Big Bike Thread

RobotXander · 27 Oct 2010 at 16:02

What wheels are you Trail guys rolling with?

Thinking a set of wheels will be my next purchase (currently have the Stock Alex Rims D17's)
Jumps and drops as well as rocky descents.....was thinking the Halo Combats look nice?
I'm not too heavy (10 stone) but need something that can take a beating

Torch [P4] · 27 Oct 2010 at 17:24

have you looked at some of the superstar stuff m8? http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/index.php?cPath=40

the techevo2 am set looks like it could take some punishment

SDK^ · 27 Oct 2010 at 17:41

Showboat said:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-16-2010-road-bike-ec019545
Can pick this up at local bike shop for £399

You can't go wrong with that Allez, especially for £400 !!!. Check out the buyers reviews on that site for yourself.

6thElement · 28 Oct 2010 at 03:24

Freeride bike is built back up ready for the final weekend of the year at Diablo :cool:

RobotXander · 28 Oct 2010 at 09:03

Torch [P4];17662764 said:
have you looked at some of the superstar stuff m8? http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/index.php?cPath=40

the techevo2 am set looks like it could take some punishment

Nice XC wheelset there too! Am also liking the pedals

janesssssy · 28 Oct 2010 at 09:39

The seat post went down on the decent. This was me climbing.

Good day

Torch [P4] · 28 Oct 2010 at 11:53

RobotXander said:
Nice XC wheelset there too! Am also liking the pedals

Yeah I'm running nano tech flats and they are super grippy and fairly light
They come on special offer every now and again

benjo · 28 Oct 2010 at 14:06

Does anyone know if there's a standard torx size for the bolts on brake rotors? Mines come loose :/

Torch [P4] · 28 Oct 2010 at 14:11

T25 off the top of my head m8

benjo · 28 Oct 2010 at 14:12

Ok thanks, I'll have a look in town

Pawnless Endgame · 29 Oct 2010 at 19:43

Adding my 2 cents, I last bought a bike in 1993, and I want to get fitter by commuting without buses. I went to Halfords today and bought 2 lights, pump, lock, lubricant oil and a £30 helmet. Just starter kit really. The bike I'm picking up tomorrow, a hybrid type, and it'll be this - the Carerra Subway. There's some pretty hefty discounts going on at the moment, so I managed to buy the whole lot for £258 and they fit the lights for you.

theron · 29 Oct 2010 at 21:11

one of these as original - with rear fox coil spring instead of air shock

if the frame ever crack ill cry for a week :d

thecremeegg · 29 Oct 2010 at 23:38

Janesssssy do you by any chance have a map of the Bordon route? My gf lives just down the road and we want to give it a shot but cant find anything online about it?

Oh and I need some winter tyres, what do people recommend? Wont be used on roads much if at all, just needs to handle mud!

janesssssy · 30 Oct 2010 at 19:05

I managed to get out of bed on a Saturday at 7am. Bike was in the house and rode out of the front door at 7.20. 22miles today along the canal and through 8 miles of single-track then back home.

How refreshing to start the day like this.

thecremeegg said:
Janesssssy do you by any chance have a map of the Bordon route? My gf lives just down the road and we want to give it a shot but can’t find anything online about it?

It’s horribly inaccurate if you wanted to follow the route. But here you go.

http://sportypal.com/Workouts/Details/733630?key=4066cbfac9a890b1a07be37473dc204a4f0473ea&ms=1

You can export the GPX if you want too.

janesssssy · 30 Oct 2010 at 19:08

Planned to go out again tomorrow for a 'proper' 30-35mile xc route.

That would total 220 off road miles on the new bike. 3 weeks.

SDK^ · 30 Oct 2010 at 19:13

We should get a meet organised at Cwmcarn or Afan.

thecremeegg · 30 Oct 2010 at 22:28

janesssssy said:
I managed to get out of bed on a Saturday at 7am. Bike was in the house and rode out of the front door at 7.20. 22miles today along the canal and through 8 miles of single-track then back home.

How refreshing to start the day like this.

It’s horribly inaccurate if you wanted to follow the route. But here you go.

http://sportypal.com/Workouts/Details/733630?key=4066cbfac9a890b1a07be37473dc204a4f0473ea&ms=1

You can export the GPX if you want too.

Thanks for that, I'm sure I'll be able to work it out once I know a rough guide. Where did you park?

janesssssy · 30 Oct 2010 at 22:56

thecremeegg said:
Thanks for that, I'm sure I'll be able to work it out once I know a rough guide. Where did you park?

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SDK^ said:
We should get a meet organised at Cwmcarn or Afan.

Afan would be good.

6thElement · 31 Oct 2010 at 13:03

After 15 weeks away from downhill I made it to Diablo for their closing weekend yesterday. Nice to finally ride the wheels I bought back in June/July and do some DH.

Next weekend is camping at Plattekill for their closing weekend before ski season. Should be interesting camping and riding as the mountain has already had snow and it will be freezing overnight

weescott · 31 Oct 2010 at 13:38

Went up to the Morray Monster Trails today. The Gully Monster has a new steep section that had me sliding down on my butt in a comedy moment.

Anyway, I didn't take many photo's. This one does no justice showing how steep and twisty The Gully Monster is:

Seriously good fun.