Big Bike Thread

[Shadowness]

Nope, they stay nice and loud.

LOL! Oh well, to be honest that probably an advantage where I ride. Trying to 'get' people to move out the way is never easy, I usually try a subtle cough or something like that. But now, they'll think a bloody truck is coming behind them lol!

 

[kieranv]

well, if you had hope brakes you could just pull the lever and scare them with the racket they make squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel.

But yeah, if i had an xc bike it'd be a ransom

 

[rG-tom]

My Hope is fantasticly loud too, was at centre parcs last week and it saved me having to buy a bell

 

[Adrianr]

Forks are a pair of 06 Teams now though.. The forks in the above picture are now on rG-Tom's bike Loads of stuff to swap out before France though i doubt i'l get round to it.

 

[Slinky1989]

GEARBOX!!!

Insane ride there

 

[rG-tom]

GEARBOX!!!

Insane ride there

nope it's not a gearbox! It's a pass through the frame jobby, some snazzy stuff that makes it so that there is no chain bob on compression.

Awesome AWESOME bike, shame theorange build pictured by ady there is worth probably double mine!

Nice to see you posting Ady

 

[SDK^]

Hi,

I need to replace my bottom bracket - is this an easy thing to do and what tools will I need?
I currently have a Shimano ES-25 Octalink Spline fitted.

Thanks

 

[benjo plz.]

Forks are a pair of 06 Teams now though.. The forks in the above picture are now on rG-Tom's bike Loads of stuff to swap out before France though i doubt i'l get round to it.

mmmmm BMW .

 

[6thElement]

Hi,

I need to replace my bottom bracket - is this an easy thing to do and what tools will I need?
I currently have a Shimano ES-25 Octalink Spline fitted.

Thanks

Crank puller and BB removal tool, you'll then need another octalink to replace it with. www.parktool.com/repair

 

[LeperousDust]

Went out yesterday properly for the first time in AGES with a bike that was actually half decent for once. My god i had fun No pictures yet since i'm still getting a new camera through insurance, but i'll see what i can get of the pentlands while its still wet and muddy when i get a new one

Definately bitten again!

 

[Slinky1989]

Well I finally have my new bike A santa cruz bullit bought for the tune of £1400 - BARGAIN!

Anyway pictures!

Only been out on it once so far, I'm looking to get a new set of pedals (reccomendations anyone?) as the bearings are going in these and other than that give it a damn good clean.

And just as I was being happy with my new pride and joy, I got a LOT happier:

I'll have to get used to the new shimano xt shifters. Not used them before

I'm VERY happy with it and although the handle bars a little wide compared to what I'm used to, I'm sure after going out for a long ride I'll get used to it.

 

[Jebblehmoo]

PHWOOOAAARRRRRRRR!!

Nice Nice Nice

 

[Adrianr]

GEARBOX!!!

Insane ride there

As Tom says, not a gearbox, it's called a jackshaft

Crank chainwheel is on the left hand side, runs up to a top left hand cog, through the frame on an axel, to the right-hand side chainwheel, and then back to the cassette.

Basically means through 9" of travel there is absolutely zero chaingrowth. Which is nice if you like your suspension to carry on working when you pedal!

 

[Slinky1989]

Which is nice if you like your suspension to carry on working when you pedal!

Want Badly want now.

 

[6thElement]

Might pop over to where they're made tomorrow, need to see one of the guys there as he has some bits for me

 

[Supercow]

Hi Ladies.

I should be coming into a bit of cash very soon and I'm torn between 2 bikes... please help me choose. (i might go for their 2007 counterparts depends on feedback). There are around £700 difference between them in favour of the Kona - worth it?

I have decided to get a freeride bike in stead of just a plain DH bike, and here are my finalists, please criteque away


Giant Reign x1 2008

[B]Frame[/B]: ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed, Maestro suspension system 6.7''/170mm travel  
Rear Shock - FOX DHX 3.0 coil
[B]Forks[/B]: Fox 36 Van R 160mm travel
[B]Rear Derailleur[/B]: SRAM X.9
[B]Front Derailleur[/B]: Shimano LX
[B]Shifters[/B]: SRAM X.7 18 speed triggers
[B]Chainset[/B]: RaceFace Ride DH X-Type 24/36
[B]Bottom Bracket[/B]: Raceface Ride DH X-Type
[B]Chain[/B]: Shimano HG73
[B]Freewheel[/B]: SRAM PG950 11-34
[B]Headset[/B]: FSA
[B]Stem[/B]: RaceFace Evolve AM ahead
[B]Handlebars[/B]: RaceFace Evolve AM riser
[B]Front Brake[/B]: Hayes Stroker Trail hydraulic disc 178mm rotor
[B]Rear Brake[/B]: Hayes Stroker Trail hydraulic disc 152mm rotor
[B]Brake Levers[/B]: Avid 
[B]Rims[/B]: WTB Dual Duty FR
[B]Front Hub[/B]: Formula
[B]Rear Hub[/B]: Formula
[B]Spokes[/B]: Stainless steel
[B]Tyres[/B]: Kenda Nevegal 26x2.35'' Stick-E (F) DTC ®
[B]Saddle[/B]: WTB Pure V Race, CroMo rails
[B]Seatpost[/B]: RaceFace Evolve XC

