Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuit Centre

Stanton Bikes Weekender

Richard Davies — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:54:34 +0000

Last weekend we spent with Stanton Bikes who popped down for a couple of days with all of the owners of their newly launched Slackline 853 Hardtail MTB. A fresh new addition into the hard tail frame market it is made from a high compound steel, reynolds 853, that is light, immensely strong and allows the tubes to be thinner. A video from Stanton Boss ‘Dan is at the bottom of this Blog. There were an array of different spec’d Stantons on show with the 20+ riders that had come along.

After waking up in the heated Camping Pods, Saturday started by devouring a huge breakfast from the Station Inn Cafe next to the Blazing Bikes shop. After a bit of last minute fine tunings of bikes and the odd photocall we set off to have a mass group ride out on to the Long Mynd. Taking the forestry fire road its a decent climb to the summit as it meanders through the trees. After a couple of hours of ripping around and coming home via Minton Batch it was back to the pub for some hearty fodder!

In the afternoon we wanted to put the bikes through their passes with the cameras on, so took them into some short downhill track that are scattered all over the forestry section of the Long Mynd. Although we had a great time on the bikes the weather had the better of us with the light fading fast so it was back to camp to enjoy a relaxing evening of good food and beer at the pub!

Sunday arrived with rain only reserved for Shropshire and Wales! It was bucketing it down by 11am as we were gathering shots of single track riding through the popular Carding Mill Valley just above Church Stretton. There was the odd bump and scrape as mother nature let loose with all she had and so after a few hours it was back for a well deserved bowl of hot soup in the fantastic Grillikota (Finnish BBQ).

The edit from the weekend will be available soon!

A fantastic weekend hampered by the weather but did not dampen the spirits.

Please check out the whole history and story behind Stanton at their website. They are going to be Big!

http://www.stantonbikes.com/

We will be getting Stantons in to demo soon so keep an eye out!

Slacklines in the shop

About to go out

Let loose in the woods

Such a nimble machine on the downhill

Amazing Wide Open Track in the Long Mynd, Shropshire

Convoy!

Moody and Wet!

Getting Warm in the Grillikota

A relax at the Pods before heading home

A fantastic weekend hampered by the weather but did not dampen the spirits.

Please check out the whole history and story behind Stanton at their website. They are going to be Big!

http://www.stantonbikes.com/

For Pod Bookings

http://www.camping-shropshire.co.uk

Blazing Bikes Shop

www.blazingbikes.co.uk

Scott Bikes Demo Centre – 2012 MTB Bikes Now Available to demo at Blazing Bikes.

Richard Davies — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:57:12 +0000

We are now pleased to be able to bring you an extensive range of Scott 2012 bike stock for you to demo. There is a full fleet here, so you can drive in to our large car park and enjoy a good time testing.

As leading UK Scott Retailers we are positioned at the base of miles of un-rivaled natural trail and single track to give us the unique opportunity to offer you the ideal environment to take your ideal bike and give it a good testing in its natural surroundings.

We can then talk you through sizing a fitting, components and the best pre and aftercare for your potential New purchase.

You could make a couple of days of it and stay in our Camping Pods.

Give us a call 01694 781515 or enquiries@blazingbikes.co.uk for details on pricing, times and more.

Our Current Stock with more arriving daily at the moment,

All Mountain Bikes

Scott Genius 50

The 6061 Custom Butted Scott Genius 50 2012 Mountain Bike is equipped with a dependable Shimano drivetrain to provide one of the most reliable 150 mm travel trail bikes available. SCOTT’s patented and unique TwinLoc lever allows the rider to keep both hands on the handlebars while selecting the desired travel settings or fully locking the suspension. Riders can switch between full travel with 150mm, Traction Mode with 95mm of rear travel, and complete lock out of both the fork and the Equalizer2 TC shock.

Frame:

Genius Alloy 6061 Custom Butted, hydroformed monocoque tubes with replaceable hanger, sealed aircraft bearings, 150mm rear travel

Rear Shock:

Scott Equalizer 2 with 3 modes – Lockout, Traction and Full Travel, sag indicator, dual rebound adjustable

Fork:

Fox 32 Talas RL, lockout, rebound adjustable, 2 travel position, 150-120mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX FD-M660-10E DM

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT RD-M780 SGS Shadow Type 30 Speed

Number of Gears:

Shifters:

Shimano Deore SL-M591-10 Rapidfire Plus 2 way release

Chainset:

Shimano FC-M552, 2 piece Design

Chainrings:

42/32/24 T

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano Cartridge shell 73mm & EDM

Cassette:

Shimano Deore CS-HG62-10 11-36 tooth

Chain:

Shimano CN-HG54

Pedals:

Shimano PD-M505, Clipless pedal

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 3, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 3 180mm HS1 Rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 3

Handlebars:

Scott Pilot 22 Comp,6061 Alloy, 20mm rise, OS, 660mm

Stem:

Scott MC Pro, 4 bolt Clamp, OS, 1 1/8″, 6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Comp Plus 1 1/8″, semi integrated 44/50mm

Rims:

Alex XC-55 Disc, 32H, Eyelets

Front Hub:

Scott Disc Comp IT

Rear Hub:

Shimano FH-M525 Disc IT

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black, 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26×22.5, 67EPI Kevlar Bead, performance series

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26×22.5, 67EPI Kevlar Bead, performance series

Saddle:

Scott Genius

Seatpost:

Scott RC 03-60, 34.0mm

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott Genius 30

The Genius is a full suspension bike designed to handle any trail, any time. It’s the ultimate trail bike suitable for marathons and multi-day stage races. IMP4 carbon technology makes the bike extremely lightweight and stiff, while the Equalizer2 shock allows the rider three separate travel settings that can be accessed via the handlebar mounted TwinLoc lever. The HMF carbon fibre Scott Genius 30 2012 Mountain Bike is equipped with SRAM parts to provide one of the lightest, most reliable 150 mm travel trail bikes available.

Frame:

Genius Carbon mainframe, HMF NET, IMP4 Technology, Alloy 6061 DB swingarm with replaceable hanger, sealed aircraft bearings, 150mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

Scott Equalizer 2 with 3 modes – Lockout, Traction and Full Travel, sag indicator, dual rebound adjustable

Fork:

Fox 32 Talas RL, lockout, rebound adjustable, 2 travel position, 150-120mm travel

Front Derailleur:

SRAM X7 direct mount

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM X9 Long Cage

Number of Gears:

Shifters:

SRAM X7 trigger adjustable clamp

Chainset:

SRAM X9 3.3 GXP

Chainrings:

44/33/22 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

SRAM GXP cartridge

Cassette:

SRAM PG1050 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

SRAM PC1031

Pedals:

Shimano M520 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 7, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 7, 180mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 7

Handlebars:

Scott Pilot 20 Pro, 2014 Alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm

Stem:

Scott MC Pro, 6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Pro, semi-integrated

Grips:

Scott lockon

Rims:

DT Swiss XR35 Disc

Front Hub:

DT Swiss XR35 Disc IT, RWS QR

Rear Hub:

DT Swiss XR35 Disc IT, RWS QR

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, 26×2.25, Kevlar bead, tubeless ready, Pacestar compound

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, 26×2.25, Kevlar bead, tubeless ready, Pacestar compound

Saddle:

Selle Italia Team Edition, FEC rails

Seatpost:

Scott RC 03-60

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever – Travel adjust: Lockout/95mm/150mm

Weight:

Not Specified

Trails

Scott Spark 60

The Spark 60 is a full suspension aluminum framed bike equipped with Shimano parts that is great for first time trail riders and all around fun.

Frame:

Spark Alloy 6061 custom butted hydroformed tubing, U-Mono Link, BB height adjustable, replaceable mech hanger, 120mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

DT Swiss M210 Air, ABS spring, rebound adjustable, lockout

Fork:

Rockshox Recon Silver RL, Coil spring, Alloy steerer, Motion Control lockout, rebound adjustable, 120mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Direct Mount

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

Shifters:

Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano Deore M590

Chainrings:

44/32/22 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano Cartridge

Cassette:

Shimano HG50 11-34 tooth 9-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG53

Pedals:

Wellgo C128

Front Brake:

Shimano M446 Disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake:

Shimano M446 Disc, 160mm rotor

Brake Levers:

Shimano M445 Disc

Handlebars:

Scott Pilot 15 Team, 15mm rise, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, 6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey OE Semi Integrated

Rims:

Alex XC-44 Disc

Front Hub:

Scott Team Disc CL

Rear Hub:

Shimano RM66 Disc CL

Spokes:

Stainless Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Active, 26×2.25

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Active, 26×2.25

Saddle:

Scott Racing

Seatpost:

Scott Comp

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott Scale 35

The HMF carbon fiber Scale 35 is designed for the XC racer on a budget. Built with a Rock Shox Reba and mix of SRAM parts, you’ll get a great race bike without breaking the bank.

