Big Bike Thread

Bennah · 14 Sep 2007 at 18:55

My front brake needs bleading, so I dont have much stopping power as if I slam on the brakes, the back one just locks up the wheel and lays some rubber on the floor

Jonny ///M · 14 Sep 2007 at 18:57

Still not bought your pads yet then nightst@lker!

I thought the saints were a little too spongy when i wasnt riding them, after riding them....its briliant. Really good modulation.

NightSt@lk3r · 14 Sep 2007 at 19:03

Jonny ///M said:
Still not bought your pads yet then nightst@lker!

I thought the saints were a little too spongy when i wasnt riding them, after riding them....its briliant. Really good modulation.

nope not yet, they need bleeding too as the the leavers are soft. im gonna take my bike up to TF soon will see if i can sneak him some money to bleed them aswell as service the forks.

Jonny ///M · 14 Sep 2007 at 19:04

NightSt@lk3r said:
nope not yet, they need bleeding too as the the leavers are soft. im gonna take my bike up to TF soon will see if i can sneak him some money to bleed them aswell as service the forks.

Sounds like a plan mate. Maguras are a pain in the arse, got the bleed kit at work for doing them though(mate had them on his GT).

Not sure if he will do it mind you.

NightSt@lk3r · 14 Sep 2007 at 19:11

Jonny ///M said:
Sounds like a plan mate. Maguras are a pain in the arse, got the bleed kit at work for doing them though(mate had them on his GT).

Not sure if he will do it mind you.

if he wont ill just have to figure it out myself lol.

Jonny ///M · 14 Sep 2007 at 19:54

NightSt@lk3r said:
if he wont ill just have to figure it out myself lol.

Good luck with that

My experience with magura is that there is no bleed nipple. You have to get the bleed kit and screw the nipple + tubing into the caliper body,same goes for the top reservoir.

NightSt@lk3r · 14 Sep 2007 at 20:10

pfft would go back to V brakes but got no mounts on the rear for them

SgtTupac · 15 Sep 2007 at 00:07

When i had my maguras they were a pain to bleed. I got the bleed kit kicking around here somewhere but no fluid. You can have it for the cost of postage if i find it.

NightSt@lk3r · 15 Sep 2007 at 00:39

SgtTupac said:
When i had my maguras they were a pain to bleed. I got the bleed kit kicking around here somewhere but no fluid. You can have it for the cost of postage if i find it.

where abouts are you in the uk? pretty skint at the mo with my mums funeral to pay for.

SgtTupac · 15 Sep 2007 at 00:45

Wales... Ill package it up and if i costs less than a fiver ill sort it for ya

Jonny ///M · 15 Sep 2007 at 03:21

SgtTupac said:
Wales... Ill package it up and if i costs less than a fiver ill sort it for ya

Your a legend lol

I woulda sent the one from work.....but im kinda on my last legs so cant get in ANY trouble.

ramirez · 16 Sep 2007 at 09:24

Do you guys rate Deore hydraulics?

I put some on my bike on Friday and they feel better than the Hope minis I used to have a few years back - have discs matured recently?

SgtTupac · 16 Sep 2007 at 09:33

ramirez said:
Do you guys rate Deore hydraulics?

I put some on my bike on Friday and they feel better than the Hope minis I used to have a few years back - have discs matured recently?

Yea they are a very good entry level brake. My mate uses them in his hardtail for downhill racing and has had no problems. My hopes have been crap compared to them

SgtTupac · 16 Sep 2007 at 09:40

Built this up yesterday.

Dr Jekyll Identiti Frame
Pikes
Hope Pro 2 Hubs in Red
Halo Tornados in White
Black Spokes with Red Nipples
Hope Headset in Red
Azpnic Stem in White
Tempory Tioga Handlebars in Black
Red ODI Lock Ons
Black and Red DMR Seat
Grey Michelins
Single Speed DMR
Tempory XTR Front Cranks.

Looks stunning in the flesh and rides sweet. Will be fitting Hope Mono Minis with Red floating rotors and goodridge hoses when they come in..

What you guys think?

SpudMaster · 16 Sep 2007 at 18:46

nice looking bike there, you still got the orange?

heres a vid of me riding in france last year, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q0HuN-pwG0 The jumps are in the Vairio Bike Park and the step down is on the trail going to the bike park in Chatel if anyone knows the area. Not the best vid but meh, enjoy

#Chri5# · 16 Sep 2007 at 20:19

ramirez said:
Do you guys rate Deore hydraulics?

I put some on my bike on Friday and they feel better than the Hope minis I used to have a few years back - have discs matured recently?

I've got a set of 525 Deores. Just upgraded the front rotor to 180mm and had my first attempts at bleeding hydro discs. All manner of crud came out of the back brake - feel has improved but they could still do with a bit more bite so will have another look. Very reliable and hassle free otherwise - changing pads is easy.

SgtTupac · 16 Sep 2007 at 21:18

Yea still got the orange dude. Big jump that!

Jonny ///M · 16 Sep 2007 at 23:50

Nice dr J. I was gonna buy one at some point and fire some Z150s on it but changed my mind and ended up with an xile with manitous

not out of choice i think.

Good choice of hubs though

Hamish · 17 Sep 2007 at 15:25

ramirez said:
Do you guys rate Deore hydraulics?

I put some on my bike on Friday and they feel better than the Hope minis I used to have a few years back - have discs matured recently?

I put some my bike earlier this summer and i love them, definitly worth the money.

Also Tupac that is awesome!

SgtTupac · 17 Sep 2007 at 17:11

Jonny ///M said:
Nice dr J. I was gonna buy one at some point and fire some Z150s on it but changed my mind and ended up with an xile with manitous not out of choice i think.

Good choice of hubs though

Yea awesome hubs, got a set on my Orange 222 as well