Kona Coilair 2008 Supreme (not to be confused with Coiler)

[B] Frame tubing[/B]: Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum Magic 6+1 System
[B] Rear Shock[/B]: Fox RP23 with XV Sleeve
[B] Fork[/B]: Marzocchi 55-ATA 165mm w/20m Axle
[B] Headset[/B]: FSA Pig
[B] Crankarms[/B]: Race Face Atlas AM X-Type
[B] Chainrings[/B]: Rockguard/36/24
[B] B/B[/B]: Race Face Atlas AM X-Type
[B] Pedals[/B]: Shimano M540 Clipless
[B] Chain:[/B] Shimano HG93
[B] Freewheel[/B]: Shimano XT (11-34, 9 Speed)
[B] F/D:[/B] Shimano XT
[B] R/D:[/B] Shimano XT Shadow
[B] Shifters[/B]: Shimano XT
[B] Handlebar[/B]: Race Face Atlas Riser OS
[B] Stem[/B]: Race Face Atlas AM OS
[B] Grips[/B]: Kona LOG
[B] Brakes[/B]: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
[B] Brake Levers[/B]: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
[B] Front Hub[/B]: Mavic CrossMax ST Wheelset
[B] Rear Hub[/B]: Mavic CrossMax ST Wheelset
[B] Spokes:[/B] Mavic CrossMax ST Wheelset
[B] Tires[/B]: Maxxis Advantage 26 x 2.4
[B] Rims[/B]: Mavic CrossMax ST Wheelset
[B] Saddle[/B]: WTB Pure V Race FR
[B] Seatpost[/B]: Race Face Deus XC
[B] Seat Clamp[/B]: Kona QR

 

[monkeypants]

Why not a Coiler? Taking big hits on a regular air shock means early death (of the shock ) and coils feel better.

I'm not sure why I'm asking that as Konas smell of egg. There's not really a great deal of choice in that price range, but the Giant is a solid bike that'll do almost anything you want it to.

 

[Supercow]

Why not a Coiler? Taking big hits on a regular air shock means early death (of the shock ) and coils feel better.

I'm not sure why I'm asking that as Konas smell of egg. There's not really a great deal of choice in that price range, but the Giant is a solid bike that'll do almost anything you want it to.

Sorry, dont quite get the "Kona smell of egg"bit. You dont like Kona?
If so, why not?
(I'm not attacking your point of view, quite the contrary... I want more informed opinions than my own)
The Coilair and the Coiler are pretty much the same frame, but don't the fork on the Coilair seem more appealing (i never rode one of those before)
The Reign X1 does seem like a good value bike indeed, but you mentioned "that"price range. What did you mean by that... would you spend a tad more and get something much better?
If so, what would that be?

 

[Supercow]

Coiler

[LIST]
[*]Frame: Kona Clump 7005 Aluminium 6 inch travel D.O.P.E ready frame
[*]Forks: Marzocchi 66 RV ETA 160mm travel with 20mm Dropouts
[*]Gears: Shimano Deore LX front and Shimano Deore XT rear derailleurs
[*]Shifters: Shimano Deore LX
[*]Chainset: RaceFace RIDE XC ISIS crankset with 44/32/22 tooth gearing
[*]Brakes: HAYES HFX-9 V7 with BFL Lever
[*]Wheels: Sun SingleTrack SL-1 rims built on KK Disc 20mm front and Shimano Fh-M475 Disc rear hubs
[*]Tyres: Maxxis Minion 26x2.35
[*]Handlebars: Kona DH Aluminium OS Riser
[*]Stem: Kona XC/BC OS
[*]Saddle: WTB Pure V Sport
[*]Seatpost: Kona Double Thumb
[*]Pedals/Extras: Kona Jackshit pedals[/LIST]

 

[collisster]

just managed to cram high rollers onto my rims, and the tread looks backwards to what I would imagine ( I followed the rotation --> arrows) so I looked online and maxxis have it the shown the same way as I have it but without a rim on but bike radar has it the other way, help please?

collisster