Frame:

Scale Carbon, IMP3, HMF NET, tapered headtube, post disc mount, carbon dropout, PFBB92, replaceable mech hanger, SDS shock damping system

Fork:

Rockshox Reba RL Air, tapered steerer, Poploc remote lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm

Front Derailleur:

SRAM X7

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM X9 Long Cage

Number of Gears:

Shifters:

SRAM X7 trigger adjustable clamp

Chainset:

SRAM S-1000 GXP

Chainrings:

39/26 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

SRAM GXP PF Integrated

Cassette:

SRAM PG1050 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

SRAM PC1031

Pedals:

Shimano M520 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 5S

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod, flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm

Stem:

Scott Comp, 6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Comp Plus, tapered

Grips:

Scott lockon

Rims:

DT Swiss XR30 Disc

Front Hub:

DT Swiss XR30 Disc IT

Rear Hub:

DT Swiss XR30 Disc IT

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 26×2.1, Kevlar bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 26×2.1, Kevlar bead

Saddle:

Selle Italia Team Edition, FEC rails

Seatpost:

Scott RC 03-60

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott 29ers

Scott Spark 29 Expert

You wanted it, and now it’s here. The all new 100mm travel Spark 29er is the perfect partner for marathons, stage races, and all day fun. The Scott Spark 29 Expert 2012 Mountain Bike is a full suspension aluminium 29er with a Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain which is lightweight, durable, affordable and retains all the great geometry and ride of its carbon cousins.

Frame:

Spark Carbon, IMP5 technology, HMF NET, BB92, Alloy Swingarm with 160PM, U-Mono link, Tapered headtube, replaceable mech hanger, BB height adjustable, 100mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

DT Swiss M210 Air, ABS spring, rebound adjustable, lockout

Fork:

Rockshox Reba 29 RL Air, Motion Control lockout, tapered steerer, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Direct Mount

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

Shifters:

Shimano SLX Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano XT Hollowtech II

Chainrings:

42/32/24 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano BB71-41A

Cassette:

Shimano HG81 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG54

Pedals:

Shimano M520 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 5S

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod Tbar, T-shape flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, -6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Comp Plus, tapered

Grips:

Scott lockon

Rims:

DT Swiss XR39 Disc

Front Hub:

DT Swiss XR39 Disc IT

Rear Hub:

DT Swiss XR39 Disc IT

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Saddle:

Selle Italia Team Edition, FEC rails

Seatpost:

Scott RC 05-60

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott 29 Elite

You wanted it, and now it’s here. The all new 100mm travel Spark 29er is the perfect partner for marathons, stage races, and all day fun. The Scott Spark 29 Elite 2012 Mountain Bike is a full suspension aluminium 29er with a Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain which is lightweight, durable, affordable and retains all the great geometry and ride of its carbon cousins.

Frame:

Spark Alloy 6061 custom butted hydroformed tubing, tapered headtube, U-Mono Link, BB height adjustable, replaceable mech hanger, 100mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

DT Swiss M210 Air, ABS spring, rebound adjustable, lockout

Fork:

Rockshox Reba 29 RL Air, Motion Control lockout, tapered steerer, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Direct Mount

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

Shifters:

Shimano SLX Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano XT Hollowtech II

Chainrings:

42/32/24 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano Cartridge

Cassette:

Shimano HG62 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG54

Pedals:

Shimano M505 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 5S

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod Tbar, T-shape flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, -6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Comp Plus, tapered

Rims:

Alex XC-49 Disc

Front Hub:

Scott Comp Disc IT

Rear Hub:

Shimano M529 Disc IT

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Saddle:

Scott Racing

Seatpost:

Scott Comp Zero Offset

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott Scale Elite

The new custom butted 6061 aluminium Scott Scale 29 Elite 2012 Mountain Bike is a lightweight and durable 29″ hardtail. With a Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain and the same celebrated geometry as its carbon siblings, it gives you a great value in a big wheeled bike.

Frame:

Scale 29 Alloy 6061, custom butted superlight tubing, forged race disc dropouts PM160, bridgeless seatstays, integrated headset, replaceable hanger

Fork:

Rockshox Reba 29 RL Air, Poploc remote lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

Shifters:

Shimano SLX Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano M552

Chainrings:

42/32/24 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano Cartridge

Cassette:

Shimano HG62 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG54

Pedals:

Wellgo C128

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 3, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 3, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 3

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod Tbar, T-shape flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, -6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey OE Semi Integrated

Rims:

DT Swiss 485d

Front Hub:

Scott Comp Disc IT

Rear Hub:

Shimano M529 Disc

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Saddle:

Scott Racing

Seatpost:

Scott Comp Zero Offset

Weight:

Not Specified

CRC Marathon 2012 rd 3 at Blazing Bikes and Mtb-Shropshire

Richard Davies — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:59:00 +0000

We are very proud and honored to be hosting round 3 of the CRC Marathon for our second year next July 14th and 15th 2012. After the great success and turnout of last year we are hoping that we can bring you the fantastic weather we had last year with excellent evening entertainment and lots of great food at the Station Inn.

Over the two days there will be the road sportive on the Saturday covering two distances and the MTB Marathon on the Sunday with 4 different distances to choose from.

Details for the event are yet to be posted but we will bring them to you as soon as we know.

