Big Bike Thread

petriodet · 19 May 2011 at 20:06

ichabod crane said:
I take it you mean 1.5" to 1.1/8" how about some of these.

yea thanks,
are they any good?
how about these, http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/23575/Fox_32_TALAS_150_RLC_QR15_15_Taper_Forks_2010

ichabod crane · 19 May 2011 at 20:11

petriodet said:
yea thanks,
are they any good?
how about these, http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/23575/Fox_32_TALAS_150_RLC_QR15_15_Taper_Forks_2010

The maguras have a nice feel and so do the talas, cant go wrong with either of those two to be honest.

petriodet · 19 May 2011 at 20:26

ichabod crane said:
The maguras have a nice feel and so do the talas, cant go wrong with either of those two to be honest.

how about these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=49298 a bit of a bargain i think.

ichabod crane · 19 May 2011 at 20:33

Aye all descent choices for the money.

RobotXander · 19 May 2011 at 20:35

Any opinions on the DT Swiss X430 wheels that come as standard on Spesh Stumpjumpers?
I've been offered a set as a replacement for mu current Alexrim DP17's and was wondering if they are suitable for trail use?

ichabod crane · 19 May 2011 at 20:46

RobotXander said:
Any opinions on the DT Swiss X430 wheels that come as standard on Spesh Stumpjumpers?
I've been offered a set as a replacement for mu current Alexrim DP17's and was wondering if they are suitable for trail use?

Why wouldn't they be? They have come off a trail bike

R0B75 · 19 May 2011 at 20:52

Went for a ride this morning, Cannock as usual. Set off at 6am and it was a glorious morning. The recent rain made the trail perfect to ride on, no dust and plenty of grip. I had the trail to myself and it was brilliant, loved every second of it. Some pics below and there will be a vid or 2 to follow.

booyaka · 19 May 2011 at 21:35

RockShox Revelation XX World Cup Dual Position Air 150mm Fork - £599

petriodet · 19 May 2011 at 21:42

petriodet said:
how about these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=49298 a bit of a bargain i think.

went for these in the end i think i nabbed the last ones, i decided i'd go for the cheap because this time next year i hope to have a new full sus,plus it'll help with the resale value of the bike

Supercow · 19 May 2011 at 21:47

I'd be keen on a mini OcUK meet at Cannock.
It will have to be one for a leisurely pace - so SDK and Janessyyy, it would be great if you came, but be merciful on the climbs/pedally bits!

ichabod crane · 19 May 2011 at 21:58

Supercow said:
I'd be keen on a mini OcUK meet at Cannock.
It will have to be one for a leisurely pace - so SDK and Janessyyy, it would be great if you came, but be merciful on the climbs/pedally bits!

Is that not a bit far north for you

Supercow · 19 May 2011 at 22:03

NAh, that I can manage.

http://dirt.mpora.com/news/dirttv-santa-cruz-blur-trc.html

^^ Towards the end of that interview, the SC product manager sounds like he's going to burst into tears

explicit4u · 19 May 2011 at 22:17

Can someone recommend a cheap but comfortable saddle? My current one is a literal pain in the arse!

weescott · 19 May 2011 at 22:23

Supercow said:
I'd be keen on a mini OcUK meet at Cannock.
It will have to be one for a leisurely pace - so SDK and Janessyyy, it would be great if you came, but be merciful on the climbs/pedally bits!

It's about 400 miles too far south for me!

booyaka · 19 May 2011 at 22:40

explicit4u said:
Can someone recommend a cheap but comfortable saddle? My current one is a literal pain in the arse!

SDG Bel Air - very comfy for me

Guessing Charge spoon will be recommended as well, it's fairly cheap as well

Reality|Bites · 19 May 2011 at 22:47

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...oogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle

mine. pretty comfy

explicit4u · 19 May 2011 at 23:06

Reality|Bites said:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...oogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle

mine. pretty comfy

I was actually looking at that one online, a local shop has it for £24.99 so I'm pretty tempted.

booyaka said:
SDG Bel Air - very comfy for me

Guessing Charge spoon will be recommended as well, it's fairly cheap as well

thanks

Nix · 19 May 2011 at 23:09

Can anyone be as kind to recommend me some new tyres for my MTB please?

I'm currently looking at these: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crossroads-armadillo-tyre-ec001839#reviews

Reality|Bites · 19 May 2011 at 23:15

good offer on fork?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=62252&PartnerID=7407

these are my tyres.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Panaracer-Fire-XC-Pro-Off-Road-Mountain-Bike-Tyre_15929.htm

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/panaracer-f...aracer_Fire XC Pro Folding Mountain Bike Tyre

ichabod crane · 20 May 2011 at 06:26

Nix said:
Can anyone be as kind to recommend me some new tyres for my MTB please?

I'm currently looking at these: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crossroads-armadillo-tyre-ec001839#reviews

These have built in puncture protection