Big Bike Thread

[Supercow]

Anyway ichabod crane how did you go about putting the bike tape stuff on, did you use the soapy water method?

That's the only way to do it.. in fact you MUST do it that way and no other way

http://vimeo.com/11849788

 

[ichabod crane]

Anyway ichabod crane how did you go about putting the bike tape stuff on, did you use the soapy water method?

Yep, soapy water, library card, hair dryer and a scalpel

 

[weescott]

Who are you to tell me what i can do with my money and what bike/components i should use. You can offer your advice by all means but dont impose your views on me like there law.

I didn't It's only my opinion.

 

[eXist]

just picked one of these up as a spare bike

http://www.bikeoutlet.co.uk/products/Claud_Butler_Cape_Wrath_4_Gents_2010-1092-0.html

can anyone do any better than that for the £399 price i paid for it

 

[Supercow]

That's a very good price for the spec.

 

[eXist]

indeed, first thing i ll do is fire my eggbeaters on it, then get a set of Mavic crossrides and maybe in the future a recon or reba on it.

 

[RobotXander]

Yep, soapy water, library card, hair dryer and a scalpel

This will be one of the finishing touches on my 456.
Is it really as good as people say? I mean, some tape can protect against stones?

 

[Cuchulain]

Talking of tape, my cables are beginning to rub but my frame is anodised, I've tried some of those frame patches but nothing seems to stick, it's almost like Cube decided to coat it in Teflon or something, any suggestions?

 

[robj20]

This will be one of the finishing touches on my 456.
Is it really as good as people say? I mean, some tape can protect against stones?

Yes, its the same thing car manufacturers have starting using on some parts of the car.
Im getting some on mine before i even use it, along with some frame wrap to stop the chain making a racket.

 

[ichabod crane]

This will be one of the finishing touches on my 456.
Is it really as good as people say? I mean, some tape can protect against stones?

Pretty much it is fantastic stuff, clear and doesn't yellow so cant be seen on the bike and with stands scratches, rock strikes and any accidental knocks you may have. Its a great way to keep a frame in mint condition

 

[ichabod crane]

Talking of tape, my cables are beginning to rub but my frame is anodised, I've tried some of those frame patches but nothing seems to stick, it's almost like Cube decided to coat it in Teflon or something, any suggestions?

I am pretty sure bike tape sticks to ano frames, but to be sure give bike tart a call who sell it.

 

[Supercow]

Bike tape sticks fine to ano frames, it did to my Makulu.

edit: completely random.. but by god... just6 realised I've been past the 8K posts mark?!, holy crap I can talk a lot of sh!t

 

[matt_fsr]

holy crap I can talk a lot of sh!t

I suppose at least they're all in 1 thread

 

[ichabod crane]

holy crap I talk a lot of sh!t

I'd agree with that

 

[Richie]

holy crap I can talk a lot of sh!t

You sound genuinely surprised by this


The only reason we get a chance to "talk" in here is because there is a time limit between you being able to post within 10 seconds

 

[SDK^]

Does anyone know how to remove an X0 SRAM derailleur pivot bolt please?
The gold bolt in this photo

Thanks

 

[robj20]

There is a clip on it you need to remove then the bolt comes off.

 

[ichabod crane]

You have to prize off the circlip then force/push it out as it is press fitted, It may not go back in. How come you need it out?

 

[ichabod crane]

There is a clip on it you need to remove then the bolt comes off.

Stop posting text and get some pictures up!!!!!

 

[SDK^]

I've removed the holding clips but it's not coming out. Looks like I'm going to have to drill it out.
I need to change it because I had to cut the hanger off when it snapped as it was stuck on.

I have a replacement here to go straight back in.