Big Bike Thread

Vinny1511 · 10 Mar 2011 at 21:04

weescott said:
ichabod crane in drab grey colour shocker!

@ IchaBod Crane ; In retort to a comment recieved a period of time ago in respect to me needing to "Paint my Bedroom..."

Forget the Tracer - how about a DYSON !!?

To be honest - The little bit of gray foam under the Bottom Bracket is a bit late

Looks lovelly mate - very Jealous !!!

-Vinny-

ichabod crane · 10 Mar 2011 at 21:15

Vinny1511 said:
@ IchaBod Crane ; In retort to a comment recieved a period of time ago in respect to me needing to "Paint my Bedroom..."

Forget the Tracer - how about a DYSON !!?

To be honest - The little bit of gray foam under the Bottom Bracket is a bit late

Looks lovelly mate - very Jealous !!!

-Vinny-

The foam is to stop the dirt getting on the frame

I have had two Dyson's they really don't last very long with the hairiest dog in the world!

P.S My carpet is still in better condition than your radiator

Vinny1511 · 10 Mar 2011 at 21:25

ichabod crane said:
The foam is to stop the dirt getting on the frame I have had two Dyson's they really don't last very long with the hairiest dog in the world!

P.S My carpet is still in better condition than your radiator

Aye - Weescott tells me your GF doesnt shave much :eek:

....At least I can paint my rad

When do you think you will have build pics up mate ?

-Vinny-

ichabod crane · 10 Mar 2011 at 21:27

Vinny1511 said:
Aye - Weescott tells me your GF doesnt shave much....At least I can paint my rad

When do you think you will have build pics up mate ?

-Vinny-

loler! He is just jealous because he hasn't got one & the fact that my frame arrived before his

Not sure gonna take me a while to put it together got a lot on in the next two weeks.

mistercrabb · 10 Mar 2011 at 21:29

Just so you all know, there are reports of people losing lots of money from their accounts after using CRC via credit card within the past few weeks.
SouthernDH link
Apparently confirmed by Chainreaction themselves on page 7...

weescott · 10 Mar 2011 at 21:38

ichabod crane said:
loler! He is just jealous because he hasn't got one & the fact that my frame arrived before his

\takes kick in the balls.

From the CRC response it sounds like they are being audited on there network security.

I have an item on back order. Will keep an eye on my account. Thanks.

Alex*TLR · 10 Mar 2011 at 22:43

Hey just a quick question, just got given a Fox Float R shock that was tested for 20 minutes on our formula student car before being put in a cupboard as it was the wrong size.

Whacked it on my 04 stinky as it's the exact size, pumped it up to 230PSI as I'm a big fella then had a bounce. Felt good but I swear I could hear air leaking out of it. I did it quite a few times then put the pump back on and it had dropped to around 180! Pumped it back up and whacked it in the sink but could see no bubbles :S

Am I just too heavy for an air shock (15 n a half stone) or does it have issues?!

Cheers

Alex

Andelusion · 10 Mar 2011 at 22:47

I doubt you're too heavy, it may only leak when compressed. Leave it pumped up and check the PSI tomorrow.

weescott · 10 Mar 2011 at 22:53

They are rated up to 300psi. Something wrong with the shock.

Alex*TLR · 10 Mar 2011 at 23:04

Thought so, I've pumped it to 250 and will check it in the morning. Theres four more in the cupboard at uni so will just try another if worst comes to worst. Got a new Van R out of it aswell but it only has a 350 TI spring and I'll be needing 500 minimum lol.

Thanks again for all the advice,

Alex

andi · 10 Mar 2011 at 23:04

How longs it been left? Might be worth giving the seals a bit of a lube.

Alex*TLR · 10 Mar 2011 at 23:32

Probably about a year, any idea what lube'd be best? Got access to gearbox/engine/diff oil or GT85/muc off wetlube/ac90. I read a lot of posts on other forums mentioning lube, but not specific :S

weescott · 10 Mar 2011 at 23:48

Fox Float Fluid is the official stuff. Forget what the cheaper alternatives are.

whiskycycle · 11 Mar 2011 at 01:46

Okay peeps.... dilemma time.

