Big Bike Thread

[weescott]

Yup 650b TRC, people have had that bike for about 2 years I doubt the regular TRc will be around much longer IMO

Nah. A lot of people will be happy to stay with 26". It's a niche within a niche. Imo.

 

[shauncr91]

Check the fork/frame will take it. Each increase in rotor size is said to give a 30% increase in power.

Either that or change to Shimano brakes

Frame is a Morewood Shova and forks are Talas 32's, I'm a bit of a heavy rider too so reckon 200 should be alright.

 

[dazz25]

Frame is a Morewood Shova and forks are Talas 32's, I'm a bit of a heavy rider too so reckon 200 should be alright.

Should be fine - Fox say that the Talas 32's can have a maximum of 205mm disc. I run a 200mm on mine.

 

[encephalopathy]

going to kirroughtree in a couple of weeks time - day return on the ferry from NI. Anything in particular that is a must-do or missable? trying to build up some fitness before then as i'm a tad on the portly side will be taking my boardman fs

 

[booyaka]

Glentress today yasssssssssssssssssssss

would have been busy with the GT7 event

 

[Gav]

would have been busy with the GT7 event

it wasnt too bad....

 

[kieranv]

Was very quiet actually, Glentress 7 was on yesterday I think?

Awesome day though, great weather, trails were grippy as hell. Jonnys chain fell off about a bazillion times, even with a chain device.

Gav - I take it you were there too?

http://app.strava.com/activities/57794596

Loads of PR's today and 2 top 10's, happy with that.

 

[meths]

I tried Cathkin Braes fore the first time last night which incidentally was my first time on a proper trail.

Nearly killed myself.

Great fun.

 

[Jonny ///M]

Best chain device in the world I have. Hasn't dropped a chain in god knows how many years but did it three time last time at Cathkin and over 9000 today. My rock hammer helped re-allign it though.

 

[Caseh]

My goodies have arrived!

http://i.imgur.com/UsgxVpb.jpg

Sorry about that, it didn't appear so big when I put it on with my phone

 

[ichabod crane]

Cannot see it all, could you make the picture a little bigger

 

[[DOD]Asprilla]

Continuing my monstercross interest at the moment, loved this one posted on MTBR:

Supercow, I'll send you a D3 helmet of your choice if you'll send me a Singular Peregrine frame

Gears?
You girl!

Have either of you guys got a Singular Peregrine?

I'm quite liking the look as a winter singlespeed commuter; fat tyres, rack, hydraulic discs.

Other option is the Spot Mod SS Disc, but that's double the price, though does have a split frame for a belt drive...

 

[Andelusion]

Cas that skirting board could do with replacing mate

 

[ichabod crane]

Cas that skirting board could do with replacing mate

Doesn't look that bad bit of paint and filler, but I think he needs to buy a hoover and less bike bits.

 

[Caseh]

Cas that skirting board could do with replacing mate

Haha, the skirting board isn't that bad really, though it could do with a bit of paint - but I'm renting so that's not my issue.

Doesn't look that bad bit of paint and filler, but I think he needs to buy a hoover and less bike bits.

The hoovering is sorted now, it was just grass as we've had BBQ/parties all weekend with the nice weather. Gotta make a start on the mountain of pots to be cleaned now. Stupid BBQs!

 

[Andelusion]

Home decor aside, that's a nice looking frame though are you still planning on coming to Scotland?

 

[Caseh]

Home decor aside, that's a nice looking frame though are you still planning on coming to Scotland?

I am indeed, I was just about to email you to check I'm still ok for a ride?

 

[Andelusion]

Great, yep plans can remain the same as far as I'm concerned Will be in touch closer to the date anyway.

 

[CraigN]

anyone use a saddle bag with a dropper post?

Didn't think about this when i got my reverb. I prefer cycling without a bag so used an old saddle bag for a inner tube, levers and multi tool but i don't want to scratch my seatpost or impede its function so i was looking at the bags that connect to the saddle only.

should be ok to use one right?

 

[Supercow]

It won't look all that great, but it will work as long as you leave enough post for it to attach to.

You should ride with one of these in stead

http://www.gadgetpens.com/images/products/Bum-Bag-300x350.gif

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