Big Bike Thread

YorkshirePadd26 · 1 May 2010 at 02:31

touch said:
All your mates bikes are all-mountain or hardcore xc. (They all have air shocks which often have shorter travel then springs and are used because they are lighter)
The KHS XCT 555 would be similar to the bikes they are riding. It's got 140mm travel all round and is marketed as an "extreme xc" bike.

You dont want to be getting a full-on DH bike unless you are riding DH. Any flat bits or climbs and your mates are going to drop you pretty quick on the bikes they are riding.

Ok point taken, I don't need a DH bike then.

I'm awaiting KHS coming back to me on the pricing of the 555 at I might not be able to get it if they don't do topping up.

I may look at the XCT 535 Same frame 10mm less rear travel and RS tora air fork but its only £799 and its does with out the Marzocchi 44 QR15 which I've not heard anything good about.

Saytan · 1 May 2010 at 07:53

Today's the bristol bike jumble for anyone in the area. Outside mud dock, kicking off at midday - it's free to sell your stuff and there's usually loads of bargains to be had

Lakeland · 1 May 2010 at 09:36

touch said:
Just did my first 10 mile time trial.
Hard going but good fun. Did a 25:19
I think another bike is needed now. This is going to be an expensive hobby.
TT bikes are beautiful things tho (in fact, i think i may like the look of them more than dh bikes ).

that its a very good effort for your first time trial!

Inquisitor · 1 May 2010 at 10:02

Saytan said:
Today's the bristol bike jumble for anyone in the area. Outside mud dock, kicking off at midday - it's free to sell your stuff and there's usually loads of bargains to be had

Damn, just went back to uni

Is this a regular thing?

touch · 1 May 2010 at 15:34

Eeek! Just realised that the Fred Whitton challenge is next weekend :eek:

Is anybody else doing it?
Im getting a bit worried now, having heard a few stories of guys (who are usually stronger climbers than me) having to get off and push.

KnightStalker · 1 May 2010 at 15:42

Different question, does anyone else's legs turn to jelly after a long ride or a ride with pace and quite hilly and rough trails, i.e you go to pedal and yor legs just fail to respond, if so how on earth can i prevent that.

Lakeland · 1 May 2010 at 15:44

touch said:
Eeek! Just realised that the Fred Whitton challenge is next weekend
Is anybody else doing it?
Im getting a bit worried now, having heard a few stories of guys (who are usually stronger climbers than me) having to get off and push.

I didn't get my entry this year so ill be stuck watching! Hardknott is the killer right at the end after about 100 miles

weescott · 1 May 2010 at 15:50

KnightStalker said:
Different question, does anyone else's legs turn to jelly after a long ride or a ride with pace and quite hilly and rough trails, i.e you go to pedal and yor legs just fail to respond, if so how on earth can i prevent that.

Without meaning to sound blunt; it sounds like you just need to eat more. Get those sugar levels up!

touch · 1 May 2010 at 16:09

Yep, i agree.
Need to be eating more.
Load up on carbs before a big ride with good meal the night before (pasta/rice etc) and a good breakfast in the morning (porrige is good).
You also need to keep eating when your cycling. Bananas, cereal bars, biscuits etc are good and easy to carry. Dont wait until you're hungry - keep on eating.

weescott · 1 May 2010 at 16:47

Anyone got any idea what a pair of 08 Hope Mono M4's with floating rotors and mounting hardware are worth? Some slight marking on the levers. Plenty of life left in the pads. 1 spare set of pads. Work perfectly.

SDK^ · 1 May 2010 at 17:43

Today I did one of my longest rides for a while, pretty quick pace as well.
2 laps (non stop) of Cannock Chase (FTD & Monkey) in a total time of 2hrs 50mins (27 miles).

Details : http://connect.garmin.com/activity/31837905

I'm feeling a bit achy now

R0B75 · 1 May 2010 at 19:12

I'd be lucky if I could do 1 lap without stopping. Fitness level has dropped sharply over the last few months with not cycling to work (50miles round trip now) amd need to get it back.

What was it like there today? I was going to go with a work mate but got let down as they didn't fancy it after all the rain we had yesterday. Should probably have gone on my own really.

mel d · 1 May 2010 at 19:14

need to get out again

is there a national trail map thing online ?

Andelusion · 1 May 2010 at 19:17

SDK^ said:
Today I did one of my longest rides for a while, pretty quick pace as well.
2 laps (non stop) of Cannock Chase (FTD & Monkey) in a total time of 2hrs 50mins (27 miles).

Details : http://connect.garmin.com/activity/31837905

I'm feeling a bit achy now

Nice job! Was that on the Enduro or FSR?

weescott · 1 May 2010 at 19:36

mel d said:
need to get out again is there a national trail map thing online ?

Nope. There are loads of resources online though. Here are some of them:

Wales:

http://www.mbwales.com/

England:

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/england-cycling

Scotland:

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/mtbscotland

robnut · 1 May 2010 at 21:00

I wonder if you guys can give me rough price to sell a Kona Blast in green, 2008 model iirc 20" frame. Did a blind deal with a mate buts its miles to big for me as i have a tiny inside leg ("25"). I tried a Kona Shred 13" today and that felt perfect.

6thElement · 1 May 2010 at 21:04

First day back on the big bike at a ski resort for the year, damn that was fun, but hot with temps close to 32C.

:cool:

Andelusion · 1 May 2010 at 21:10

6thElement said:
but hot with temps close to 32C.

Sounds awful!

Not jealous at all

weescott · 1 May 2010 at 21:55

robnut said:
I wonder if you guys can give me rough price to sell a Kona Blast in green, 2008 model iirc 20" frame. Did a blind deal with a mate buts its miles to big for me as i have a tiny inside leg ("25"). I tried a Kona Shred 13" today and that felt perfect.

About £250

robnut · 1 May 2010 at 21:58

Thanks.