Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2018 i Mountain Biking UK

The name Ibiza conjures up images of hedonistic beach parties, all-night raves and boozed-up Brits abroad. But there’s an alternative side to the Spanish island – one of quiet natural beauty and great trail riding potential, as British ripper Monet Adams found out. “Standing in the check-in queue and looking around at the other EasyJet customers, I had my reservations about the quality of the riding we might expect on the island, but I was happily proven wrong,” she told us. “A crew of locals called the Carub Riders showed us everything from XC trails that wound their way through farms, past vineyards and along azure coastlines, to downhill-inspired lines that got the blood pumping. They’ve got a spot overlooking the town of Ibiza itself that boasts several descents of…

CINDERELLA, 1999 In this tale of Steve Peat racing for the hand of his now wife Adele Croxon, Mint Sauce outsmarted the dastardly Rob Warner and we dressed up trials aces Martin Hawyes and Martyn Ashton as the ugly sisters. What a pretty pair! BABES IN THE WOODS, 2001 A half-naked Warner rescued DH star Fionn Griffiths from three witches, played by fellow racers Helen Mortimer, Kelli Salone and Helen Gaskell, but ended up with a fate worse than death (for him) – being forced to wash! PUSS UP THE BEANSTALK, 2004 Chris Smith had to use his dirt jumping skills to save Princess Rachel Atherton from the clutches of Sir Robert D’Unt (Warner), his murderous assistant Chopper (Grant Fielder) and the giant Jim Davage.…

YOUR MAIL, PHOTOS, IDEAS AND RANTS WINNER! STAR LETTER FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Joined the ‘dark side’, I have. This summer my son, aged 11, got his first real mountain bike, and then came the inevitable... “Daaadd, can we go on some trails?” I’ve been a roadie for years and I looked at my two steeds and decided neither was suitable for even gravel paths. I started looking for an MTB on the internet. Unfortunately, my wife caught me and I got the, “Don’t even think about it!” speech. However, synchronicity reared its head, and while dropping my winter road bike off for a service, I had an interesting conversation with the bike shop owner, where he revealed he needed a demo bike for a turbo trainer demonstration. I left…

Frame ‘Stealth Air’ carbon fibre, 150mm (5.9in) travel Fork Fox 36 Float FIT4 Factory, 160mm (6.3in) travel Shock Fox Float DPX2 Factory Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle with X1 Eagle carbon cranks and X01 Eagle mech (1x12) WheelsetDT Swiss E 1700 Spline 30 wheels, Maxxis Minion DHR II WT EXO 3C 29x2.4in (f) and Maxxis Aggressor EXO TR 29x2.3in (r) tyres Brakes SRAM Code R, 200/180mm rotors Bar/stemOnoff Stoic Carbon, 780mm/Onoff Stoic, 30mm Seatpost/saddle Onoff Pija 125mm dropper/SDG Fly MTN Weight13.68kg (30.16lb), medium size without pedals…

SANTA CRUZ 5010 CC X01+ RESERVE £7,299 Danny MacAskill’s weapon of choice If you want to avoid ‘overgunning’ yourself and keep fun at the heart of your ride, then the 5010 may be the bike for you. Built around Santa Cruz’s twin-link ‘VPP’ (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension, it rocks 130mm of travel front and rear, and rolls on 650b wheels, with room for 2.8in tyres. It’s the go-to whip of legendary bike handler Danny MacAskill, which is no small compliment. The top ‘Carbon CC’ frame uses Santa Cruz’s most advanced construction techniques and materials. This model is built up with the brand’s own Reserve 37 carbon wheels, Fox Performance Elite suspension, a SRAM X01 Eagle transmission and Guide RSC brakes. You can cut the cost by opting for a less…

The first thing to strike me about Louise Ferguson was the juxtaposition between off-bike Louise and on-bike Louise. To say that I was a little taken aback when this quiet and unassuming young rider started sending every jump on the Fort William 4X track would be an understatement. The desire to improve and simply do more with her bike is something that’s led Louise to explore her native Scotland with an insatiable appetite. Her old Volkswagen Polo can be seen up and down the country as she races enduro in Dunkeld, perfects backflips at Unit 23 Skatepark in Glasgow, does laps of the Alnwick pump track or goes on exploratory missions into the Cairngorms. I went riding with Louise near her home in Fort William to find out what makes…

