Big Bike Thread

collisster · 24 Mar 2009 at 19:31

Thanks for the advice guys, I've got a massive load of work to do tonight so I'll probably do some retail therapy after haha, so I'll mail order it, crc have been very good with things in the past that do not fit etc.
I am after SPDs I've got the pedals and cleats its just I grew out of my old shoes.

Supercow · 24 Mar 2009 at 19:51

Northwind - you are absolutely correct, I do use them for lack of technique

I have always and will always wear Skate type shoes and have worn mine riding.
The 5.10 just has so much more grip, so much so that the only negative thing I can say is that sometimes it's too grippy!

I have ben in situations where I couldn't move my foot from a awkward pedal position.
Few shoes have dominated the Racing scene like these do - be it a "fashion fad" I doubt it, but each to his own

Northwind · 24 Mar 2009 at 20:09

sup3rc0w said:
I have ben in situations where I couldn't move my foot from a awkward pedal position.

Yeah, I've had that too, it's annoying isn't it

Actually, just thinking here but I bet I could use smaller pins with the 5 10s, not a performance benefit but it'd stop my gouging my legs! (Not a problem when I'm riding, but I keep rattling the pedal into the back of my calf when I'm pushing, ow ow ow.)

Jimi · 24 Mar 2009 at 20:34

Check out Cycle Sports UK, they're offering 10% discount over £100 spent. Plus if you have spent over £50 in previous orders, you get 5% loyalty discount.

I just ordered:

1 x Maxxis Minion DHF Front 26 x 2.7 Tyre Super Tacky 42a
1 x Avid Elixir Disc Brake Pads
1 x Maxxis Minion DHR Rear 26 x 2.50 Tyre
1 x Race Face Atlas AM Alloy Low Riser 31.8mm
1 x Race Face Diabolus Grips (With Locks)
1 x WTB Speed V Comp Saddle
1 x DMR V8 Pedals

And got £26 odd discount.

Bennah · 24 Mar 2009 at 20:49

All for the SX Trail '09 Jimi? New pads already?

Jimi · 24 Mar 2009 at 20:52

Oh no, the pads are for the Stumpy. Don't particularly like the white on the SXT plus I wanted to take advantage of the 10% discount. I was going to change all those bits eventually anyway, think it'll look much better black/copper. :cool:

Bennah · 24 Mar 2009 at 21:02

Good idea. Be sure to post pics of the new look. I do love the copper colour. Makes the '09 Trail I look plain

Jimi · 24 Mar 2009 at 21:05

Yeah, will do. I'll weigh the new and old bits as well, see what the difference is. I'm not that bothered if it's heavier, it only goes downhill at the moment anyway.

MrKnifey · 25 Mar 2009 at 00:35

Anyone recommend a neck brace? Looking to buy one for when im out on the downhill bike? Been looking at the Leatt Adventure ones, just wondering if anyone on here has used one?

J273 · 25 Mar 2009 at 00:56

wiiija said:
Finally done a few pics of my 09 EX9, sorry for the delay, been too busy ragging it for the past couple of months.

sean

Stunning bike mate

What size is this?

roughly whats the toptube length?

Thanks

KnightStalker · 25 Mar 2009 at 01:27

Ok it seems pointless to start a brand new thread for a small question, which im sure you guys can sort me out with..wheres the best places to get a bike from the net on Finance..
now most places use Black Horse finance, and well they hate me and my family on their criteria, so really anymore out there that dont use black horse?

weescott · 25 Mar 2009 at 08:02

Why not sort out a loan from your bank or whoever first, then you won't be limited for shops and choice?

Supercow · 25 Mar 2009 at 09:13

KnightStalker said:
Ok it seems pointless to start a brand new thread for a small question, which im sure you guys can sort me out with..wheres the best places to get a bike from the net on Finance..
now most places use Black Horse finance, and well they hate me and my family on their criteria, so really anymore out there that dont use black horse?

Eveyone uses 0% Black Horse afaik

weescott said:
Why not sort out a loan from your bank or whoever first, then you won't be limited for shops and choice?

Because finance on a bike is normally interest free

KnightStalker · 25 Mar 2009 at 16:28

cheers, i thought that would be the case, ill have to forget about that idea then.

Jimi · 25 Mar 2009 at 17:17

Is Black Horse anything to do with Barclays?

I got a bike from Evans interest free for a year with Barclays Finance.

KnightStalker · 25 Mar 2009 at 17:23

Black Horse is part Lloyds TSB.

Jimi · 25 Mar 2009 at 17:30

Oh well try Evans Cycles then, you get a decision in minutes. I bought my Stumpjumper Elite from them.

6thElement · 25 Mar 2009 at 18:51

collisster said:
can you guys recommend me some good cycling shoes and some bib shorts
I'm size 8 in shoe and a medium in the shorts
I'd like the shoes to look nice as well as be comfy.
The ones I've lined up are http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22308
I've had shimano shoes before and they have been good.

I've got about 70 pounds to spend

Thanks

I'm a fan of Shimano shoes, I've a few different pairs. For bibs I currently like my Hincapie HC-12 ceramics, if I can find somewhere giving away Assos bibs I'll try those at some point. I think they're just slightly out of budget though

SDK^ · 25 Mar 2009 at 19:22

Just ordered some new All Mountain wheels \o/
Roval Traversee wheel set - Combined weight : 1579g

Stronger and much lighter than the standard DT Swiss 420's I'm currently running.

Bringing my bike weight down to 12.8kg (28.2lbs)

Will post some pics once I've fitted them

Shoei · 25 Mar 2009 at 20:29

Love the look of the Rovals Specialized fit to the top end road bikes, no good for a fat git like me though.
Saying that my £60 Shimano WH-R500's have done a 1000miles with out going out of true and no puncutures in the vrederstein(sp) tyres either.