Big Bike Thread

Kona* · 30 May 2011 at 13:32

I went out for my first "proper" ride on the Enduro yesterday, I'm extremely chuffed with the bike, it's everything I was hoping for! Even the brakes sorted themselves out after 20mins of riding - I was a little worried they were going to be crap and on first impressions I wasn't impressed, very happy they bedded in well.

Anyway, the main reason for posting was to report back on the difference between the Nobby Nic ORC and Nobby Nic Evo PaceStar's. I was happy with the ORC's on my Pitch apart from they were a little sketchy in the wet, while the difference isn't night and day between the two compounds there is definitely a lot more grip cornering with the Evo's and the wet performance seemed better, although it wasn't raining yesterday, just a few boggy sections. I wouldn't say they are worth double the price, but if you can afford it (or can save up a little longer) then I'd definitely go with the Evo's as there is a noticeable difference.

Obligatory pic:

Andelusion · 30 May 2011 at 13:54

Looks ace Craig, what's first on the upgrade list then?

Dropper?

Kona* · 30 May 2011 at 13:56

Andelusion said:
Looks ace Craig, what's first on the upgrade list then? Dropper?

Aye, I've got a Reverb on order with my LBS - should have been in on Friday, hopefully it turns up before Glentress!

Andelusion · 30 May 2011 at 14:07

Sweeeet!

mattyg · 30 May 2011 at 14:35

So I've just got to work out whether its Nobby nic Evo's or some more Rockets Ron's

ichabod crane · 30 May 2011 at 14:40

mattyg said:
So I've just got to work out whether its Nobby nic Evo's or some more Rockets Ron's

Nic up front and Ron in the rear

Richie · 30 May 2011 at 14:59

ichabod crane said:
Nic up front and Ron in the rear

Dirty bas

Richie · 30 May 2011 at 15:00

Kona* said:
Aye, I've got a Reverb on order with my LBS - should have been in on Friday, hopefully it turns up before Glentress!

I didnt realise the Comp didnt come with a dropper. Thought all the Enduro's did but it just seems to be the Evo and up.

janesssssy · 30 May 2011 at 15:50

ichabod crane said:
Nic up front and Ron in the rear

Ralph at back and Ron up Front.

I have a command post for sale.

mattyg · 30 May 2011 at 16:20

janesssssy said:
Ralph at back and Ron up Front.

I have a command post for sale.

Ok I'm not that experienced or fit. So I need something that rolls easily and grips like a grippy thing.

Windle · 30 May 2011 at 16:26

What's a good fork upgrade for a Spesh Rockhopper SL 2010 with Dart 3's at present?

Not a majorly serious rider but would like some better forks.

KnightStalker · 30 May 2011 at 16:27

Tora or Recon.

Berger · 30 May 2011 at 16:59

Did 9 miles locally instead of going to Lee Quarry, foolishly thought it would be drier thisafternoon. Ended up caked head to toe in mud and leaf material.

I quite fancy a QR seatpost, in yellow perhaps to match the bike.

Can't help but feel that the prices are a little OTT though!

J273 · 30 May 2011 at 17:40

Kona* said:
I went out for my first "proper" ride on the Enduro yesterday, I'm extremely chuffed with the bike, it's everything I was hoping for! Even the brakes sorted themselves out after 20mins of riding - I was a little worried they were going to be crap and on first impressions I wasn't impressed, very happy they bedded in well.

Anyway, the main reason for posting was to report back on the difference between the Nobby Nic ORC and Nobby Nic Evo PaceStar's. I was happy with the ORC's on my Pitch apart from they were a little sketchy in the wet, while the difference isn't night and day between the two compounds there is definitely a lot more grip cornering with the Evo's and the wet performance seemed better, although it wasn't raining yesterday, just a few boggy sections. I wouldn't say they are worth double the price, but if you can afford it (or can save up a little longer) then I'd definitely go with the Evo's as there is a noticeable difference.

Obligatory pic:

Did you go for the large frame in the end kona?

Are they Lyrik solo airs on the comp?

Kona* · 30 May 2011 at 17:46

J273 said:
Did you go for the large frame in the end kona?

Are they Lyrik solo airs on the comp?

Yes and yes

The large enduro feels smaller than a large pitch so I'm quite pleased with that and the Lyrik solo airs are lovely and plush coming from Pikes

Kanifee · 30 May 2011 at 18:47

kona where do you ride mate?

weescott · 30 May 2011 at 19:00

It seems that outdated tech is better than the Enduro:

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/c...t/review-specialized-enduro-fsr-comp-11-42285

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...oduct/review-santa-cruz-heckler-r-am-11-41982

J273 · 30 May 2011 at 19:27

Added a few red bits to mine over the weekend

Ditched the green grips.Hope floaters seem to work ok with the maguras.

Only thing im thinking of changing now is the command post to a revurb with the revurb having zero setback.

Ive also ditched the rear evo nobby as the sidewall just seemed too thin and afraid of using it.Ive gone back to the WTB weirwolf tubeless which i previously had on the front and it seems to work well.

Nix · 31 May 2011 at 00:48

Got another ****ing pinch-flat today!

Riding into work, I was about 15 minutes walk up the road and jumped up a curb non-aggressively and straight away thought something was wrong. Hand over the back tyre and I could feel air coming out. Fantastic. That makes five now. Wheeled the bike home and was late for work.

Right, ordering those tyres and some conti tubes as we speak. Going to try 55-60 PSI when they arrive.

Is there any way I can improve lifting the back wheel over obstacles as I'm wondering if the frame-style is working against me? Any more flats and I think I'll scream.

Also, do thin tyres contribute to pinch-flats?

EDIT:

What about 'damaged' rims in terms of spoke tuning?

6thElement · 31 May 2011 at 00:58

My latest bike accessory for my race which starts in 11 days: