@@carlosbarragan6729 specialized SWAT side loading cage and any 500ml bottle. 👍🏻

Hey mate, no worries. I don't know exactly, but basically if the head angle steepens by putting the chip in the high setting, then the seat angle also steepens. Probably by a similar amount. About 0.5 degrees. The website is still live and geo section pretty well laid out: vitusbikes.com/collections/sommet/products/vitus-sommet-290-crs-mountain-bike-07e7

@@msm624 explain? Why? Have you ridden them? Why am I still riding them a year later then? I prefer them. I think they’re faster.

@@thestrengthfactory. you can think and feel all you want, but you're not faster

And exactly what is your experience and history with mtb? Are you an experienced racer ?

@@msm624 except my Strava and race results would say different 🫣

@@msm624 riding since 1995. Spent 8 years doing bike reviews and product testing for MBUK and Wideopen here in the UK. But you’re right. I don’t have a clue. 🤷🏼‍♀️Have a great day. Don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏻

@@msm624 😂😂😂👍🏻

Nice one, cheers mate. What an opportunity to step up your game though! Do you get snakes on the trail too? Honest question.

Wow, that sounds pretty epic. Do you know anyone who has done it?

Totally agree. They are a great tool for Zone 2 training as you have so much control over your intensity.

@@unknownKnownunknowns 👍🏻👍🏻

@@MrJFunk years of practice mate!! Check out the online programmes if you want to get back on it. Cheers. Ben.

@@karlnurmi3530 nice one mate. Check this out too. Loads of handy stuff to help you out…. thestrengthfactory.uk/over-40s-free-guide/

@@Vexarax 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@@thestrengthfactory. nooo I just got back from the gym - I couldn’t find any nobs to make it harder 😭 I was on it for 30 mins and didn’t feel anything - no heart race increase. Ended up just doing level 15 incline on the treadmill instead. I wish I could work out how to make the rowing machine function!?

@@Vexarax maybe google the specific brand they have there?

@@thestrengthfactory. yeah definitely! it’s called Elite Fitness Pro I tried having a quick Google in the gym but I’m going to have to watch some KZfaq videos :D definitely need more resistance as my core is already very strong (can do 100+ weighted sit-ups easily as a petite 5’2 female etc). My core strength may be making the rowing machine less effective so hopefully I can work out how to turn the resistance up - not using the feet strap things either as I heard that makes it more challenging 🙏🏻

@@thombatty1950 great to hear you back to riding

'Excuse me please, do you mind if I squeeze past,' is pretty polite if you ask me and then I waited for a safe place. I am never rude to people on the trails. Sometimes people overtake me around here and I move over when there is a space. This happens more often now as many people E-Bike around the trails here too. You just let them know you are there politely..... like I did. You should try AC - it is a lovely place to ride.

Hey Steven I have never used power meter pedals but previously had a Stages power crank on a road bike. I would say that to make it worth the investment of cash, you will need to put a lot of effort into your education to properly understand power training and how to utilise it. This would be my go to resource: amzn.to/3SeKvFz

@@thestrengthfactory. thank you !

@@unknownKnownunknowns No worries

Cheers mate

Cheers mate

Cheers mate. Glad you like them.

Legend - Really appreciate that mate.

Yeah that's what my wife said too. It was a race moustache that I grew to make me faster. After the race (and my best ever result!!) I shaved it off. I think it worked.

Exactly this. I had a bar job in about 2001 and after my shift I would stand up pedal my BMX up this huge hill at about 1 in the morning. It was brutal! haha.

haha, no worries mate.

haha. The countdown is a guideline. Clock starts when you cross the beam just down the trail!

Nukeproof Horizon wheels. I don't know how many points of engagement it has. To be honest I think that the whole quick engagement thing is all just marketing nonsense! Just my opinion though. B

Hey Christine that does sound a bit frustrating if you’ve been working hard and ticking all the boxes. A women’s training video is on my to do list. Promise 👍🏻

Nice... let me know how you get on.

😂😂😂 good luck on your quest!!

Can only try!

No worries

Thanks mate, I'll check them out.

Yes, it's all about balancing risk and reward for sure.

Ah that's a shame mate...... Some general advice: I would have a look at your hip mobility and strength then if that is the case. If the hips are restricted and the muscles around them aren't strong enough then that can often cause the lower back to get sore. A good local physio or coach should be able to help you. Cheers. Ben

The bigger bit has happened gradually and naturally along with my skill improving. Never forced and always on my terms, when I want to step up. I actually think I’m probably at my peak now and unlikely to ever do much bigger stuff

@@thestrengthfactory. Try dirt jumps. They look intimidating but in reality thay are safer than regular 10ft speed jumps in bike parks. When you jump up so much, you lose loads of speed, thus landing speed is lower than in bike park, and ground tends to be softer, usually with not rocks and trees around. Jumps like Chicksand will also be very well shaped so no weird flights should occur given right speed which locals will show you. When you learn to push against a big steep kicker, flatter speed jumps will be easy peasy. It will also lower your speed for speed jumps, since you will be more effective at using speed to clear the distance. This skill also translates to riding trails, where you will be far more comfortable to pop features to get over other ones. When you can pull 45 degree tabletop trick and whips, you will be far more comfortable to exit features at an angle and not tense up to always have tires directly under you in the air :)

@@waki_resigns Cheers dude.

No idea I’m afraid. Need to change that intro graphic 😂

It’s a damn shame they’re not around! Have a sommet and emythique .. thought they had a great middle ground on price and quality

Oh I was thinking I got a scoop here 😅 sad, they were starting to make waves...

Thanks mate. Maybe I’m a slow learner or maybe we all need to play the long game 😂