Pedals... the Shamano 520s from the bay are usually the best vfm. Shoes... one problem with cycling shoes are sizes can vary a lot from different manufacturers. If it's your first pair best off going to a shop to try some on.
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Pedals... the Shamano 520s from the bay are usually the best vfm. Shoes... one problem with cycling shoes are sizes can vary a lot from different manufacturers. If it's your first pair best off going to a shop to try some on.
Just got a pair of white Shimano 520 pedals from the bay c/w cleats and free postage for £19.99.
Also got a pair of Shimano M121 shoes. I use Shimano road shoes and have found that ( at least in my case ) Shimano shoes tend to be very slightly smaller made as far as sizing goes. I'm normally a 42 in a shoe or boot and both my road and MTB shoes are 43's and fit perfectly. I tried a pair of Specialized MTB shoes on in a shop last week and in their case found the Spesh stuff to be pretty much "spot on" as far as stated sizes go. Hope that helps a wee bit!.
Best idea is to pop into a local shop and try them on there first ( thats if you would rather buy online if you can find better deals than your LBS is doing in shoes ).
Also got a pair of Shimano M121 shoes. I use Shimano road shoes and have found that ( at least in my case ) Shimano shoes tend to be very slightly smaller made as far as sizing goes. I'm normally a 42 in a shoe or boot and both my road and MTB shoes are 43's and fit perfectly. I tried a pair of Specialized MTB shoes on in a shop last week and in their case found the Spesh stuff to be pretty much "spot on" as far as stated sizes go. Hope that helps a wee bit!.
Best idea is to pop into a local shop and try them on there first ( thats if you would rather buy online if you can find better deals than your LBS is doing in shoes ).
Deon, if you wanna come down and do some uplifts with a few of your mates gimme a shout!
Will most certainly take you up on that offer.
Aye had a fun day! Wasnt expecting just riding downhill to be so tiring but it really did take it out of me. First run was a bit sketchy but it got better from then on each ride
Haha, told you so. Now you know why we push that little bit up the hill, between where hey drop us off and the start of the run.
Nutter!
Was good to meet ya'll and I'll let you guys know when we go again.
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wow, Im sure mine is a lot lighter! what spec is yours?
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Frame: Cove Stiffee FR (Pre 2009 Revamp) 19.5"
Forks: Fox 32 Float RLC QR15
Bars: Easton Monkeybar EA70
Stem: Thomson Elite 4X 90mm 0degree
Headset: Hope
Grips: ODI Rogue Lock-On
Bar Ends: Hope
Front Brake Lever assy: Hope Tech X2
Front Caliper: Hope Tech X2
Front disc: Hope Floating 203mm
Rear Brake Lever assy: Hope Tech X2
Rear Caliper: Hope Tech X2
Rear Disc: Hope Floating 183mm
Hoses: Hope Braided
Shifters: SLX
Cables: XTR
Front Mech: SLX M665 Double
Rear Mech: XT M772 Shadow
Chain Device: e13 DRS coming soon
Seat: SDG Bel-Air Ti
Seat Post: Thudbuster ST
Seat Post Clamp: Hope
Cranks: SLX M665 Double
Chain: KMC X9L
Cassette: XT M770
Pedals: Wellgo MG-1
Bottom Bracket: Hope
Wheels: Merlin Custom
Rim: Mavic XM719
Spokes: DT DB Competition
Hub: Hope Pro II
Tube: Schwalbe
Tires: Kenda Nevegal DTC 2.35
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12689008
I thought the same until I weighed it! Thinking about it further though, I could easily save 500g just changing the tyres to something more sensible (2.1), and 250g by going back to normal seatpost. So that'd be 1.6lbs saved already. Hope brakes arent light particularly with large rotors. It feels fairly light, just doesnt seem to measure up that way, at least on these cheapo scales. Not to mention its currently caked in mud, which probably isnt helping.
Forks: Fox 32 Float RLC QR15
Bars: Easton Monkeybar EA70
Stem: Thomson Elite 4X 90mm 0degree
Headset: Hope
Grips: ODI Rogue Lock-On
Bar Ends: Hope
Front Brake Lever assy: Hope Tech X2
Front Caliper: Hope Tech X2
Front disc: Hope Floating 203mm
Rear Brake Lever assy: Hope Tech X2
Rear Caliper: Hope Tech X2
Rear Disc: Hope Floating 183mm
Hoses: Hope Braided
Shifters: SLX
Cables: XTR
Front Mech: SLX M665 Double
Rear Mech: XT M772 Shadow
Chain Device: e13 DRS coming soon
Seat: SDG Bel-Air Ti
Seat Post: Thudbuster ST
Seat Post Clamp: Hope
Cranks: SLX M665 Double
Chain: KMC X9L
Cassette: XT M770
Pedals: Wellgo MG-1
Bottom Bracket: Hope
Wheels: Merlin Custom
Rim: Mavic XM719
Spokes: DT DB Competition
Hub: Hope Pro II
Tube: Schwalbe
Tires: Kenda Nevegal DTC 2.35
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12689008
I thought the same until I weighed it! Thinking about it further though, I could easily save 500g just changing the tyres to something more sensible (2.1), and 250g by going back to normal seatpost. So that'd be 1.6lbs saved already. Hope brakes arent light particularly with large rotors. It feels fairly light, just doesnt seem to measure up that way, at least on these cheapo scales. Not to mention its currently caked in mud, which probably isnt helping.
