Big Bike Thread

thewanted · 8 Sep 2014 at 19:13

Supercow said:
Well for one he's not wearing flats

Whoops! Spot the noob. For curiosity's sake, any idea what they are?

MrKnifey said:
My mate got five ten freeriders and they are nice, however not something I would personally go for. Low Impact all the way!

Aren't Low Impacts aimed at downhillers? I'm into the trail riding hence why I looked at the FreeRiders. I'm willing to consider them though

kaotikuk · 8 Sep 2014 at 19:29

Guys, if you buy a wheel from CRC , like the hope evo does it come ready built?

MrKnifey · 8 Sep 2014 at 20:03

thewanted said:
Whoops! Spot the noob. For curiosity's sake, any idea what they are?

Aren't Low Impacts aimed at downhillers? I'm into the trail riding hence why I looked at the FreeRiders. I'm willing to consider them though

All I ride is trail riding and I find them the best for everything.

thewanted · 8 Sep 2014 at 20:38

MrKnifey said:
All I ride is trail riding and I find them the best for everything.

Oh cool

I went for the FreeRiders because I got them for a very good price. If anything, they'll be a lot better than my Nike gym shoes! My shins will be thanking me this weekend.

rhysduck · 8 Sep 2014 at 20:44

These are what you want

CRC have them on at a reasonable price too but not for very long?

kaotikuk said:
Guys, if you buy a wheel from CRC , like the hope evo does it come ready built?

Of course

thewanted · 8 Sep 2014 at 20:55

rhysduck said:
These are what you want

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3891/14995093779_bd568d424d_c.jpg[IMG]

CRC have them on at a reasonable price too but not for very long?[/QUOTE]

I think those are the ones I got, but in black + blue. Got them for £56.19 which was a lot cheaper than anywhere else. ([URL="http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/five-ten-freerider-mtb-shoe-2014/rp-prod118577"]link[/URL])

Finally caved and bought the Thule WingBar Edge + ProRide 591s today, even though I hate the look of them. £355, ouch.

thebandit · 8 Sep 2014 at 21:03

Just about to place an order on crc for some pads n stuff. It seems that with collect plus, there should be no problem ordering stuff in 2 sizes and simply sending back the bits which do not fit. Has anyone doen this, is there a problem with it, or is it exepcted ?

Supercow · 8 Sep 2014 at 21:23

Horrible news about that girl that got hit at a DH Race

http://m.denbighshirefreepress.co.u...bike-while-watching-mountain-biking-race.aspx

RIP - really feel for the racer who's bike hit her

neil_g · 8 Sep 2014 at 21:32

thebandit said:
Just about to place an order on crc for some pads n stuff. It seems that with collect plus, there should be no problem ordering stuff in 2 sizes and simply sending back the bits which do not fit. Has anyone doen this, is there a problem with it, or is it exepcted ?

Yup, no problem returning part or all.

Supercow said:
Horrible news about that girl that got hit at a DH Race

http://m.denbighshirefreepress.co.u...bike-while-watching-mountain-biking-race.aspx

RIP - really feel for the racer who's bike hit her

Jeez what an awful accident

SDK^ · 8 Sep 2014 at 22:03

Supercow said:
To come first, first you must finish.

That being said, Rat's incident was far closer to the finish line.

Missed opportunities all around, no-one's favourite racer goes down as the winner

The 2nd Split times were

Hill - 2:23:289
Bryceland - 2:23:495

SDK^ · 8 Sep 2014 at 22:39

My new custom build

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Evo

A 26” carbon frame, 1x10 speed and plush 150mm travel.
I collected it from the Spesh store on Friday and took it straight into a 3 day trip to Scotland. It’s so damn awesome, it flies up hills and smashes down single track runs.

