Big Bike Thread

robj20 · 17 Jun 2011 at 18:41

ichabod crane said:
This is what you need for your toolbox

Not buying a set for one tool already got all the other sizes as well from T15 to T70, local place will have a T10 on its own for about 50p

rhysduck · 17 Jun 2011 at 18:48

J273 said:
Anyone run 2.4 RQ's front and back or do you think im best for a 2.2 back?

2.4 front and 2.2 back on my Intense. Perfect. 2.4 on the back was a little bit of a close fit for me too!

ichabod crane · 18 Jun 2011 at 08:21

robj20 said:
Just fitted the brakes, shortened the hoses and found a daft Torx bolt on the top of the lever, why such a daft size torx. Going to have to go to the shop tomorrow now for a T10, i only have a T15.

No more pictures? I am dissapoint.

robj20 · 18 Jun 2011 at 12:33

All done.

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Bleeding those Hope brakes is so easy, glad i ditched my Hayes all though they served me for about 3 years.
Off for a ride round clifton country park and worsley woods in the morning as long as the weather is alright get the suspension dialed in.

Sorry for the rubbish picture, when im out i will have my good camera so will get a few shots, with better background as well.

Only thing bugging me is where the cable is for the front mech it rubs on the frame, but i have put some tape there.

gettothechopper · 18 Jun 2011 at 12:40

new bars and stem so swinley tomorrow to try them out!

ichabod crane · 18 Jun 2011 at 13:36

Both need some more colour

weescott · 18 Jun 2011 at 13:59

Both have too much colour

EndlessSky · 18 Jun 2011 at 14:32

I think the colours are just right.

Has anyone seen 3 bears around here?

robj20 · 18 Jun 2011 at 14:38

I only have green frame, black wheels and drivetrain, red gear cables, silver brakes with braided lines and white forks, had to go for green grips as well. Looks awsome in the flesh the pics really dont do it justice.

Taking it to the woods in the morning there are some nice rocky areas and a good 4-5ft drop for me to set the shock up on.

ichabod crane · 18 Jun 2011 at 14:48

robj20 said:
Taking it to the woods in the morning there are some nice rocky areas and a good 4-5ft drop for me to set the shock up on.

You mean discover that you need a proper shock

J273 · 18 Jun 2011 at 14:49

robj20 said:
All done.

Bleeding those Hope brakes is so easy, glad i ditched my Hayes all though they served me for about 3 years.
Off for a ride round clifton country park and worsley woods in the morning as long as the weather is alright get the suspension dialed in.

Sorry for the rubbish picture, when im out i will have my good camera so will get a few shots, with better background as well.

Only thing bugging me is where the cable is for the front mech it rubs on the frame, but i have put some tape there.

Liking that...

On the subject of brake bleeding....Did you use the official bleed kit?

Mine need bleeding after fitting the new hose which was a nightmare getting the fittings on the braided hose...seem to work ok though.

I plan on just getting some plastic hose instead of paying out for the full kit.

Does anyone know what size hose I need for the bleed nipple? (internal diameter)

Thanks

robj20 · 18 Jun 2011 at 14:51

There is no bleed kit needed, its just like doing a car, fill with fluid, open valve, pull lever, close valve, release lever and repeat, while keeping the fluid topped up. Pop the lid back on and its done.

Appelhanns · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:18

J273 said:
Liking that...

On the subject of brake bleeding....Did you use the official bleed kit?

Mine need bleeding after fitting the new hose which was a nightmare getting the fittings on the braided hose...seem to work ok though.

I plan on just getting some plastic hose instead of paying out for the full kit.

Does anyone know what size hose I need for the bleed nipple? (internal diameter)

Thanks

I just did mine this weekend with a length of 5.0mm ID hose from B&Q, worked a treat.

And now the bikes ready for the Cannock group ride...bar some different forks and some fine tuning

J273 · 18 Jun 2011 at 17:04

Osian said:
I just did mine this weekend with a length of 5.0mm ID hose from B&Q, worked a treat.

Ive just managed to get some hose so will give them a bleed in a bit.

Heading to cannock tomorrow early.....Anyone rode the new section to the start of the dog which has just re-opened yet?

andi · 18 Jun 2011 at 18:00

Spent the last few hours drooling over this and wondering what I can sell...

ichabod crane · 18 Jun 2011 at 18:08

Looks like an over engineered Heckler

Jonny ///M · 18 Jun 2011 at 18:18

robj20 said:
There is no bleed kit needed, its just like doing a car, fill with fluid, open valve, pull lever, close valve, release lever and repeat, while keeping the fluid topped up. Pop the lid back on and its done.

Easiest way is to just open the bleed nipple and push the fluid up to the reservoir...shimano have a clamp that allows you to collect it in a container but a rag around the reservoir would do the trick.

I feel it gives a better bleed and it's quicker. Avid and shimano are both bled in that direction.

I don't get too excited about new stuff now

used to sit and drool over certain products and now I just don't care about it too much. I work on high end road stuff all the time and that has the same effect...

weescott · 18 Jun 2011 at 18:22

^ ^ The red on black looks nice. But that font is really horrid.

Jonny ///M said:
I don't get too excited about new stuff now used to sit and drool over certain products and now I just don't care about it too much. I work on high end road stuff all the time and that has the same effect...

You might start feeling better if you start working on big bikes.

Supercow · 18 Jun 2011 at 18:33

andi said:
Spent the last few hours drooling over this and wondering what I can sell...

Now that's more like it, really loving that ariel!

Jonny ///M · 18 Jun 2011 at 18:41

weescott said:
^ ^ The red on black looks nice. But that font is really horrid.

You might start feeling better if you start working on big bikes.

Well even then, Got an old blur LT in the now..must not be big bike enough for me. Old hope minis with a ****ed master cyclinder that hope don't make master cylinders for any more GOOD TIMES :rolleyes: