Big Bike Thread

Trick · 9 Jul 2009 at 18:20

Been screwed since yesterday afternoon

GSDog · 9 Jul 2009 at 20:08

Reality|Bites said:
anyone else having problems with the Dales website?

http://www.dalescycles.com/

Yes.

"Licensing Authentication Failed."

Bennah · 9 Jul 2009 at 22:21

Dalecycles seem to be working fine for me.

Regards my bike, the new cassette should arrive tomorrow. Its been murder since last thursday without having a bike, Ive felt so lost.

Walking is not the way to go, put it that way

SDK^ · 9 Jul 2009 at 22:29

What cassette did you order?

Bennah said:
Still not got round to removing the cassette for a new one. This would be ok wouldn't it? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16389

Yup - that's what you need

Dominor · 10 Jul 2009 at 00:04

My 06 Kona Stinky, got it off Ebay and it was a little messed up, cleaned and regreased most of it so far, fixed the internal rebound in the front forks and added a brand new Chain Device.

KnightStalker · 10 Jul 2009 at 00:10

holy cow, massive pictures man..

/edit, bikes looking good now that i can see the pictures properly lol, how ya finding the ride?

Dominor · 10 Jul 2009 at 00:43

Yeah al change em now, didnt realise

, Edit Fixed em.

Rides really well, havent really gave it a good fly about yet but so far so good. The suspension was awful when I first got it, topped out all the time with a huge clanging sound, but after fixing the rebound its really smooth.

Bennah · 10 Jul 2009 at 07:30

SDK^ said:
What cassette did you order?

Yup - that's what you need

I ordered a Sram PG980 from CRC. For £34, it seemed a bit of a bargin

Aspect · 10 Jul 2009 at 14:04

Fingers crossed i'll be taking my new stead up to Cannock Chase this weekend, see how she performs. I cant wait

SDK^ · 10 Jul 2009 at 17:10

Aspect said:
Fingers crossed i'll be taking my new stead up to Cannock Chase this weekend, see how she performs. I cant wait

I'm going tomorrow; my shoulder feels like it can take a bit off road stuff now.

Look out for a fast moving Enduro SL

Aspect · 10 Jul 2009 at 18:41

SDK^ said:
I'm going tomorrow; my shoulder feels like it can take a bit off road stuff now.

Look out for a fast moving Enduro SL

Ha, i'll keep my eyes peeled. Look out for a bloke falling off a white Marin........a lot

Rebel=UK= · 10 Jul 2009 at 23:47

My new bike that i got today, its a claud butler stoneriver:

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SDK^ · 11 Jul 2009 at 14:59

Aspect said:
Ha, i'll keep my eyes peeled. Look out for a bloke falling off a white Marin........a lot

I didn't see you - I got there at 10:30, did 3 laps in 2 hours and left at 12:30.
My collar bone has finally healed enough to ride properly now after 9 weeks not being to ride - woohoo

My new wheels are awesome, they feel stiff and are very light.

weescott · 11 Jul 2009 at 17:34

I'm planning my road trip for August, so far it looks roughly like this:

Tuesday: Coed llandegla
Wednesday: Glentress/Innerleithan
Thurdsay: Pitfichie/Benachie/Mithers tap
Friday: Mt Keen/Fungle/Scolty/Kerloch
Saturday: Morray Monster Trails
Saturday/Sunday: Laggan/Nevis Red
Sunday: Back to Londonshire.

So much to do and so little time.

andi · 11 Jul 2009 at 17:58

You not want to add a bit of rest time in there somewhere? You'll be knackered by the weekend..

Jonny ///M · 11 Jul 2009 at 18:06

That trip looks like it could kill me! Having only been to inners and glentress(was at glentress yesterday) I couldn't ride all the other so soon after if they are anything like them!

Aspect · 11 Jul 2009 at 18:32

SDK^ said:
I didn't see you - I got there at 10:30, did 3 laps in 2 hours and left at 12:30.
My collar bone has finally healed enough to ride properly now after 9 weeks not being to ride - woohoo

My new wheels are awesome, they feel stiff and are very light.

We got there at around 11:45 i think, did a couple of laps. It was my first time there, and i absolutely loved it! I was awful the first time round! Second time round was better, but still pretty poor! My bike well and truly got christened

3 laps in 2 hours in quite some going mate! Me and my cousin stopped for breaks quite often. Probably 3-4 hours to do the 2 laps, which sounds like a year compared to your run.

I did think i saw you, but the times wouldn't match up with the guy i saw. Unless you were wearing a blue and red coloured helmet?

I plan on going as often as i can now. Practice makes perfect

SDK^ · 11 Jul 2009 at 18:40

My legs felt really good today, felt like I good do another 3 more laps

I was wearing a black and green Monster Energy top.

I've been going there for about 2.5 years and practically know every bump, rock and root.
They are currently building some new official sections on the other side – Special Events Area, and there are loads of other awesome non official trails there as well, along with several DH runs.

Shame they have closed off section 6 & 7 for maintenance

Microwave · 11 Jul 2009 at 18:49

Did Dalby Forest yesterday with my new Gore gear cables. Which are amazing the shifting was quick, crisp and consistent, I'd recommend them to anyone!

Aspect · 11 Jul 2009 at 18:52

SDK^ said:
My legs felt really good today, felt like I good do another 3 more laps
I was wearing a black and green Monster Energy top.

I've been going there for about 2.5 years and practically know every bump, rock and root.
They are currently building some new official sections on the other side – Special Events Area, and there are loads of other awesome non official trails there as well, along with several DH runs.

Shame they have closed off section 6 & 7 for maintenance

My legs were agony on the second run, serves me right for going to the gym yesterday

I did see a guy in a black and green top, whether it was you i don't know. I was wearing a blue adidas rugby top if thats of any use.

New stuff would be great, and yeah it was a shame 6 & 7 was closed. I loved all the other sections i did though. I didn't fall up, but i did have to put my feet down to stop myself quite a few times.

I was very aware of slowing people up too, so anyone coming up behind me i just let past. It was much quieter by the second run though, and didn't really need to do that.

Shame i didn't see you there, i need some serious lessons