Big Bike Thread

Andelusion · 25 Jan 2011 at 19:33

Be aware that you need disc compatible hubs to run disc brakes

6thElement · 25 Jan 2011 at 19:35

Minor flaw in my suggestion

Andelusion · 25 Jan 2011 at 19:42

Haha that was directed at Richie, but still true I suppose

Richie · 25 Jan 2011 at 20:11

I just presumed it was as, from what I can see its the same hubs as on the Hardrock Disc - http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/Detail/9/hardrock/2011 HARDROCK

Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame with double ORE down tube for a lighter, more compliant and durable bike, with disc mounts for upgrading

They could just be talking about the frame tho

How can I tell if they are compatible ?

ichabod crane · 25 Jan 2011 at 20:21

Richie said:
I just presumed it was as, from what I can see its the same hubs as on the Hardrock Disc - http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/Detail/9/hardrock/2011 HARDROCK

They could just be talking about the frame tho

How can I tell if they are compatible ?

Richie · 25 Jan 2011 at 20:34

That'll be no then... typical :rolleyes:

Edit: recommendations if you you don't mind... I am fine with spending money but I have no experience here so don't want to get anything crap

gettothechopper · 25 Jan 2011 at 21:04

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=2561
£30 deore disc wheel pretty cheap but would work good

Jonny ///M · 25 Jan 2011 at 21:09

I'd be looking at a cheap front wheel such as that ^ and a recon coil/solo air.

Running a disc upfront would annoy the ****e out of me with a V at the rear.

weescott · 25 Jan 2011 at 21:16

Spooky night ride. Sponsored by Trailtech:

booyaka · 25 Jan 2011 at 22:03

U sure that's not a spotlight attached to your bike - that's some amount of light!! :eek:

Richie · 25 Jan 2011 at 22:05

gettothechopper said:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=2561
£30 deore disc wheel pretty cheap but would work good

oh ****... I (read LBS) thought I could just replace the hubs on the original wheels with something like these - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3986

What a royal PITA

Trust me not to just go for the disc version in the first place :rolleyes:

SDK^ · 25 Jan 2011 at 22:15

booyaka said:
U sure that's not a spotlight attached to your bike - that's some amount of light!!

It's always hard to judge light brightness from a photo as it depends how long the shutter was open - 1/125 and it's all black, 30 seconds and it's daylight.

Jonny ///M · 25 Jan 2011 at 22:28

Richie said:
oh ****... I (read LBS) thought I could just replace the hubs on the original wheels with something like these - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3986

What a royal PITA

Trust me not to just go for the disc version in the first place

You could just change the hubs to disc hubs but that would involve paying the LBS to rebuild the wheel onto them. Depends on how much you want to spend to be honest.

I think you would need different length spokes too due to the difference in the flange width.

Murf · 25 Jan 2011 at 23:01

Right guys, I've decided by Cube Analog Disc 2009 isn't going to cut it for my mountain biking ambitions this year. I'm aiming to get serious and get out to a trail at least once a fortnight once I've bought a new bike. I'm dead set on an 'All Mountain' full suspension bike. Got a budget of 2k max but if there's something excellent out there for less great. I'd really like a light bike but beyond that I don't really know what to be looking for.

I've seen the Trek Fuel Ex7 which has rave reviews but looks a little under specced for the money?

The Cube Stereo Pro looks pretty good.

Also seen the Focus First Expert.

I'm open to suggestions really as I don't really know much about mountain bikes. So I guess the question is you guys had a budget of 2k for an AM Full Sus what would you go for?

gettothechopper · 25 Jan 2011 at 23:11

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/lapierrezesty314mountainbike2010-sale.aspx?&id=12897

lapierre zesty 314! friend has one and its awesome!

weescott · 25 Jan 2011 at 23:17

If I wanted an ' All Mountain' bike, I wouldn't be looking at 120mm trail bikes for a start. And that Focus nut cracker should be banned! :eek:

Murf · 25 Jan 2011 at 23:39

weescott said:
If I wanted an ' All Mountain' bike, I wouldn't be looking at 120mm trail bikes for a start. And that Focus nut cracker should be banned!

Ermmm, just to make sure I'm not confusing myself..... I presumed an 'All Mountain' bike was suitable for cross country, trails, climbing etc, just not extreme jumps\steep downhill sections etc. Am I messing that up?

My Cube Analog has an 80mm fork IIRC and I've seen bikes with forks up to 150mm. What should I be considering for general use? (I do intend to hit places like Glentress etc and I often go to Chopwell Woods\Hamsterley Forest in NE England).

Focus nut cracker?!

shauncr91 · 25 Jan 2011 at 23:49

Murf said:
Ermmm, just to make sure I'm not confusing myself..... I presumed an 'All Mountain' bike was suitable for cross country, trails, climbing etc, just not extreme jumps\steep downhill sections etc. Am I messing that up?

It can do everything, from XC climbs to the toughest of DH courses. Bikes likes the Orange Five, Santa Cruz Heckler/Nomad etc are all mountain's.

Murf · 26 Jan 2011 at 00:00

shauncr91 said:
Bikes likes the Orange Five, Santa Cruz Heckler/Nomad

Got any examples of those for under 2k? Had a quick scan and they're looking a tad pricey! :eek:

Andelusion · 26 Jan 2011 at 00:05

Murf said:
Got any examples of those for under 2k? Had a quick scan and they're looking a tad pricey!

http://www.primera-sports.com/products/specialized-323/specialized-2011-enduro-comp-8137.aspx

Not under 2k but there are a few 2010 models left (a lot in small) you may be able to find other sizes with a bit of hunting.

For that sort of money you could get an awesome second hand AM bike.