Big Bike Thread

#Chri5# · 4 Feb 2008 at 12:26

janesssssy said:
Trust me, its not that bad when your riding, I think its comfortable! Although looking at that pic, I havn't ridden it since i took it out the back of my work van and put the XT derailier on. It might be higher than I normally have it.

But im sure not by much. Anyway what do you guys / gals think??

Looks very nice. 16.5 does sound small for a 6 footer though.

6thElement · 4 Feb 2008 at 12:26

what cog have you got at the back?

Unless you go for a road ratio you'll always spinout on stuff that's not going uphill while on an SS.

kola · 4 Feb 2008 at 14:22

can some 1 help me decide
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86511

Or

http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70228

benjo plz. · 4 Feb 2008 at 14:33

Neither

kola · 4 Feb 2008 at 14:40

Phnom_Penh said:
Neither

helps loads :rolleyes:

well u pick 1 ;-)

?

benjo plz. · 4 Feb 2008 at 14:57

Well what are you planning to do with it?

kola · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:02

Phnom_Penh said:
Well what are you planning to do with it?

getting to work really thats about it

, so is there anything really wrong with those two bikes ?

Davyb · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:08

6thElement said:
what cog have you got at the back?

Unless you go for a road ratio you'll always spinout on stuff that's not going uphill while on an SS.

16th back

square_imp · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:19

All these nice XC bikes make me want to go searching for a cheap one somewhere, my 224 just doesn't hack it for any sort of XC. How much do you reckon I could get a hardtail XC bike for second hand?

benjo plz. · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:23

kola said:
getting to work really thats about it , so is there anything really wrong with those two bikes ?

Erm for getting to work they're not *exactly* the best choices, out of the two, i'd go for the rigid, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

janesssssy · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:33

mishima said:
I'm not really into XC but I think it looks pretty sweet for a hardtail - is it quite light? A friend of mine has my old bike and thats super light XC bike.

Very light!

although the wheels are slightly more heavy than my old mavic 321s. But still very light.

6thElement · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:44

Davyb said:
16th back

No hills where you ride then?

What crankset have you got and what the hub arrangement at the back, SS or spacers, sliding or vertical dropouts?

To get enough gearing for the road will kill you on offroad climbs.

kola · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:49

Phnom_Penh said:
Erm for getting to work they're not *exactly* the best choices, out of the two, i'd go for the rigid, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

give me an idea what u would go for with a 300 budget ?

Davyb · 4 Feb 2008 at 16:23

6thElement said:
No hills where you ride then?

What crankset have you got and what the hub arrangement at the back, SS or spacers, sliding or vertical dropouts?

To get enough gearing for the road will kill you on offroad climbs.

Not many

Its a Genesis SS bike.

Frame - Reynolds 520 3 main tubes, Butted Cr-Mo rear stays, disc-only
Fork - Genesis Double butted Cr-mo, suspension-corrected
Headset - TH Industries 848
Shifters - n/a
Rear Derailleur - n/a
Front Deraileur - n/a
Chainset - Genesis Driveline 32T
Bottom Bracket - Isis Splined
Chain - NX10 1/8"
Freewheel - Shimano 16T 1/8"
Hubs - Genesis SS rear / M475 front
Rims - Alex FD-16 Disc 32h black
Spokes - Stainless Steel black
Tyres - Continental Vertical 2.3"
Brakes - Hayes So1e disc
Brake Levers - Hayes So1e disc
Handlebar - Genesis 6061 Lo-rise Oversize
Stem - Genesis 6061 Oversize
Grips - Vise-Grips diamond file pattern
Saddle - Genesis MTN2 Cr-Mo rail
Seatpost - 6061 T6 Aluminium 27.2mm
Pedals - Shimano PD-M520

6thElement · 4 Feb 2008 at 17:25

Your bike sounds like this one from a quick Google: http://www.cyclesurgery.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/1025614

Just look at picking up a 34 or 36T ring if you're feeling brave, presuming the current front ring is a 104BCD you shouldn't have problems choosing a replacement. But you will have to increase your chain length, which will probably mean a new chain. Additionally your bash guard probably won't be big enough to cover the new ring.

PlatinumFX · 4 Feb 2008 at 21:28

My new commuter / light tourer / rainy day training and racing bike is a Bianchi 2008 Axis (cyclo-cross bike). My own pictures to come soon!

NightSt@lk3r · 4 Feb 2008 at 22:05

Right finnaly got moved into my new house in the country, 1 disc, 4 pads, 1 dropout later my bike finnaly works again!!!

Bennah · 4 Feb 2008 at 22:22

Anyone got Hayes Soles or know how to bleed them?

6thElement · 4 Feb 2008 at 22:25

PlatinumFX said:
My new commuter / light tourer / rainy day training and racing bike is a Bianchi 2008 Axis (cyclo-cross bike). My own pictures to come soon!

I want a CX bike, but then I also want a Pugsley, a big dummy and a DH bike. I've got 3 bikes and it's not enough

Supercow · 4 Feb 2008 at 23:10

Maaaan, wish I wasn't getting married at the end of the year, such decent prices out on bike kit.
Check out http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b4s26p1146, not half bad imo!