Big Bike Thread

[eGu_Ryan]

Guys I currently ride a Giant STP SS, and needless to say the MX4 brakes are absolutely shocking on it. Can anyone recommend me some cheap, but with good performance hydraulic brakes/rotors and whatever else I need. It's pretty tough discovering your back brake doesn't work while on a 4X track

Cheers

 

[6thElement]

Define cheap?

 

[Russinating]

Me and my friend where leaving Uni today, ready to go home and we went out to the bike racks to find that his Chucker had gone

I can't help, but I was just wondering how it was stolen? How was it secured?

 

[eGu_Ryan]

Define cheap?

Looking at around £50 really. Being a student is tough How do you rate the Avid Juicy range?

 

[thecremeegg]

Does any use Superstar Rotors?
I need a 203/200 and a 180mm.. Superstar seem the best and cheapest.. Am looking at the Flame or Vibe designs... Anyone?

I use the flame design, 203 front and 180mm back and they're fine. I came from 160 front and rear so they're a definate step up

 

[Torch [P4]]

Does any use Superstar Rotors?
I need a 203/200 and a 180mm.. Superstar seem the best and cheapest.. Am looking at the Flame or Vibe designs... Anyone?

Yep got a 203 on the rear and can't fault it,

 

[Sildeh]

I can't help, but I was just wondering how it was stolen? How was it secured?

It was locked up out front of Uni on the bike racks that they have there with one of these:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_231123_langId_-1_categoryId_165637

After looking at the CCTV, the guy was there about 10-15 seconds and was away.

As for how exactly he got through it so quick, I've no idea.

 

[mistercrabb]

It was locked up out front of Uni on the bike racks that they have there with one of these:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_231123_langId_-1_categoryId_165637

After looking at the CCTV, the guy was there about 10-15 seconds and was away.

As for how exactly he got through it so quick, I've no idea.

Sadly, a prepared bike thief can get through almost any portable lock in under 30 seconds with a pair of bolt cutters.
That's why it's worth buying a £50 apollo or something if you are going to be leaving your bike in public places.

 

[weescott]

90mm Pro stem arrived for the Blur.

Claimed 120g in 120mm length. Now I'll need to sell the 70mm Thompson X4 it's replacing.

 

[theron]

It was locked up out front of Uni on the bike racks that they have there with one of these:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_231123_langId_-1_categoryId_165637

After looking at the CCTV, the guy was there about 10-15 seconds and was away.

As for how exactly he got through it so quick, I've no idea.

keep checking ebay for the frame, someone i know recently found his bike on ebay being sold as parts

 

[janesssssy]

Went out today with 20 Club members on the Quantocks, First time with my new Garmin Edge 705. I should have paused it when at the pub lunch instead of starting a new ride. oh well.

As we say at our club, quantock miles are double!

If anyone has a Garmin Edge 705 please could I get in contact. I have a few questions.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/55721839?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4cd5b3ef77b69dd1,0
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/55721834?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4cd5b6e06f734e30,0

 

[VaderDSL]

I have a 705, not really explored the full potentials of it yet and I use it mainly on my road bike.

 

[janesssssy]

What maps do you use, I assume its not the base map?
Can you get OS maps on it?

 

[Richie]

Bit of advice from people in the know here.

I had pretty much settled on a Specialized Hardrock 2011 (non-disc) as I had tried, in vain, to get a 2010 model (£70 less). However, it now appears that there is now one in my size available (21") although with an inside leg of 35" (6'6"), would I be better with 23" model ??

Can somone have a look here - http://www.evanscycles.com/products-comparison?products=ec019401|ec024187 and give me your thoughts on which one I should go for.


Main differences I see is double walled rims on the 2011 (single on 2010) and different shifters/derailleurs etc


Many thanks

 

[Bri]

I am 6'4" with a 34" inside leg with a 21" hardrock pro disc (2010 model) and its just the right size.

Been out this morning around swainby and osmotherley, got covered head to toe in mud, it was class!

 

[SDK^]

Richie, I would move fast on that 2010 before it goes.

 

[petriodet]

you could get either richie i'd go for the 21 better fit for your size

 

[Richie]

Richie, I would move fast on that 2010 before it goes.

Yeah I was thinking this. So the different 2011 components aren't much better than the 2010 (double walled rims etc) ??

Only thing that concerned me was this bike (2010) was not available till now at one of their shops which makes me wonder if its the display model or something or whether it was just sitting up the back of the shop and they happened to stumble across it....


Cheers for the help so far people especially regarding size as all the shops I have been in don't stock the 21" or 23" models for me to try

 

[monkeypants]

Well ask them where it came from and then maybe work out some kind of discount? If you're nice to them and develop a rapport with the shop, and they're looking to get rid of the old stock then you might get quite a chunk off the price.

 

[janesssssy]

Last part of the Insurance stuff came through, Gold hope quick release. Edge 705 and stealth Egg beaters. blk egg beaters C. (I know would have wanted better ones)

After a good ride on the Quantocks bike is all nice and clean without chain.



Ive got a Duathlon next sunday, So need to shed some wieght. Small Block 8's are going on, Still debating wether to put the Pro3 wheelset on. Still unused, looking to sell