Big Bike Thread

Nix · 8 Jul 2011 at 16:53

Ah right, fair play. I'll order some bike lube then!

Guys, any chance of a recommendation for some grips please?

booyaka · 8 Jul 2011 at 17:49

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/charge/sponge-grips-ec025888?query=grip

got them a while ago and they are fine.

rhysduck · 8 Jul 2011 at 18:46

Nix said:
Also, I used a bit of WD40 over my chain and crank, that should be okay shouldn't it?

Great stuff for around the house, but not on the bike.
User this: GT85 on the chain and derailleurs.

Edit: Nix; for grips take a look at these mate: Superstar Grips. Plenty of choice of colour and they're amazing for the money.

andi · 8 Jul 2011 at 19:08

GT85 is basically the same type of stuff isn't it?

Good for drying out the chain, bad for lubrication.

Jonny ///M · 8 Jul 2011 at 19:12

GT85 does have PTsFE lubricant in it though so it will help slightly compared to wd40.

ichabod crane · 8 Jul 2011 at 19:15

Jonny ///M said:
GT85 does have PTsFE lubricant in it though so it will help slightly compared to wd40.

Still wouldn't use either on my bike.

robj20 · 8 Jul 2011 at 19:18

I have always just used 3-in-1 on my chains, apply it all over leave for overnight then when im going out i dry the outside of the chain, clean when i get back and repeat.

Nix · 8 Jul 2011 at 19:49

Thanks for the advice.

I've gone ahead and ordered the Charge Sponge Grips in Chrome, as I think they'll suit my bike best.

As I was on a run, I've ordered some of that Dry Lube stuff along with some Royal Signature gloves.

Have to make sure I re-lube the chain, etc. before I take it out next if WD40's that bad!

R0B75 · 8 Jul 2011 at 19:57

Nix said:
Thanks for the advice.

I've gone ahead and ordered the Charge Sponge Grips in Chrome, as I think they'll suit my bike best.

As I was on a run, I've ordered some of that Dry Lube stuff along with some Royal Signature gloves.

Have to make sure I re-lube the chain, etc. before I take it out next if WD40's that bad!

I was going to recommend Charge Sponge grips, they are good for small hands. I think perhaps are too small for mine, but they are good though.
See how addictive this hobby is now. To quote a mate of mine, "you like to spend!"

Jonny ///M · 8 Jul 2011 at 20:06

ichabod crane said:
Still wouldn't use either on my bike.

Likewise. Finish line dry for me....apply it more often than wet but doesn't go that ****e black colour within one ride.

Also the kona satori...I need one in my life when they are out!

Big Chris · 8 Jul 2011 at 20:57

robj20 said:
I have always just used 3-in-1 on my chains...

Same here, I bought some Muc-off chain lube which looks like wax when you apply it and didn't impress me much, so I grabbed some 3-in-1 from my Old Man's shed and my drivetrain has never been quieter or smoother!

Supercow · 8 Jul 2011 at 21:05

OMGWIN

http://dirt.mpora.com/news/aaron-gwin-wins-windham-world-cup-qualifying.html

Andelusion · 8 Jul 2011 at 21:07

How the hell does he do it?

And in other news, I may have just sorta bought a Cane Creek Double Barrel shock

I'm always looking for weird and wonderful ways to ruin my bike

ichabod crane · 8 Jul 2011 at 21:12

Andelusion said:
How the hell does he do it?

And in other news, I may have just sorta bought a Cane Creek Double Barrel shock I'm always looking for weird and wonderful ways to ruin my bike

Selling the air shocks then?

Andelusion · 8 Jul 2011 at 21:26

Sold the RP23 already, got someone interested in the Monarch but you know.

Nix · 8 Jul 2011 at 22:05

As promised:

As I was giving it a wash, one of my cats took an interest...

R0B75 · 8 Jul 2011 at 22:12

Ginger pussy....

Erm nice bike though

Nix · 8 Jul 2011 at 22:13

Haha, I'm just looking at the photo and noticed I've missed a bit.

R0B75 · 8 Jul 2011 at 22:22

Indeed you have.

Andelusion · 8 Jul 2011 at 23:18

That's a sharp looking bike Nix