mate his name is Paul Read. If it is you then you remeber the pub in the Peak District and near Watstandwel near Belper and the high peak trail and you did the coast to coast if it is you put something about it on the web site and I will keep checking. Thanks kris

Name:
MINT SAUCE
DOB:
22/3/83
Sex:
Female
Email:
4105@holyrood.somerset.sch.com
URL:
http://
Date:
02 Dec 1999

Comments

HOT

TRIALS, DOWNHILL, CROSS COUNTRY

Name:
Chris Browell
DOB:
31.5.78
Sex:
Male
Email:
chrisbrowell@dial.pipex.com
URL:
http://
Date:
06 Dec 1999

Comments

To start your web site is hot!!!! I love to just get out and ride as fast as i can down the steepest hill in the world

Name:
nick
DOB:
20/12/78
Sex:
Male
Email:
 
URL:
http://
Date:
13 Dec 1999

Comments

the sun

Name:
Niall Temple
DOB:
07-09-72
Sex:
Male
Email:
ntemple@norgren-valves.co.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
21 Dec 1999

Comments

I've just bought a hope front disc with some bomber Z1's forks. The braking improvement and response is second 2 none cant believe it and what with 1.25" extra travel on my forks think i will be one of the quickest now in our club now!!

Name:
simon peters
DOB:
17/11/65
Sex:
Male
Email:
si.peters@tinyonline.co.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
28 Dec 1999

Comments

if you really want to be hot this winter, then get yourself a decent road bike.....find out what those muscles in your legs were really made for!! not just twiddling a 22 tooth chain ring up some muddy hill, try a 53 tooth up a 1 in 5 climb in deepest darkest cornwall this winter. i promise it will put muscles on yer muscles...then come early season races you will be on the middle ring , out of the saddle & honking up those hills no problem...take a tip from someone who knows....although i dont race so much any more!!!!

Name:
John Gartside
DOB:
270462
Sex:
Male
Email:
garty@rts.wyenet.co.uk
URL:
http://www.redkite-mtb.or
Date:
05 Jan 2000

Comments

Our website, its all about Llanwrtyd Wells, which as you know is a great MTB area http://www.redkite-mtb.org.uk/

Name:
Lawrence Litsardopoulos
DOB:
20/11/87
Sex:
Female
Email:
communicators@mistral.co.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
11 Jan 2000

Comments

Hi My name's Lawrence and I love mountain biking. I am looking for a junior mountain biking club anywhere near Lewes. Have you got any suggestions? I would be grateful of any help you could give me. Thanks again Lawrence

Name:
tasunka
DOB:
1983
Sex:
Male
Email:
hi bikers
URL:
http://
Date:
20 Jan 2000

Comments

every day there is something new

Name:
Jamie.M.Kirby
DOB:
8/9/1979
Sex:
Male
Email:
James.M.Kirby@exeter.ac.uk
URL:
http://www.bikesoc.com
Date:
21 Jan 2000

Comments

HOT Exeter bikesoc and website, coyote dual bikes, pasties, cyc vibes, exeter bmx track, decoy park, the lovely Nikki NOT Mud Dock in exeter, cold pasties, cannondale freeride bikes, silly mud guards, Jamie Tomkins

Name:
Jamie.M.Kirby
DOB:
8/9/1979
Sex:
Male
Email:
James.M.Kirby@exeter.ac.uk
URL:
http://www.bikesoc.com
Date:
21 Jan 2000

Comments

HOT Exeter bikesoc and website, coyote dual bikes, pasties, cyc vibes, exeter bmx track, decoy park, the lovely Nikki NOT Mud Dock in exeter, cold pasties, cannondale freeride bikes, silly mud guards, Jamie Tomkins

Name:
Rob H-S
DOB:
31/01/77
Sex:
Male
Email:
goatherder4@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
31 Jan 2000

Comments

What is hot? Hot is trail riding, the type that makes your life hell going up, down and around and especially over!!! The trails in Whistler/Squamish and Vancouver are the best for more reasons than this 1. the scenary 2.difficulty/technical nature 3.variety

Name:
Dave
DOB:
07/08/82
Sex:
Male
Email:
xmtb@freenetname.co.uk
URL:
www.xtrememtb.co.uk
Date:
13 Feb 2000

Comments

Nice site, but I was just wondering if you were planning on adding a links page, and if you are, would you like to exchange links wit me. My site has only been up about a week, but my hits are increasing daily, so I'm looking for people to swap links with. Thanx, Dave.

