Big Bike Thread

Big Chris · 22 May 2011 at 15:53

What's the plan?

ichabod crane · 22 May 2011 at 15:58

Big Chris said:
What's the plan?

Not sure yet, it got mentioned but no dates have been discussed yet.
I am fine with it so long as it is not on the 4/5th June as I am at Glentress.

Big Chris · 22 May 2011 at 16:02

Cool, I'll keep an eye on the thread.

J273 · 22 May 2011 at 16:40

Big Chris said:
Chaps - quick question re: tyre pressures. Just got back from a lap of Cannock, got some new 2.25" Nobby Nics which I was running at 30psi, but they weren't filling me with confidence over the loose stuff.

Am I running them too hard? The course was pretty much dry, a few puddles and the odd spot of mud but it's mostly hard & dry with some loose stuff in the corners. I almost came unstuck in a few of the corners and by the end I was picking my way along as it felt like I could've hit the deck at any point. This could be down to lack of skill and practise, but something doesn't feel quite right.

Yeah I went the other day ,first time out with my new nobby nics.

Couldn't really enjoy it as you say I was picking my way round and just waiting to slide out.

SDK^ · 22 May 2011 at 17:10

Re : Cannock, You lot need to man up, I get round fine with a semi slick on the rear (Furious Fred) and a Race King on the front

weescott · 22 May 2011 at 17:31

SDK^ said:
Re : Cannock, You lot need to man up, I get round fine with a semi slick on the rear (Furious Fred) and a Race King on the front

It's down to experience and to an extent riding style and rider weight too.

One of my pals rides with semi slick (read worn down) 1.8" Panaracer Fire XC Pro's on some pretty narly stuff (red/black).

Heck, I rode with a guy that did full on downhill on slicks. :eek:

Richie · 22 May 2011 at 18:32

ichabod crane said:
I am fine with it so long as it is not on the 4/5th June as I am at Glentress.

Thats the same weekend as the UCI DH and 4X events at Fort Bill.... Who's all going to be at GT?

Big Chris · 22 May 2011 at 18:52

weescott said:
It's down to experience and to an extent riding style and rider weight too.

Well I'm 15 stone and have been out of the saddle for 8yrs until recently so this might have something to do with it! I had a lot more confidence when I was younger and rode every weekend, I seem to be a lot less willing to just throw myself into/at/down stuff these days

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ichabod crane · 22 May 2011 at 18:58

Richie said:
Thats the same weekend as the UCI DH and 4X events at Fort Bill.... Who's all going to be at GT?

That it be... a few of us who went last time, Andelusion, Kona*, Matt-fsr & Purplehead.

weescott · 22 May 2011 at 19:16

Big Chris said:
Well I'm 15 stone and have been out of the saddle for 8yrs until recently so this might have something to do with it! I had a lot more confidence when I was younger and rode every weekend, I seem to be a lot less willing to just throw myself into/at/down stuff these days .

That's life! I am nowhere near as fit as I used to be and have a few "ailments" that limit me a bit. The difference now is I know how to ride stuff as opposed to just throwing myself into things. So after I walk a section I think, aye, I should have taken that line and done this then that.

Big Chris · 22 May 2011 at 19:29

I guess I just need to ride, then ride some more, it'll come back to me eventually. Thankfully I'm going slow enough at the moment to be able to pick decent enough lines!

On another subject, what's the best way to clean white grips?

ichabod crane · 22 May 2011 at 19:31

Big Chris said:
On another subject, what's the best way to clean white grips?

Buy new ones in a sensible colour

weescott · 22 May 2011 at 19:40

Big Chris said:
On another subject, what's the best way to clean white grips?

WD40/GT85 and a brush works wonders.

Big Chris · 22 May 2011 at 19:44

ichabod crane said:
Buy new ones in a sensible colour

hehe I don't think pink would go with my otherwise white bike

weescott said:
WD40/GT85 and a brush works wonders.

Cheers, I'll give it a go

weescott · 22 May 2011 at 19:50

Ah haa. I think I have found the root cause of Ichabod Cranes bent rear. Intense Cycles are made out of something called aloominum :confused:

http://www.ktla.com/videobeta/17248...ing-It-in-the-Southland-Chris-Burrous-reports

KnightStalker · 22 May 2011 at 20:07

Any recommendations on sunglasses with the interchangeable lenses, quite a lot on the market, so what do you suggest, nice and cheap is a bonus.

Big Chris · 22 May 2011 at 20:21

KnightStalker said:
Any recommendations on sunglasses with the interchangeable lenses, quite a lot on the market, so what do you suggest, nice and cheap is a bonus.

I've got some Uvex Racer glasses which seem to do the trick nicely.

These are even cheaper and pretty much the same.

MrKnifey · 22 May 2011 at 20:42

Done the ChainReaction Llandovery Enduro today. Done the 50km and boy did it hurt! Was a good day and was real muddy! Managed to do it in 3hours 20mins so real happy with that

Lakeland · 22 May 2011 at 20:44

KnightStalker said:
Any recommendations on sunglasses with the interchangeable lenses, quite a lot on the market, so what do you suggest, nice and cheap is a bonus.

I've had these for over a year now and they are fantastic - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-triple-lens-sunglasses/

ichabod crane · 22 May 2011 at 20:47

Santa Cruz factory tour supposedly :rolleyes:

considering all there bikes are made abroad its more of a walk around the warehouse