second hand *trail* bike would suit you.... it used to be called XC but now most 5 to 6 inch full sussers get labelled *all mountain* or *trail*, it's all bollox... you need 3 rings at the front,
Did 4 of the 7 stanes routes this weekend (Mabie, Dalbeattie, Kiroughtree and Ae) and didn't get out of the middle chain ring once, and didn't push it up any hills, so I'm not sure you even need 3 rings at the front.
Quote from: squeek on October 21, 2008, 01:16:03 pmDid 4 of the 7 stanes routes this weekend (Mabie, Dalbeattie, Kiroughtree and Ae) and didn't get out of the middle chain ring once, and didn't push it up any hills, so I'm not sure you even need 3 rings at the front. Perhaps do something harder? I'm guessing you're not talking about Mabie Darkside - that would have got you onto the small ring.
oh God, another roadie turned mtb'er.Don't pedal so hard then you get to use more gears and get better value for your financial outlay
I am still wanting to know what the inner / granny ring is for - am I missing something????