HOW WE TEST THE KIT Starts with a detailed product check in the workshop. We strip and rebuild, checking for any problems. Next we hit the trails… hard! We test in real riding conditions for the complete picture. And finally we re-test with another tester. WHY OUR TESTS ARE THE BEST! Our test team is made up of the most respected bike and kit testers in the world. We have unrivalled knowledge and experience, and spend a vast amount of time making sure we get it right. We tell you the truth and aren’t influenced by PR or advertisers. ABOUT OUR TEST TEAM Our Technical Editor in Chief, Rob Weaver, gets new products in as soon as they’re available and coordinates all the testing through our vastly experienced band of…

RUSSELL’S SPECIALIZED TURBO LEVO FSR COMP CARBON 6FATTIE £4,999 Yes it’s an e-bike, but it’s just a ‘normal’ bike to Russell One complete SRAM GX Eagle transmission in place and some 1,200km later, and the mechanicals that dominated my last report are a thing of the past. For those who need to catch up, after 3,000km of problem-free riding, I broke three rear mechs and no one was able to explain why. Switching to 12-speed, with its tighter tolerances, might have been expected to cause more complications, but quite the opposite. The shifting is smoother and the whole thing runs much quieter. I know there’ll be deniers out there, but I’m convinced that running a single system, rather than a mix of parts (the original 11-speed drivetrain paired a SRAM…

ONE LESS COG The Vitus’s 2x9 transmission means there’s less chain whipping around than on a 3x bike, and a neoprene chainstay protector helps it stop sounding like its back end is coming apart BURLY BUILD With its tapered head tube, big tubes and reinforcing gussets, this is a tough frame. That does mean you’ll have to tough out rougher sections yourself though BIGGER IS BETTER You’ve got a choice of wheel sizes – 650b or 29in. We’d go bigger, for extra speed sustain and a slightly smoother ride…

While this is the lowest price point covered in any of our bike tests, most non-riders – and many riders too – still think £500 is a lot of money to spend on a push iron. Thankfully, all the bikes here are above average in terms of the performance they deliver for the price, and all will give you a decent time in the dirt. Pinnacle have put together a conventional kit package that’s better than most big brands’ and then boosted trail confidence with a slack head angle and high-control bar/stem combo above a surprisingly usable fork. You’ll have to size up to get a decent reach though, and the Kapur 2’s relatively firm ride and lack of practical details keep it in fourth place. The Vitus Nucleus 29…

PLATFORM SIZE A bigger surface area means a larger contact patch and, in theory, more grip. But with extra size comes an increased likelihood of clipping a pedal. Smaller-footed riders should therefore consider using smaller pedals. Some brands, such as Crankbrothers, offer two sizes. PLATFORM DEPTH Thinner pedals place your foot closer to the centre of the axle, making for a more balanced feel. Ground clearance is improved too. Axle strength and bearing durability are limiting factors though. Smaller bearings wear out faster, which is why on many of the thinner pedals here, you’ll see an ‘outboard’ bearing next to the crank arm. PIN TYPES Most flat pedals have removable pins, except for some budget models. Look for pins that are accessed from underneath, which means you can easily replace…

1 EYES Glasses or goggles are advisable for keeping s**t out of your eyes. 2 TORSO A good waterproof jacket is a no-brainer (see last month’s grouptest), but if it’s cold and dry, a windproof softshell is ideal. More breathable than full-on waterproofs, they’re better at regulating body temperature. 3 HANDS Chunky winter gloves will keep your digits toasty, but many have thickly-padded palms that sacrifice bar feel. For technical riding we like the 100% Briskers, which combine the palm of a summer glove with insulation on the back of the hand. 4 LEGS Take a tip from our roadie pals and invest in some full-length Roubaix bib tights. Warm muscles pedal better, and once you whip them off, you’ll be clean underneath. Waterproof shorts are a worthwhile investment, or…

