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mikehayward
- Member since May 27, 2012
- Male / 37
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Bristol , United Kingdom - 24 Followers
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I ride everything, admittedly not too much trials! Mostly dirt jumps and 4X.
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mikehayward TEBP's article
Feb 11, 2026 at 8:07
Feb 11, 2026
How Light Is Too Light? Building a 26.4-lb All-Mountain Bike That's Still Capable
Top tips for doing this on a budget:
- 26 wheeled bike (maybe 27.5 front if you must)
- Old formula brakes - 2 pot brakes makes me ride faster on gnar as they don't slow you down as much
- Shrink your cog, and your cassette
- Minion DHF in single ply (older ones don't have the performance issues)
- Don't be fussy on the front hub - even the cheap ones can be super light and perform well
- Run a smaller frame size than the manufacturer wants you to (you'll enjoy it more anyway)
- All of the above second hand
Selling
Jan 13, 2026 at 13:25
Jan 13, 2026NEW Nukeproof Giga 297 carbon comp size small
$2400 GBPBrand new, unused.
Children got in the way of me using this, so have decided to sell.
SPEC
Frame Material Details: T700/800 monocoque UD carbon fiber front and rear triangles; 3D contoured rubber frame protection for down tube, seatstays, and chainstays
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, custom tune, trunnion mount, 205mm x 65mm, 180mm travel
Fork: RockShox Domain RC, Motion Control damper, DebonAir spring, 44mm offset, 180mm travel
Headset: Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS
Handlebar: Nukeproof Neutron V2, 25mm rise, 780mm wide
Stem: Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm length
Grips:Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Brakes: SRAM DB8, 4-piston, 200mm 6-bolt rotors
Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, RAPIDFIRE PLUS, I-SPEC EV bracket
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+
ISCG Tabs: ISCG05
Chainguide: MRP 1x CS upper slider
Cranks: Race Face Ride, 170mm length
Chainring: Race Face Ride, 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket: Race Face, 73mm English/BSA threaded
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth, HYPERGLIDE+
Wheels: SUNringlé Duroc SD37 Comp wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
Front tyre: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip, DoubleDown (DD) casing, TR, 29" x 2.5" WT
Rear tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown (DD) casing, TR, 27.5" x 2.4" WT
Saddle: Nukeproof
Seatpost: Brand-X Ascend dropper, 125mm drop, 31.6mm diameter
Bottle Cage Mounts: One inside front triangle, plus accessory mounts under top tube
• Single pivot rear suspension design with horseshoe driven linkage
• Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
• 2-stage main pivot flip chip alters rear suspension progressivity (25.5% or 29.0% settings)
• Internally-piped cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Includes factory-fitted clear paint protection kit
• Includes integrated rear mud guard
• Includes Nukeproof carbon water bottle cage
mikehayward mattbeer's article
Jan 2, 2026 at 21:17
Jan 2, 2026
Matt Beer's 2026 Predictions
Article should be renamed to '3 things Aon downhill racing team may do in 2026'.
Hoping 2026 sees a return of the name sake wheels. Give me a 26-20 mullet!
mikehayward mikekazimer's article
Sep 19, 2025 at 13:42
Sep 19, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: When Did You Last Break a Chain?
While I was racing 4X a few years back, I would break chains regularly at the BMX track or 4X tracks.
I think a gate start is what exposes the chain most and we used to routinely see it at WC DH as well, until I reckon ~3 or 4 years ago?
Fit all other riding, I've not broken a chain in maybe 10 years
mikehayward officialcrankworx's article
Mar 27, 2025 at 14:39
Mar 27, 2025
Crankworx Reveals Details for Mystery 'Full Tilt' Event in Cairns
So many words used to avoid telling us they're putting on a 4x event, then they panicked and subtracted a rider just to be absolutely clear.
mikehayward British4XSeries's article
Aug 15, 2024 at 2:19
Aug 15, 2024
Race Report: British 4X Series Rounds 3 Through 8 - Afon, Shredhill & Falmouth
Great to have a longer writeup, series looks amazing this year, with ideal supporting weather!
Really missing 4x, can't wait join in again soon and so grateful for the effort being put in by Scott and the organisers.
If you haven't before, now is the ideal time to try 4x on whatever bike you have

















