I love the Stache build. The frame is great and it\u2019s the bike I change things on and play with; it\u2019s my own bespoke thing. A heavy bike with tyres so big they take a whole bottle of sealant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betteshanger Country Park near Deal is a great place to ride. It was VC Deal members who created the MTB side of the country park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve got it in the Procaliber. I\u2019ve upgraded the brakes to Magura SL8s. They first made brakes for motorbikes so they\u2019re great for modulation and power and are so much more controllable <\/p>\n\n\n\n This was riding The Wall at Afan in the youth section of VC Deal for their annual group outing. We went up at dusk and came down in the dark. It was amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You probably wouldn\u2019t guess it but I\u2019ve got a degree in prop making and special effects. I was considering a career backstage in the entertainment industry and had studied sound, lighting, set design and construction at college. I actually flew to Sydney and sailed round the world as stage crew on Queen Mary II and Queen Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I love gaming and have a very high spec PC with studio quality sound. It creates an epic immersive experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n New Zealand looks amazing for riding. I visited once but didn\u2019t try the trails that time. If I had, I don\u2019t think I\u2019d have ever left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s the racing machine (XC) if you don\u2019t want full suspension. It\u2019s equivalent to an F1 car. It\u2019s so fast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n IsoSpeed is an excellent feature for better comfort, which means you can ride for longer and feel less discomfort and fatigue. It\u2019s a great climbing bike and is so efficient that every effort is rewarded. It comes with Bontrager RSL one-piece carbon handlebars which have \u201cgive\u201d in the right places and are stiff when you need them to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trek Procaliber starts at the Procaliber 9.5<\/a>\ufeff, currently with 20% off at \u00a31,540, going up to the Procaliber 9.8<\/a>\ufeff\ufeff from \u00a33,199. We think the Procaliber 9.7<\/a>\ufeff is a great pick for the price of \u00a32,589, featuring carbon wheels and a carbon frame so it\u2019s easy to upgrade. It\u2019s the best of the bike at the right price<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come and say hello to Liam or check out Trek Procaliber at our Folkestone store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At Activ, we want you to feel part of our world and we want you to get to know us a little better. So here\u2019s the latest instalment of our Activ Heroes Series, featuring Liam from our Folkestone store. Meet Liam I\u2019m Dover born and bred, and have been riding for 22 years. 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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFavourite ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dream bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most memorable ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fun facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When I\u2019m not riding bikes\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where would you love to ride?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bike Feature: The Procaliber 9.8<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who is it for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat makes it great?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n