Big Bike Thread

nicholas_yiu · 30 Jul 2009 at 18:46

Draeger said:
Yep, Stelvios are recommended to run at 100-120psi but they feel so much more comfortable at much less than that, which is why I was asking/curious as to what psi you lot were running at ( roadies that is, far too many MTB'ers in here/Far too little roadies ).

I'm a true fair weather MTB'er and am a roadie when the weather gets bad

I run 100 front and 110 rear. I once had them down to around 60-70 psi and it just felt so slow. I also found carbon bits help making the bike more comfortable asumming you are not already running a carbon bike.

Aspect · 31 Jul 2009 at 11:28

I dont plan on upgrading anything soon, except if anything breaks that is. What would you suggest upgrading first on my bike though? Looking at new parts is my addiction of the week

Spec here - http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/17065/Marin_Palisades_Trail_Bike_2009

weescott · 31 Jul 2009 at 11:30

Time for some new pics:

Riding buddies 08 Marin East Peak:

_-J-_ · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:56

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330348704121 What do people think of this, asking £275 for it.

ichabod crane · 31 Jul 2009 at 13:56

weescott said:
Time for some new pics:

Those Santa Cruz hecklers are ugly

Jonny ///M · 31 Jul 2009 at 14:51

Dominor said:
Thinking about getting a set of Shivers off Ebay for my Stinky, fixed the creaking on it, had to buy a new Crank Set. Got the Race Face Downhill one, rides sooooo much cleaner. Anyone for any ideas about the Shiver suspension though or others? I wanna get second hand ones because they are really expensive for Triple Clamp suspension, maybe Boxxers?

I think they might be a bit long and heavy for a stinky. Some nice 66/888 or boxxers would be my choice.

monkeyspank · 31 Jul 2009 at 14:59

_-J-_ said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330348704121 What do people think of this, asking £275 for it.

Don't know about full suss bikes, but that looks cheap. Worth it for the wheels and forks alone IMO

uk_unbeliever · 31 Jul 2009 at 15:45

_-J-_ said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330348704121 What do people think of this, asking £275 for it.

Is it local to you? if so ask if you can have a go on it, if it feels good and looks in good condition I wouldn't mind paying up to about £250 for it. You could break it down and sell the components for more than that

weescott · 31 Jul 2009 at 16:46

ichabod crane said:
Those Santa Cruz hecklers are ugly

That's why I opted for the stealth look!

Burned_Alive · 31 Jul 2009 at 16:50

Cant believe someone actually bought the Park Tool Scales!

SDK^ · 31 Jul 2009 at 18:31

weescott said:
Time for some new pics:

Awesome bike dude

moogie · 31 Jul 2009 at 20:56

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KnightStalker · 31 Jul 2009 at 21:14

moogie said:
delete

saw the original post, well an email notification, it should be a no brainer to be honest..

Anyway, ive just picked up some brand new 08 Mavic Crossride Disc wheels for £75 end of season sale at my LBS, anyone on here with personal experience before i slap them on my bike.

SDK^ · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:27

KnightStalker said:
Anyway, ive just picked up some brand new 08 Mavic Crossride Disc wheels for £75 end of season sale at my LBS, anyone on here with personal experience before i slap them on my bike.

I've been running them for 2 years on my Specialized FSR XC bike. They are decent wheels, look great and are quite strong. I used the rear on my Enduro SL for 6 months covering Welsh Trail Centres and some light DH riding and it never missed a beat.

KnightStalker · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:29

SDK^ said:
I've been running them for 2 years on my Specialized FSR XC bike. They are decent wheels, look great and are quite strong. I used the rear on my Enduro SL for 6 months covering Welsh Trail Centres and some light DH riding and it never missed a beat.

Awsome, thats exactly what i was wanting to hear, now i can get rid of the crappy Commencal branded ones im using, weak as butter lol.

Jimi · 1 Aug 2009 at 00:06

So anyone entered in the Manx End2End this year?

1000 people taking part this year, should be good fun. I may be a little too optimistic here, but I'm hoping to complete it in under four hours.

touch · 1 Aug 2009 at 02:45

Draeger said:
Yep, Stelvios are recommended to run at 100-120psi but they feel so much more comfortable at much less than that, which is why I was asking/curious as to what psi you lot were running at ( roadies that is, far too many MTB'ers in here/Far too little roadies ).

I run at 100-110 psi. Used to be about 70-80(due to rubbish pump) but i kept getting pinch flats. I am pretty heavy tho so my tyres take a fair pounding, especially on fast downhills.

uk_unbeliever · 1 Aug 2009 at 08:55

anyone else have an on-one 456 / summer season? if so, how have you got them set up- fork length? single front ring?

utajoker · 1 Aug 2009 at 13:44

couple of questions

what are peoples opinions on the co2 pumps?

can anyone reccomend a budget chain oil?

L1J · 1 Aug 2009 at 15:37

My bike collection after a quick clean today:

Mountain Bike, did the Marin trail with it yesterday, good fun but lacking in confidence after spending far too much time on my road bike this year

Road Bike, Did 180 miles last weekend from Cardiff to Caernarfon over 2 days, great fun and so comfy over long distances

My commuter/first road bike upgraded with some Askium wheels

It seems I'm being slowly converted from a mountain biker to a roadie by friends!