Big Bike Thread

KotFM · 18 Feb 2013 at 19:01

Just got myself a new bike, Commencal Meta AM 2.

Loving the type 2 rear mech, makes the bike virtually silent.

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2013 at 19:07

Misread, do the type two mechs lock out while riding i.e can you change gear with the cage locked? or just to remove the rear wheel? Nice colour!

neil_g · 18 Feb 2013 at 19:45

neil_g said:
thats odd then, i use avid adapters (203mm post to post front and 185mm IS to post rear) on my m4's and they make full contact.

daft question, do you have any spacers/washers in there?

Going back to what I said earlier I'm running avid 185mm adapter and avid 185mm rotor with my tech m4 not 183mm like you. But if you're running a 183 for both then I can't see why it wouldn't fit right..

Any pics yet?

robj20 · 18 Feb 2013 at 19:48

ichabod crane said:
Any pics? Just checked and my back disc does not line through with the top of the pads either, the front does though. Bike still stops

You can see here where the pads are missing the disc.

thecremeegg · 18 Feb 2013 at 19:49

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/299315/

neil_g · 18 Feb 2013 at 19:56

robj20 said:
You can see here where the pads are missing the disc.

Almost looks like you need the 160 adapter instead :confused:

Supercow · 18 Feb 2013 at 19:59

thecremeegg said:
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/299315/

Was there yesterday when they did that...meh, just find the bike throw and bar hump amusing.

dazz25 · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:01

I had that problem when I fitted my new brakes. It was the adaptor that was at fault. Must have been manufactured wrong. After fitting a new one it was perfect.

Might be worth ordering another one if you can.

thecremeegg · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:09

Some retro for you

kieranv · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:13

That's not retro! It has floating rotors and an adjustable seatpost for a start.

Frame is 04/05 at a guess? That's almost brand new to me!

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:15

robj20 said:
You can see here where the pads are missing the disc.

Snip

The bit at the top of the fin I take it? Flash reflection obscures it a little

Could you put a spacer on the top screw and lift the caliper up a little to get full coverage?

thecremeegg · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:15

Frame is indeed an 04. The retro was a bit tongue in cheek, but everyone in here changes frames every five minutes so anything older than 2011 is retro hah

neil_g · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:21

ichabod crane said:
The bit at the top of the fin I take it? Flash reflection obscures it a little

Could you put a spacer on the top screw and lift the caliper up a little to get full coverage?

Calliper needs to come down

robj20 · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:23

ichabod crane said:
The bit at the top of the fin I take it? Flash reflection obscures it a little

Could you put a spacer on the top screw and lift the caliper up a little to get full coverage?

No its the inner surface of the disc, the caliper is too high. Going to try a different adapter.

kieranv · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:23

thecremeegg said:
Frame is indeed an 04. The retro was a bit tongue in cheek, but everyone in here changes frames every five minutes so anything older than 2011 is retro hah

Haha, I was only jesting.

I always wanted an 04 enduro in blue. I've had my 05 sx trail for 2 years now, no plans on changing and it's the newest full suss bike I've ever owned.

thecremeegg · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:24

Yea likewise this is the newest (only) full susser I've owned. I do enjoy riding it but sometimes wish it had a slightly slacker head angle on it. Descends pretty well though imo

neil_g · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:25

This is how mine sits..

Camera Roll-168 by neilgates, on Flickr

If anything yours looks high at the back side?

RobDogDog · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:26

Ladies and Gentlement, I'm after a bit of advice here. I'm looking to buy a bike to ride around some of the footpaths near me. Last bike I had was one of those cheapish ones that you just ride to your mates and back. Been looking into getting a mountain bike as I cannot see myself riding on roads to much. Estimated budget of up to £500 as I intend to use it regualy (maybe more if needed). Any advice or help on picking something would be greatly appreciated!

thecremeegg · 18 Feb 2013 at 20:35

Re the brakes, it looks like the adaptor is wrong? Try a different brand, I found that I had issues occasionally with different brands.

Begbie · 18 Feb 2013 at 21:45

RobTheMonk said:
Ladies and Gentlement, I'm after a bit of advice here. I'm looking to buy a bike to ride around some of the footpaths near me. Last bike I had was one of those cheapish ones that you just ride to your mates and back. Been looking into getting a mountain bike as I cannot see myself riding on roads to much. Estimated budget of up to £500 as I intend to use it regualy (maybe more if needed). Any advice or help on picking something would be greatly appreciated!

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-81-2012-mountain-bike-grey-id_8168918.html

This got recommended to me when I was looking.

I ended up going second hand (thanks to Hedge) and got a full sus Specialized for £600!