Big Bike Thread

Deleted User 234324 · 11 Mar 2011 at 18:20

dis regard previous post i seem to have solved by RTFM...

Now to install my remote seatpost

this should be easy...

6thElement · 11 Mar 2011 at 22:16

Andelusion said:
Yeah I know, I run a double and bash.

It's for a different frame (Transition Covert) than my current (direct-mount) FD on my Enduro SL.

I think I've realised I need this one:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28028

Which is low clamp (I now realise - I think, what this means) as my frame requires it.

Still a bit confused about the chainline spec though?

The 51mm chainline on the frame refers to the distance from the middle of the ST to the middle ring in a triple ring configuration. As you're buying a double only derailleur the 46.8mm refers to the distance to between the two rings, it will work fine.

Andelusion · 11 Mar 2011 at 22:31

Awesome, thanks

shauncr91 · 12 Mar 2011 at 09:34

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Race-Face-Closes-the-Doors.html

Andelusion · 12 Mar 2011 at 09:49

Odd! That seems to have come out of nowhere, their handlebars and stems seem mega popular at least

KnightStalker · 12 Mar 2011 at 10:01

Hmm it is indeed odd, i wonder if this will reduce the price on RaceFace gear now, as RF gear was a little expensive to start with, still odd though.

mistercrabb · 12 Mar 2011 at 12:02

Nooooo

Maybe time to stock up on RF Atlas FR bars then...
Unless someone else makes an equivalent?

SDK^ · 12 Mar 2011 at 13:36

It's a shame they have gone but over here their products were too expensive and not really up there performance wise either.

ichabod crane · 12 Mar 2011 at 15:07

SDK^ said:
It's a shame they have gone but over here their products were too expensive and not really up there performance wise either.

You what? The atlas range was some of the best kit going!

robj20 · 12 Mar 2011 at 15:09

Someone said it has something to do with the Japan earthquake in that link.

weescott · 12 Mar 2011 at 15:20

SDK^ said:
It's a shame they have gone but over here their products were too expensive and not really up there performance wise either.

WTF?

Raceface cranksets have been droolworthy for years... a good alternative to the big S. The bars are/were amongst the best in the business.

I'll be sad to see them go.

SDK^ · 12 Mar 2011 at 15:21

ichabod crane said:
You what? The atlas range was some of the best kit going!

The Atlas cranks arm colours are nice but the cranksets are heavy, expensive and the bearings are rubbish.

ichabod crane · 12 Mar 2011 at 15:52

SDK^ said:
The Atlas cranks arm colours are nice but the cranksets are heavy, expensive and the bearings are rubbish.

The bottom brackets really were bad, but the cranks are bomb proof and not hugely heavier.

ichabod crane · 12 Mar 2011 at 21:54

Headset fitted -

and yes I am building the bike in the study, it is bloody freezing in the garage and the carpet is about as dirty as the garage floor anyway.

Richie · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:08

Have you taped the whole frame there?

ichabod crane · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:11

Richie said:
Have you taped the whole frame there?

Aye, got a few water bubbles left to squeegee out

weescott · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:18

ichabode crane in grey headset spacer shocker :eek:

ichabod crane · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:21

weescott said:
ichabode crane in grey headset spacer shocker

Its silver; Bling Bling

VaderDSL · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:24

weescott said:
ichabode crane in grey headset spacer shocker

It's not grey it's Titanium lustre

Richie · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:25

I still have an odd bubble on my tape but, to be fair, you only see it if you look for it and the main aim of the tape is protection which it still does so CBA removing them

I am still contemplating taping up the rest of my frame but not sure if its worth it TBH. I have the following taped up:

Along top of Top Tube - full length and extending down sides slightly
Along underside of Down Tube - full length and extending up sides slightly
Rear of Seat Tube - full length

I concentrated on these areas as I felt they were the areas likely to have a higher chance of impact from crap off the wheels etc.

I also have a brace of Lizard Skins neoprene guards for the 2 chainstays (I suffer heel rub)

Contemplating taping:

Underside of Top Tube - need to remove cables to do it tho

Top of Down Tube
Front of Seat Tube
Both Seat Stays
Head Tube
Fork Arms

Just not sure if these areas are really prone to damage... What is other people's experience with these areas in relation to being prone to damage?