Name:
grooves
DOB:
24/03/73
Sex:
Male
Email:
groover2@cwcom.net
URL:
http://
Date:
19 Feb 2000

Comments

Why are mountain bikes banned from quite a few walkways/bridle paths. I have been told the reason is erosion of the path from our wheels. Have you seen the state of the bridle paths after horsey people have trampled them beyond all recognition.Ride fast aim for puddles. L8R :-)

Name:
James Brown
DOB:
26/10/84
Sex:
Male
Email:
mtbratjim@aol.com
URL:
http://
Date:
23 Feb 2000

Comments

The Peak District= Lots of good rides around HOPE Head out of hope then left after the cafe up the roman road across to ladybower. You should come along one saturday with the J E James Cycling group. Scotland Argyll= I recently lived in this area and found some of the best mountain biking in britain. The best route is called the loch orr circuit. It starts at a small village called Auchandrain between Inverary and Furnace and basically does a circuit which goes accross to loch Orr and back PERFECT!!!!! I know an American racer who comes over from Moab every year to train he say's its the best mountain biking he's ever seen. The terrain is rough. Also In LAke District Black Sail Pass is a popular route. If you want a giuded tour of the peak distict E-mail me and we will arange something. James Brown

Name:
Neville Almond
DOB:
03/10/60
Sex:
Male
Email:
N_Almond@Hotmail.Com
URL:
http://
Date:
25 Feb 2000

Comments

MTB'd in a lot of countries: Spain, France, Turkey, Jordan, USA (Winter Park!), Costa Rica, Italy, Morocco, Portugal. Been to Morocco 5 times now, going back in about 2 or 3 weeks time. It is MTB heaven (No traffic, beautiful Moutains, very different culture, and thousands of miles of virtually unexplored MTB'ing)........

Interesting Site Nick, well done

Name:
Richard.  doing boring a-levels, like to ride my bike and go whitewater kayaking.
DOB:
30-10-82
Sex:
Male
Email:
richard@crompton.org.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
26 Feb 2000

Comments

whats hot: the Karrimor Trail at Coed y Brenin(its very brilliant and very knackering!). Riding down Snowdon is very good too, unless your brother falls off and is unable to ride so you have to get down to the car then run half way back up and ride down on your brother's bike in the dark which is what i had to do!!! whats not: Panaracer Duster tyres coz i got about 3 punctures per ride.

Name:
Chris King
DOB:
23.07.81
Sex:
Male
Email:
Scratch@postmaster.co.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
26 Feb 2000

Comments

The new Tomac 204 Magnum and the Orange Patriot and Ms Isle

Name:
Gangster
DOB:
1960s
Sex:
Male
Email:
dj@gangster
URL:
http://www.2fbs.com
Date:
02 Mar 2000

Comments

My site!!

Name:
Gangster
DOB:
1960s
Sex:
Male
Email:
dj@gangster.co.uk
URL:
http://www.2fbs.com
Date:
02 Mar 2000

Comments

My site!!

Name:
Derek Queenan
DOB:
29/6/74
Sex:
Male
Email:
dqueenan@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
08 Mar 2000

Comments

I agree that mythos xc tyres are good for 3 seasons of the year, Have you tried carpet tile adhesive to stick your grips in place. It holds v. firm and is easiy removed using hair spray. The new Marzocchi forks are even better than the old ones super smooth and with more progression so there is no need to raise the oil height, still a bit on the heavy side.Goretex cables are only really needed on the back so one set can be stretched to do two bikes, or the cost can be shared with a freind

Name:
Barry Cookson
DOB:
13/06/58
Sex:
Male
Email:
cookie13@cookie13.screaming.net
URL:
http://
Date:
14 Mar 2000

Comments

Well if have not been to coed-y-brenin for a while you should go back NOW !!! they have built more technical section's on the red bull ,karrimor,MBR pink heifer They are as good as the last section on the red bull.And they have built the new duel decender its good for the nutters.

Name:
Andrew Robinson
DOB:
05/05/77
Sex:
Male
Email:
andi@andrew-robinson.co.uk
URL:
www.andrew-robinson.co.uk
Date:
27 Mar 2000

Comments

University of central england MTB club will be hot when i get it set up

Name:
Chris Mac
DOB:
23may 62
Sex:
Male
Email:
zak3737@yahoo.co.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
28 Mar 2000

Comments

Hi,...good site. If anyone reading has ridden much at Coed Y brenin, can you mail me with some comments ??? A gang of reasonably fit, 30+ Dads, are plannin to take in a couple of days at CYB during late May , and comments or suggestions on Trails there would be great if you've been ??? Cant wait.........it sounds awesome...........

