Big Bike Thread

collisster · 25 Apr 2011 at 17:05

I think a leatt is the way to go, I'd ride with one all the time if I had one and didn't have to wear a full face

Richie · 25 Apr 2011 at 17:25

Well after having a tumble and suffering for a week or more with whiplash myself, I dont disagree... I just don't want to turn up somewhere looking like the guy with "all the gear and no idea" given my trail skills are still at the basic level

weescott · 25 Apr 2011 at 17:30

Supercow said:
weescott: tubeless allows you to run lower pressures, but burping is a problem pros have with it, given that they hit corners harder than anyone else. For us normos it's not a problem.

That's not what I have found for AM riding. I run about 32psi front and back with UST tyres/rims. With the MK UST I found the front tyre would walk if hitting corners hard at low (c25) PSI. With the NN I found I could run silly low PSI ( < 20) though I choose not to. Too low a PSI + rocks = ripped tyres! I guess it's about experimenting to see what combo works for you.

Street · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:00

RobotXander said:
Here is a link I have used for brake checking/servicing. Have a look

MBAction Brake Checks

Thanks again for that link.. Got out this afternoon and took it all apart again, lubed up the pistons and followed the Avid guide on Youtube to bleeding and touch wood it all seems sorted now!

Supercow · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:24

weescott said:
That's not what I have found for AM riding. I run about 32psi front and back with UST tyres/rims. With the MK UST I found the front tyre would walk if hitting corners hard at low (c25) PSI. With the NN I found I could run silly low PSI ( < 20) though I choose not to. Too low a PSI + rocks = ripped tyres! I guess it's about experimenting to see what combo works for you.

Single ply or dual ply tyres?

Torch [P4] · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:50

me and my m8 were up Pluscarden just outside elgin today to hit some beasting DH lines (altho im a complete noob), heres him hitting a 21ft gap jump, first few attempts were landing short but got it nailed on the third attempt

first recorded attempt was just a bit short on the landing

janesssssy · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:28

Contaminated disc & pads!!! :mad:

what to do?

Torch [P4] · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:40

ive got the ti ni gold alligator discs on mine and they are ridiculously light weight http://www.readytoridecycles.co.uk/...shimano-magura-formula-hope-avid-etc-35-c.asp

as for pads ive just worn out a set today so went for the superstar replacements as quite a few people seem to recommend them

janesssssy · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:45

I dont want new pads or discs, what can I do to sort the problem out?
Sand paper? Alcohol?

Surley the only option isnt new pads and discs?

ichabod crane · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:46

janesssssy said:
I dont want new pads or discs, what can I do to sort the problem out?
Sand paper? Alcohol?

Surley the only option isnt new pads and discs?

Yep alcohol wipe then give them a rub on some sandpaper.

Torch [P4] · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:49

what about running them through a few heat cycles, are they organic pads?

ichabod crane · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:52

Another fantastic day to be out riding myself, Kona* and Matt_Fsr went and hit it up at Dalby

KnightStalker · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:02

Arrghh, doing my lower leg service on my Revs and this freaking happened just as i was putting it all back together, god damn weak arse metal. My Revs are bloody cursed i tell ya, twice back to fishers for warrenty work, and endless creaking noises from them (which i suspect is the steerer/crown interface) and now this.

weescott · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:08

Supercow said:
Single ply or dual ply tyres?

They are both Single Ply tyres. The NN has a much thicker side wall though.

janesssssy said:
I dont want new pads or discs, what can I do to sort the problem out?
Sand paper? Alcohol?

Surley the only option isnt new pads and discs?

I use gardening propane gas flame thrower on the pads and Rotors. Works a treat.

Normal people might use a gas hob.

ichabod crane said:
Another fantastic day to be out riding myself, Kona* and Matt_Fsr went and hit it up at Dalby

That camera angle, the big blades of grass and the huge log your are sitting on make you look about 12!

lol

Looks like you had a cracking day out though. :cool:

janesssssy · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:09

ichabod crane said:
Yep alcohol wipe then give them a rub on some sandpaper.

As I thought, Thanks.

By the way, what Shorts do you ride in? I need some new ones and like the yellow / gold.

weescott said:
I use gardening propane gas flame thrower on the pads and Rotors. Works a treat. Normal people might use a gas hob.

Ill give that ago aswell. Thanks

Supercow · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:20

weescott said:
They are both Single Ply tyres. The NN has a much thicker side wall though.

There ya go - even if the NN is thicklier its still only singly ply.

ichabod crane · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:24

janesssssy said:
As I thought, Thanks.

By the way, what Shorts do you ride in? I need some new ones and like the yellow / gold.

Ill give that ago aswell. Thanks

That is Kona* in the Yellowy/Orange shorts and top, I think they are made by Oakley.

weescott · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:29

Supercow said:
There ya go - even if the NN is thicklier its still only singly ply.

Untill I do the mega avalanche I'll stick with single ply.

6thElement · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:36

If I didn't use double ply at my local DH resorts I'd spend more time walking down the mountain than riding.

janesssssy · 25 Apr 2011 at 21:16

ichabod crane said:
That is Kona* in the Yellowy/Orange shorts and top, I think they are made by Oakley.

Oakley Echo Shorts

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/oakley/echo-shorts-ec027809
thanks