01 RELAX Tricks work best when you’re comfortable and not stiffening up. Build up to the tyre grab until you feel confident and in control. 02 APPROACH Pop the take-off to give yourself enough height and time in the air to make your move. A steady approach can allow a higher and more controlled jump. 03 L ANDING Land in a balanced, controlled manner – which means keeping your body weight in the middle of your bike – and in a straight line. Resi ramps are soft but not super-grippy. Resi ramps are the next step up from foam pits. They’ll take the sting out of a heavy landing, allowing you to ride away from a trick that you haven’t quite got dialled. While they’re softer than wood, they can…

1 Spare clothes If the weather turns sour in the hills, getting cold and wet can lead to poor decisions. Staying warm and dry makes bad weather more enjoyable and safer too. If someone in your group has an accident, keeping warm while you wait for help is a must. 2 Compact first aid kit A first aid kit may seem like overkill for most rides, but you’ll be glad of it if someone gets injured (provided you know how to use it). In an emergency, the priority is stopping bleeding. Ambulance dressings and bandages are the key items for this. 3 Foil blanket ‘Space blankets’ are no substitute for adequate clothing, but if things go wrong, they can provide extra warmth while waiting for help – especially important if…

Max loves travelling up and down the country, searching for the best routes for you to ride. He’s the man behind www.roughrideguide.co.uk PLAN YOUR RIDE WITH With over half a million ready-made routes, OS Maps by Ordnance Survey is the ultimate navigation tool on smartphone, tablet and desktop. Covering the whole of Great Britain, it’s the perfect way to discover rides up and down the country, at any time, and start exploring on your mountain bike. Extremely detailed and highly accurate OS mapping at 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 scales makes it easy to understand the gradients and terrains of each route, and you can preview rides in stunning 3D before even stepping out the door. It’s the ultimate tool for planning some serious dirt missions! OS Maps also comes with Augmented…

GET THERE Scadson is equidistant between Paignton and Torquay in South Devon. The postcode for the bike park is TQ3 1RW, but parking is at Occombe Farm (TQ3 1RN). From there, it’s a 1.2km roll down Cockington Road to the bike park. FACILITIES Car park, toilets NEARBY BIKE SHOPS Dialled in Bikes (www.dialledinbikes.com) is a six-minute drive into the centre of Paignton and Fish Bikes (www.fishbikes.co.uk) is 12 minutes away, towards Torquay. CONTACT www.scadsonfreeride.com WHAT ELSE IS NEARBY? Haldon Forest Park Just 25 minutes away, with everything from family loops to black downhill runs. www.forestryengland.uk Gawton Gravity Hub An hour west of Scadson is Devon’s premier DH venue. www.gawtongravityhub.co.uk VERDICT It’s great to see a band of dedicated riders like Scadson Freeride form a club and put in some serious…

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Insane, wild, ridiculous… Red Bull Rampage has been the most extreme event in mountain biking since its launch in 2001, and this year was no different. Every autumn, the world’s best freeriders make the pilgrimage to the Utah desert to out-trick and out-gnar each other with runs that link together sketchy ridgelines, steep plummets and huge jumps. The judges base their scoring on four categories – the difficulty of the rider’s line, their tricks and style, fluidity and control, and amplitude and airtime. But they’re not the only ones voicing opinions. Every year, thousands of us become instant experts and take to the internet to slate the official results! While we’re no big-mountain freeride judges, we thought we’d throw our hats in the ring and let you know what impressed…

Luke 1 ENVE M730 wheelset The ultimate money-no-object Christmas gift? These carbon wheels are ludicrously expensive but infectiously desirable. £3,150www.saddleback.co.uk 2 Suunto 9 Baro GPS watch After some holiday overindulgence, I’m sure to need help getting back in shape – just in time for the Easter bunny to come knocking! £499www.suunto.com 3 Howies Ribber jumper Christmas is the ideal time to pull out the knitwear. Forget gaudy festive jumpers and channel your inner fisherman! £69www.howies.co.uk Ed 1 Patagonia Micro Puff Storm waterproof jacket This cosy jacket looks just the job for standing around on photoshoots, washing bikes in the cold and walking off the Christmas turkey. £430www.eu.patagonia.com 2 Troy Lee Resist shorts I’m yet to find a pair of waterproof shorts that really keep out the wet. These look good and…

