Big Bike Thread

robj20 · 20 Apr 2012 at 15:01

I just want the lever.
Also red adjuster screws, and the rest of the red bits, res caps, bore covers, maybe even get some red hose. Cant beat a bit of bling.

BaJ · 20 Apr 2012 at 15:09

matt_fsr said:
I've been to Llandegla twice in March, and it's AMAZING!

You like it then!?

Sounds good, seriously looking forward to the weekend now

R0B75 · 20 Apr 2012 at 15:12

You'll love it, hope the weather holds. I wish I was going with you.

Supercow · 20 Apr 2012 at 15:13

Get a room you two

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Simonnn · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:34

Bit muddy down Aston Hill today....

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Andelusion · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:53

Fresh blood!! Have a bit of a scrape?

JustBen · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:59

rhysduck said:
To the guy that was enquiring about magazines, bike radar daily deals have a subscription to MBUK for £27 (50% off).
Www.bikeradardailydeals.co.uk

Cheers! Signed up. Will cancel my PFK subscription as it costs about the same.

Indigo · 20 Apr 2012 at 19:03

Went to Cannock Chase with my brother. Did Follow the Dog and The Monkey Trail. They have closed the last section (rollers) on FTD though so had to give that a miss but had a good blast otherwise. First time I've done the Monkey but glad I did.

I've managed to somehow split my front gear cable so that needs replacing and bent my seatpost on Monday at Lee Quarry in a fall so took one off my other bike.

The rear brake on my bike though doesn't feel tight at all compared to the front, really have to pull down to get it working. It's a Shimano hydraulic brake (not sure of model, it's a Pinnacle Iroko one). Anyone have an idea what causes this and how to correct it?

Front brake is absolutely fine and works flawlessly.

TheYoungster · 20 Apr 2012 at 20:01

Bleeding?

Andelusion · 20 Apr 2012 at 21:32

Anyone off to watch Peaty's Steel City DH tomorrow?

rhysduck · 20 Apr 2012 at 21:33

always4lora said:
Cheers! Signed up. Will cancel my PFK subscription as it costs about the same.

No prob

don't get excited by the free gifts, they are ****E.

well.. The socks are good.

matt_fsr · 21 Apr 2012 at 12:35

Anyone fancy meeting up at Glentress tomorrow?

I feel the urge to go ride Spooky wood and berm baby berm!

Caseh · 21 Apr 2012 at 12:53

Andelusion said:
Anyone off to watch Peaty's Steel City DH tomorrow?

I really wanted to go, but couldn't get time off work.

jaybee · 21 Apr 2012 at 17:02

Getting frustrated with chain reaction cycles. Components wise, everything I ever want is out of stock. How can you be out of stock for so long on such important parts.

robj20 · 21 Apr 2012 at 17:37

Yeah they bug me as well, there service has really taken a dive these last couple of years, wont use them for time sensative stuff now, plenty of other places but it usually means ordering from multiple places.

weescott · 21 Apr 2012 at 21:02

My latest order from CRC arrived next day as usual. Never had an issue with them.

In other news....

I was helping out at a demo day today. Tried a Tallboy for size. Even though the SC sizing chart puts me in the middle for a medium I found it too big for me. The Scalpel 29r is a complete no go for me too. 29ers seem to be for people 5'10" plus. And gay people. Maybe I'll try 650b next!

Had a shot of a Blur TRc. Amazing wee bike! I briefly considered selling some bikes to get one. :eek:

eXist · 21 Apr 2012 at 21:10

anyone saying theres no difference in cables is wrong

just changed the cables on my week old TCR to Jagwire super slicks and you can feel the difference in the shifter instantly....

touch · 22 Apr 2012 at 01:55

weescot said:
29ers seem to be for people 5'10" plus. And gay people.

29ers are awesome. I can't see any benefits to smaller wheels except on very technical downhill.

Andelusion · 22 Apr 2012 at 08:20

weescott said:
Had a shot of a Blur TRc. Amazing wee bike! I briefly considered selling some bikes to get one.

Jealous!! What was it like??

I really want to try one. Ive been looking at the Yeti ASR 5 recently since that has fairly similar Geo/travel/weight.

Berger · 22 Apr 2012 at 09:00

weescott said:
I was helping out at a demo day today. Tried a Tallboy for size. Even though the SC sizing chart puts me in the middle for a medium I found it too big for me. The Scalpel 29r is a complete no go for me too. 29ers seem to be for people 5'10" plus. And gay people. Maybe I'll try 650b next!

Had a shot of a Blur TRc. Amazing wee bike! I briefly considered selling some bikes to get one.

Anyone under 5' 10" is a midget

Lot of love for the road bike today! :eek: