Black Trimble spotted in Swinley

[mk one]

E-bikes - hate them. Especially as Swinley isn't what you would call hilly. NOt sure I see the point in riding one. I mean, it's like sending your mate out to do 40% of the trails for you - exercise by proxy!

Not everyone is able to ride an acoustic bike, they should be allowed to enjoy the trails the same as anyone else.

 

[ovlov440]

E-bikes - hate them. Especially as Swinley isn't what you would call hilly. NOt sure I see the point in riding one. I mean, it's like sending your mate out to do 40% of the trails for you - exercise by proxy!

Not everyone is able to ride an acoustic bike, they should be allowed to enjoy the trails the same as anyone else.

agreed - if the one thing standing between me and riding was getting an e-bike then sign me up.

When you have groups of 20-somethings tearing up behind you and practically trying to force you off the trail because you are not as fast as them (obvs) you have to ask yourself what the point is aside from willy waving (and there is plenty of that around here as it is a relatively affluent area)

 

[mk one]

E-bikes - hate them. Especially as Swinley isn't what you would call hilly. NOt sure I see the point in riding one. I mean, it's like sending your mate out to do 40% of the trails for you - exercise by proxy!

Not everyone is able to ride an acoustic bike, they should be allowed to enjoy the trails the same as anyone else.

agreed - if the one thing standing between me and riding was getting an e-bike then sign me up.

When you have groups of 20-somethings tearing up behind you and practically trying to force you off the trail because you are not as fast as them (obvs) you have to ask yourself what the point is aside from willy waving (and there is plenty of that around here as it is a relatively affluent area)

Yes of course, that is not acceptable, but i think that says more about the riders than the bikes.

 

[tangent]

That cassette though!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

tell me about it. The smallest 12 speed I could find 9-46 I can ride up Everest on that. Just spin out and go no where fast on the 3 big sprockets E-13 make this one. They make a 9-34 but that's 11 speed. Good news is that my baby weighs 14 lb 8oz only added a lb The 9 tooth sprocket is great gives me some speed on the flat and down hill with a 32 chain ring. May try a 34 cr next time. Love SRAM AXS . This isn't much of a retro Trimble as its 2005-07 version. The 2020 version are full 29er/disc etc etc. Also must remember don't go to Swinley on a weekend as just blocked by family groups & bloody e-bikes.

Trimble is making modern Trimbles?... tried googling but not found anything? ....

 

[tintin40]

That cassette though!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

tell me about it. The smallest 12 speed I could find 9-46 I can ride up Everest on that. Just spin out and go no where fast on the 3 big sprockets E-13 make this one. They make a 9-34 but that's 11 speed. Good news is that my baby weighs 14 lb 8oz only added a lb The 9 tooth sprocket is great gives me some speed on the flat and down hill with a 32 chain ring. May try a 34 cr next time. Love SRAM AXS . This isn't much of a retro Trimble as its 2005-07 version. The 2020 version are full 29er/disc etc etc. Also must remember don't go to Swinley on a weekend as just blocked by family groups & bloody e-bikes.

Trimble is making modern Trimbles?... tried googling but not found anything? ....

Made to order if Brent want's to make one. So far I've seen his plus two other in the USA. Otherwise I can't find out any thing else. It's a 29er so I'm not interested.

 

[tangent]

thanks for info tintin40...very cool to know Brent is occasionally making frames still