Big Bike Thread

thecremeegg · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:07

Richie said:
That frame looks like it would survive a nuclear explosion

Is that a complement or an insult lol

I love it, its such an unusual shape plus its lovely and light (imo)

ichabod crane · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:09

Looks good, how long does it take to get from one quarry to the other?

thecremeegg · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:13

Oops double post, sorry

andi · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:15

20 minutes or so. Quicker coming back down

It's about a mile and a half steady climb.

ichabod crane · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:24

andi said:
20 minutes or so. Quicker coming back down It's about a mile and a half steady climb.

Eugh climbing dont like the sound of that! Is it worth it?

Big Chris · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:41

tom_e said:
I was considering ordering a few things from their site, looks like il be popping into the shop instead and hope theyve got what I want.

Their site will allow you to buy anything, but they only tell you if it's in stock or not once they've taken the money from your account/credit card. If it's not in stock and you want your money back, you have to wait 5 working days for a refund.

In my case, being so close to xmas, I wouldn't have had the money back until early Jan they estimated, and they said they'd have the bits I ordered by then so I decided to wait. I finally got the bits last week, and I had to chase them!

andi · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:51

ichabod crane said:
Eugh climbing dont like the sound of that! Is it worth it?

It's only 400ftish, and pretty steady going. Cragg quarry is ace too, although it rewards confident riding and good flow neither of which are my best qualities! And then you get to ride back down to Lee for a bit.

Richie · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:52

thecremeegg said:
Is that a complement or an insult lol

The former...

Supercow · 22 Jan 2011 at 20:57

thecremeegg said:
Reverb installed:

Its awesome!

now for a new bike worthy of such pimpage!

ichabod crane · 22 Jan 2011 at 21:21

Supercow said:
now for a new bike worthy of such pimpage!

Supercow · 22 Jan 2011 at 21:42

That sounded a bit more bitchy than I intended - but it is an older bike and you will get most benefit out of the Reverb, using a bike that could in fact descend really well when the post is dropped, and climb really well when the post is lifted.

The new Specialized Enduro would be a good example of a bike that really benefits from one of these fancy seatposts.

weescott · 22 Jan 2011 at 21:50

Dropper post's are useful for people who can climb before hitting the DH.

Doesn't matter if you are on an 8 year old Special Ed (well to an extent) or not.

Personally I find it amazing how some people can make their mountain bike last that long. I'm retiring the Heckler after 3 years use. It's getting hung on the garage wall as Mountain bike art.

ichabod crane · 22 Jan 2011 at 21:54

weescott said:
Dropper post's are useful for people who can climb before hitting the DH. Doesn't matter if you are on an 8 year old Special Ed (well to an extent) or not.

Personally I find it amazing how some people can make their mountain bike last that long. I'm retiring the Heckler after 3 years use. It's getting hung on the garage wall as Mountain bike art.

Thats because you are a bike snob

What a waste of a good frame it has at least got another 3 years of good service in it!

weescott · 22 Jan 2011 at 22:16

You saw what happened to my last Heckler after 2 years abuse. Do you really think it's safe to continue using this one considering it's seen 3 bearing changes and needs a 3rd paint job already?

ichabod crane · 22 Jan 2011 at 22:20

weescott said:
You saw what happened to my last Heckler after 2 years abuse. Do you really think it's safe to continue using this one considering it's seen 3 bearing changes and needs a 3rd paint job already?

Yep

weescott · 22 Jan 2011 at 22:24

mascochist!

thecremeegg · 22 Jan 2011 at 22:37

Supercow said:
That sounded a bit more bitchy than I intended - but it is an older bike and you will get most benefit out of the Reverb, using a bike that could in fact descend really well when the post is dropped, and climb really well when the post is lifted.

The new Specialized Enduro would be a good example of a bike that really benefits from one of these fancy seatposts.

I find my bike climbs and descends rather well actually

I dont see why I need to spend £1500 for a frame when I can spend £180 for something that imo does the job nearly as well. The bike was built on a budget as I cant afford to spend £1500 in one go so it does me

Richie · 23 Jan 2011 at 10:01

weescott said:
You saw what happened to my last Heckler after 2 years abuse. Do you really think it's safe to continue using this one considering it's seen 3 bearing changes and needs a 3rd paint job already?

Surely you could just keep using it until the frame actually cracks/breaks? :confused:

SDK^ · 23 Jan 2011 at 10:45

weescott said:
You saw what happened to my last Heckler after 2 years abuse. Do you really think it's safe to continue using this one considering it's seen 3 bearing changes and needs a 3rd paint job already?

It sounds like those SC frames are built by a team of monkey's. Buy from a decent manufacturer next time

weescott · 23 Jan 2011 at 10:53

Richie said:
Surely you could just keep using it until the frame actually cracks/breaks?

I could but it's a thing called choice. Plenty of people replace frames after a year. Never mind 3.

SDK^ said:
It sounds like those SC frames are built by a team of monkey's. Buy from a decent manufacturer next time

Even the best fail from time to time