Big Bike Thread

Begbie · 19 Feb 2013 at 20:38

ichabod crane said:
Sounds like you too are a member of the above clubs for the limp wristed gent

Smashed my elbow on Saturday, thought it would be quite common. Not wearing elbow pads though.

So shall just mtfu!

ichabod crane · 19 Feb 2013 at 20:41

Begbie said:
Smashed my elbow on Saturday, thought it would be quite common. Not wearing elbow pads though.

So shall just mtfu!

Get some soft elbow pads and hide them under a long sleeve top

Begbie · 19 Feb 2013 at 20:53

Good shout acctually. May grab some at the shop on the weekend

l33th3tr33 · 19 Feb 2013 at 22:24

I don't drink anymore, let alone in a gay bar haha

On the subject of elbow protection, Have a look at the newer Oneall stuff, I use the stealth jersey, kind of a compression top with spine, rib and chest protection, with remove-able shoulder and elbow pads. The 'super special foam' or as most would know it is a D3O type, but tests show that the protection is MILES better, it's not bulky in the slightest and kind of moulds to the body when warmed up a little. And the best bit (for me anyway) is that it's neck brace compatible. Have a look, seriously. Great stuff!

meths · 19 Feb 2013 at 23:48

I was going to order the 9 speed Deore groupset (not including brakes) tomorrow for my hardtail at £155 all in when I noticed that CRC has the Rockshox Recon Silver Solo Air on sale for £138. My Kona fire Mountain has a crappy Rockshox Dart 1 on it at the moment.

So do I just replace my broken bottom bracket and chainset with the square taper Alivio model for around £40 and buy the fork for a total of £180 or forget the fork for now and upgrade the whole drivetrain to the Deore components?

I'm thinking the Deore stuff makes most sense but I just need a gentle shove in the right direction.

CraigN · 19 Feb 2013 at 23:55

i saw those forks also.

the steerer is 1.5" so likely to not fit your bike

meths · 20 Feb 2013 at 00:00

CraigN said:
i saw those forks also.

the steerer is 1.5" so likely to not fit your bike

Well that sort that out then.

The steerer on my fork seems to be 1 1/8" whatever the hell the steerer is. Is it the post coming out of the top of the fork by any chance?

neil_g · 20 Feb 2013 at 07:07

The steerer is the tube that connects the fork to the stem, that goes through the head tube of the frame connected by the headset

Supercow · 20 Feb 2013 at 09:37

Itchycrotch - Dafaq man, this has got to be the longest build time ever?
When's Sharon the Shan being built and ridden?

panthro · 20 Feb 2013 at 09:44

X-Fusion Vengeance forks; anyone have first hand experience?

robj20 · 20 Feb 2013 at 09:46

I'm and Urge convert, got myself a Down-o-matic and its great, nice and comfy and seems well made, lightweight as well.
Also got some 5.10s the high versions, see what all the fuss is about now, nice stiff sole and sticks to pedals like dog mess to a blanket. Seem to fend off the wet a bit longer than my old Nikes as well.

Supercow · 20 Feb 2013 at 09:58

Didn't know you do DH ... or you using a fullface and 180mm travel while on the bridleways again ?

robj20 · 20 Feb 2013 at 10:00

Supercow said:
Didn't know you do DH ... or you using a fullface and 180mm travel while on the bridleways again ?

Yes, obviously :rolleyes:

I wore it while playing around at lee quarry, and plan on taking it for Snowdon and Ben Nevis.

rhysduck · 20 Feb 2013 at 10:21

robj20 said:
I'm and Urge convert, got myself a Down-o-matic and its great, nice and comfy and seems well made, lightweight as well.
Also got some 5.10s the high versions, see what all the fuss is about now, nice stiff sole and sticks to pedals like dog mess to a blanket. Seem to fend off the wet a bit longer than my old Nikes as well.

Good helmets aren't they

ichabod crane · 20 Feb 2013 at 10:29

Supercow said:
Itchycrotch - Dafaq man, this has got to be the longest build time ever?
When's Sharon the Shan being built and ridden?

Set the gears up at the weekend so bike is complete except for a seatpost which should arrive today! His name is Oswald

neil_g · 20 Feb 2013 at 11:29

replacing my headset with a hope one at the weekend, my stock is feeling a bit lumpy.

get to test my £3 headset press

Caseh · 20 Feb 2013 at 11:51

Has anyone any experience of Vitus bikes? I'm liking the look of the Vitus Sommet, but I can't find anything at all online about them?

robj20 · 20 Feb 2013 at 11:59

neil_g said:
replacing my headset with a hope one at the weekend, my stock is feeling a bit lumpy.

get to test my £3 headset press

What you using to get the old one out.

neil_g · 20 Feb 2013 at 12:08

robj20 said:
What you using to get the old one out.

large flatty and a trusty hammer. its a conventional type headset so there should be a fair bit of metal to contact to.

it grates on me that companies can charge so much for a splayed metal tube..

robj20 · 20 Feb 2013 at 12:11

Think im just going to take mine to the LBS he only charged me a fiver last time and was done in a few minutes. I would be find pressing the new cup in but im not so sure about the screwdriver method on an expensive frame.