FrameCarbon fibre mainframe, aluminium rear end, 120mm (4.7in) travel Fork Fox 34 SC Float Performance, 120mm (4.7in) travel Shock Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL LV Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle with Truvativ Stylo 7K Eagle cranks (1x12) WheelsetRace Face AR27 rims on Whyte hubs, Maxxis Forekaster EXO DC 29x2.3in (f) and Maxxis CrossMark II EXO DC 29x2.25in (r) tyres BrakesSRAM Guide RS, 180/160mm rotors Bar/stemWhyte low-rise, 780mm/ Whyte, 40mm Seatpost/saddle BikeYoke Revive 160mm dropper/ Whyte Weight 13.67kg (30lb), large size without pedals…

WADE SIMMONS Dubbed the Godfather of Freeride, and with good reason, Wade has been instrumental in pushing the limits of big-mountain riding since the beginning. At 45 years old, he’s still as fast, stylish and stoked on bikes as he ever was. GEOFF GULEVICH Gully grew up on the Shore, so he’s been shredding burly terrain since he was a grom. The 31-year-old has competed at multiple Red Bull Rampage and Crankworx events, as well as starring in films like the Collective and NWD series. TODD ‘DIGGER’ FIANDER No one has put more hours into building trails than this man. Working mostly alone and nearly bankrupting himself, Digger has cut in and shaped a staggering 35 trails on Vancouver’s North Shore mountains – and he’s still at it.…

ROB WEAVER With two decades of riding experience, Rob knows what works and what doesn’t GUY KESTEVEN Our Kes’s relentless test schedule quickly exposes kit that doesn’t measure up TOM MARVIN The only thing Tom loves more than his clapped-out VW Caddy is hammering test kit SEB STOTT No slouch on the race track, Seb’s passion for engineering helps him pick products apart ED THOMSETT Always on the hunt for new technical challenges, Ed gives his gear some serious abuse LUKE MARSHALL Keen racer Luke is quick to identify what helps or is a hindrance between the tape…

WRONG POST The Kapur 2 is listed as coming with a skinny 27.2mm seatpost but our test bike came with a 31.6mm post that was noticeably less forgiving on the trail SPEC SURPRISES Shimano gears and brakes are a bonus at this price, and even with its obvious limitations, the Suntour coil fork is better than many you’ll find FRAME SHORTFALLS Going up a size will get you the extra reach you might want, but the lack of dropper post and rack fixtures means the frame isn’t as upgradable as others here…

Flats or clips? It’s an age-old debate, and fashions for each still come and go. In Sam Hill’s downhill heyday, every man and his dog was on flats, but in recent years, clipless pedals have had a resurgence. Clips make for more efficient pedalling and more security over rough terrain, but that doesn’t mean flats are old-school or just for beginners. The confidence that comes from being able to drop a foot at the last minute is great for improving your cornering and making you relax on the bike, and the freedom to reposition your feet on the pedals makes foot-up turns easier too. But none of this is any use if all you’re thinking is: “Are my feet going to come off?” To ride fast on rough tracks, it’s…

“GOING PURELY ON FEEL, PEDALING INNOVATIONS SHOULD WIN, BUT TAKING CONSTRUCTION QUALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL INTO ACCOUNT, NUKEPROOF’S HORIZONS ARE HARD TO BEAT” Nukeproof Horizon Pro Sam Hill £79.99 These Enduro World Series winning flats have been favourites in the MBUK office for the past couple of years, with good reason. The platform size treads the perfect line between support and rut-catching protuberance, and while they’re not the skinniest at 18mm, the concavity and pin height make them feel well balanced. Each pedal has 10 pins per side, and the six front and back ones screw in from underneath using a 2.5mm Allen key (the four central ones screw in from the top). Their height can be increased from 5mm to 6mm by removing the supplied washers, giving a…

Ruts are one natural trail feature that can turn even the best bike handler into a panicked and out-of balance novice. Follow this advice from Scotland’s best rut rider Joe Barnes and you’ll soon be flowing down them easier than the water that helped create them! RUT RULES 1 Stay loose Let the bike move around beneath you. Unlike normal riding, where you try to ride with a solid position on the bike, in ruts you need to constantly move and balance with the bike. If the bike moves left, then you move to the right to keep it upright. 2 Pedals level It’s important to ride with your feet fairly level. This gives you space to dip from side to side more easily and stops your feet hitting the…