Name:
joe
DOB:
3/26/85
Sex:
Male
Email:
demon3579@aol.com
URL:
http://
Date:
29 Mar 2000

Comments

the new bikes are awsome the new raptor or the parhana plus new ones with the y fram all of tse are the best

Name:
Nick Bolton
DOB:
28/11/72
Sex:
Male
Email:
biking@rockymountain.co.uk
URL:
www.rockymountain.co.uk
Date:
31 Mar 2000

Comments

Hi your site is quite hot, im glad you liked Winter Park and Moab, this is my neck of the woods as well as Liverpool. Have you heard about our megga deal for a whole summer riding in the Rockies and Moab. Its £2200 for four star luxury accommodation from any time in June til anytime in September. Right in the middle of Breckenridge weve got over 1000 miles of terrian right from our doorstep and excellent guides who'll show you around. This would be anyones adventure of a lifetime. You can read all the details of our chalets,staff etc at our web site but you wont find much on the whole summer deal because its quite exclusive. We can only accept 12 places and we've only got 2 left. Cheers all Nick Rocky Mountain Adventures

Name:
Jordy
DOB:
10/3/52
Sex:
Male
Email:
RFJJordy@AOL
URL:
http://
Date:
02 Apr 2000

Comments

Hi

Name:
Jordy
DOB:
10/3/52
Sex:
Male
Email:
RFJJordy@AOL
URL:
http://
Date:
02 Apr 2000

Comments

Hi I know that a trail exist between, Southport & Hornsea called the Trans Pennine Trail, do you have any info about it, its not a hard ride just long. A small group of us intend to ride the trail this year I,ve been given the task of finding it and any good B&B`s along it

can you help

Jordy

Name:
mark stretch
DOB:
070668
Sex:
Male
Email:
mstretch@ppeurope.co.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
13 Apr 2000

Comments

Best tyres on sale at the moment are Panaracers' Fire XC Pro Kevlar. Very grippy, clear mud well and last. Also do not puncture like Smokes used to!

Name:
christopher
DOB:
19.11.00
Sex:
Male
Email :
talk  back  to  members
URL:
http://
Date:
30 Apr 2000

Comments

Name:
christopher
DOB:
19.11.00
Sex:
Male
Email :
talk  back  to  members
URL:
http://
Date:
30 Apr 2000

Comments

I wouid lick to talk back

Name:
Matt
DOB:
84
Sex:
Male
Email :
getmat@redhotant.com
URL:
 
Date:
04 May 2000

Comments

Barham in kent is great for downhill mountain biking its near a small village called Elham. single track, burm's, sweet jumps and more the pro mtb's train here somtimes.

Name:
Matt the man
DOB:
1984
Sex:
Male
Email :
getmat@redhotant.com
URL:
 
Date:
04 May 2000

Comments

THE SITE IS HOT. WELL DONE MTB RULES, KEEP IT GOING. IF U LIKE IN KENT (COUNTY) VISITE PENSHURST IN TONBRIDGE.

Name:
Captain Caveman
DOB:
19.10.75
Sex:
Male
Email :
blujuice69@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
09 May 2000

Comments

Surfing is hot, web-surfing is not (but very informative!), Bontie Revolt SS's and Conti Traction Pros are hot, Michelin's are not, I'm so damned hot I'm on fire, and so are a lot of other damned cool riders out there.

Name:
Sean
DOB:
23/7/69
Sex:
Male
Email :
seandunne@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
23 May 2000

Comments

What's hot? My new Orange Sub 5, that's what. The best bike i have ever ridden by far. I can't rave enough about it and have bored everyone i know to death. If anyone wants to know anything about it just e-mail me. Cables in the review section, try XTR cables if anyone hasn't found any they are 100% happy with, i think they're the nuts.

Name:
Anthony
DOB:
05 03 85
Sex:
Male
Email :
gobshite_nuns@hotmail.com
URL:
 
Date:
03 Jun 2000

Comments

If any1 is going to buy a first mtb <£300, get a GT Aggressor, the breaks squeak when wet & the tires r shite but the frame + fork are great for the price - £260

Name:
John
DOB:
Sex:
Male
Email :
URL:
http://
Date:
30 Jun 2000

Comments

Name:
Tim Orrell
DOB:
13/1/65
Sex:
Male
Email :
glyncornel@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk
URL:
http://
Date:
07 Jul 2000

Comments

Ride the Rhondda!! We have a sixty-bed hostel style Centre in the heart of the Rhondda Valley - perfect for clubs or groups. Secure storage, bike-washing facilities (ok, a hosepipe), cheap, cheerful, self or fully catered.(Pub nearby!) Close to Celtic Trail High Level Route, Afan Argoed Forest, plus stacks of forestry trails just waiting to be discovered - gruelling uphills, hairy downhills and long flat high ridges and plateaus - Brecon Beacons 45 minutes away by car. Soon we hope to offer local guides and possibly simple workshop facilities and drop-off/pick-up at start/finish of rides. Interested? Contact us or watch this space. Website at www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk/glyncornel. Happy riding.

