Big Bike Thread

6thElement · 11 Oct 2011 at 03:05

Good choice on the Ay-Ups, been really pleased with mine, had them since 2007

ichabod crane · 11 Oct 2011 at 06:24

Richie said:
Bloody pricey tho ... Still, they seem ideal for Winter running and cycling all in one package...

Good value in comparison to equivelent other brands.

6thElement said:
Good choice on the Ay-Ups, been really pleased with mine, had them since 2007

What colour? They do a 40% brighter option now too.

Streeteh · 11 Oct 2011 at 06:46

Jonny ///M said:
Aye we used to store them out the back when I was a bit younger.

If it's getting used regularly enough to brake any rust build up it should be fine. It's the bikes I see every other week that are left outside for 11 months of the year and they want to go cycling one day.

If a bike is essential and it's short trips then get a folding bike is ideal but they are £400+ for a decent one. Something like a dahon speed D7.

It hopefully will be used on a daily basis for both commute and recreation at the weekend. My current cheap bike is being used 3/4 days a week, but I did only start cycling last month so i'm hoping this doesn't turn out to be a fad!

I do a 4 mile commute every day, but I'd also like to be able to take the bike 'anywhere', so a folding bike isn't really what i'm after.

Big Chris · 11 Oct 2011 at 08:09

NinetyOne said:
Just got an email from Canyon, their 2012 bikes are ready for order.

http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2538

Been waiting ages for this and now the site appears to be down! :mad:

TheBrooder · 11 Oct 2011 at 08:38

The am was scheduled for the fifth week of 2012 I think

Big Chris · 11 Oct 2011 at 08:57

TheBrooder said:
The am was scheduled for the fifth week of 2012 I think

It won't be available until Feb 2012?!

Supercow · 11 Oct 2011 at 09:45

These lights of your itchyballs, are they for commuting ... or actual night riding?
I'm assuming actual night riding in the woods would require lights to be much brighter than commuting lights.

Reason I ask is because a few workmates do a regular Wednesday night ride and I'd like to join them, so I'm looking into some light options myself.

Been looking into these, as Ive only heard good things on SDH about the deals on dealextreme

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ha-iii-ssc-p7-c-sxo-3-mode-900-lumen-led-bike-light-set-25149

Might take a few weeks to get to me, but I'm in no hurry

TheBrooder · 11 Oct 2011 at 10:22

Big Chris said:
It won't be available until Feb 2012?!

it actually says week 49, week 5 was for a torque frx or strive

Big Chris · 11 Oct 2011 at 10:30

TheBrooder said:
it actually says week 49, week 5 was for a torque frx or strive

That's not too bad, I dunno what's going on with their website though, I can't get it to load at all and I really want to see the new stuff!

touch · 11 Oct 2011 at 10:37

Supercow said:
Been looking into these, as Ive only heard good things on SDH about the deals on dealextreme

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ha-iii-ssc-p7-c-sxo-3-mode-900-lumen-led-bike-light-set-25149

Might take a few weeks to get to me, but I'm in no hurry

I dont have any personal experience, but i'v heard that the XM-L T6 is a better light.

TheBrooder · 11 Oct 2011 at 10:38

it's getting hammered presumably. The AM 6 is currently listed as €100 cheaper than 2011 and uses shimano instead of sram

Big Chris · 11 Oct 2011 at 10:41

How's the 7 looking?

Gribs · 11 Oct 2011 at 12:03

TheBrooder said:
it's getting hammered presumably. The AM 6 is currently listed as €100 cheaper than 2011 and uses shimano instead of sram

The AM6 is cheaper but the spec is worse than last year, the lack of a FIT damper in the fork is a big loss plus the low end cranks. The AM7 has a slightly worse spec overall (better brakes, worse wheels) but is a similar price to last years model.

Deleted User 234324 · 11 Oct 2011 at 12:26

Torque FRX not available till march so there goes the idea of riding this winter on a new bike

Will just put the money on a nice holiday instead over xmas.

6thElement · 11 Oct 2011 at 12:53

ichabod crane said:
What colour? They do a 40% brighter option now too.

Red as they couldn't get me black at the time. Their LED upgrade price is a no brainer once they start offering it again, thanks.

ichabod crane · 11 Oct 2011 at 13:02

Supercow said:
These lights of your itchyballs, are they for commuting ... or actual night riding?
I'm assuming actual night riding in the woods would require lights to be much brighter than commuting lights.

Reason I ask is because a few workmates do a regular Wednesday night ride and I'd like to join them, so I'm looking into some light options myself.

Been looking into these, as Ive only heard good things on SDH about the deals on dealextreme

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ha-iii-ssc-p7-c-sxo-3-mode-900-lumen-led-bike-light-set-25149

Might take a few weeks to get to me, but I'm in no hurry

I am going to be using them for commuting and night rides, also got one of these on order XML T6 which will go on the bars and the Ay-Up will be helmet mounted.

6thElement · 11 Oct 2011 at 15:56

Likely partial tear of the rotator cuff and bicep strain. No riding of bicycles for me for a while then :/

gab344 · 11 Oct 2011 at 16:26

Dangers of mtb'ing in South Africa:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2oymHHyV1M&feature=player_embedded#!

Guess that as good a reason a for wearing a helmet as any

Andelusion · 11 Oct 2011 at 16:28

Man am I sick of seeing that video

Nyvo · 11 Oct 2011 at 16:32

jrobinson said:
Yeah, it's pretty poor, especially for such a big online retailer.

They just sent me an e-mail anyway:

"We are sorry to hear that your wheels have arrived without being assembled. We understand this has caused some inconvenience. To prevent any further hassle we would ask that you bring them to a reputable bike shop to have the wheels built.

We will of course ask that you send us pictures of the items being sent not built and a cost for having the wheels build locally. However if you have already returned the wheels to CRC we will aim to have the built ASAP and hopefully with you for Saturday."

Nice of them to offer to reimburse for having a local builder assemble them, I've already sent the parts back to them this morning, so hopefully i'll get my wheels returned to me fully built pretty sharpish.

Further to this, according to the parcel tracking the package was delivered and signed for on Thursday last week.

Contacted them today to get an update, and they are now claiming that there is no record of the parts being returned on my account... getting fed up, all I want is wheels for my build. And I'm again waiting for someone to get back to me. Imagine it'll be me getting in touch with them again, before anyone there bothers to pick up the phone.

In other news, I decided I need a new hardtail, so I've got one of these on the way, will *fingers crossed* get to pick it up next week.

Cannondale Trail SL 1

The only working bike I have right now is a 04' Cannondale Chase II, which being a DJ bike doesn't cut it for me at the moment, and with me ordering a new bike, i'm going to donate it to my soon to be 13 y/old nephew for his birthday. He's always liked it, and he's been starting to get into biking so hopefully he'll enjoy it.