Full Spec

Frame: Gloss Cyan/ Black Carbon [26]
Fork: RockShox Pike RCT3, Solo Air, 150mm travel
Shock: Fox Float CTD, Kashima coating, Autosag and Boost Valve
Stem: Renthal Strata Duo
Handle Bar: Renthal FatBar Lite Carbon Riser Bar
Brakes: Shimano XT hydro discs, 180mm ice-tech rotors
Crankset: Shimano Zee with a Race Face narrow-wide 32t ring
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9
Right Shifter: SRAM X0
Cassette: Shimano XT, 11-36, with a Hope 40t cassette expander
Pedals: Crank Brothers Eggbeaters
Grips: Lizard Skins - Peaty
Seat Post: Thomson Elite
Saddle: Specialized Henge Expert
Wheels: Specialized Roval Traversee, Rear: 142+, Front: 15mm thru-axle
Tyres: Front- Maxxis Ardent 2.4, Rear- Schwalbe Rock Razor Evo 2.35

Full weight: 11.1kg /24.5lbs

Photos

gettothechopper · 8 Sep 2014 at 23:28

oooh nice - carbon stumpy evo is my ideal frame for all rounder

watch them renthal carbon bars - just cracked mine

just fitted pikes and ccdb inline

no test ride or setup yet - just attached
borrowed bars for now as well until bars get warrantied or binned (crosses fingers)

Snax · 8 Sep 2014 at 23:29

SDK^ said:
My new custom build

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Evo

A 26” carbon frame, 1x10 speed and plush 150mm travel.
I collected it from the Spesh store on Friday and took it straight into a 3 day trip to Scotland. It’s so damn awesome, it flies up hills and smashes down single track runs.

Full Spec

Frame: Gloss Cyan/ Black Carbon [26]
Fork: RockShox Pike RCT3, Solo Air, 150mm travel
Shock: Fox Float CTD, Kashima coating, Autosag and Boost Valve
Stem: Renthal Strata Duo
Handle Bar: Renthal FatBar Lite Carbon Riser Bar
Brakes: Shimano XT hydro discs, 180mm ice-tech rotors
Crankset: Shimano Zee with a Race Face narrow-wide 32t ring
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9
Right Shifter: SRAM X0
Cassette: Shimano XT, 11-36, with a Hope 40t cassette expander
Pedals: Crank Brothers Eggbeaters
Grips: Lizard Skins - Peaty
Seat Post: Thomson Elite
Saddle: Specialized Henge Expert
Wheels: Specialized Roval Traversee, Rear: 142+, Front: 15mm thru-axle
Tyres: Front- Maxxis Ardent 2.4, Rear- Schwalbe Rock Razor Evo 2.35

Full weight: 11.1kg /24.5lbs

Looks lush

Supercow · 9 Sep 2014 at 07:27

No dropper / 10

Wouldn't ride.

Other than that, looks nice

SDK^ · 9 Sep 2014 at 07:40

I was close to getting a Thomson dropper but in my view it's over kill for UK trail riding. I didnt need to stop at any point in Scotland to lower my seat height. Plus they weigh 600g, a pound heavier than a standard post.

neil_g · 9 Sep 2014 at 07:56

I used to think a dropper was pointless until I picked up a cheap second hand reverb. So much more convenient on trails with lots of climbs and drops. The descents feel so much more controlled being able to drop the saddle on the fly.

RobotXander · 9 Sep 2014 at 10:14

Droppers are for Puffs...

Just kidding, haven't bought one yet. Planning a lime green 2015 Mega frame so will hang fire until then

Supercow · 9 Sep 2014 at 12:29

SDK^ said:
I was close to getting a Thomson dropper but in my view it's over kill for UK trail riding. I didnt need to stop at any point in Scotland to lower my seat height. Plus they weigh 600g, a pound heavier than a standard post.

Your view is wrong

Until you've had one, you will not understand.

SDK^ · 9 Sep 2014 at 13:00

All my ride buddies have them. I tested them out around the various Scotland skills tracks and yes they are useful but the benefit is small and not worthy of the weight, realiabitly and cost issues.

One of my buddies even stopped at the top of a couple of rock drops because he couldn't get the seat down in time. I just ride past him and did them no problem.

neil_g · 9 Sep 2014 at 13:05

weight? difference between a reverb and my previous post is about the same as having a poo pre-ride.

picked mine up for £95