Name:
Kody Kottmeier
DOB:
1985
Sex:
Male
Email :
codfishmtb@juno.com
URL:
http://
Date:
07 Jul 2000

Comments

this site is kick ass.your bike is too.i ride trails and trials.im 15 and i ride a GT

Name:
DOB:
Sex:
Male
Email :
URL:
http://
Date:
17 Jul 2000

Comments

Name:
paul davies
DOB:
24.8.52
Sex:
Male
Email :
ph_davies@lineone.net
URL:
http://
Date:
05 Aug 2000

Comments

Makt lube in a dripper bottle is a concentrated version of the well loved Makt spray ( used to be called Gozon).This is really good chain lube.Low tack,high cling and smooth.P.s.I highly recommend going to Nanr yr Arian Visitor Centre (Forestry Commision) 12 miles east of Aberystwyth Mid Wales.Ask nicely at the desk for photocopy routes.The big one is an epic, and the food in the Red Kite cafe one mile away is ace

Name:
dr. Poons
DOB:
way back
Sex:
Male
Email :
uhh huh@.com
URL:
http://
Date:
25 Aug 2000

Comments

NOw see here. i am a sexy bitch that likes the macaroni. i don't like the hot dogs. it has dawned on me that chasing the tail and getting the pelt are very advantageous.

WHistler is a fine place for interactions

ride "kill me thrill me"

if you don't like it then you are a goats testicle. its fuck---in good

tang is better

Name:
Rick Dogears Dawson
DOB:
27/7/67
Sex:
Male
Email :
rick@rdawson.freeserve.co.uk; rjdawson@racalrec.co.uk
URL:
Date:
31 Aug 2000

Comments

Darc multi lense glasses are really cool, they are cheap - great if you tend to breack them often and the Yellow lense is brillant at changing this years dull summer into a bright one. The only problem is the surreal effect they have if you take them off in a dark forest. It seemed as if the bike and myself had shrunk and riding just got alot harder! either that or the effects of dehydration had cut in!

Name:
nick
DOB:
1987
Sex:
Male
Email :
grahamnstacey@btinternet
URL:
http://
Date:
03 Sep 2000

Comments

london league cyclocross

Name:
nick
DOB:
1987
Sex:
Male
Email :
grahamnstacey@btinternet
URL:
http://
Date:
03 Sep 2000

Comments

london league cyclocross

Name:
Mike Smith
DOB:
1960
Sex:
Male
Email :
smudgersmiffy@ntlworld.com
URL:
www.roughriders.co.uk
Date:
03 Sep 2000

Comments

Great site Nick!

I've just started to build mine, it doesn't get close to this one though.

Name:
dave
DOB:
26/11/82
Sex:
Male
Email :
divadrogers@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
18 Sep 2000

Comments

down hill course at combe sydenham amazing

Name:
Tristan Allen
DOB:
25/8/84
Sex:
Male
Email :
Tri@yours.com
URL:
Date:
23 Sep 2000

Comments

Any one who, like me, loves to jump, dual slalom, xc should know about this place... it's called PORC (Penshurst Off Road Centre) and it's in Penshurst, In Kent. It costs a couple of quid for the day, and it's well worth it. the dual course is awesome, 10 foot burms, massive doubles and tabletops. Theres an old quarry to practice jumping, and loads of other courses. give it a try

Name:
Antonio Philosophy
DOB:
11th
Sex:
Female
Email :
diabolic@freeuk.com
URL:
http://
Date:
25 Sep 2000

Comments

Hot = Websites that give details of local routes

what's not hot = old age pensioners

Name:
Antonio Philosophy
DOB:
11th
Sex:
Male
Email :
diabolic@freeuk.com
URL:
http://
Date:
25 Sep 2000

Comments

Hot = Websites that give details of local routes

what's not hot = old age pensioners

Name:
Eamonn Devien
DOB:
28-11-83
Sex:
Male
Email :
eamonn_mtber@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
26 Sep 2000

Comments

Women on bikes in lycra....first off! On the bike side of things Michelin tyres kicks ass, even the really cheap ones. They hug the ground like no ones business, you can really zip round the corners. Archrival brakes, although slightly over priced are go for stopping.

Name:
phil marsden
DOB:
Sex:
Male
Email :
marsden_philip@hotmail.com
URL:
http://
Date:
28 Sep 2000

Comments

Have you tried the Helvellyn ridge route starting from Ullswater up over Matterdale common and then along the ridge. Finally coming down the old miners track to Glenriding. I would seriously recommended it. Takes about 4 hours.