FEELING DEFLATED Q I have a Calibre Bossnut Evo and love it! After suffering a puncture last week, I struggled to get the tyre off the rim. My local shop told me the bike has tubeless-ready rims and tyres, and suggested ditching the tubes. Is this a good idea? I’ve got mates who say it’s the way forward, but others who say it’s too much hassle. Gary Coppins, via email A Going tubeless is definitely the right move if you’re sick of punctures. While it can be a real faff, if you prepare the rim properly, use decent tubeless (or Gorilla) tape and valves, borrow or buy a tubeless inflator that connects to your track pump and – this is the critical point! – remain calm and patient while trying…

Two bike park jump jams, two contrasting settings, but one common purpose – ripping on bikes and having fun! Pictured above is William Robert slinging it sideways in the dust and sun of France’s EVO Bike Park, and on the right is Sam Hockenhull getting loose in the dank and rainy woods of Wales’s Revolution Bike Park. Situated in the balmy Côte d’Azur region, EVO Bike Park is a popular winter haunt for many of Europe’s top freeriders. At the 2018 edition of their annual jam, the park’s monster jump lines played host to an adrenaline-fuelled weekend of berm blasting, whipping and flipping, with Andreu Lacondeguy, Louis Reboul and William Robert taking the top honours. Over in North Wales, the 50to01 jam at Revs was the first of its kind…

For five years I’ve been racing full-time all over the world, and the majority of those summers have been spent in Europe with the van. As much as I love racing enduro, the end of the season is always my favourite time of year. The pressure is off. No more serious racing. No more gnarly training. Just riding. The weather is usually OK and there’s enough daylight to make the most of it. It’s so cool just to get out because I can and I want to. I’m free to tick off those big rides or new trails which I’ve had in mind but not had time to explore. There’s also plenty of opportunity to dig in some juicy tracks with the boys for a winter at home in Fort…

NEXT MONTH’S GIFT MOST WANTED MBUK’s guide to 2019’s hottest bike gear ON SALE 28|12|2018 THE BRIT PARADE Can homegrown trail bikes compete with the world’s best? We test four to find out DOMESTIC BLISS Top riding in Fort William and the Black Mountains, plus three new routes across the UK YOUNG GUNS Ten up-and-comers to keep an eye on in 2019, from Instagram to the race track…

Frame6066 aluminium, 150mm (5.9in) travel Fork RockShox Yari RC, 150mm (5.9in) travel Power 250W Shimano STePS E8000 motor with 504Wh E8010 battery Shifting Shimano SLX with Deore XT rear mech (1x11) Wheelset DT Swiss H 1900 Spline wheels, Schwalbe Magic Mary ADDIX Soft 29x2.35mm (f) and Nobby Nic Performance 27.5x2.6in (r) tyres Brakes Magura Trail Sport, 203mm rotors Bar/stem Race Face Æffect R, 780mm/ Race Face Æffect, 50mm Seatpost/saddleKS LEV Si/Canyon SD:ON Weight 22.6kg (49.8lb), large size without pedals…

1 E-BIKE DIET With a new direct motor mount and magnesium motor body, the latest frame is 800g lighter. In fact, the 2019 alloy frame weighs less than last year’s S-Works carbon chassis. 2 WAGON WHEELS The 2019 bike rolls on 29in wheels with 2.6in tyres. Specialized say these give the rider more feel through the bar than the bigger 650b+ tyres specced on last year’s bike, for a better connection to the trail and more conventional feel, while still offering the support needed. 3 SIDEARM STRUT Specialized’s ‘Sidearm’ design not only improves frame stiffness but also conceals the bike’s internally-routed cables. Because these no longer run inside the down tube, Specialized have been able to make it smaller.…

1981 Deep Cove bike shop opens 1984 Todd 'Digger' Fiiander first puts spade to dirt on the North Shore, building a ride-around on the St Mary's hiking trail 1992 Digger builds 'Ladies Only' 1994 Freeriders in the BC Interior start riding chutes and gravel pits in a big-mountain ski style 1995 Ski film producer Greg Stump releases Pulp Traction, one of the first MTB films (along with MBUMs Dirt, of course!) 1996 The distinctive North Shore style of trail building develops, with stunts getting progressively crazier 1997 'Dangerous' Dan Cowan builds the 'Flying Circus: the boldest North Shore trail of all time Marzocchi's Bomber n fork is released. Prioritising big-hit performance over light weight, it helped riders go even bigger 1998 Christian Bégin and Bjørn Enga release Kranked. Rocky Mountain…

