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Jonny ///M said:
If i get it sprayed i wanted to cover it in that tape.....can you tell its there? Does the dirt sit on edges.....tape turn coloured because of the dirt?
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The stuff you want is 3m leading edge tape, I've only had it ~6 months, but haven't noticed any problems. Only notice it if I look hard enough, guess it depends on the paint job. If you put it on properly, the dirt doesn't sit, and same goes for colouring.
 
Phnom_Penh said:
The stuff you want is 3m leading edge tape, I've only had it ~6 months, but haven't noticed any problems. Only notice it if I look hard enough, guess it depends on the paint job. If you put it on properly, the dirt doesn't sit, and same goes for colouring.
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Did you do your whole frame or just the top tube,down tube and other bits where rubbing happens?
 
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I just got the rub prone areas done. If I was having an expensive paint job, I'd have the whole frame done.
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Hmm well i will probably do most of the frame where chips happen/cable rub.

Do we want to keep it black or go for some funky pink?

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or the nicolai camo that looks awsome.

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/518627/

That the rear end although mine is 12mm bolt through.

some more......why are people claming from 9"-9.5" travel......all the seatstay does is move the rear wheel a further 20mm out..... :confused:
 
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Jonny ///M said:
Ahuh!

Its got a few chips and scores from cable rub.....i would get it resprayed in black with white specialized decals.

Anybody got a headset for sale? I seem to be missing a crown race and something else from this hope one....the joys of second hand bikes. :o
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u got the bighit 2nd hand?, how much was it?,

cheers
 
digisatman said:
u got the bighit 2nd hand?, how much was it?,

cheers
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£350............. :eek: :o

The exact same bike but with a silver part was £350...but i was getting a bulb + 729 wheel with this one so went with it.

I think the guy i pulled out on has reduced his to £310 :o

I was willing to pay that because i couldnt be bothered paying £200-300 for a normal bighit and paying £200 for a rear end.
 
digisatman said:
would you know how much i would be able to get a decent full 2nd hand bighit for?

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well just had a quick looks on southerdownhill forum n on the first page of the full bikes classified ads section there are 3 big hits, prices vary from £600 to £1150
 
SDK^ said:
My riding friend pickup up this today to replace his Intense Tracer. I had a quick demo down some trails and it rides so smooth and feels really planted.

Specialized Enduro S-Works

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Thats bike porn! :eek: £2.7k for the frame and £300 quid for the pedals? Bloody hell...
 
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that enduro is pretty hot i thought twice about it before i bought my trek, i love the lines a real change.

oh also who insures their bikes and who do you use, i think we have covered this before but i cant find it :rolleyes: I think I should insure my new loverly steed
 
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LordSplodge said:
Thats bike porn! :eek: £2k for the frame and £200 quid for the pedals? Bloody hell...
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Frame - £2700 (includes fork, shock, front derailleur, wheels, hubs and seat post)
Pedals - £320

The total bike was approx £4,000
 
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SDK^ said:
Frame - £2700 (includes fork, shock, front derailleur, wheels, hubs and seat post)
Pedals - £320

The total bike was approx £4,000
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wow, awesome bike tho,

im not to sure on the pedals, they dont look very pedal-ble...

p.s. im gonna take sum pics of my steed (gets me by haha) tomoz when i get it back from repair shop!
 
My new frame should hopefully finally turn up next Friday \o/ :cool:
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I think I've torn my ACL and have got to see a surgeon on Monday :/
 
SDK^ said:
Frame - £2700 (includes fork, shock, front derailleur, wheels, hubs and seat post)
Pedals - £320

The total bike was approx £4,000
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It's a very nice bike but you either need to be a Pro or a very serious amateur. When I am due for an upgrade I would like a GT I Drive 5 1.0 for serious off road and some super lightweight carbon fiber hardtail XC for scooting around on.

I winced at paying £50 for some Jim Cielencki Pedals, so £300 would put me on the floor!
 
Phnom_Penh said:
Pedals are fine, they're clipless, if you didn't already know that. Still don't get why they stuck a triple clamp fork on it though :\.
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Because that's what they do, Big Hits and Enduros get triple clamps.

I can't stand full suspension, it's all squishy and horrible. It feels like all the power is going into the shock, how do you guys cope? :eek:
 
monkeypants said:
Because that's what they do, Big Hits and Enduros get triple clamps.

I can't stand full suspension, it's all squishy and horrible. It feels like all the power is going into the shock, how do you guys cope? :eek:
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Depends if you've been riding a bike with DECENT suspension ;)

i.e. I rode a santa cruz heckler the other day, lovely bike and the suspension on it was fantastic, barely any bobbing from pedals at all. Can't remember what shock it had on it though.....
 
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