Big Bike Thread

KotFM · 18 Feb 2013 at 21:57

ichabod crane said:
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!

Cheers! I would have preferred the blue of the 2012 bikes, but couldn't find one in medium.

I think the lock out is only for wheel removal. The lock is quite basic, you move the cage forward and then push the lock pin out, which stops the cage moving back. In normal operation the clutch stops the lower part of the mech from flapping forwards.

Not used to SRAM stuff, I keep trying to use my index finger to shift up!

RobDogDog · 18 Feb 2013 at 21:59

Begbie said:
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!

Was looking at one of those. It seems to be between that or the Voodoo Hoodoo for me at the moment. Voodoo is currently £100 cheaper. I've not really got much idea on bike specs; do you think the Voodoo for its price is a good option or would the extra £100 be noticeable on the rockrider?

l33th3tr33 · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:15

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and thought I'd share a couple pics of my current steed.
For anyone that's interested, it's a Chumba F5.

Begbie · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:23

RobTheMonk said:
Was looking at one of those. It seems to be between that or the Voodoo Hoodoo for me at the moment. Voodoo is currently £100 cheaper. I've not really got much idea on bike specs; do you think the Voodoo for its price is a good option or would the extra £100 be noticeable on the rockrider?

From what I remember the components on the Rockrider are unbeatable for the price.

But the frame isn't as good as say the Voodoo Hoodoo would be.

Have you considered second hand? Check pinkbikes, many bargains to be had!

RobDogDog · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:25

Begbie said:
From what I remember the components on the Rockrider are unbeatable for the price.

But the frame isn't as good as say the Voodoo Hoodoo would be.

Have you considered second hand? Check pinkbikes, many bargains to be had!

I shall have a look on there, thanks for the info.

Begbie · 18 Feb 2013 at 22:32

Sure there was a few recommended in the thread I made, worth a look.

Supercow · 18 Feb 2013 at 23:05

l33th3tr33 said:
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and thought I'd share a couple pics of my current steed.
For anyone that's interested, it's a Chumba F5.

Your nickname looks familiar, you on SDH/R.io?

panthro · 19 Feb 2013 at 10:11

Can someone please help me with this; I have a remote lock out for my forks and a control for my dropper post. In order to minimise space, someone told me you can buy double clamps for the brakes/shifters that you can clamp the remote lockout/controller on to. Does anyone know if this is true? I can't seem to find these double clamps anywhere.

robj20 · 19 Feb 2013 at 10:13

SRAM Matchmaker, or Shimano I Spec.

panthro · 19 Feb 2013 at 10:31

Awesome Rob thanks very much

Greenja · 19 Feb 2013 at 12:41

I'm going to go sort myself out with a Rockrider 8.1 this weekend through the cycle scheme at work, looking forward to it

panthro · 19 Feb 2013 at 15:17

robj20 said:
SRAM Matchmaker, or Shimano I Spec.

panthro said:
Awesome Rob thanks very much

My bike is in the shop getting the lock out on my forks sorted and they've fitted me some matchmaker clamps (maybe not OEM Sram) for £15. Pretty happy, can't wait to get it back.

Looking at some X-Fusion Vengeance forks now but they seem quite hard to get hold of?

Mr Jones · 19 Feb 2013 at 16:01

My work's Cycle to Work Scheme is back! YAY!

Here's my situation, used to commute to work on a hybrid Raleigh, cycled rain, sun and snow on a 6mile return journey (nearly completely flat, Hull).

Since the bike got knicked last year, I've been eyeing on a road bike as I've moved to Pontefract, nice Yorkshire hilly roads for cycling!

What should I look out for for looking to get a road bike? My cycle to work scheme allows me to go up to £1000 inc accessories BUT I want to work on a budget of £500-£600 bike only.

Any suggestions? Where I live, there's an Evans cycle shop - been looking around and these stands out...

1) Fuji Sportif 1.5 Compact 2013 £600
2) Specialized Allez Compact 2013 £550
3) Pinnacle Dolomite 2 2013 £550 (+ free £100 worth of accessories)
4) Pinnacle Dolomite 1 2013 £450 (+ free £50 worth of accessories)

Does Carbon fork REALLY make a difference? Bearing in mind, this is me coming from a heavy-ish hybrid with MTB tyres. I am looking for a bike to go fast. Commute on weekdays, go enjoy the roads on weekends.

Additional info if it makes a difference; I'm 174cm.

weescott · 19 Feb 2013 at 16:17

Mr Jones said:
What should I look out for for looking to get a road bike?

Therapy.

Try the road bike thread

Mr Jones · 19 Feb 2013 at 16:26

Didn't realise there's a separate thread... will try that now, thanks!

Richie · 19 Feb 2013 at 18:33

weescott said:
Therapy.

Genuine LOL

l33th3tr33 · 19 Feb 2013 at 18:43

Supercow said:
Your nickname looks familiar, you on SDH/R.io?

I am, also on pinkbike.

Your name does sound familiar too, can't think where from though....

ichabod crane · 19 Feb 2013 at 18:48

l33th3tr33 said:
Your name does sound familiar too, can't think where from though....

A southern gay bar no doubt.

Begbie · 19 Feb 2013 at 20:25

Does such a thing exist?

A long sleeve t-shirt but with a little padding in the elbows? Thought it would be quite a common thing, but it seems not.

Maybe I just need to be less gay.

ichabod crane · 19 Feb 2013 at 20:35

Sounds like you too are a member of the above clubs for the limp wristed gent