Big Bike Thread

VaderDSL · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:27

I need to re do mine. Is the best option to remove helicopter tape to heat it up? I have a carbon frame, a bit of heat from a hairdryer shouldn't affect it should it?

ichabod crane · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:30

VaderDSL said:
I need to re do mine. Is the best option to remove helicopter tape to heat it up? I have a carbon frame, a bit of heat from a hairdryer shouldn't affect it should it?

It should pull off easily without heat once you have peeled a corner up.

VaderDSL · 12 Mar 2011 at 22:44

ichabod crane said:
It should pull off easily without heat once you have peeled a corner up.

Thing is I don't want it pulling off any decals etc. It is really sticky stuff. Bought from that bike tart place others have used.

ichabod crane · 13 Mar 2011 at 08:30

VaderDSL said:
Thing is I don't want it pulling off any decals etc. It is really sticky stuff. Bought from that bike tart place others have used.

Never experienced a problem with it doing that, but using heat normally makes the tape more tacky. get a bucket of slightly soapy water (a drop of fairy liquid) and apply that as you peel it away should make it easier.

janesssssy · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:46

Where can I get a 17T ring for a XT cassette? Ive snapped one of the teeth.

I need it sharpish!
Cassette is newish and dont really want to replace it.

edit - 10speed cassette 17T

ichabod crane · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:56

janesssssy said:
Where can I get a 17T ring for a XT cassette? Ive snapped one of the teeth. I need it sharpish!
Cassette is newish and dont really want to replace it.

edit - 10speed cassette 17T

Didn't think you could? Only reason they are separate is because they don't have enough service area to attach them to the spindle.

SDK^ · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:13

How did you manage that?

janesssssy · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:20

ichabod crane said:
Didn't think you could? Only reason they are separate is because they don't have enough service area to attach them to the spindle.

I’ve asked a few other places, Forums and searching the net (Google) but nothing. Like your new bike by the way.

SDK^ said:
How did you manage that?

?

haven’t got a clue. Just noticed today after putting the KMC gold chain on. I’m racing next week so better get a new one sharpish. £50 wasted? Tis a shame

andi · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:24

You're not having much luck with this bike are you :eek:

Andelusion · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:26

Replace it with a titanium one for $24

http://www.actiontec.us/prices.htm

Unlikely to arrive in time!

ichabod crane · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:26

janesssssy said:
I’ve asked a few other places, Forums and searching the net (Google) but nothing. Like your new bike by the way.

Thank you

A shop maybe able to order you one in.

andi said:
You're not having much luck with this bike are you

Its all in the name

janesssssy · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:29

andi said:
You're not having much luck with this bike are you

NO ****!.

Although its probably because ive upped the time on it compared to what I used to do on the Stiffee. Ive done 100miles this weekend alone. (Fri,Sat,Sun)

janesssssy · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:30

ichabod crane said:
Thank you A shop maybe able to order you one in.

Its all in the name

Cheeky mofo.

booyaka · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:30

That was a wet and muddy 15 miles today!!! Nice day when I set off - pouring rain when at the furthest point out!!! - still can't feel my fingers properly!! along with some sketchy muddy moments!!

SDK^ · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:40

janesssssy said:
I? haven’t got a clue. Just noticed today after putting the KMC gold chain on. I’m racing next week so better get a new one sharpish. £50 wasted? Tis a shame

Where are you racing?

janesssssy · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:42

Gorrick spring series, Surry.

http://www.gorrick.com/racing/spring/index.php

Richie · 13 Mar 2011 at 22:32

booyaka said:
That was a wet and muddy 15 miles today!!! Nice day when I set off - pouring rain when at the furthest point out!!! - still can't feel my fingers properly!! along with some sketchy muddy moments!!

Local or at a centre?

booyaka · 13 Mar 2011 at 22:46

Richie said:
Local or at a centre?

local

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/72862380

Draeger · 13 Mar 2011 at 22:46

God, you guys are contributing to my withdrawal symptoms!! Itching to get out on my local favourite trail or out on the road bike but being a brand new dad I've had my hands full for the last fortnight since my baby son was born plus the few weeks in the run up to the birth I had tons to do and no time for the bike. Can't wait till I get a spare hour or so to get back in the saddle!!

***F1ZZY*** · 14 Mar 2011 at 10:41

I want to give clipless a go. I ride technical XC I guess you'd call it, in Malaysia. Usually 10km to 40km with at least several quite gnarly km's where I'd prefer not to be clipped so I can dab a foot down here and there. I won't be doing crazy jumps or high speeds it's just the slippery mud and rooted sections can be very unpredictable. I currently ride flats.

I'm torn between CB mallets and the shimano pd-m647 - any preference for ease of use for clipless newbs like me?

Of most importance is ease of getting in and out of them and also how they feel when not clipped in.

Cheers