Big Bike Thread

willhub · 29 Jul 2008 at 15:43

I use to cycle to college on a heavy saracen MTB, 10 miles there and 14 miles back so you should have just got something cheap, but then again you mention steep climbs so a roadie might be good, how steep are the climbs? On my commute I used to have about 1 11 or 12% climb. not very long and maybe a 10% drag, the 10% I was going up at like 10-14mph on my old MTB now on the roadie I get like 20-25mph up it so quite a difference, before the drag is abit you go down so does boost speed quite abit . I'm guessing you wil be even faster since your bike is lighter and just better all around than mine.

Soon my commute will be a very small and flat 3.2miles each way, but I've got cars and multiple lane roads to deal with.

Supercow · 29 Jul 2008 at 16:05

It's relatively cheap at £520, good parts list, nice and comfortable etc., light but not OTT
Just treated myself to something, since my new job is paying me £14 K more than my current

willhub · 29 Jul 2008 at 17:08

sup3rc0w said:
It's relatively cheap at £520, good parts list, nice and comfortable etc., light but not OTT
Just treated myself to something, since my new job is paying me £14 K more than my current

14: more?? What was your last job like 4K or something?

, I'd have got a full carbon bike

Looks like a nice buy for £520, my Genesis Aether cost me £700 but I got 10% discount and the frame does not look as good as yours, its got 105 rear, Tiagara Breaks, hubs, front mech, chainset and shifters and carbon forks which are standard now adays.

Infact my bike:

Not very big pic but gives an idea, I had some new wheels with Open Pro and Tiagara hubs, about £25 more than my old ones, the wheels are 32 spoke compared to 16 spoke and slightly bladed before but they apparently are stronger. I was looking at Bianchi is that a 2007 model?

djjuk · 29 Jul 2008 at 18:19

GT Avalanche 1.0 2008

Got it last weekend & loving it so far! Just need to remind my legs that muscles are perfectly acceptable :eek:

SpudMaster · 30 Jul 2008 at 01:39

Supercow · 30 Jul 2008 at 06:54

willhub said:
14: more?? What was your last job like 4K or something? , I'd have got a full carbon bike
I was looking at Bianchi is that a 2007 model?

Nah full carbon is OTT for me, will just be used to commute, as my passion is MTB. I'm looking into blinging out my SX trail though

..... or buy a full on DH bike

The Bianchi is the new 2008 C2C Via Nirone Sora
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id40521.html

The brakes arent that great, but they say the frame rides like that of a much more expensive bike.

pedrochop · 30 Jul 2008 at 11:08

Good photo SpudMaster, where was it taken?

willhub · 30 Jul 2008 at 11:14

sup3rc0w said:
Nah full carbon is OTT for me, will just be used to commute, as my passion is MTB. I'm looking into blinging out my SX trail though ..... or buy a full on DH bike

The Bianchi is the new 2008 C2C Via Nirone Sora
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id40521.html

The brakes arent that great, but they say the frame rides like that of a much more expensive bike.

Ahh thats why its cheaper I guess, its using Sora shifters. Yea the frame looks really good and streamlined, do a few upgrades and it might be worth much more

leaskovski · 30 Jul 2008 at 13:10

sup3rc0w said:
My new bike I'm collecting on Friday
Never thought I'd buy a roadie, but I have really far to cycle to MY NEW JOB (sorry, had to try contain my excitement there)

Good choice, plus you will own the road with a roadie. I miss having a roadie, the the mtb does the job plus it allows me to go trail riding in kent with the mates.

Supercow · 30 Jul 2008 at 19:28

Right people, here's a challenge for you.

Pimp my Ride, SX Trail style!

Got a 2008 SX trail I wanna bling and pimp like a mofo!!
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/Produ...gle1/productID/8009/groupID/34/categoryID/274

I have better brakes on there already, and also a G-Ring + LG1 and taco, and better pedals.

Any other upgrades you can think of - that would
1. Make it even lighter
2. Look sweet as pimping!
3. 180 mm of travel at the front

Think the white rims and handlebars are overdone, but knock yourself out!

monkeypants · 30 Jul 2008 at 19:44

"New" bike:

ichabod crane · 30 Jul 2008 at 19:48

What a cracker!! well worth the waiting

monkeypants · 30 Jul 2008 at 19:55

ichabod crane said:
What a cracker!! well worth the waiting

Oh yes. I've got some shorter (150mm) forks to put on for more level trails but they're still being serviced.

I'm just waiting on some longer chainring bolts so I can put the e-13 supercharger on there.

It feels really weird going from clipless to flats, I'm going to have to learn how to stay on the pedals while jumping again!

willhub · 30 Jul 2008 at 20:01

Why dont you keep clipless? Surely they are better? :confused:

Supercow · 30 Jul 2008 at 20:20

willhub said:
Why dont you keep clipless? Surely they are better?

Not for agressive MTB'ing

monkeypants · 30 Jul 2008 at 21:12

willhub said:
Why dont you keep clipless? Surely they are better?

When I get good at agressive DH'ing and jumping, I'll get myself some CB Mallet Cs. I'm using flats for now so I can bail without fuss!

badbob · 30 Jul 2008 at 21:15

mmm cheese grated shins.

SDK^ · 30 Jul 2008 at 21:23

sup3rc0w said:
Any other upgrades you can think of - that would
1. Make it even lighter
2. Look sweet as pimping!
3. 180 mm of travel at the front

Think the white rims and handlebars are overdone, but knock yourself out!

Green is the new white anyway

Why would you want to make a Freeride bike lighter?

These wheels look good : Da Bomb Da Wheels Golden Camo £200
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19427

Supercow · 30 Jul 2008 at 21:32

Had a look at those as well, it's between http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=15732 and Some golden rims (think they were spank royola) and these.

Reason I want it lighter is because I love flying... the more air, the better pelting it down the hill. The lighter I and my bike become, the higher I will fly

collisster · 31 Jul 2008 at 22:51

just got back from our biking holiday in wales, was really good! did Landegla on Sunday really liked the downhill, did mbr at coed y brenin on monday, day off on tuesday and then did tawr in the morning on wednesday then did dragons back in the afternoon, some hillarious crashes!
Wiija were you at coed y on wednesday morning I swear I saw a bike the same as yours! I was carrying my friends bike up from tawr as he'd wrapped it round a rock haha