Big Bike Thread

SDK^ · 1 Nov 2014 at 17:56

So the rebound adjustment sticker is on the wrong way. It wouldn't take long to figure that out.

weescott · 2 Nov 2014 at 20:57

Did Inners xc 10k loop yesterday. (rest of trail closed for felling till next year). Took the Sister in law and her boyfriend. She has completed an Iron man. He is very very fit. They struggled. Proof that mtbr's are superior human beings.

mattyfez · 2 Nov 2014 at 22:11

kaotikuk said:
Tyres to replace my terrible mountain kings, Was thinking magic mary on front and hans damph on rear? or maybe just high high roller 2 on front and back? Really not sure been researching for a while now still with no decision haha

I recently bought a pair of foldable Rocket Rons, evo version,
£25 each (26"x2.1")
very pleased with them, I'm running with inner tubes and I can fit them by hand without a tyre lever.

Pretty light without loosing too much grip.

neil_g · 3 Nov 2014 at 07:57

Normally I'd say the HD pace/trail combo but BD.de have been out of stock for ages.

MrKnifey · 3 Nov 2014 at 09:40

Where do I stand with my Trek if the shock isn't going to come for a few more weeks? Am I entitled to hand the bike back and have my money back?

neil_g · 3 Nov 2014 at 09:46

yeah should do, the sale of goods act for faulty goods:

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/engla...th_products_e/faulty_goods_e/faulty_goods.htm

Andelusion · 3 Nov 2014 at 11:19

Just ordered some Marzocchi 350 CR forks, they're on offer on Merlin at the moment for a bit of a steal

neil_g · 3 Nov 2014 at 11:43

just ordered me a new osprey backpack. bit bigger than my CB asset which is a tad too small for my liking. if anyone wants the asset (peat green) then trust me

booyaka · 3 Nov 2014 at 18:54

Dude - check out the skillz!

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/385215/

neil_g · 3 Nov 2014 at 22:30

Those are so badass

rhysduck · 3 Nov 2014 at 22:37

mattyfez said:
I recently bought a pair of foldable Rocket Rons, evo version,
£25 each (26"x2.1")
very pleased with them, I'm running with inner tubes and I can fit them by hand without a tyre lever.

Pretty light without loosing too much grip.

Have you managed to use these in the wet/mud yet? I was thinking of one for the rear with a mountain king two at the front.I've read that they're a bit slippery on roots/rocks.

Begbie · 3 Nov 2014 at 23:07

booyaka said:
Dude - check out the skillz!

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/385215/

RAD

These things are great though, my 2 year old nephew loves his! Gathers some speed on it too!

weescott · 4 Nov 2014 at 13:30

Just tried to get Enduro bearings for the Cane Cack 40 headset. They don't do SS bearings. Cane Cack 110 bearings (which are the same size at the 40) are over £60 and I'll still have a poorly sealed headset. New headset time.

SDK^ · 4 Nov 2014 at 13:58

booyaka said:
Dude - check out the skillz!

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/385215/

Cool - awesome vid and skills !!

kaotikuk · 4 Nov 2014 at 13:58

rhysduck said:
Have you managed to use these in the wet/mud yet? I was thinking of one for the rear with a mountain king two at the front.I've read that they're a bit slippery on roots/rocks.

Do not get a mk2 on front.. honestly for wet conditions its not great atall. Im on a high roller 2 now and its soooo much better.. grip grip and more grip.

Begbie · 4 Nov 2014 at 14:46

weescott said:
Just tried to get Enduro bearings for the Cane Cack 40 headset. They don't do SS bearings. Cane Cack 110 bearings (which are the same size at the 40) are over £60 and I'll still have a poorly sealed headset. New headset time.

Are they not sealed cartridge bearings?

Like £12 on chain reaction? Or are you wanting some sort of special 'enduro' bearings?

Andelusion · 4 Nov 2014 at 14:48

A (mini) epic pic-story...

What's this? A bit early for the Christmas tree to come out

Oh, don't they own Marzocchi now?

Oh mamma mia

Someone said, if you bling it, they will come

I certainly did, that'll do

Only my second ever brand new pair of forks, after having Revelations for a long time, and Devilles & Lyrics before then, it's certainly nice to have a beefy fork again, can't wait for my frame to arrive now but it's going to be a while.

Supercow · 4 Nov 2014 at 15:40

Sweet as!

What bike is it bolted on to?

weescott · 4 Nov 2014 at 16:14

Begbie said:
Are they not sealed cartridge bearings?

Like £12 on chain reaction? Or are you wanting some sort of special 'enduro' bearings?

Yes, they are sealed cartridge bearings. But they are complete gash. Had them on the Angleset and replaced them with Enduro bearings. They don't rust and seize every time you cycle through a puddle.

Andelusion · 4 Nov 2014 at 16:18

Supercow said:
Sweet as!
What bike is it bolted on to?

Thanks! The gold isn't as bright as I thought it'd be.

They're going on a Solo which I'm going to stealth out