Big Bike Thread

janesssssy · 26 Jul 2010 at 13:56

I have a few bits here worth looking at.
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-lots-xtr-armor#post-1644917

rhysduck · 26 Jul 2010 at 14:41

ichabod crane said:
These help to explain it any better?
Edit: rhysduck We need pics of the SS2!!!

Yes - thanks!

Seems like a rear Maxle is £50. Ouch. Still not sure what I need.. Bah!
Edit: oh wait, so the bolts that I have with the conversion kit will screw directly into the Hope hub? Oh.

Pics? Hmm.. I'll see what I can do when I get home from work

weescott · 26 Jul 2010 at 14:51

The bolts you have screw into the axle which goes through the hub. You don't need anthing else.

ichabod crane · 26 Jul 2010 at 14:55

Aye the maxle is expensive! and I think you need a threaded drop out to use it to.

KnightStalker · 26 Jul 2010 at 16:57

ichabod crane said:
Budget and colour?

Ermm colour black, i dont think anything else would suit my bike, price anything around 35-40.

MrKnifey · 26 Jul 2010 at 17:44

Well guys im back from france, 6 days early. Managed 5 days riding then came down with glandula fever, not eaten for 4 days and bit the bullet and flew home. Had to leave my van there for my mates to drive back in so all good. Got blood tests and other stuff at home now due to not being right for the past couple of months so i feel im going to have a fair bit of time off the bike. However i did manage to get my sorry ass upto Champery World Cup and it was amazing! Best thing ive ever seen and im so glad i went! The track was insane especially on Friday in Qualifying. Ended up helping the Tri-Ride camera guy who puts videos on dirt which was good fun

Will upload photos when i find my camera! All those going out there, have fun and go ride Morgins! Its an AMAZING place. Probaly the best in the area

rhysduck · 26 Jul 2010 at 17:54

So this is my new project; Have never built a bike from scratch, I've always added bits to my existing Hardtail. Should be interesting:

The new frame (Intense Slopestyle 2):

Forks:

And a shot of my current steed:

I'll change the pictures if they are too big

To get:

Stem,
Handlebars,
Brakes,
Wheels,
Pedals

MrKnifey · 26 Jul 2010 at 18:07

If your in the market for some Sunline Flat OS bars 760mm i can do them cheap

Andelusion · 26 Jul 2010 at 18:33

Awesome frame there rhysduck, I'd love a SS or SX Trail for my next bike.

weescott · 26 Jul 2010 at 18:48

Nice frame. It needs a 180mm fork up front though. It's not like you are going to pedal it far so might as well go big.

ichabod crane · 27 Jul 2010 at 08:44

KnightStalker said:
Ermm colour black, i dont think anything else would suit my bike, price anything around 35-40.

It might be worth saving the extra cash and getting an OS stem and bar.

rhysduck · 27 Jul 2010 at 10:48

Andelusion said:
Awesome frame there rhysduck, I'd love a SS or SX Trail for my next bike.

Thanks

That was my thinking too, I've always liked the look of the SX frames/bikes and was torn really between the two. I'd ridden the SS so that's what threw me. And it's a better looking frame

weescott said:
Nice frame. It needs a 180mm fork up front though. It's not like you are going to pedal it far so might as well go big.

I was thinking of it, but the Van RC2 fork was quite cheap, and new. So couldn't really say no. The frame will take a 200mm fork if required, turning it into a more than capable mini-dh bike. Although, the bike with its 160mm fork will handle DH well enough for me

Andelusion · 27 Jul 2010 at 12:26

rhysduck said:
To get:

Stem,

Handlebars,

Brakes,

Wheels,

Pedals

I've got some Hayes Stroker Carbon brakes going spare..

iMacMart · 27 Jul 2010 at 13:03

Size wise?

Is this a good guide for frame size? I'm 5.11" so was going to go for a 21" frame?

janesssssy · 27 Jul 2010 at 13:38

erm no. looking at that chart my mountain bike should be 21" that would be far to streached for me, plus it would be like climbing a gate every time I ride it.

I dont think that chart is any good tbh, I wonder what others will think.

ichabod crane · 27 Jul 2010 at 13:46

That chart does look a bit on the big side in its recommendations, its very frame specific size wise.

Jumblejug · 27 Jul 2010 at 13:59

I'm about 6'3 and ride a 19.5" frame. It depends a lot on the rider and frame.

RobotXander · 27 Jul 2010 at 14:14

I'm 5'7" and was advised by my LBS (Highly reputable Square Wheels in Strathpeffer) that a 16" frame would be perfect for me.

So far it has been

Smallest out of my mates bikes, and they sometimes take the mick. But I'm the fastest with the best technical ability....maybe they all have bikes that are too big?

rhysduck · 27 Jul 2010 at 14:14

Andelusion said:
I've got some Hayes Stroker Carbon brakes going spare..

Tempting maybe... Looking at some Forumla RX's too... I have no idea what brakes I want tbh

Or maybe some Hope...

6thElement · 27 Jul 2010 at 14:21

tweakinfreak said:
Is this a good guide for frame size? I'm 5.11" so was going to go for a 21" frame?

You probably need a 19", go to some bike shops and throw a leg over.