Big Bike Thread

collisster · 29 May 2007 at 16:28

its worth a try, if you order a new one anyway

monkeypants · 29 May 2007 at 17:32

squiffy said:
er, no. Aluminium doesn't bend back, well without stress fractures. Buy a new brake lever.

It's true. Aluminium fatigues faster than a 90 year old chain smoker climbing stairs.

digisatman · 29 May 2007 at 18:04

a guy who lives nearby has a planet x carbon road bike, looks expensive and really nice!

wez130 · 29 May 2007 at 19:27

one of these will be mine in a couple of weeks, but i don't know what to choose...

GT Avalanche 2.0 with Tecktro Aquila Hydro's, 24 speed Shimano Deore, Suntour fork, 100mm travel + lockout (which i want) - can get for £385

Or....

Giant Terrago 2007, same set up near enough except Deore 27 speed, probs about £350

Choices choices

Raymond Lin · 29 May 2007 at 20:05

I'd get this Giant XTC SE personally

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s2p428

Thou they only have 19" in stock, but should be able to get other sizes elsewhere.

or the 2006 (but only 21")

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s2p470

collisster · 29 May 2007 at 20:09

gt looks the nicest. pretty phwoarrr :cool:

squiffy · 29 May 2007 at 20:11

Out of the two Giant's I would pic the XTC SE

mdixson · 29 May 2007 at 20:19

I have the current 2006 Terrago Disk and can recommend it massively; although since learned that looking around can get you some great deals on more expensive bikes such as the XTC

Jonny ///M · 29 May 2007 at 20:52

digisatman said:
a guy who lives nearby has a planet x carbon road bike, looks expensive and really nice!

Hmmm well the full carbon one at work was only £1000 and another focus? or focal full carbon(lighter than the planet X one) is only about £1000. The focal/focus one looks dodgy...if you squezz the top tube....the tubes flex :eek:

collisster · 29 May 2007 at 21:03

oofff I dont like the sound of this carbon lark

SDK^ · 29 May 2007 at 21:42

collisster said:
oofff I dont like the sound of this carbon lark

There are many different types of carbon construction, some are poor and some are much stronger.

Jonny ///M · 29 May 2007 at 22:38

SDK^ said:
There are many different types of carbon construction, some are poor and some are much stronger.

Well it only has 3 or 4 layers on the tubes.....so they are gonna be flexy.

Anybody ever used this seat post and saddle?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?modelID=18088

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?modelID=19517

Just looking for an averagely priced seatpots and saddle so i can go out and ride this damn bike.

6thElement · 30 May 2007 at 05:14

I thought the standard answer was Thomson stem and WTB or Specialized saddle?

After a superb long weekend of riding in fantastic conditions out in the wilderness I splashed out today. I'm still waiting on my frame for the full sus build... So for something different I bought a new road bike and accessories, slightly trigger happy with the purchases, the bike is full SRAM Force groupo, new Giro Atmos helmet, road shoes and pedals worthy of the bike and some other bits and pieces. Mucho dinero

edit: yeah I meant seatpost, but then I have their stems too

benjo plz. · 30 May 2007 at 07:09

^ stem? you mean seat post?

I'd always go for Easton tbh, and maybe a WTB Rocket. Bel Airs are nice, looks like the qc's gone downhill though.

Sonea Fifer · 30 May 2007 at 09:38

I posted a thread a month or so ago asking for your opinions on a new bike, finally bought one yesterday and here's the pictures - apologies for the crappy quality, its has'nt stopped raining since i got the bike

Whats your opinions on my choice?

benjo plz. · 30 May 2007 at 11:24

The wrath's an alright bike, but the forks are horrible.

#Chri5# · 30 May 2007 at 11:34

monkeypants said:
It's true. Aluminium fatigues faster than a 90 year old chain smoker climbing stairs.

A very helpfull guy from Madison (Shimano UK importers) gave me the part number for the blade on Singletrackworld - ordered one from the pricely sum of £7.

Was tempted to replace the brakes entirely with HFX9s so I'll have the same discs on all 4 bikes...

p4radox · 30 May 2007 at 11:45

Sonea Fifer - how much did you pay for the Wrath?

Duff-Man · 30 May 2007 at 11:50

New bike just arrived - Revolution Courier Nexus '07.

Now, I know sweet FA about bikes, so this bike came recommended by a knowledgable friend.

Cost £320, and I had mudguards and a computer fitted in addition. Seems pretty sturdy and fairly light. The gearing system is interesting - at first glance appears only to have a single gear, with the additional gearing contained in a cylindrical housing in the centre of the rear wheel.

This is the first 'decent' bike I've owned (my previous ones being generally poor, and costing under £80). It's been a while since I rode, but I'm trying to lose weight and the rowing machine is getting repetetive, so what better time than now? I'm taking it for a test-drive along the canal towpath later on

Sonea Fifer · 30 May 2007 at 12:14

p4radox said:
Sonea Fifer - how much did you pay for the Wrath?

£450.00

Phnom_Penh said:
The wrath's an alright bike, but the forks are horrible.

Their Rock Shox Dart 3 suspension forks, magnesium lowers, 100mm travel, TurnKey Lockout damping, with disc mount and pre-load adjuster. Am happy so far with them - only time will tell tho