The riders cram the start line for the 2011 Marshbrook CRC Marathon

Chain Reaction MTB Team Skills day at MTB Shropshire and Blazing Bikes

Richard Davies — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:26:50 +0000

Clear your diary for Saturday 19th November as the guys from Chain Reaction are heading down to give you the chance to experience and learn some top skills and tricks that only they can know to pass to you!

Following our hugely successful Team ChainReactionCycles.com/ Nukeproof training day at the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, we’re holding another event in Marshbrook, Shropshire on 19th November 2011.

They have on offer 30 places – free of charge – so you can learn from the best in the business! Matt Simmonds, Joe Smith, Lewis Buchanan and Nigel Page will be on hand to help you with all the basics including bike setup, braking, cornering, body position, trackstands and loads more. It’s worth noting that all riders are welcome but the terrain is more suited to short travel full-sussers or hardtails.

You will also get the chance to run wild around The Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuit Centre, including the pub, café, camp site and our free showers and toilets.

Beat the Pro!

And as part of the skills day they are putting on a ‘Beat the Pro’ time trial – where you can go head-to-head against the Team riders on a pre-marked track. Prizes are on offer for the fastest amateur on the day!

Nigel and the team are raring to go after the success in Northern Ireland: “Tollymore was a great day for all of us, and we’re looking forward to seeing more riders in Marshbrook.

Please feel free to ask any questions about certain skills you’d like help with or advice on how to get into racing, training, riding faster and smoother etc. I’m sure the guys will be able to help you out. See you soon!”

Simply email them at competitions@chainreactioncycles.com with your name, contact details and tell us what type of riding you do and what you hope to learn from the guys.

We look forward to seeing you for a fun and action packed day, it is going to be a lot of fun!!

Click the poster to go to Chain Reactions Blog page and details.

1st Birthday Open Day

Richard Davies — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:07:07 +0000

We have had a great 1st year with the opening of the Blazing Bikes shop, camping pods, campsite and the Mtb and Outdoor centre. To celebrate this we have an open invite to all to come down and say hello and take a look at what we have on offer as well as meet new people and relax either around the site or in the pub!

Preparations are well underway for this Saturday 20th August. We have two ride outs going onto the Long Mynd, one for kids at 10am and then an adults ride at 1pm. They are both for all skill levels, the idea is to take you out and get to know our staff, the centre and the access you have to the Mynd from here.

We have the guys from Ultimate Fitness Experience set up their outdoor fitness activities in the wood on site also. They will be giving half hour fitness session tasters every hour for half an hour from 9am. You can check their site here – http://www.fitnessexperience.co.uk/open_day.html

Be fantastic to see you down here with your bike!

Chain Reaction Marathon

Richard Davies — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:08:45 +0000

Work is well underway preparing our site for round 3 of the Chain Reaction MTB marathon and road sportive this weekend. This one’s going to be big!

Final preparations are being made to the finish area through a nice little section through woodland then dropping into the sports village back at Blazing Bikes.

John Lloyd Racing are busy out on the trails way marking to what may prove to be the toughest marathon yet.

The weather forecast looks set to be great for the weekend so we’ve got the BBQ ready, with live entertainment on Saturday night and plenty of free camping it will be a great party to bring the whole family for the weekend.

Rob Smith (Berty) BB team rider Vid

Richard Davies — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:05:02 +0000

Check out this latest Head Cam Footage of Blazing Bike Team rider Rob Smith doing a run at Hopton.

http://youtu.be/xt1O9g4dznE

Great weekend with The Steve Peat Syndicate

Richard Davies — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:34:40 +0000

Well as promised this was a weekend not to forget. Steve Peat bought the Steve Peat Syndicate to stay at Blazing Bikes in our camping pods and train his guys at Hopton with uplifts by pearce cycles, Marc Beaumont and Josh Bryceland also joint the syndicate giving a spectacular display for local on lookers. After the days training they joined at The Station Inn for a few beers and a great steak. Take a look at some of the riders own Blogs.

http://chrisgriffithssps.blogspot.com/

http://factoryjackson.com/jackread/

http://www.stevepeatsyndicate.com

Steve Peat Syndicate

Richard Davies — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:15:05 +0000

We look forward to welcoming Steve Peat and the Steve Peat Syndicate to stay with us this weekend.

They will be stopping in our Camping Pods and training locally for this years new season of racing. They will also be joined by our Local world Champion Rider Marc Beaumont, also Josh Bryceland will be amongst them.

Uplifts for the team will be provided by Pearce cycles.

Chain Reaction cycles MTB Marathon Event

Richard Davies — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:43:26 +0000

We are pleased to announce that we are hosting this years round 3 of the chain Reaction cycle MTB marathon and cycleops power road sportive event on the 2/3rd July. Please check out the website for further information and to download your entry … Continue reading →