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Well mine is red, didnt you know that red paint is lighter?
Pretty much the same components as yours, but mine is XT / XTR through out. I dont think the SLX is adding that much weight
Pretty much the same components as yours, but mine is XT / XTR through out. I dont think the SLX is adding that much weight
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The SLX crankset gives away 150g to the XT, other than that, cant see there being more than say 50g difference on the derailleurs/shifters. What size tyres do you have?
You're going to have to buy some scales!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....958&var=520001301571&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Apparently braided hoses are +40g at each end, so 80g there.
You're going to have to buy some scales!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....958&var=520001301571&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Apparently braided hoses are +40g at each end, so 80g there.
To save 500g on your tyre choice you'll need to fit tyres that weigh 465g each, something like Conti Race King Supersonics.
Seat post :
Source : http://www.thudbuster.com/faq.html
Your frame probably isn't the lightest either
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To save 500g on your tyre choice you'll need to fit tyres that weigh 465g each, something like Conti Race King Supersonics.
Seat post :
Source : http://www.thudbuster.com/faq.html
Your frame probably isn't the lightest either
Yeah, maybe overstating the tyre saving there a bit. Seatpost would realistically be 200-250grams though (Current is 460). Frame weighs in at around 4.8-5lbs I believe!
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Continental's claimed weight of all their DH tires are WAY off the real weight.
When I checked to see where I could save some more weight on my bike, I thought that the Continental Der Kaizer's are a God send.
According to their figures, I would have saved a whole pound by swapping my dual ply Maxxis High Roller/Minion combo to the Der Kaizer dual ply.
Check the real weight first before getting excited about weight saving on them!
When I checked to see where I could save some more weight on my bike, I thought that the Continental Der Kaizer's are a God send.
According to their figures, I would have saved a whole pound by swapping my dual ply Maxxis High Roller/Minion combo to the Der Kaizer dual ply.
Check the real weight first before getting excited about weight saving on them!
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Dont worry, I wont be doing any weight saving! Just intrigued to see where the weight is gained.
If I changed:
SLX chainset to XT (150g)
SLX Fr Der to XTR (30g)
XT Rr Der to XTR (47g)
SLX Shifters to XTR (40g)
I would only save approx 265g (according to shimano), even XTR chainset would only give you another 90g saving. After that, there's not a lot left that could be changed without making the bike a fair bit more fragile.
If I changed:
SLX chainset to XT (150g)
SLX Fr Der to XTR (30g)
XT Rr Der to XTR (47g)
SLX Shifters to XTR (40g)
I would only save approx 265g (according to shimano), even XTR chainset would only give you another 90g saving. After that, there's not a lot left that could be changed without making the bike a fair bit more fragile.
What can you guys recommend for knee/shin armour?
I currently have the cheapo TLD pads - but it's time for a change.
I really don't know what to get - all I want is that they don't slip!
Never heard anyone refer to Troy lee gear as cheap!
661 Kyle Strait, or Troy lee T-Bones for winnings
Fair enough, but just to prove my point anyways... check this out
Claimed weight: Rain King 2.5 with reinforced carcass and double sidewall = 950grams
The actual weight
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These ones are cheapest]Never heard anyone refer to Troy lee gear as cheap!
661 Kyle Strait, or Troy lee T-Bones for winnings
T-Bones are no good, I need SHIN&KNEE armour in 1.
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I have some 661 Kyle Straits, they're the only leg protection I've ever had but I can say that they don't slip for me, if you do the velcro up tight they stay put, I can pedal with them fine too, they're a little hard to fit with my 3/4 Endura humvee pants but that's the only negative, if you can think of it as one.
Anything that's a sock design should do much better than just the pads with straps.
Edit: n/w just noticed you need shin armour too, take the pedal scrapes like a man you big girl
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Fair enough, but just to prove my point anyways... check this out
Claimed weight: Rain King 2.5 with reinforced carcass and double sidewall = 950grams
The actual weight
Picture no worky!
661 Kyle Strait + 661 Veggie Shin?
Failing that, just get the TLD Lopes.
Lol - i take enough scrapes and holes to the back of the legs.. got two nice holes from the weekendI have some 661 Kyle Straits, they're the only leg protection I've ever had but I can say that they don't slip for me, if you do the velcro up tight they stay put, I can pedal with them fine too, they're a little hard to fit with my 3/4 Endura humvee pants but that's the only negative, if you can think of it as one.
Anything that's a sock design should do much better than just the pads with straps.
Edit: n/w just noticed you need shin armour too, take the pedal scrapes like a man you big girl
Looking at the Lopes yeah - my riding mate has them - says they slip. But havent read any reviews saying that they do!
CRC website is down
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That is one seriously heavy tyre!
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