Big Bike Thread

ichabod crane · 17 Feb 2011 at 11:53

Richie said:
Anyone here use this on their bike or something similar - http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do?method=view&n=918&g=0&p=16495 or is this just as good? - http://www.tweekscycles.com/Cycle/Frames/Frame_Protection/Demon_Tweeks_Clear_PVC_Tape/918/7362

Thinking of using it for the underside of the downtube where most of the crap hits the frame. Also thinking of using it on the left side chainstay as I have noticed many scratches appear on it and I think its the heel of my left foot thats causing it as I pedal...Either that or get another chainstay protector ?

Use Bike Tape and support a better shop

Purple Head · 17 Feb 2011 at 11:57

Muddy after my sneeky lunch time jaunt around Bedgbury forest.

shauncr91 · 17 Feb 2011 at 11:59

ichabod crane said:
Use Bike Tape and support a better shop

+1, covered my bike in this a few months ago and it's really good, pretty much invisible once on. 100cm roll was enough to do the downtube, fork lowers and chainstay where my shoes were rubbing the paint.

Purple Head · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:08

shauncr91 said:
+1, covered my bike in this a few months ago and it's really good, pretty much invisible once on. 100cm roll was enough to do the downtube, fork lowers and a couple of other bits.

Does it last a while or peel off after 2 or 3 washes?

robj20 · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:10

Here is my pride and joy.
Built it myself as everything i tried from the shops i didnt like.

FireEye Griffin frame, steel front ally rear and Marzochi 66 ATA

SRAM X.0 rear mech and shifters.

Manitou Swinger Coil 4-way

-Hope Pro 2 Hubs with DT Swiss 5.1 rims.
-Hayes HFX 9 DH brakes, 8" front and rear.
-Shimano SLX Duo crankset.
-Hope Head Doctor.

Handling everything im throwing at it so far fancy a Gamut P30 chain device soon though for when im jumping.

shauncr91 · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:11

Purple Head said:
Does it last a while or peel off after 2 or 3 washes?

Lasts ages, mine went on back around September I think and is showing no signs of coming off, the adhesive is very tough and the rubber/plastic quite thick. Isn't going to go anywhere unless you peel it off.

Supercow · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:16

Purple Head said:
Does it last a while or peel off after 2 or 3 washes?

Getting it off is bloody hard !

Purple Head · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:18

Supercow said:
Getting it off is bloody hard !

That sounds painful u should see a doctor bout that!

ichabod crane · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:20

robj20 said:
FireEye Griffin frame, steel front ally rear and Marzochi 66 ATA

-Shimano SLX Duo crankset.

You sure?

robj20 · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:24

Positive, thats an old picture. Snapped that one on a jump landing.

robotSocks · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:47

that is one ugly bike

robj20 · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:56

if you say so, dont really care if you like it or not, it does the job i built it for perfectly.

ichabod crane · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:01

robotCocks said:
that is one ugly bike

robj20 said:
if you say so, dont really care if you like it or not, it does the job i built it for perfectly.

When did you build it? Is it the 2010 griffin as a frame it does look dated in style

robj20 · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:22

I think its about 2009 i built it, im not one for looks over function, i dont like full ally frames they dont feel as solid as i like, so steel only for me, i like the way a multilink suspension setup works, it suits my style of riding.
How can that be dated, there are only so many ways you can make it.

R0B75 · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:25

I'm after a bit of impartial advice as bike shops seem to want to sell me stuff when I ask :/

I get severe neck ache on long (20+ mile) rides, now I'm assuming this is caused by reaching forward and looking up to see where I'm going.

I have moved my seat forward ½ inch and bought some mid-rise bars to replace low rise bars. I haven't tested this properly yet to see of these changes alone alleviate my issue so my question is, would a shorter stem also help without affecting handling too much? I currently have an 80mm stem with a small degree of rise.

By the way this is on a MTB.

ichabod crane · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:35

robj20 said:
How can that be dated, there are only so many ways you can make it.

Maybe I should have said it is more Retro in styling

Supercow · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:42

R0B75 said:
I'm after a bit of impartial advice as bike shops seem to want to sell me stuff when I ask :/

I get severe neck ache on long (20+ mile) rides, now I'm assuming this is caused by reaching forward and looking up to see where I'm going.

I have moved my seat forward ½ inch and bought some mid-rise bars to replace low rise bars. I haven't tested this properly yet to see of these changes alone alleviate my issue so my question is, would a shorter stem also help without affecting handling too much? I currently have an 80mm stem with a small degree of rise.

By the way this is on a MTB.

Dont know if a shorter stem will help with your problem, but it won't make handling any worse... can only make handling better - long stems make the bike twitchy.

ichabod crane · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:46

Aye if you are over stretched a shorter stem is the answer and maybe lift the stem up with some spacers if possible.

Richie · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:57

ichabod crane said:
Use Bike Tape and support a better shop

BikeTape ordered.... Be good if I could remove the slight scratches before applying it but don't want to use anything too harsh and make it worse e.g. T-Cut... Any recommendations ?

R0B75 · 17 Feb 2011 at 14:02

Supercow said:
Dont know if a shorter stem will help with your problem, but it won't make handling any worse... can only make handling better - long stems make the bike twitchy.

Funny cos the bike shop said a shorter stem might do the same thing, hence why I asked here. I'll see how I go with the changes I've already made, then look into a stem. Any recommendations for decent AM stem?

ichabod crane said:
Aye if you are over stretched a shorter stem is the answer and maybe lift the stem up with some spacers if possible.

I thought about that but my steerer is too short to allow that.