http://www.cwmride.co.uk en-gb cwmride.co.uk 2011-1-12T00:00:00Z cwmride.co.uk http://www.cwmride.co.uk/page7.htm#84457 Well this might be one of the longest names for a suspension fork but its also one of if not THE most versatile suspension fork Ive ever ridden. Ive had this fork for 12months amp logged some serious mileage in that time Ive been a long time lover of travel adjustable forks amp the Fox Talas 3 is by far the easiest to use travel adjuster out there. Simply turn the dial on the left leg amp you can change the travel from 110 to 130 to 150mm. Im lucky enough to have some exceptionally steep trails amp this is where the Talas feature does more than just reduce the amount of travel available shortening the fork also increases the head angle which makes climbing steep climbs considerably easier. I know theres still a large percentage of riders who use the lock out feature. While this lock does have lock out Ive never had cause to use it as with the rebound set to the correct speed this fork never bobs excessively anyway. I do however frequently use the Talas t... 2011-1-12 15:15:03 http://www.cwmride.co.uk/page7.htm#84456 Well consider this a long term test. after 2.5yrs or 6 months after the warranty had expired the orange 5 cracked at the side of the seattube. The crack had spread unseen under the paint into both the seattube amp toptube. My british airways welding friends think it was most likely a contaminated weld.Im now riding a Trek Fuel EX amp what a relevation that is Full review soon.The Orange 5 frame has received widespread acclaim through the many mountain bike websites amp magazine over the years. Ive been riding the same Orange5 frame since 2007 amp logged many miles in that time like 400 miles a week in July this year. So consider this a long term test. The Orange website httpwww.orangebikes.co.ukbikes2010fives states The Five genuinely is our true allrounder. amp after riding this bike in such varied locations from the lake district to thepyrenees the north downs to the brecon beacons Im inclined to agree. The first thing you notice when you sit on an orange5 amp have ridden a few miles... 2011-1-12 15:14:06 http://www.cwmride.co.uk/page7.htm#84454 Bike Radar are reporting 2 revamped MTB trails are being built around Ashton Court and Leigh Woods with a spanking new visitors centre. The trails are being done Phil Saxena. Phil was also involved in the DH track at Cwmcarn and is the UCIs 4X builder so Im definitely looking forward to giving these trails a go in the summer. 2011-1-12 15:02:31 http://www.cwmride.co.uk/page7.htm#76285 Perhaps more unexpected from Fox Racing Shox is this prototype Titanium tapered steerer amp fork crown. Its a reported 90g lighter than the current alu steerer amp fork crown. Given that the 1 18 to 1.5 tapered fork steerer is gaining widespread acceptance amongst the many frame builder strange how the previous 1.5in headtube never caught on this looks to be commonplace. Rumoured release date is Spring 2011. It will be interesting to see if this fork crown is only for the shorter travel 100120mm F series race forks or universally used on such forx as the longer travel Fox 36 range my current favourite forks everhttpwww.cyclingnews.comfeaturesinterbike2010foxracingshoxsradfloattifork 2010-9-24 19:02:08 http://www.cwmride.co.uk/page7.htm#76149 The heavily rumoured Fox Racing Shox dropper seatpost has made an appearance at the Las Vegas Interbike.Fox has stated that their intention has been to produce a reliable dropper seatpost. After seeing the early maverick seatposts develop 30mm of lateral movement no joke amp needing a full service every 3 rides this is something to be applauded It remains to be seen if Fox will use its Kashima Fork coating to great effect on the seatpost shaft. I personally hope they produce a layback clamp design for those of us with long femurs. Look for a production date sometime in 2012.Check out the video linkhttpwww.vitalmtb.comphotosfeaturesInterbike2010PrototypeFoxShoxAdjustableSeatpost1606Slideshow11306sspomer2 2010-9-23 09:54:47 http://www.cwmride.co.uk/page7.htm#49454 Dates for monthly guided rides for the rest of 2009 areOctober 18November 8December 13There may also be a ride on Mon 28 Dec which is a Bank Holiday so watch this space.These guided rides are limited to a maximum of 10 people and cost just 16310pp for a 5 hour ride from 10am3pm. They are really popular so email mailcwmride.co.uk to book your space. 2009-9-26 07:23:37 http://www.cwmride.co.uk/page7.htm#49255 Some interesting things coming out of Interbike. Id love to be there this year. Not so surprising is the apparent confirmation that Shimano a releasing a 10 speed XTR in 2011. Well it was only a matter of time. I really rate the current 9 speed which retails for 163160. I suspect the 10 speed will be absolutely amazing but eye wateringly pricey. If you havent seen it already check out this linkhttpwww.singletrackworld.com200909interbike2009day1videodiary 2009-9-22 20:10:26