ION Traze AMP 3-Layer £149 SO GOOD These shorts (not to be confused with the regular Traze AMPs) are made from a softshell-like fabric and feel more like normal bike shorts than waterproof ones out on the trail. They also have more of an everyday baggy cut. The fit is versatile, with Velcro waist adjustment. A deep drop over the knee makes them feel longer than they are. The neoprene key pouch is a nice touch. NO GOOD If you pull the waist in, it causes the back of the shorts to bunch, which makes them prone to slipping down slightly. Not everyone will like the relatively high-waisted cut either. www.ion-products.com Endura MT500 £99.99 SO GOOD Stretchy inserts on the front of the thighs and across the back help these…

AXLE Sometimes known as the spindle. Chromoly steel is the standard material used, for its strength and durability, but weight-saving titanium upgrades are often available, for a premium. BODY The bit you stand on. Houses the axle and provides the platform for your foot. Normally made from aluminium, but can be magnesium, to save weight, or nylon (plastic), on budget models. CHAMFERING To help them graze past obstacles, most pedal bodies are parallelogram-shaped (when viewed from the side). Some have a chamfered (sloped) outside leading edge for the same reason. CONCAVITY Most pedals are concave – they have a dip in the middle, to cup your foot and help hold it in place. More concavity means more grip, but also a deeper body that is more vulnerable to rock strikes.…

Having ‘grip strength’ means more than just being able to apply maximum muscle and maximum force. Perhaps better described as ‘grip dexterity’, it’s about how capable you are at holding onto your handlebar and controlling your bike, trail position, braking and weight distribution, regardless of the trail conditions or duration. Here are three areas to work on and corresponding exercises that can be done off the bike to help reduce hand fatigue and arm pump, and improve your riding experience. CAPACITY Simply, get stronger! Grip strength starts with your core and shoulders. So deadlifts, farmer’s walks and pull-ups are fantastic strength exercises to use. Go as heavy as your form, posture and mobility allow. Do 3-5 sets for 3-6 reps. For the farmer’s walks, try a figure of eight and…

1 Shift into the smallest sprocket. Use cable cutters to snip the old inner cable just ahead of the cable clamp on the rear mech. Unscrew the cable clamp bolt a few turns (usually with a 5mm Allen key or T25 Torx key). Discard the end of the cable. 2 If you have a SRAM shifter (skip to step 4 for Shimano), use a T25 Torx key to unscrew the bolt securing the shifter to the bar clamp. Remove the shifter from the bar. Using a 3mm Allen key, unscrew the bolt on top of the shifter. 3 Pull the shifter away from the outer cable to expose a few inches of inner cable, then push the inner cable through the shifter. Prise the inner cable out from under the…

THE BARN The Barn at Turville Heath (www.thebarnatturvilleheath.com) is a great cafe in a historic barn that’s tucked away, with no vehicular access, and run specifically for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It prides itself on not just using local products but also home-reared items in its menu, and offers a good range of hot and cold food and drinks, from snacks and baked goods to sandwiches, burgers and chips. Usefully, it’s halfway around this route. Otherwise, the Stag & Huntsman pub (www.thestagandhuntsman.co.uk) and Hambleden Village Shop and cafe near the start are both worth stopping at, and there are more great pubs along the route, including The Bull & Butcher in Turville (www.thebullandbutcher.com), which you pass by twice.…

TRAIL STATS Distance 7 downhill trails, each approximately 0.5km long Climbing Surfaced fireroad pedal/push up Time 1-2mins Grading Blue, red, black WHY RIDE HERE? It’s the perfect escape from a family holiday in Devon RAD… Jumps and berms are well-built and predictable Park rides surprisingly well in damp or wet conditions Club has permission to develop lots of new trails BAD… It’s a tiny hill, but that does mean you can lap out loads of runs There’s not yet enough here for a full weekend, but the park is constantly expanding…