Big Bike Thread

MattHep · 2 Dec 2013 at 18:44

I would suggest these which are designed to cut the housings and cables with minimum fraying. You can get cheaper ones than this.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_242558_productId_952721_langId_-1?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xwiriltmr&istBid=tztx&_$$ja=cgid:5302137724|tsid:35522|cid:119462284|lid:18283950120|nw:search|crid:21270118204|dvc:c|adp:1o3|bku:1&gclid=CO7XivKYkrsCFQkEwwodRxAA4A

ichabod crane · 2 Dec 2013 at 19:25

MattHep said:
You can get cheaper ones than this.

Such as the ones he linked to in his own post

MattHep · 2 Dec 2013 at 21:41

ichabod crane said:
Such as the ones he linked to in his own post

Ohh I only saw the cutting pliers.... my bad

Jono · 3 Dec 2013 at 10:12

If anyone's selling their bike and it's a kinda entry-mid level something or other full sus thing with about 150mm of travel up front, please let me know

Gribs · 3 Dec 2013 at 10:45

I like the idea of going to the wide range 11 speed systems but it's a bit to pricey for my taste. This is tempting though at £52 to allow a 42-11 rear cassette.

http://singletrackworld.com/2013/12/oneup-components-releases-range-extending-42t-cog/

Begbie · 3 Dec 2013 at 11:11

Jono said:
If anyone's selling their bike and it's a kinda entry-mid level something or other full sus thing with about 150mm of travel up front, please let me know

Not sure if serious, or just not looked at the thread

Gribs said:
I like the idea of going to the wide range 11 speed systems but it's a bit to pricey for my taste. This is tempting though at £52 to allow a 42-11 rear cassette.

http://singletrackworld.com/2013/12/oneup-components-releases-range-extending-42t-cog/

It is very tempting, but supposedly doesn't work with the SLX cassette, though I don't see why not. The XT and SLX cassette doesn't seem any different in sizes...

Read a review a while back on something similar saying the changes were clunky as hell too.

Jono · 3 Dec 2013 at 12:28

Begbie said:
Not sure if serious, or just not looked at the thread

Haven't looked all that hard.

Gribs · 3 Dec 2013 at 12:30

Begbie said:
Read a review a while back on something similar saying the changes were clunky as hell too.

It should only effect the one change so I can live with that for a £163 saving.

touch · 3 Dec 2013 at 12:42

Gribs said:
It should only effect the one change so I can live with that for a £163 saving.

You'll need to remove a sprocket from somewhere else in your cassette to fit in the big one, so you'll have another big jump somewhere else as well.

BaJ · 3 Dec 2013 at 16:26

For those who've not seen it ... 26" aint dead!

http://vimeo.com/80894248

Begbie · 3 Dec 2013 at 17:18

Jono said:
Haven't looked all that hard.

Few posts up.

Begbie · 3 Dec 2013 at 17:42

touch said:
You'll need to remove a sprocket from somewhere else in your cassette to fit in the big one, so you'll have another big jump somewhere else as well.

Remove the 17, so it'll go 19 - 15. Not sure how clunky that would be though.

Can't imagine it'd be too bad. Quite tempted if I could confirm it would work with my cassette.

kieranv · 3 Dec 2013 at 17:56

I have a new favourite video

stick yer silly wheel sizes up yer bum.

booyaka · 3 Dec 2013 at 18:18

kieranv said:
stick yer silly wheel sizes up yer bum.

Stick your silly repost up your bum

see 3 posts above^^

MattHep · 3 Dec 2013 at 18:34

Time for a few pictures of the Bronson build

I've managed to fit the Ceramic Chris King Bottom Bracket and Sram XX1 crank (175mm/Q Factor 168)

Also fitted the rear Sram XX1 Mech

I've also fitted the Fork which are Rock Shox Pike (150mm travel, 27.5")

The bars are Easton haven Carbon with black writing and the Steam is also Easton Haven.

Next I will cut the forks down to the correct size. I also need to change and shorten the hoses for the brakes.

kieranv · 3 Dec 2013 at 18:43

booyaka said:
Stick your silly repost up your bum

see 3 posts above^^

Atleast I embedded it properly

ichabod crane · 3 Dec 2013 at 19:40

MattHep said:
I've also fitted the Fork which are Rock Shox Pike (150mm travel, 27.5")

Did you not fancy a decent fork to go with such a nice build? Pikes just won't do it justice.

BaJ · 3 Dec 2013 at 19:51

ichabod crane said:
Did you not fancy a decent fork to go with such a nice build? Pikes just won't do it justice.

Not saying your wrong, but what's wrong with the Pikes? Thought they got rave reviews and I'd love a pair myself.

MattHep · 3 Dec 2013 at 19:56

ichabod crane said:
Did you not fancy a decent fork to go with such a nice build? Pikes just won't do it justice.

Pikes are a fantastic fork and come on top of the Fox I considered. I spoke to a lot of people before buying the forks and people recommended the Rock Shox.

ichabod crane · 3 Dec 2013 at 19:57

BaJ said:
Not saying your wrong, but what's wrong with the Pikes? Thought they got rave reviews and I'd love a pair myself.

True they are not the pikes of old and have come on a long way, but for what looks to be a top end build it deserves a 34 Float or Bos Deville.