Big Bike Thread

R0B75 · 15 Apr 2010 at 07:43

SDK^ said:
My value for money choice would be :

- 2010 Black Forest Pro : £1150

I went against my original plan of buying locally and have bought this

The pedals will be replaced but my questions now is, which ones?

Been looking at the DMR V8/V12s in white for added bling, but can anyone recommend some? I'd prefer flats as that's what I'm used to.

ichabod crane · 15 Apr 2010 at 07:48

R0B75 said:
I went against my original plan of buying locally and have bought this

The pedals will be replaced but my questions now is, which ones?

Been looking at the DMR V8/V12s in white for added bling, but can anyone recommend some? I'd prefer flats as that's what I'm used to.

Superstar - Nano Tech Flats or Ultra Mags

R0B75 · 15 Apr 2010 at 07:57

ichabod crane said:
Superstar - Nano Tech Flats or Ultra Mags

Blingtastic!

I like them a lot, but are they actually really worth the money??

ichabod crane · 15 Apr 2010 at 08:35

I know a lot of people who use a Nano or Ultra Mag and they highly recommend them! I have the Nano's and they are superb can really take a battering.

They are cheaper than other branded equivalents, Weescott on here did have a dodgy batch of ultra mags but I think thats all they were just a dodgy pair.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=16308946&postcount=10109

R0B75 · 15 Apr 2010 at 09:06

I think I'll go for a pair or the Nano's. Problem is, which colour, White or Black? Hmmmm

ichabod crane · 15 Apr 2010 at 09:09

R0B75 · 15 Apr 2010 at 09:11

On a white and black bike? Are you insane?!

ichabod crane · 15 Apr 2010 at 09:19

R0B75 said:
On a white and black bike? Are you insane?!

I prefer the term creatively minded!

In other news: Going to go Dalby tomorrow and try out the World Cup course, got the map but it wont be way marked so hope its an obvious route

Siliconslave · 15 Apr 2010 at 09:46

colour me excited - just ordered my cycle scheme bike - a Ribble 7005SL Sloping Carbon Rear Stays in matt black with Campagnolo Veloce 10 Spd Double Groupset and Campagnolo Khamsin Wheels .

Can't wait for it to be delivered, damn two week build time

While i'm on here anyone recomend a reasonable lock - i'm not going to be carting it around, just locking it up at work in the "secure" car park (a couple of bikes have however managed to go missing from here

) So heavy isn't a problem.

Probably looking to spend around £30-40 i guess.

ichabod crane · 15 Apr 2010 at 09:52

Siliconslave said:
While i'm on here anyone recomend a reasonable lock - i'm not going to be carting it around, just locking it up at work in the "secure" car park (a couple of bikes have however managed to go missing from here ) So heavy isn't a problem.

Probably looking to spend around £30-40 i guess.

Over budget I know but it is a very strong lock!

New York 3000 U Lock

I dont often leave my bike anywhere locked up but I use two of these and a KryptoFlex cable.

Edit: There is the Evolution S4 which is around your budget but only security level 9.

Big Chris · 15 Apr 2010 at 09:54

SDK^ said:
2011 Fox fork preview : http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-shox-2011-preview.html
I'm liking the look of the Kashima Coating.

I was looking at buying a RS Lyrik Solo Air but think i'll wait to see what the 160mm Float 36 FIT RLC is going for.

*dribbles*

Fox really do make the nicest forks by a long way don't they? If only they didn't cost as much as my entire bike... twice over

Supercow · 15 Apr 2010 at 10:04

SDK^ - Lyriks are by far the best single crowns ive ever felt!

Sickpic!

Siliconslave · 15 Apr 2010 at 10:41

ichabod crane said:
Edit: There is the Evolution S4 which is around your budget but only security level 9.

looks good - thanks

Just ordered a mini version of that with a cable for the wheels, level 9 shouldn't be a problem & the protection level will (in theory) cover the bike.

ichabod crane · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:55