The new gear for the SS MTB - 32 18. Easier to get the revs up when approaching technical terrain. Just as hard on the big hills as ya seem to go real hard at the bottom and just end up blowing the legs up a lot quicker.

Brake Upgrade - Hope Stopping Power. 

Eggbeaters vs Shimano SPD

Not only did my trip over to castlewellan expose my inadequate leg strength, shit navigation skills and even shitter tech xc downhill skills the eggbeaters had their last outing for a while. Could'nt get used to the float system, seems like a lot of unnecessary foot movement at times, clipping in is also more difficult. Back to the SPD's

Lordosis: Why it Causes Lower Back Pain & How to Fix it

http://stronglifts.com/lordosis-why-it-causes-lower-back-pain-how-to-fix-it/

foam roller