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When taking part in any extreme sport, it's advisable to inspect your equipment and ensure that it's in tip top condition to minimise the risk of breakage and injury whilst on the trails. A negligent rider experiencing a mechanical failure will tell you that there's nothing worse than coming off suddenly and ruining an otherwise excellent ride. Here's a list of things to look out for on your mountain bike before you take to those gnarly trails. Gussets and frame damage A bicycle… Continue

On the way home from today's epic, I popped in to see a couple of mates. When I came out 20 or so mins later, my bike was gone, along with the bungees. I will put a full spec list up later. Was stolen from the Newburn area of Newcastle, any help would be appreciated. Pic here: http://mtbnortheast.ning.com/photo/1975135:Photo:18389?context=latest There are also various other pics of me riding it on here. Cheers edit: spec list Frame: Orange Patriot 1999; silver front end, black swingarm, with… Continue