Big Bike Thread

supafly · 9 May 2008 at 21:53

Looking forward to my custom s-works stumpjumper even more now, should be built next week

sushi · 9 May 2008 at 22:32

wish i could afford that enduro!

weescott · 9 May 2008 at 23:55

Really nice SDK^ Well colour coded.

What Tyres are on there?

Raymond Lin · 10 May 2008 at 14:21

Sweet ride SDK

SDK^ · 10 May 2008 at 15:04

Bad news today.
I was only riding Cannock Chase - Follow the Dog Trail to gently settle the bike in. Half way round I was coming down a gradual hill, braked and turned into a corner and the front wheel folded. I went over the bars, I'm fine but the wheel isn't - it's literally folded completely in half.

I've dropped it back to the Specialized Concept store I bought it from and they were very surprised. They are sending me a new one for Tuesday.

weescott said:
Really nice SDK^ Well colour coded. What Tyres are on there?

Thanks

Tyres are Specialized S-Works Eskar 2.3's suitable for a loose/hardpack surface.

ichabod crane · 10 May 2008 at 17:51

SDK^ said:
Bad news today.
I was only riding Cannock Chase - Follow the Dog Trail to gently settle the bike in. Half way round I was coming down a gradual hill, braked and turned into a corner and the front wheel folded. I went over the bars, I'm fine but the wheel isn't - it's literally folded completely in half.

I've dropped it back to the Specialized Concept store I bought it from and they were very surprised. They are sending me a new one for Tuesday.

Thanks
Tyres are Specialized S-Works Eskar 2.3's suitable for a loose/hardpack surface.

Got any piccys of the damage? thats a bit much on a bike of that range!! i must say

SDK^ · 10 May 2008 at 18:09

ichabod crane said:
Got any piccys of the damage? thats a bit much on a bike of that range!! i must say

My friend has a photo on his mobile phone - i'll get it on Monday.

ichabod crane · 10 May 2008 at 21:01

SDK^ said:
My friend has a photo on his mobile phone - i'll get it on Monday.

What else did specialized say? anything of use at all or where they as surprised as you. The plan is to go full suspension this summer but this a put me off specialized haha probably a good thing as i have a massive list im looking through!

glitch · 10 May 2008 at 21:48

SDK^ said:
Bad news today.
I was only riding Cannock Chase - Follow the Dog Trail to gently settle the bike in. Half way round I was coming down a gradual hill, braked and turned into a corner and the front wheel folded. I went over the bars, I'm fine but the wheel isn't - it's literally folded completely in half.

Whoah, that could have been very nasty indeed, glad to hear you came out of it okay.

I'd hope Specialized are going to offer you a little extra on top of the replacement wheel as a way of saying 'sorry we almost killed you'. Perhaps a wheel/rim upgrade or some free bits might be in order.

SDK^ · 10 May 2008 at 22:18

ichabod crane said:
What else did specialized say? anything of use at all or where they as surprised as you.

DT Swiss make the wheels on my bike.

LeperousDust · 11 May 2008 at 00:44

Doesn't sound right SDK, i'd push for a little extra too, just have them throw something in since you spent £3k on a bike and it didn't sound very up to it!

Awaits pictures, but it folded sounds as bad as i imagine, jeez =/

Supercow · 11 May 2008 at 08:12

SDK, how much do you weigh... if I may ask?

SDK^ · 11 May 2008 at 08:15

sup3rc0w said:
SDK, how much do you weigh... if I may ask?

Fully geared up with water etc - 90kg (198lbs & height 187cm)

A quote from someone on another forum

Carbon said:
Looked at your wheel in the spesh shop today, well assume it was yours, its a bit of a mess

Mr-White · 11 May 2008 at 12:35

Here's my 2003 marin rock springs. this isnt my exact bike but mine looks pretty similar

MW

monkeypants · 11 May 2008 at 16:31

ichabod crane said:
What else did specialized say? anything of use at all or where they as surprised as you. The plan is to go full suspension this summer but this a put me off specialized haha probably a good thing as i have a massive list im looking through!

I had a massive list too, now it's either the Spec Stumpjumper (expert) or Trek Fuel EX9. I've tested the SJ and it's actually a really nice bike. I've read a lot about people saying how the suspension feels wallowy, but I had the brain completely off when I tested it, and it felt fantastic. Having said that, I'll be getting the Fuel unless it turns out to be completely rubbish when I demo it in the summer.

Just go through your list, read up on the bikes and what type of riding people use them for (mtbr is best for this) narrow it down some more from that, and then demo the last few.

ichabod crane · 11 May 2008 at 18:50

monkeypants said:
I had a massive list too, now it's either the Spec Stumpjumper (expert) or Trek Fuel EX9. I've tested the SJ and it's actually a really nice bike. I've read a lot about people saying how the suspension feels wallowy, but I had the brain completely off when I tested it, and it felt fantastic. Having said that, I'll be getting the Fuel unless it turns out to be completely rubbish when I demo it in the summer.

Just go through your list, read up on the bikes and what type of riding people use them for (mtbr is best for this) narrow it down some more from that, and then demo the last few.

Bet that is a tough choice out of them pair! although i really like the fact that trek use bontrager for most of there spec over specialized own brand stuff, how did the brain seem to you? how did you find the brain though i would be very interested to know as it seems a good idea to reduce bob on flat riding? i have had chance to get to any demo days yet i have spent all my free time riding the scandal but im gonna wittle the list down on spec for now.

Lowe · 11 May 2008 at 19:42

Managed to take the Duster up to Cannock today for a run. Gave her 18 miles over the Chase and across the Dog and it was spot on. Really pleased with the steel frame, could definitely tell the difference coming from an ally one. Just enough give on the back for a pretty comfy ride.

Mr Mag00 · 11 May 2008 at 20:30

monkeypants, i bought a trek fuel ex 9.5 a couple of years a go and it rejuvinated my cycling. superb bike. but to add to the difficult decision my brother rides the specialized and thinks its the puppies nuts. sorry to make it difficult both are superb but i am def chuffed with mine.

Supercow · 11 May 2008 at 21:05

SDK^ said:
Fully geared up with water etc - 90kg (198lbs & height 187cm)

Trying to find info on your wheels. My mate is a bit of a fat tall git, who weighs 97kg non-geared up. He landed a jump the other day (he doesn't actually jump high much due to said weight) and also literally folded his wheel in half.
We had a check online on his rim details, and they are only supposed to take up to a maximum of 90.

What's yours?

ichabod crane · 11 May 2008 at 21:43

sup3rc0w said:
Trying to find info on your wheels. My mate is a bit of a fat tall git, who weighs 97kg non-geared up. He landed a jump the other day (he doesn't actually jump high much due to said weight) and also literally folded his wheel in half.
We had a check online on his rim details, and they are only supposed to take up to a maximum of 90.

What's yours?

it isnt easy to find info on the specialized spec wheels as they maybe dtswiss but they are specifically made for them and arent general bits that are on the dt swiss site, the best way to find out is if they have a manual with it in?