Big Bike Thread
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As of when? Panthro (I think) on here was recently having issues with them still.
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Might give them a whirl then, if they mess it up you are to blame!
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Race-Face-Narrow-Wide-Chainring-Tested-2013.html
Got one of these this morning to see if's it's really true that you can run it without a chain guide!
Great service from wiggle - ordered at 1pm yesterday, on doorstep at 9am this morning with standard postage.
Got one of these this morning to see if's it's really true that you can run it without a chain guide!
Great service from wiggle - ordered at 1pm yesterday, on doorstep at 9am this morning with standard postage.
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If it is anywhere near as good as their cranks it will be useless.
It's what I have, and I think it's a bigger improvement to the bike than the Clutch Mech is.
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Alright guys, I've been looking at getting a Giant Defy 1 and I went to my local Giant stockist in Warrington and he offered me a slightly better deal (said he would discount it, but not sure by how much) for the 2013 model given that the 2014 model was coming into stock.
I've tried to compare the various bits and pieces from each model, but which model would you guys go for? Are there really any key upgrades with the 2014 model which are definitely worth having, or should I just make do with the 2013 model?
I've tried to compare the various bits and pieces from each model, but which model would you guys go for? Are there really any key upgrades with the 2014 model which are definitely worth having, or should I just make do with the 2013 model?
The one with suspension. Disk brakes. And chunky tyres.
Try the dirty roadie thread. http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18159043&page=956
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Oh, you know what, I never even realised that was what big bike meant, sorry!
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Fitted my new Aero roof bars to the 4007 today and then the Mont Blanc Barracuda carriers. Awesome bits of kit, so simple but so clever at the same time. Much better than the rear mounted rack I was using, I can actually get into the boot now.
Found the Barracudas a bit fidly to understand at first but then all of a sudden you have a 'Eureka' moment and their simplicity shines through.
Found the Barracudas a bit fidly to understand at first but then all of a sudden you have a 'Eureka' moment and their simplicity shines through.
Made a DIY chainstay protector out of an old punctured innertube today. It actually looks pretty decent and cost nothing! Was about to buy a neoprene one from CRC before I saw the video.
I did the second method as it looks neater. Just need a couple of cable ties now to make sure the ends stay put.
I did the second method as it looks neater. Just need a couple of cable ties now to make sure the ends stay put.
I got one too, not used it yet...but I'll use it with a clutch mech.
Doesn't everyone do this ?
Better to cut the tube in half along the length of the tube, and then in half along the length again, leaving you with about 5cm wide strip that you can wrap around neatly.
That way you have an even neater looking stay ( looks like the bike tape you can buy) thats as silent.
Yeah I use it with a clutch mech, but I went out on a ride with the chainring, before I put the mech on, and I had no drops. Though the chain still slapped around all over. One makes the chain stay put, one get's rid of stupid annoying noises.
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