Big Bike Thread

weescott · 6 Jun 2010 at 19:11

SDK^ said:
A Stump Jumper FSR is easily enough for any of the UK Trail centres.

Rubbish, a hard tail is enough for all the UK trail centers.

It's about what you feel comfortable on.

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I adjusted the Crossmax SX bearings to make them loose. Man these wheels are quick. I was flying over the rocky sections today. I think I tore the sidewalls of the supersonics in about 20 places. lol. No flats though

SDK^ · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:19

yeah my point being you don't need anything more than a Stumpy

bigsharn · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:39

I just averaged 13.1mph on my MTB today on a ~15 mile stretch of path. Would there be any chance of getting slicker road tyres that would fit on my MTB (or a road wheel to replace mine that would accomodate disc brakes) or would I be better off just getting a new bike?

This is my bike:

I *think* the wheels are 26"x2.25" if that helps

kieranv · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:53

grudas said:
haha! what bars are those?

Just the standard mongoose ones that came with the bike, had it since october. This is my second set of bmx bars ive snapped, and im not heavy atall.

Buying some nice big bars tomorrow.
Just in from the WC.
On another note, i just bought a giant trance frame

YorkshirePadd26 · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:56

Richdog said:
Any Merlin Malt or Rock Lobster owners here?

Need sizing advice.

I've got a Malt 4, 17.5 inch one. Not 17 as its advertised. I think they're all .5 sizes

I'm 5.10 and the bike does feel big but I've got short legs, so it probably be ok for most 5.8 to 6.0 footers,

Thinking I should have got a 15 but its ok for most xc stuff. When i'm at Stainburn and similar places with lots of rocks I'd prefer a small bike as i like to throw it around a little.

YorkshirePadd26 · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:58

repost sorry

MrKnifey · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:58

YYEEEEESSS Gee man! Well happy with that result!

My friend didnt manage to qualify in mens but Manon did and finished 8th in the women, leaving her 11th overall and first in juniors

touch · 6 Jun 2010 at 21:03

kieranv said:
Just in from the WC.

Same.
Great day, biggest crowd yet i think?
nice to see Gee win but a pitty that rachel just missed out.
Was gutted for ben cathro, looked like he was on track for a good finish and some time in the hot seat until his chain came off

KnightStalker · 6 Jun 2010 at 21:09

Nicely done Gee, won me £50 on a bet between friends

Sgt_Pepper · 6 Jun 2010 at 21:13

bigsharn said:
I just averaged 13.1mph on my MTB today on a ~15 mile stretch of path. Would there be any chance of getting slicker road tyres that would fit on my MTB (or a road wheel to replace mine that would accomodate disc brakes) or would I be better off just getting a new bike?

This is my bike:

I used Schwalbe Marathon 26 x 2.0 tyres on my mtb, great road tyre, super quiet and good puncture protection too.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24547

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13962118&postcount=5984

monkeypants · 6 Jun 2010 at 21:14

^TANK^ said:
I know I just assumed I could venture into different things with an AM and it would be a tougher bike all round, but as you've said my weight wont effect the rear shock I'll just stick to an XC bike.

People will recommend all sorts of things to you, the best thing to do is find your local bike shops (you'll need to find a few as they won't all carry the same brands) then go and try different bikes out there. Even better would be to get it down to a shortlist of 3 or so bikes, then demo them and see which ride/fit you like most.

^TANK^ · 6 Jun 2010 at 22:04

monkeypants said:
People will recommend all sorts of things to you, the best thing to do is find your local bike shops (you'll need to find a few as they won't all carry the same brands) then go and try different bikes out there. Even better would be to get it down to a shortlist of 3 or so bikes, then demo them and see which ride/fit you like most.

There is an Evans Cycles in Brighton that I'll be going too.

andi · 6 Jun 2010 at 22:33

kieranv said:
On another note, i just bought a giant trance frame

Nice. Trance normal or Trance X?

RobotXander · 6 Jun 2010 at 22:38

Had a great day at the Fort William world cup today

Lift to the top, then walked down snapping photos on the way, made it to the bottom in time to see Gee in for his win.
Managed to meet Gee and Rachael and get their autographs as well as Steve Peat (bought his book and he signed it for me) Delighted

grudas · 6 Jun 2010 at 22:46

kieranv said:
Just the standard mongoose ones that came with the bike, had it since october. This is my second set of bmx bars ive snapped, and im not heavy atall.

Buying some nice big bars tomorrow.
Just in from the WC.
On another note, i just bought a giant trance frame

well time to invest in some oddys then

my mate gave mine for free.. they are light and sturdy :O btw! about big bars... id say try them first

i though i would like them.. but then i hated and still prefer 28" ones.. with 8" rise..

hux · 6 Jun 2010 at 23:11

Do any of you use ztr 355 rims. Im tempted to get the pro 3 xc6 wheelset.

Or american classics for that matter?

MeddlE · 6 Jun 2010 at 23:26

grudas said:
well time to invest in some oddys then my mate gave mine for free.. they are light and sturdy :O btw! about big bars... id say try them first i though i would like them.. but then i hated and still prefer 28" ones.. with 8" rise..

I also thought I'd like wide bars on the BMX, what with using 710mm bars on the MTB. Can't stand them though, 26.5" Proper with 8" rise on my bike. Not that I can ride BMX anymore after the last injury, game over for me.

Grudas, are you going to RomJam on the 20th?

6thElement · 7 Jun 2010 at 03:50

Supercow said:
Getting a pair of these badboys

Randomly pricing up wheels this afternoon after I'd finished truing my very wobbly rear wheel from my big bike, I noticed just how damn cheap the Deemax are from CRC. They're about 200 quid cheaper than over here. I wish CRC had Hadley hubs, but the other set I priced up in comparison was Sun Abbah Lawwill's on 823's.

kieranv · 7 Jun 2010 at 04:25

andi said:
Nice. Trance normal or Trance X?

Just the normal one, decided i need something more all round than just a DH bike so should do the job.

grudas said:
well time to invest in some oddys then my mate gave mine for free.. they are light and sturdy :O btw! about big bars... id say try them first i though i would like them.. but then i hated and still prefer 28" ones.. with 8" rise..

MeddlE said:
I also thought I'd like wide bars on the BMX, what with using 710mm bars on the MTB. Can't stand them though, 26.5" Proper with 8" rise on my bike. Not that I can ride BMX anymore after the last injury, game over for me.

Grudas, are you going to RomJam on the 20th?

My mate has some bars which are 29" wide and 8.25" rise i think, i ride his bike all the time, theyre a bit wide but i like the height, so will probably get them and chop them down a bit

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/united/nathan-williams-grande-bar-ec017419

ichabod crane · 7 Jun 2010 at 06:29

hux said:
Do any of you use ztr 355 rims. Im tempted to get the pro 3 xc6 wheelset.

Or american classics for that matter?

The 355's are being replaced with the crest and the american classic wheels are excellent and good value to! You can buy direct from the UK dealer eurobike