Big Bike Thread

weescott · 25 Jul 2010 at 20:32

I have to take a trip up some time soon RobotXander. There is an SYHA in a castle there. :cool:

janesssssy · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:03

Got this lot - Wife said, "As I have no bump, enjoy your self"

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Focus Variado Expert Compact 2010
White 58 / XL £599.99
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus_Variado_Expert_Compact_2010/5360045297/

Shimano XT M770 9 Speed Rapid Fire Pods

dhb Earnley Cycling Shorts
Black Medium

Topeak Joe Blow Max II Track Pump

Hope Steel Rod Quick Release Skewer - Pair
Red

Race Face Evolve Long Finger Cycling Gloves

Time to train for my next MTB race, hopfully with a few road miles I should be able to do well.... I live in hope.
Plus the skewers and shifters are not for the road bike

additions to the stiffee.

SDK^ · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:28

janesssssy said:
Focus Variado Expert Compact 2010
White 58 / XL £599.99
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus_Variado_Expert_Compact_2010/5360045297/
Time to train for my next MTB race, hopfully with a few road miles I should be able to do well.... I live in hope.

I can't believe the price/value of Focus road bikes - £999 for a carbon, 105 spec'd bike : http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus_Cayo_105_Compact_2010/5360045299/

Where are you racing?

andi · 26 Jul 2010 at 00:31

Yeah, that Focus looks amazing.

janesssssy · 26 Jul 2010 at 08:32

I’m not racing the road bike, MTB races etc. I want to do the southern XC and Gorricks next year whilst doing some of the larger ones like Bonty 24/12 (just past)

I just need to get my fitness up to an acceptable level.
I just had to get the Focus bike with a deal like that.

rhysduck · 26 Jul 2010 at 11:06

Guys, can anyone point me in the direction of a 12mm bolt thru axle please?
Im getting the Hope Pro II 12mm bolt thru hub with a wheel.
I have a 12mm conversion kit that includes an axle, but I think this axle is JUST for a conversion and not suitable for the 12mm bolt thru ????

ichabod crane · 26 Jul 2010 at 11:11

rhysduck said:
Guys, can anyone point me in the direction of a 12mm bolt thru axle please?
Im getting the Hope Pro II 12mm bolt thru hub with a wheel.
I have a 12mm conversion kit that includes an axle, but I think this axle is JUST for a conversion and not suitable for the 12mm bolt thru ????

The conversion kits are just for the hub to make the whole a different size, the skewer is specific to your fork. What fork do you have? I think that is what you are saying its not overly clear.

rhysduck · 26 Jul 2010 at 11:32

ichabod crane said:
The conversion kits are just for the hub to make the whole a different size, the skewer is specific to your fork. What fork do you have? I think that is what you are saying its not overly clear.

It's for a Rear hub. Not front

Sorry, should have mentioned.

ichabod crane · 26 Jul 2010 at 11:48

rhysduck said:
It's for a Rear hub. Not front Sorry, should have mentioned.

Ah k 135mm or 150mm? there a few on CRC not sure which fits your needs.

What frame is it for?

rhysduck · 26 Jul 2010 at 11:57

ichabod crane said:
Ah k 135mm or 150mm? there a few on CRC not sure which fits your needs.

What frame is it for?

135mm. Frame is an Intense SS2.
I'm a bit confudled as to how the 12mm bolt thru axle (Hope) actually keeps the wheel attached to the frame. The ends of the axle are not threaded for bolts..... :confused:

ichabod crane · 26 Jul 2010 at 12:21

rhysduck said:
135mm. Frame is an Intense SS2.
I'm a bit confudled as to how the 12mm bolt thru axle (Hope) actually keeps the wheel attached to the frame. The ends of the axle are not threaded for bolts.....

Very nice frame! Do you mean this thing I think they just make the hub hole big enough to take a 12mm bolt through which secures the wheel on.

monkeypants · 26 Jul 2010 at 12:38

ichabod crane said:
Very nice frame!

I thought you didn't like milk?

ichabod crane · 26 Jul 2010 at 12:40

monkeypants said:
I thought you didn't like milk?

Wouldn't drink it myself but no denying its good

KnightStalker · 26 Jul 2010 at 12:44

Im in the market for a new stem, around 70mm but with 25.4mm clamp, thomson is out of the question as i cant afford that, any opinions?

weescott · 26 Jul 2010 at 12:45

ichabod crane said:
Very nice frame! Do you mean this thing I think they just make the hub hole big enough to take a 12mm bolt through which secures the wheel on.

Because it's a bolt through system and not bolt on. 2 bolts thread into the axle at either end....I think.

rhysduck · 26 Jul 2010 at 13:00

ichabod crane said:
Very nice frame! Do you mean this thing I think they just make the hub hole big enough to take a 12mm bolt through which secures the wheel on.

Thanks

I have the full conversion kit; Bolts, Spacers, Axle etc. (so similar but with bolts)
I'll have a look at it when I get home from work... Maybe the hub will come with an axle.. or not

weescott said:
Because it's a bolt through system and not bolt on. 2 bolts thread into the axle at either end....I think.

How does the BOLT ON system work? :confused:

It's only been QR for me

weescott · 26 Jul 2010 at 13:17

The Hope hub is internally threaded. So you have your new 12mm axle that goes through the frame (not underneath like on QR) and the 2 screws either end go into the axel and hold the wheel in place on the frame.

Other 12mm through bolt systems may just have a solid piece of 12mm steel that has a bolt at one end and a nut at the other.

QR and 12mm bolt through are both Through bolt designs.

A through axle is an axle system that comes with the frame and not the hub.

Bolt on is just 2 nuts or whatever that secure the axle in place. This can be used for 9/10/12mm systems. 9mm and 10mm being QR. 12mm being like on the Hope Hub you have.

I think that's right.

ichabod crane · 26 Jul 2010 at 13:26

weescott said:
The Hope hub is internally threaded. So you have your new 12mm axle that goes through the frame (not underneath like on QR) and the 2 screws either end go into the axel and hold the wheel in place on the frame.

Other 12mm through bolt systems may just have a solid piece of 12mm steel that has a bolt at one end and a nut at the other.

QR and 12mm bolt through are both Through bolt designs.

A through axle is an axle system that comes with the frame and not the hub.

Bolt on is just 2 nuts or whatever that secure the axle in place. This can be used for 9/10/12mm systems. 9mm and 10mm being QR. 12mm being like on the Hope Hub you have.

I think that's right.

These help to explain it any better?

Edit: rhysduck We need pics of the SS2!!!

weescott · 26 Jul 2010 at 13:48

It will help me get more confused.

The Halo hub has your conventional bolt through design.

The Maxle rear is a through axle design with a collet style QR.

ichabod crane · 26 Jul 2010 at 13:50

KnightStalker said:
Im in the market for a new stem, around 70mm but with 25.4mm clamp, thomson is out of the question as i cant afford that, any opinions?

Budget and colour?