Big Bike Thread

panthro · 4 Aug 2009 at 11:25

Burned_Alive said:
Budget?

But without knowing that, I'd say Yeti 575

I thought the 575 would be recommended! Im not too sure really, probably about £1500 (Id prefer to buy second hand if possible) but I think I may be able to stretch to 2k.

ichabod crane · 4 Aug 2009 at 11:34

Santa Cruz Heckler

Burned_Alive · 4 Aug 2009 at 11:53

Maybe the Santa Cruz Blur LT then? or even the carbon version?

EDIT: Ignore, was looking at frame only prices

chrisxuk · 4 Aug 2009 at 12:09

barkey52 · 4 Aug 2009 at 13:43

ichabod crane, how did you find Sundays ride and are you still meeting up with us on Sat?

ichabod crane · 4 Aug 2009 at 13:58

barkey52 said:
ichabod crane, how did you find Sundays ride and are you still meeting up with us on Sat?

Havent had chance to post up on the Bike radar forum yet, had a fun time on sunday! Even though I was a little slow I generally ride on my own so go at my preferred pace but yes it was very enjoyable and you have some descent riding on your doorstep which is nice; its flat here!!!!

I should be along on Saturday, I do have trips to Dalby tomorrow night and Sunday with my club but will make my best effort for Sat.

Bennah · 4 Aug 2009 at 14:12

ichabod crane said:
Santa Cruz Heckler

I was waiting for that

Also with SDK suggesting his bike, can be had under £2k now.

MrKnifey · 4 Aug 2009 at 18:07

6thElement said:
New toys, hopefully I'll never need them. Old helmet had a very frayed chin strap and this one is a lot better quality and ticks more safety boxes.

glad to see more people buying neck braces

Saytan · 4 Aug 2009 at 18:42

oldskoolers

Diamond Back WCF singlespeed

Kona Kilauea

remy87 · 5 Aug 2009 at 22:12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv-ISen-UTQ&feature=related

look at this friggin crazy all without helmet these guys are on a death wish

panthro · 6 Aug 2009 at 04:53

I can get a full XTR groupset out here brand new for around £700. Do you think this is a good deal for my future build? I know that the XTR drivetrain is superb, but Im unsure of how the crankset and brakes compare to other similar priced manufacturers such as Hope, etc.

blacksquirrel · 6 Aug 2009 at 15:37

Hello
New to the thread, and site for that matter.
Getting back into the saddle of which I need a new one. Looked around and like both the trek 4300 disc and the Giant Talon 2.5 or 3. any views would be welcomed

Big Chris · 6 Aug 2009 at 16:23

panthro said:
I can get a full XTR groupset out here brand new for around £700. Do you think this is a good deal for my future build? I know that the XTR drivetrain is superb, but Im unsure of how the crankset and brakes compare to other similar priced manufacturers such as Hope, etc.

Go for it, as far as I know there isn't a single component in the current XTR groupset that underperforms when compared to other brands.

The crankset is arguably the best you can buy for XC/light all-mountain and the brakes are top notch too.

I'm not a fan of the dual-control levers myself but that's down to preference.

Supercow · 6 Aug 2009 at 18:06

In a french pub with net access

Best time of my life, cant stop buzzing, but leaving tomorrow

Crap pick of one of my favourite tracks "Run of the mill" - sheer drop on the side with nothing to catch you - only catch berms!

utajoker · 6 Aug 2009 at 18:30

guys, over the past few days ive been getting a creaking noise coming form the pedals when pedaling hard.

whats causing it?

is it easy to diy fix?

i have no experience of building bikes or fixing.

willhub · 6 Aug 2009 at 18:54

My bike, with new tyres and bottle cages, had to get a new garmin mount too :\

The tyres are so good, my old ones must have bin slower due to worn down I went out did 22 miles @ 20.8mph avg today.

kieranv · 6 Aug 2009 at 20:13

Just had my first
unclip...unclip!...UNCLIP!!........ground

ohh dear failure

was funny.

Draeger · 6 Aug 2009 at 20:36

kieranv said:
Just had my first
unclip...unclip!...UNCLIP!!........ground

ohh dear failure

was funny.

Get used to it. I still do it every so often, even though it's been ages since I started using SPD's.

You feel like a complete twonk at the time but as you said, afterwards, looking back on it, it's pretty funny.

6thElement · 6 Aug 2009 at 20:54

utajoker said:
guys, over the past few days ive been getting a creaking noise coming form the pedals when pedaling hard.

whats causing it?

is it easy to diy fix?

i have no experience of building bikes or fixing.

Your ankle is likely to be worn out and your foot may fall off, seek medical attention

utajoker · 6 Aug 2009 at 21:14

6thElement said:
Your ankle is likely to be worn out and your foot may fall off, seek medical attention

thx for the advice, any help as to why the bike is making the noise?

sould like its comin from the bearing were the pedals and frame join.

edit*
think its the crank and needs to be taken out and greesed or something.