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Think there are a few trees down on that one so be careful but if you park at dry mill lane car park then under the bridge trail up is on the left.

Honestly they aren’t that easy to spot as is not technically aloud and FC have closed a few off… Currently like a swamp due to the rain but id happily show you around when it gets a little better alternatively search facebook for wyre forest Mtb trails group.

Thanks - that’s appreciated. Went there last weekend and it was a bit of a mud bath! Don’t do Facebook but welcome a guide when conditions improve - 😎

Yeah they do look different in the light lol

@pedallinghell yep its a nice touch aparently Vitus is going out of busines but i dunno how much true is that

It’s an all round hard tail in between xc and hardcore… I’m still more than happy with it today! Would say the ibis frame wipes the floor with the Vitus though in terms of quality so if you plan on keeping it for some time you could just upgrade components as they fail 👍🏻

@@pedallinghell hmm, this is actually useful info. So you would think that in terms of frame the Ibis does make sense? I am going to keep it for a very long time, provided I like it. I'm just curious what makes a frame better? I know the DV9 is more "modern" (will see if that's actually better or not), but anything else? :) To make it worse, In the 3k range there are some really light FS bikes, like the new Canyon Neuron CF9 (xt everything, carbon wheels). So I am absolutely bombarded with options, I have no idea what to buy anymore :P

I’m my opinion I’d say the constitution looks better on the ibis so it stands more chance in lasting a good few years. After that everything else is personal preference in terms of geometry and ride plus it’s gotta be better at almost twice the frame price surely. Full suspension has its place depending on what you like too ride so that should probably be the first thing to work out….

Thanks for watching, as for the fitness side it comes with time and despite what anyone says we all get off and push sometimes. All that really matters is getting out and enjoying the ride!

HT is definitely all you need at Cannock 👍🏻

I was a little disappointed but knew the official route wouldn’t take in the best bits lol…

@@pedallinghell I'm new to mountain biking, usually hike and run. It's the first place I'll be going when my bike arrives, does this generally happen with official routes?

@alexavfclineham7301 yeah official routes are always a little tame but from what I hear there’s plenty up Malvern, and good luck with the new bike 👍🏻

@@pedallinghell there's loads 😁, thanks mate, I'll subscribe and watch some more

Still more than happy with mine and the discounts at the moment are nuts so get back in it! You wont regret it…..

Thanks 😁 and yeah I’d agree the rapids is definitely more a XC focused race bike. The sentier is a all round trail bike in comparison so just depends what you’re looking for👍🏻

@@pedallinghell well I’m just getting back into mountain biking after 30years away! Been road riding for the last 6 years so fitness is good, I’m thinking the Sentier is a bit more of a bike to take anywhere, an all rounder perhaps?

Same as me then so I’d definitely recommend the sentier plus there’s so great offers on them at the moment 👍🏻

@@pedallinghell thanks for that, looks a great bike for the price and imagine it’s light years ahead of what I was riding all those years ago, didn’t even have front suspension! Cheers 👍

Just enjoy getting back out on the bike and the only thing I’d recommend from the start is going tubeless other than that have a blast.

It’s a tricky one, I’d say if the stand over height is ok go with the XL for the extra reach 👍🏻

Hi how tall are you?

@@paka6056 I'm 6'2 or 188cm

I’m 5 7 and medium is fine definitely wouldn’t go smaller.

@@pedallinghell You're right I tried the L and felt abit small 👍

Glad you enjoyed it, need to actually take the GoPro out again 😂

Same story in every non official location unfortunately…… Just gotta play the game hope for the best and not put it all on strava 🤣

Beyond British camp is the nicest part of the hills and would be decent riding, such a strange official route they've made up. I kind of get it with the western side trail because it's it would be a nightmare coming up against people on foot

Thanks a lot and yeah there’s apparently loads more hidden stuff just didn’t know where to look. We’ll try again this year👍🏻

Looks even better now with some new fork decals lol

Thanks and its that time of year again for this spot if you don’t fancy getting plastered in mud elsewhere lol

No problem 👍 and it definitely works as I’ve changed the tyre a few times since with the exact same method.

It’s only the odd spot it’s a great place to venture if you fancy a little more single track focused trails before heading to the real wild stuff around Shropshire 👍🏻

It’s a Brand-X Ascend dropper, 125mm drop came with the bike.

Yeah mines on its way out just done the bottom bracket, still love the bike though 👍🏻😁

Glad it was helpful!

I’d say the Vitus but I’ve got one lol, seriously though when I got it the value was far beyond anything else. It rides well and I can’t see the trek being £800 better in that respect… You maybe able to get a test ride on a trek though at a dealer just to make sure 👍🏻

@@pedallinghell Thanks, I have noticed stock problems for both so very difficult just now

It’s been a nightmare with stock over the last 18 mths 🤦‍♂️

Just let me know where and when.

Welcome back and enjoy it 👍🏻

Great bikes you’ll love it!! As for the trail its in the wyre forest Worcestershire so not official 😂

Great bike think I was just unlucky with the wheels really, can’t fault CRC for the warranty stuff👍🏻. I’d say medium is the best size given your height. If you’re doing longer distance just play about with the stack height and seat position to tune the reach. 90s was definitely the golden age of MTB 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 😁

Looks even better when it’s clean 🤣 Got some new fork decals on order so watch this space 👍🏻

I just bought the San quentin 2 😂 1st ride today - niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice 😁

The riding is all that matters enjoy it 👍🏻

You too mucker, I'll keep tuned ✌️

Did spot a bit going on off the official trail so probably worth another visit with a local

Yes but unfortunately they end up sitting in water drawn in by the hub… I’ve packed it with waterproof grease, spent good money on better bearings but no luck.

@@pedallinghell that's disappointing as this was one of the pro points for this bike in compare with Polygon / Marin

I’d still recommend it over them as it’s just one of those things with hubs on less expensive wheels really. Also depends on your riding conditions,