Big Bike Thread

Bunka · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:06

Top stuff. I'm coming from a pair of Tioga Factory DH's, so i'll be in a pretty similar boat to you, although i'll presumably appreciate the weight loss a bit more .

Bennah · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:11

Yea the weight loss is good too. It helps with the overall ride of the bike now.

Im very pleased with it.

Just need to bleed the brakes which Im thinking is going to be a pain as I dont have a bike stand

Bunka · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:13

Might just be easier to play it safe and pay the local bike shop a visit to do it for you. Doubt it'll cost too much.

Bennah · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:17

Yea im thinking that. I have the Hayes bleed kit here and everything. Just need someone with a stand and the know-how to do it.

Once the brakes are bled, I can fit the new pads Ive got. Should improve performance.

I'l give the local bike shop a call tomorrow. See when they can fit me in.

Mr Mag00 · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:18

dont have a work stand? got a workmate? I used one for years, not quite as stable but clamp the front and rear wheels.

Bennah · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:25

I have a folding work bench in the shed.

I suppose I can get it out tomorrow after work and have a go. Cant really see how it should work though.

Jonny ///M · 17 Jul 2007 at 02:26

Heres what im riding for the next week at least....so much fun having something that doesnt bounce up and down while pedalling,i dont have to worry about leaving it around and i dont have to care if i smash it against a tree

collisster · 17 Jul 2007 at 13:59

please may i ask, what is that ?

SK07 · 17 Jul 2007 at 14:03

collisster said:
please may i ask, what is that ?

Lol cheap bike that costs about £60 total. You can usually buy them at makro.

Raymond Lin · 17 Jul 2007 at 14:06

Jonny ///M said:
Heres what im riding for the next week at least....so much fun having something that doesnt bounce up and down while pedalling,i dont have to worry about leaving it around and i dont have to care if i smash it against a tree

Best bike on here, period. The design, the geometry, and that bike 3rd leg stand ...........awesome !!!

Jonny ///M · 17 Jul 2007 at 20:02

Raymond Lin said:
Best bike on here, period. The design, the geometry, and that bike 3rd leg stand ...........awesome !!!

lol the sheer ability to just **** it out my back door and jump in the house! It belongs to a wee guy i know and im gonna ride it until i finish the bighit

"andy" · 17 Jul 2007 at 20:05

ever took it off any sweet jumps ?

M0KUJ1N · 17 Jul 2007 at 20:07

I forsee a Jackass-style challenge where Johnny has to cycle it off a large drop/ down shedloads of stairs and see if it survives/ how many bits fall off

Altaz · 17 Jul 2007 at 20:29

Some pictures of my new bike;

Merlin Rocklobster TiG Team SL

Not a fan of the on bike advertising though :mad:

monkeypants · 17 Jul 2007 at 21:03

andy said:
ever took it off any sweet jumps ?

That film = awesome-ness.

benjo plz. · 17 Jul 2007 at 21:16

Kinda looks like a Disco Volante, wonder if you can treat it like one?

monkeypants · 17 Jul 2007 at 21:27

What are the brakes like?

Altaz · 17 Jul 2007 at 21:34

Brakes are Formula Oro Bianco (160mm Rotors), I think the next level up are gold plated. I hope to get rid of the shine as soon as I find some mud!

digisatman · 17 Jul 2007 at 22:37

digisatman said:
heres a pic finally of my trusty stead!

got bumped 2day :mad:

SgtTupac · 18 Jul 2007 at 00:29

Would also like to know what them Formula Oro's are like as MBUK are banging on about them like they bummed Peaty last issue