Big Bike Thread

mistercrabb · 15 Jul 2011 at 17:38

Supercow said:
It is indeed, priced to sell, these have got to make way for my demo fleet.

The TR450 is a lovely bike, definitely not wasted!

I know, but BOS! *drools*
Besides, all my paint got scratched up on various crashes/uplifts

I might know some people who are after a new DH rig, I'll let them know.

Shimmyhill · 15 Jul 2011 at 18:04

weescott said:
You don't actually need it. If you insist though I might have one sitting in the garage I can give you. I'll check later.

I figured that, only use i could see is keeping rubbish of the axle that could get there via internal frame holes i guess? There was some crud in there when i took the old cartridge bearing out.

So its nothing structural, just as above??

weescott · 15 Jul 2011 at 18:28

It's meant to keep dirt/water away from the bearings from the seat post tube but it's a bit of a waste of time IMO. I found a spare in the garage.

6thElement · 15 Jul 2011 at 19:00

How tall are you cow?

Supercow · 15 Jul 2011 at 19:15

This bike was ridden by my mate (bike is with me though).
He's 6.2" - how tall are you as I should be able to tell you whether it will fit you or not.

6thElement · 15 Jul 2011 at 20:45

If I was in the UK I'd probably come and test ride it, I think I'll skip it though. Who ever picks it up is getting a nice bike.

Supercow · 15 Jul 2011 at 21:14

No worries dude...youre missing.out though!

TheBrooder · 15 Jul 2011 at 23:58

How much does it weight out of interest?

Supercow · 16 Jul 2011 at 06:40

38lbs

mistercrabb · 16 Jul 2011 at 12:38

I see it's advertised on Pinkbike. How many people have offered you swaps for a BMX?
I got quite a few when I was selling my old Commencal

Lakeland · 16 Jul 2011 at 14:35

Supercow said:

I think that bike has longer travel on the front end than my old moto x bike :cool:

AtomicBanana · 16 Jul 2011 at 15:48

So, despite my better judgement my mate has convinced me to enter the 24/12.

I've looked after my bike but not given it a proper service since I've got it. I was going to just book it in somewhere but I don't think I'll have time so what areas do you guys look at before a big event?

Also, I need some new brake pads. I've lost count of how many car/motorbike pads I've changed, but this is dfferent! What pads should I go for? I've got a 2010 rockhopper SL with Tektro Auriga Pro Hydros on.

Shimmyhill · 16 Jul 2011 at 17:29

weescott said:
It's meant to keep dirt/water away from the bearings from the seat post tube but it's a bit of a waste of time IMO. I found a spare in the garage.

Cheers, if you don't feel it's needed i will bow to your greater knowledge and just run without it!

Supercow · 16 Jul 2011 at 17:37

http://vimeo.com/14550689

Funny thing is - his "this is not a scrub" looks exactly like the way I do scrubs

mistercrabb · 16 Jul 2011 at 21:08

Pictures! Got some new piccies of the TR450 (more blue bits than last time, also I snapped my Atherton Pro Direct-Mount stem in half so got a random black one on).
Also testing to make sure people can see my public Google+ album..

https://plus.google.com/photos/110476349641259354899/albums/5628510024932114481

I haven't been biking for like 2 weeks, I'm getting depressed now

Oh well, Triscombe uplift next week

6thElement · 16 Jul 2011 at 21:52

Nice looking 450.

Supercow · 16 Jul 2011 at 22:06

Lovely bike that crabb!

janesssssy · 17 Jul 2011 at 14:17

Im back from MORZINE, Its a shame as I loved every minute. Hardly any photo's apart from this one. Just about to start the DH run to Les Crosets in Switzerland

You need a larger bike than the Alpine 160. It was a little lame by Wednesday. Still jumped ok.

Richie · 17 Jul 2011 at 14:35

Galleries for the Specialized 2012 (bikes and kit) range are out - http://www.bikeradar.com/gallery/article/specialized-2012-mountain-bikes-first-look-30937

Some info as well - http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/specialized-2012-mountain-bikes-first-look-30937/

Supercow · 17 Jul 2011 at 15:03

Nice pic jansessassysysesssasysy, I've not done Les Crosets before. Is it further than Lindarets towards Morgins?