Big Bike Thread

Reality|Bites · 13 May 2009 at 00:11

Then you have to cycle all the way home after work as well

Quite a long journey.

tom_nieto · 13 May 2009 at 06:44

It's not raining, I'm going to do it. The way home isn't a problem as I can take it as slow as I like. Wish me luck!

SDK^ · 13 May 2009 at 18:21

My cycle to work is 16.8 miles and it takes me 48mins on a very hilly route.

Good luck for yours.

My route profile

tom_nieto · 13 May 2009 at 19:00

I worked it out as a 51.8km round trip. I think it's more uphill on the way than the way back. 1:15 there, 0:58 on the way back. I'm sure the time will decrease once I get into it a bit more. Felt very awake and didn't want to die when I got to work.

Definitely will be doing it again, but won't get a chance til next week due to on calls.

SDK, how did you get the little route profile? I've been messing about on the mapmyfitness.com site and can't seem to get it quite right.

Reality|Bites · 13 May 2009 at 19:12

With quite a few downhills yeah 48mins easy

My route is fairly flat.

SDK^ · 13 May 2009 at 19:33

tom_nieto said:
SDK, how did you get the little route profile? I've been messing about on the mapmyfitness.com site and can't seem to get it quite right.

I've not used that site but if you goto Settings and Show Elevation you should see it.

Sparky · 13 May 2009 at 21:00

Which parts on my rockhopper could i replace with carbon? Im sure i have seen seat posts made from CF and fancy making a few bits when work is a little quieter during the summer.

Bennah · 13 May 2009 at 22:04

Why the need to change a few bits to carbon? Save weight?

A number of things can be changed including, seat post, bars, rear mech and even hubs I think.

andi · 13 May 2009 at 22:06

Bennah said:
Why the need to change a few bits to carbon? Save weight?

A number of things can be changed including, seat post, bars, rear mech and even hubs I think.

If you work where he works, why not change things for carbon?

Jadds · 13 May 2009 at 22:06

Carbon brake levers would be pretty cool.

Bennah · 13 May 2009 at 22:08

andi said:
If you work where he works, why not change things for carbon?

If I worked where he does, I wouldn't need a bike, nor a home for that fact.

I would be at work 24/7

andi · 13 May 2009 at 22:11

I think I'd have a carbon fibre house

tom_nieto · 13 May 2009 at 23:00

I can 100% guarantee that after a long ride with a carbon seat post your bottom will still be sore. Looks cool though.

Bennah · 13 May 2009 at 23:02

tom_nieto said:
I can 100% guarantee that after a long ride with a carbon seat post your bottom will still be sore. Looks cool though.

Why is that? With a decent seat, in the correct position, I cant see the seat post causing a problem.

Sparky · 14 May 2009 at 05:22

andi said:
If you work where he works, why not change things for carbon?

Im doing it mostly for something to do when we are quieter, plus i will get the work experience kids to make them

Jadds said:
Carbon brake levers would be pretty cool.

Thats a good idea.

andi said:
I think I'd have a carbon fibre house

lol

Bennah · 14 May 2009 at 07:28

Custom made carbon fibre parts then :cool:

Definatly have a shot of make some bars then, along with a seat post

Sparky · 14 May 2009 at 07:34

Bennah said:
Custom made carbon fibre parts then

Definatly have a shot of make some bars then, along with a seat post

Will have a go and see how they come out, if any good i will make you a set for all the help and advice you have given me.

Microwave · 14 May 2009 at 11:07

I've got an 08 Cube Fritzz, had it about a year now.

Fullsize

New rim and hub after buckling it in Les Gets.

Fullsize

Fullsize
(Better quality - new camera

)

- - - - - - - - - -

Specs:

Cube Fritzz 08 frame
Fox 36 TALAS RC2 fork
Fox RP23 shock
Full XT drivetrain
Formula The One breaks
Nobby Nic typres
Synctace P6 carbon seatpost
Gore Ride-On fully sealed gear cables

~13.5kgs

It's amazing both up and down, a proper all round bike.

barkey52 said:
along with a MRP XCG Triple chain bash guard.

I've been looking at getting that, how does it perform? Can I see a few pics?

knowlesy · 14 May 2009 at 11:13

some real nice bikes here !

p4radox · 14 May 2009 at 11:31

^Looks awesome. The bike's pretty nice too.