Big Bike Thread

[Andelusion]

My brakes arrived

 

[ichabod crane]

My brakes arrived

OH YEAH!

 

[Andelusion]

 

[danza]

Not exactly cutting edge (and a bit multi-coloured), but pretty much bomb-proof as it stands; my 2002 Kona Lava Dome which I bought new over 7 years ago:

Over and above standard it has:

- '04 Manitou Skareb Platinum forks
- FSA Orbit XL2 headset
- Easton EA50 seatpost (need a 400mm one as this is 350 and too short really and is causing my knees pain on climbs, but can't find one I want in 27.0mm dia.)
- SDG Bel Air RT saddle (hella comfy)
- Club Roost XC2 bars
- Wellgo V8 clones
- Cheapo green GT grips (a little small in diameter for my hands, but will do for now)

*Photo reminds me to pick up a new chainstay guard*

 

[weescott]

7 years old and you still have reflectors on! Shame on you!!!

 

[danza]

7 years old and you still have reflectors on! Shame on you!!!

Never got round to takinig them off

I only fitted the pedals on Thursday - didn't think too take them off at the time. I admit that they do a look a bit special needs though!

 

[998cc]

Anyone know of some good trails at and around the wrekin?

Only trail i know of starts by veering of at the hairpin that leads up to the half-way house.

 

[Hamster]

Didn't realise there were different versions. The pro is the one I use

Thanks. I've seen that one for £8 delivered. Also looking at a Park tools one. How well does the Barbieri clean the chain?

 

[Andelusion]

Brakes are on.. and they're very nice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/Andelusion/Bike Stuff/Endurowithm4001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/Andelusion/Bike Stuff/Endurowithm4014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/Andelusion/Bike Stuff/Endurowithm4015.jpg

Just letting my dinner settle then I'm off for a quick test ride So far they seem great, pretty easy to set up, and the levers feel solid which is the main reason I got them, nothing wrong with my Hayes Stokers just the levers feel a lot more solid on Hopes.

The front hose is a bit too long, I'm getting some wider bars soon (Answer Pro Taper DH) so hopefully it'll even it out a bit, if not they'll be shortened when I disassemble them if/when I get them anodized.

 

[ichabod crane]

You just need some of these now to tidy up your bars

 

[Andelusion]

Ayeee I was thinking that whilst jiggling the levers around. Your cockpit is damn tidy looking with those on. Eventually.. I need more monies monies monies

 

[KnightStalker]

Im not jealous at all honest..

 

[weescott]

Thanks. I've seen that one for £8 delivered. Also looking at a Park tools one. How well does the Barbieri clean the chain?

Cleaner than a babies bottom after being jetwashed.

 

[6thElement]

You just need some of these now to tidy up your bars

If you're using SRAM shifters, get the SRAM matchmakers instead of the Hope version. They let you independently angle the shifter and the brake unlike the Hope where it's fixed.

These:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15889

When I bought my Hope Tech V2's I bought the Hope adapter, discovered my avid one worked so sent the Hope adapters back.

 

[Hamster]

Cleaner than a babies bottom after being jetwashed.

Thanks I think i'll place the order. I will however be reporting you to the NSPCC

 

[ichabod crane]

If you're using SRAM shifters, get the SRAM matchmakers instead of the Hope version. They let you independently angle the shifter and the brake unlike the Hope where it's fixed.

These:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15889

When I bought my Hope Tech V2's I bought the Hope adapter, discovered my avid one worked so sent the Hope adapters back.

Why would you want a matchmaker that doesn't match though

 

[shauncr91]

Ffs, first my pedals then this What a crap protector seriously. Anyway, ordered some bikewrap to try out.

http://i48.tinypic.com/jrbqjk.jpg

 

[booyaka]

finally managed to get my other pedal off!! Jesus some job!

 

[ichabod crane]

finally managed to get my other pedal off!! Jesus some job!

Superstar pedals? Had the same problem just would not screw in and when it did only half way and then wouldnt come out! You need a long handle alan key and to put a bit of lube on the thread before screwing it in I put a drip of my chain lube sorted it out.

 

[VaderDSL]

Well booked my bike in at Evans so they can try and rescue my rear hub (stripped bolt holes) once that's done I should be good to go again.