This is spot on and decent quality, don’t need to pay anymore
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-MTB-Bike-Suspension-Shock-Pump-400-PSI-/160665473617?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_BikePumps_SR&hash=item2568689251#ht_1804wt_1270

How about some padded 3/4 bib tights? Good for all but the warmest of weather if you choose well.

Depends if you need a chain tool included or not. If not, save yourself the money and take a look at something like the Park Tools AWS-10 – had mine about 7 years and still going strong! If you need a chain tool built in look at the Topeak Hex Mini 20 or Crank Brothers M19 for example.

It’s v simple…Take the length of velcro and wrap it around the leg of the fork, leave 30mm extra and cut. Cut the next bit the same length for the other leg. Then for the brace, again wrap the velcro round it and leave extra 20mm then cut 2 more lengths the same size. Job done :D

Awesome bit of kit, great service from both Mucky Nutz and Uberbike components during a blip with first one all resolved now well recommended!

Which is the most reliable and easiest helicopter tape to use?

Anyone with the 2011 HT Comp on here? I want to protect the underside of the down tube from damage but as all the cables run under this on the bike you can’t fit a crud catcher to add some protection from stone chips etc. Any ideas how I could protect the down tube?

PS. I resorted to a Bender Fender for catching mud

Surrounded By Zulus – Member
Wow. I learnt a lot from this thread.

Thats good then.

I would have liked the FS version ideally but budget did not allow, looks nice bike that bigG! Anyone with 2011 HT comp?

Gribble is right. Go for the 2.1 version from Uber Bike Components as free delivery.

You have upgraded a lot! My first upgrades will be SS nano pedals, tyres and Hope QR seat clamp

what upgrades have you made tortoise not hair?

Lol I prefer the wheeled variety thanks Flash :D

Nice bike tetsujin – out of interest what upgrades do you have on it?

sc-xc – Member
Nick – that mag has been posted….

Cheers Tom, much appreciated :D

Original spec so far but still looks great!

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As said above, its ok to use washing up liquid but make sure its ALL rinsed off well. Muc off and Hope sh!t shifter are best I’ve used.

I recently bought a Boardman HT Comp and v pleased with it. Great spec for the price. I saw the bike taken from the box and it wasn’t far off fully built, so can’t be too much the Halfords crew could bodge surely!

Thanks for the replies all. Good read those reviews doug. Think I’m sold on the Nano Thru pins in green to match the green parts of my Boardman :)

This http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_777747_langId_-1_categoryId_165499

with discount and within budget

organdonor – Member
The CONVEX shape will do you no favours, the CONCAVE shape will do you plenty.

Yes, excuse my error there! Like idea of MG1’s being cheaper but Nano’s look better, maybe just have to bite the bullet hmm!

I wear MP66 shoes so maybe the concave shape won’t do me any favours. I have DMR V8’s atm and they have been OK but what something with larger platform.

Having had the Deore on my old bike and Elixir on my new bike, I’d def go with the Deore given a choice. The Elixir’s are fine and do the job ok, but don’t feel quite as powerful.

sc-xc – Member
I got one you can have mate. Where are you – Wolverhampton way? I am K’ford. Failing that, send me your address and I’ll bung it in the post.

Lovely gesture thank you. Can you email me at nickjones76@googlemail.com and I will email back my address details? Thanks, Nick

Back up for the evening crew :)

Never had a problem with my Tesco active equipment track pump if on a budget http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-5179.aspx

Good value but I’m old school and prefer to have the actual mag to flick through :)

Look here http://www.18bikes.co.uk/content/peak_district_weather_18.php

Decathlon Rockrider 8.1 (best VFM under £500 IMO)

or

Pauls cycles as above

Ok cool, will go for it! Will re-post day or 2 before we go to check conditions. Thanks lads!

I see the path you mean Martyn between Coldwell Clough and marker 8.

I’ve ridden the rocky sections through Nabs Wood/Gores Farm and Cutthroat Bridge sections of Ladybower route on my hardtail and that wasn’t too bad, how does Jacobs Ladder compare as it looks even more technical? Don’t want to knacker my new Boardman!!!

Ooh wait a sec…..is this it? http://www.mountainbikerides.co.uk/routes/1-the-peak-district/15-jacobs-ladder.html

Forgot to add…..can anyone point me in the direction of a site showing the map of the Edale/Kinder circuit I can map out on my OS map? Thanks

Good stuff, thanks for your replies. I will prob drop a quick post a few days before we go to see what conditions are like nearer the time and make a call from there. Edale/Kinder circuit all being good.

Done Ladybower last couple of trips absolutely love it so would like to try something new?

Where would be a good ride in dark peaks area this time of year that won’t be too muddy? Edale kinder circuit?

On-one merino l/s top
Muckynutz Bender Fender mudguard
Spesh Captain Control 2.2 tyres

Dealt with them, had no probs, took approx 8 weeks for my xml-t6 light to turn up. They are reliable, it will arrive soon

Thanks tommid that would be great – I’ve emailed your address on your profile. Cheers

Cheers thought it was similar – wont need to ask for a scan then lol :D

Thanks everyone for your replies. Seems to be the consensus that its the wrong time of year to enjoy the white peaks area, so I think we will save a weekend away there until the drier months.

I’ve been up to the Dark Peaks a few times last year around Edale etc. but as we we’re only going for the day we didn’t plan to go as far up as that really. Maybe we need to re-think.

Anyone know what cut gate conditions are like this time of year?