Big Bike Thread

Supercow · 21 Oct 2011 at 10:51

The GoPro really is the nicest gadget Ive bought in a long time.
Makes me wanna film everything - I even strap it to me when I go swimming with my daughter

... "extreme" i know

The Contour is a good camera, but the GoPro is really in a class of it's own. Admittedly the Contour is sleeker in design/form when mounted on the helmet, but the video quality and near infinite solid mounting options on the gopro just is awesome

rhysduck · 21 Oct 2011 at 10:55

RobotXander said:
Sorry dude It's going to be put to good use for quite some time

Boo hiss

Can't believe I missed that deal! Worth a try I suppose!

SC, that's the reason I want one. I can't go strapping my Pana HD Camcorder to my bonce

robj20 · 21 Oct 2011 at 12:28

I love my gopro, just need to get the motorsport mount as the bike one isnt big enough for some of the points i want to mount it to such as fork lowers.

There is a reason the gadget show and top gear use them to film a lot of stuff as well.

ichabod crane · 21 Oct 2011 at 12:58

eXist said:
not sure if its allowed but i have a brand new set of Moon X Power 1500s up for sale,

the RRP is £300 and i would be looking for £200, anyone interested can msg me in trust.

these lights were just reviewed by cycling weekly and received 10/10

That is a lot for a light that doesn't even come in a nice colour choice

eXist · 21 Oct 2011 at 13:34

black is the new lime green tho!

ichabod crane · 21 Oct 2011 at 13:46

eXist said:
black is the new lime green tho!

I heard it was grey, but anyhow some new bits for my commuting needs...

A watermelon bell & rear light

Andelusion · 21 Oct 2011 at 13:52

The rear light looks like it's come from the USS Enterprise

I want one of those bells.

ichabod crane · 21 Oct 2011 at 13:54

Andelusion said:
The rear light looks like it's come from the USS Enterprise

I want one of those bells.

Ice cream?

Andelusion · 21 Oct 2011 at 13:59

On second thoughts this one is pretty trick http://poketo.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1471

Supercow · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:22

Love today's POD

Supercow · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:27

Sukuma Frame coming along nicely too!

touch · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:31

Whats that little metal plate?/bolt? halfway down the seat tube?

Supercow · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:42

dunno - I'm assuming some sort of dropepr seatpost cable routingmebop?
I've put my order in for one, I'll let you know when I get it

6thElement · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:52

touch said:
Whats that little metal plate?/bolt? halfway down the seat tube?

Mount for a direct mount front derailleur.

ichabod crane · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:52

It is for a direct mount front mech.

touch · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:53

Ahh, so it is. I thought it looked a bit high for that.

6thElement · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:54

Supercow said:
Love today's POD

People "roosting" should be forced to go out and do a days trail maintenance every time they do it.

Supercow · 21 Oct 2011 at 14:56

6thElement said:
People "roosting" should be forced to go out and do a days trail maintenance every time they do it.

Nothing wrong with roosting, skidding into corners however should be punished.

Supercow · 21 Oct 2011 at 16:06

Daft question, but the Sukuma has a Tapered 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" headtube.
My 1.1/8" fork will fit with a tapered - but would these angled reducer cups work?

http://www.workscomponents.co.uk/20...-headtube-reducer-eg-old-giant-glory-94-p.asp

R0B75 · 21 Oct 2011 at 16:48

Anyone have any recommendations for a set of wheels.

I'm really looking at something lightweight but strong, something that will cope with normal XC and trail centre stuff but also be capable of some AM or Peak District riding.

I have been looking at the following built on Hope hubs

Mavic EN521
Mavic XM719

Or as a cheaper option, a set of Superstar wheels
These, these or these.

I definitely need atleast a front wheel though because I bought a new set of Rock Shox Revelation Dual Position RLT Ti forks with 15mm Maxle and my own front wheel is 20mm with no adapter available. I'm currently loaning a 15mm wheel from On-One which has to go back.

I just can't decide what to buy. Anyone know anything about any of the wheelsets mentioned or recommend any others? Are Superstar wheelsets to good to be true (pun intended).

It's my first time buying a wheelset so I want to make sure I buy well.