Big Bike Thread
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Can't wait for mine to come.
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I used one on a demo bike at Dalby forest a few weeks ago (Transition Covert).
They're pretty cool, lots of ground clearence, instant (and I mean instant) shift on the front, you can also change gear without pedalling, it looks very clean too, and can benefit some suspension designs where pedalling in different size front chainrings affects pedal bob.
However they're very expensive, quite heavy even compared to a 2xX plus bash setup, and more moving parts is just more stuff to go wrong. I'd like to use one for a while longer but I don't have any problems with my 2x9 or 1x9 setuipts.
I was using 34 - 22 today so Ichabod Crane could keep up with me.
The malnourished lad has a bit of a disadvantage though, have you seen those lucky legs of his?
(lucky they dont break)
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Just ordered one of these sexy (imo) hardtails. Its a 2010 Commencal Ramones 1.
My first bike in 7 years! Before I had another hardtail that i used for dh and jumping but it was stolen in my last year of school.
Hope i can still ride, and ride better!
Will post more pics when its delivered. Its in black btw.
My first bike in 7 years! Before I had another hardtail that i used for dh and jumping but it was stolen in my last year of school.
Hope i can still ride, and ride better!
Will post more pics when its delivered. Its in black btw.
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Luckily I couldn't see Ichabod Crane's legs. He had his signature long socks on!
I weighed Ichabod Crane's Tracer2 - 32lbs. Almost 10 lbs heavier than my Blur!!!
I cant believe its that heavy, my cheap Griffin weighs about that, and the frame alone is 12lbs
Here you go - new bike porn!
apologies for the crap pics - better ones to follow!
Need to work out how to set up the forks properly (got free shock pump with bike)
Set brake levers properly
It's currently naked of any decals - got some white 456 and on-one decals but quiet like the naked carbon look.
A couple more red bits of bling to follow - seatcollar and QR levers
Switch my seat over (SDG Bel Air)
Should I set the forks with about 1/4 to 1/3 sag when sat on the bike??
Also weights in at around 11.9kg(using bathroom scales)
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apologies for the crap pics - better ones to follow!
Need to work out how to set up the forks properly (got free shock pump with bike)
Set brake levers properly
It's currently naked of any decals - got some white 456 and on-one decals but quiet like the naked carbon look.
A couple more red bits of bling to follow - seatcollar and QR levers
Switch my seat over (SDG Bel Air)
Should I set the forks with about 1/4 to 1/3 sag when sat on the bike??
Also weights in at around 11.9kg
(using bathroom scales)Spec
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Got my new toy this week, Its not for any serious mountain biking, just for rides places i cant ride my road bike.
Just needs some Schwalbe Marathons and a Charge Spoon.
And one of my Roadie, this thread needs more roadies.
Two amazing looking bikes!
They look great!
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Booyaka that thing is teh sex Get some wide bars on there and it's ready to rip.
Get some wide bars on there and it's ready to rip.
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my bike 1 month in, still need to replace the saddle and grips.
i defiantly prefer it to my old pitch pro
i defiantly prefer it to my old pitch pro
Here you go - new bike porn!
KUNG POW, that's hot.
Id get some wider handlebars though, but apart from that, the spec is mint
cheers guys - just need to get my head round: bounce, gate, + pressure, -pressure etc for the forks and I'm sorted!
Will get some biketape on there tomorrow and see if I can get out on sunday for a quick test ride!
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Good lord that's so nice, puts my steel 456 to shame, need to look at getting the carbon version sometime this year.
I'm gonna go against the tide and say I think it looks a bit.... odd. Not the prettiest frame by a long shot, I'm sure it rides well though which is the main thing
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