Big Bike Thread

booyaka · 24 Sep 2011 at 14:26

any reason anyone can see why this frame is so cheap??

Tempted by frame and wheelset

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=17226520#17226520

6thElement · 24 Sep 2011 at 14:43

Finished my week long road trip riding in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah, mucho fun again :cool:

janesssssy · 24 Sep 2011 at 15:19

Looks good ^ wish I could ride some of that.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMq8XS4LhE - made me laugh.

Richie · 24 Sep 2011 at 16:04

janesssssy said:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMq8XS4LhE - made me laugh.

What the fudge :eek:

Berger · 24 Sep 2011 at 16:26

Glad I didn't go to Llandegla today and just went locally instead, hardly ridden this month and I could tell I had lost fitness. The first few miles were a killer until my legs had warmed up a bit.

5 minutes slower over my 9.5 mile lap, so 30 seconds a mile on average!

Should be able to get back on track, but short evenings now, with working till late i've struggled to ride in the week.

kieranv · 24 Sep 2011 at 16:38

Saw Danny Mac fall off twice today, he's torn some ligaments in his knee so isn't 100%

Caseh · 24 Sep 2011 at 18:12

Got my enduro today, just wish I could go and ride it

so annoying!

gettothechopper · 24 Sep 2011 at 18:22

anyone got Mavic Crossrides? good wheel or do they last as long as my terrible xt wheel

its that or hope hoop but its x2 the price and id have to buy a new disc

TheBrooder · 24 Sep 2011 at 18:27

[Cas];20143741 said:
Got my enduro today, just wish I could go and ride it so annoying!

take some pics then!

Caseh · 24 Sep 2011 at 19:17

TheBrooder said:
take some pics then!

I will do tomorrow.

Does anyone know where I would would find what the sag should be for my front fork and rear shock? I can't change them until my shock pump arrives on Tuesday, but I can at least get to know what they need to be set at.

ichabod crane · 24 Sep 2011 at 19:30

gettothechopper said:
anyone got Mavic Crossrides? good wheel or do they last as long as my terrible xt wheel

its that or hope hoop but its x2 the price and id have to buy a new disc

If you can afford to get the hoops and new discs, the crossrides will just end up a stop gap anyway.

ichabod crane · 24 Sep 2011 at 19:33

[Cas];20144164 said:
I will do tomorrow.

Does anyone know where I would would find what the sag should be for my front fork and rear shock? I can't change them until my shock pump arrives on Tuesday, but I can at least get to know what they need to be set at.

Between 20 & 30% of the travel, 20 for a firm XC ride or 30 for a plush AM ride.

Juggy1985 · 24 Sep 2011 at 19:58

Did sherwood pines red route today without a single stop break, took me and a friend 55 minutes! Pretty impressed considering it normally takes around 1hr 30 mins with our usual breaks. It did takes it toll on me though, havent quite got my rhythm perfected, seem to go like mad for 5 minutes then ease off for 10 minutes to catch me breath then back on the gas etc. Had an ignorant rider infront for a little while though, he knew we were behind him but didnt move over and just kept riding even though it was impossible to overtake because the trail is far too narrow, me and me mate always move over for faster riders.

Cosmic182 · 24 Sep 2011 at 20:39

which enduro is it? I'm looking at the Specialized Enduro Evo FSR 2012, been looking at many nice ones and undecided, until I viewed this. Very tempted to slap a deposit on it. Quite like the yellow/black bumble bee theme.

R0B75 · 24 Sep 2011 at 20:41

I'm possibly going to get another set of forks as my Pikes aren't well. Money is an issue at the moment so not looking to spend a massive amount but I'm hovering over the buy button on these RockShox Sektors.

Good choice or not? Seem to get favorable reviews for the money, especially as I'll only pay £327 if I pay this weekend.

Alternatively, I'm looking at another set on ebay here

Prefer black but its not a deal breaker.

gettothechopper · 24 Sep 2011 at 20:48

R0B75 said:
I'm possibly going to get another set of forks as my Pikes aren't well. Money is an issue at the moment so not looking to spend a massive amount but I'm hovering over the buy button on these RockShox Sektors.

Good choice or not? Seem to get favorable reviews for the money, especially as I'll only pay £327 if I pay this weekend.

Alternatively, I'm looking at another set on ebay here

Prefer black but its not a deal breaker.

merlin have 2012 black revelations for £330 http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+...shox+Revelation+RL+Forks_RS-REVELATION-RL.htm

Caseh · 24 Sep 2011 at 20:51

Cosmic182 said:
which enduro is it? I'm looking at the Specialized Enduro Evo FSR 2012, been looking at many nice ones and undecided, until I viewed this. Very tempted to slap a deposit on it. Quite like the yellow/black bumble bee theme.

I only have the 2011 comp.

edit: Thanks Ichabod. What about rebound? Am I right in thinking I have the slower rebound on the rear shock and faster rebound on the front? All this is confusing to a noobie biker!

R0B75 · 24 Sep 2011 at 20:52

gettothechopper said:
merlin have 2012 black revelations for £330 http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+...shox+Revelation+RL+Forks_RS-REVELATION-RL.htm

Thanks, I should have said but they to be 20mm and I prefer the U Turn adjustable travel. I'd already looked on Merlin and saw those.

6thElement · 24 Sep 2011 at 20:55

I think sektors are a low end model, get the Pike fixed?

R0B75 · 24 Sep 2011 at 21:05

6thElement said:
I think sektors are a low end model, get the Pike fixed?

It is being fixed I hope but its a heavier fork and I want to try and shed a little bit of weight, next job is a lighter wheelset. I can maybe sell the Pikes and put that towards the new wheels..

I don't think the Sektors are strictly low-end are they, just a cheaper option all mountain fork than the Revs. Like I said, people think they are great for the money. But, if anyone here thinks otherwise I may reconsider.