Big Bike Thread

RobotXander · 14 Aug 2011 at 13:10

Excellent

Even a choice of colours.

I take it the 104mm is a standard size?

Deleted User 234324 · 14 Aug 2011 at 14:49

Yeah, if your current cranks are 4 bolts then its more than likely going to be the same size 104mm

helpimcrap · 14 Aug 2011 at 19:04

my new bike - not delivered yet and has a brake on top bar right hand side as i can't get in the position to use the brake so using a splitter.
Also have these on it to which gives me the option of cycling shoes depending how i get on with it.

Big Chris · 14 Aug 2011 at 19:11

Did a lap of Cannock today (Monkey Trail) which was good fun, although my hardtail got a bit beaten up over the rutted berms on the switchback sections.

I've noticed a build-up of oil around the seals on the right leg of my Fox 32's, and after one of the more bumpy descents there was a trickle running all the way down the back of the fork leg. Doesn't sound good I know, any ideas what might have popped? The forks still seem to work fine.

Aman · 14 Aug 2011 at 19:25

Figured this would be the place to ask rather than making a new thread, looking into getting a road bike for work/rides on the weekends, but abit unsure on where to start looking.

Ideally my budget is between £300-£600, had been looking at the carrera TDF from halfords but seen a lot of mixed reviews on here from them.

Big Chris · 14 Aug 2011 at 19:50

Aman said:
Figured this would be the place to ask rather than making a new thread, looking into getting a road bike for work/rides on the weekends, but abit unsure on where to start looking.

Ideally my budget is between £300-£600, had been looking at the carrera TDF from halfords but seen a lot of mixed reviews on here from them.

You're probably better off asking in the Road Bike Thread.

helpimcrap · 14 Aug 2011 at 19:52

Aman said:
Figured this would be the place to ask rather than making a new thread, looking into getting a road bike for work/rides on the weekends, but abit unsure on where to start looking.

Ideally my budget is between £300-£600, had been looking at the carrera TDF from halfords but seen a lot of mixed reviews on here from them.

if they are in the cycle to work scheme get it through that as the bike above costs less thn £500 and comes out of your pay packet. been told giant are pretty good and reviews back it up.

Supercow · 14 Aug 2011 at 20:00

helpimcrap said:
Snip

Meh, go show the roadies, we talk about Big bikes here

( think come new year or something we ask for this thread to be closed and we start a "The Mountain bikes thread")

helpimcrap · 14 Aug 2011 at 20:02

Supercow said:
Meh, go show the roadies, we talk about Big bikes here

( think come new year or something we ask for this thread to be closed and we start a "The Mountain bikes thread")

big bikes to me are 1000cc motorbikes not poncy pedal ones!

i won't let the door hit me in the arse on the way out lol....

andi · 14 Aug 2011 at 21:09

Supercow said:
Meh, go show the roadies, we talk about Big bikes here

( think come new year or something we ask for this thread to be closed and we start a "The Mountain bikes thread")

Still think we should ask for a subforum, and then start 2 chat threads, one for MTB and one for road.

ichabod crane · 14 Aug 2011 at 21:10

andi said:
Still think we should ask for a subforum, and then start 2 chat threads, one for MTB and one for road.

I asked a while ago but it was said that there is not enough interest to warrant it

andi · 14 Aug 2011 at 21:21

I think that's madness, this thread and the road ones are massive, plus loads of little threads too.

ichabod crane · 14 Aug 2011 at 21:30

Aye but the majority of this thread is drivel and the first page commences from 2006 :eek:

Jonny ///M · 14 Aug 2011 at 22:20

Over 1million views is pretty good going but aye...2006. Amazing how much more ***** I used to talk when I was a wee guy with no idea.

rhysduck · 15 Aug 2011 at 10:54

Back from the Peak District and Cannock! and in work

PD was brilliant, did a nice 17mile ride around Ladybower Reservoir (the Dambuster practice reservoir) that nearly killed me. Some great natural downhill rides there!

Cannock was just brilliant fun. about 8 different marked DH runs (some fast and smooth, others with ladder drops that made me **** myself just looking at them). Had loads of good fast runs! Even went back there on the way home for a day! Was a good learning curve for my jumping. Now to get back to Cwmcarn this week!!

andi · 15 Aug 2011 at 11:37

Aceness, what Ladybower route did you do? Was at ladybower on Friday myself.

Big Chris · 15 Aug 2011 at 12:31

Big Chris said:
Did a lap of Cannock today (Monkey Trail) which was good fun, although my hardtail got a bit beaten up over the rutted berms on the switchback sections.

I've noticed a build-up of oil around the seals on the right leg of my Fox 32's, and after one of the more bumpy descents there was a trickle running all the way down the back of the fork leg. Doesn't sound good I know, any ideas what might have popped? The forks still seem to work fine.

Any ideas guys?

6thElement · 15 Aug 2011 at 12:40

It needs a service.

jimferno · 15 Aug 2011 at 15:22

SpudMaster said:
I have the testicular fortitude
First video is me going it with a chest cam view, second is my mate. Both filmed today

Here's a bit more motivation for Supercow, me following Spud and Nick across the Stream gap. First time out there, only one problem, a week in Morzine isn't enough.

Big Chris · 15 Aug 2011 at 15:40

6thElement said:
It needs a service.

Yeah I figured that, any idea what might have popped though? Or is it just the seals going?