Trek Fuel Ex 5.5 2009 (pristine) reduced in LBS to 800 quid (but I can wangle them probably, being friend of the owner's family).
Boardman FS Comp 700 quid from Halfrauds.
Boardman FS Team 800 quid from Halfrauds.
Specialized Camber Comp (plus very well cared for Ridgeback front sus 2010 hybrid in part ex) 1200 quid.

Any thoughts?

Stupidly, I've ridden the Camber and really like it.... place in Carlisle let me tear around the local streets and park for 20 minutes without batting an eyelid - that's trust (and CCTV, no doubt).

Halfrauds won't let me touch either of the Boardmans unless I'm waving wonga at them (to have a little test even).

Trek I'm waiting until the gaffer's in the LBS at the weekend for a test ride.

I'm tempted by the Spesh because it just felt nice, but means losing my sensible ride to work.

Boardmans I like the look of, but the thought of going near Halfrauds just winds me up.

Trek I'm taken by the warranty and the fact the LBS is about 30 seconds ride from my front door, plus the fact they're a cracking bunch in there and I know the aftersales support's awesome.

I shouldn't have touched the Camber really, but the Trek's looking tempting.

Thoughts?

"andy" · 11 Mar 2011 at 01:57

"andy" said:
mat would have showed them the way...

skip to 2.55 for some 1992 mountain bike backflips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji2StVu0VgE

6thElement · 11 Mar 2011 at 02:29

Andelusion said:
Quick noob question, if a frame has a chainline of 51mm, is it wise to buy a front derailleur with a similar rating?

My frame has a 51 chainline, bottom pull, low clamp, would this FD be suitable?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27692

That's for a double ring, high clamp, bottom swing...What model are you trying to replace?

ichabod crane · 11 Mar 2011 at 06:21

undergroove said:
Okay peeps.... dilemma time.

Trek Fuel Ex 5.5 2009 (pristine) reduced in LBS to 800 quid (but I can wangle them probably, being friend of the owner's family).
Boardman FS Comp 700 quid from Halfrauds.
Boardman FS Team 800 quid from Halfrauds.
Specialized Camber Comp (plus very well cared for Ridgeback front sus 2010 hybrid in part ex) 1200 quid.

Any thoughts?

Stupidly, I've ridden the Camber and really like it.... place in Carlisle let me tear around the local streets and park for 20 minutes without batting an eyelid - that's trust (and CCTV, no doubt).

Halfrauds won't let me touch either of the Boardmans unless I'm waving wonga at them (to have a little test even).

Trek I'm waiting until the gaffer's in the LBS at the weekend for a test ride.

I'm tempted by the Spesh because it just felt nice, but means losing my sensible ride to work.

Boardmans I like the look of, but the thought of going near Halfrauds just winds me up.

Trek I'm taken by the warranty and the fact the LBS is about 30 seconds ride from my front door, plus the fact they're a cracking bunch in there and I know the aftersales support's awesome.

I shouldn't have touched the Camber really, but the Trek's looking tempting.

Thoughts?

Boardmans fall apart, if you have the money get the Camber if not get the Trek.

robj20 · 11 Mar 2011 at 07:54

What do people think of this frame, i have started doing a lot more DH riding so my freeride bike isnt cutting it.

Im thinking this with some Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup Forks. Hmmm choices choices.

ichabod crane · 11 Mar 2011 at 08:12

What does the 69 retail at about £2200? You could get a Intense 951, Morewood Izimu for less; or haggle down a Morewood Makulu to that sort of money all of which I would rather have over an MDE.

Whats your current bike?

robj20 · 11 Mar 2011 at 09:55

Fire Eye Griffin at the moment.
Only other frame im looking at is the Orange 224 Evo, more money and less features though.