Big Bike Thread

Deleted User 234324 · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:28

Ivan Drago said:
OK but I don't really want to guess. My rim has 25 and 11.8 on it. I guess that's 25 inch wheels but what is 11.8?

It wont be 25 inch as the standard is either 24",26" or 29" for wheel sizes.

If your unsure get a spoke tool that works with all sizes like this

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10188

6thElement · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:29

What size rotor have you put on the front?
Any fork will compress under heavy braking, the only way to compensate is to increase the low speed compression damping if your fork has that adjustment, but this will be to the detriment of small bump compliance.

Shimmyhill · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:29

Jonny ///M said:
Is it the actual fork flexing or is somewhere else it's moving?

Have you checked the disc rotor bolts and the headset?

Yeah defi the fork, you can see it flexing inwards under braking - the brakes are new fitted and all torqued up and checked etc and checked headset etc is all done up properly.

andi · 22 Jul 2011 at 22:21

Giant Trance X2 with Rockshox Sektor by 555Andi, on Flickr

Bit slacker

weescott · 22 Jul 2011 at 22:28

Shimmyhill said:
Yeah defi the fork, you can see it flexing inwards under braking - the brakes are new fitted and all torqued up and checked etc and checked headset etc is all done up properly.

If the fork is tucking under then you have too powerful a brake for the fork. You will kill the seals in the fork at a minimum. Been there - killed that.

weescott · 22 Jul 2011 at 22:30

andi said:
*snip

Giant Trance X2 with Rockshox Sektor by 555Andi, on Flickr

Bit slacker

How come your bike is still white? :mad:

andi · 22 Jul 2011 at 23:01

Litres and litres of fenwicks

Ivan Drago · 22 Jul 2011 at 23:36

MadMossy said:
It wont be 25 inch as the standard is either 24",26" or 29" for wheel sizes.

If your unsure get a spoke tool that works with all sizes like this

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10188

Already have a multi-size spoke key but maybe that was what round them off.

Anyone know what the 25 and 11.8 things that are quoted on my rim are? Relevant?

6thElement · 23 Jul 2011 at 01:21

Can anyone find a store selling HT AE-01 pedals for me because my Google-Fu is failing?

Shimmyhill · 23 Jul 2011 at 03:46

weescott said:
If the fork is tucking under then you have too powerful a brake for the fork. You will kill the seals in the fork at a minimum. Been there - killed that.

Yeah that's what's happening and I figured it was bad!

Any suggestions on a good fork to go for? Based on GT avalanche 3 frame etc!

Richie · 23 Jul 2011 at 03:48

6thElement said:
Can anyone find a store selling HT AE-01 pedals for me because my Google-Fu is failing?

Closest I can get is the HT Components USA Distributor - http://www.bikefettish.com/

Although they dont show the pedals on their site, p'raps give them a call as they may have them... Best I can do in my drunken state

6thElement · 23 Jul 2011 at 04:00

That was all I'd found too. ebay is the normal method for HT pedals, these are too new so far I think...

Supercow · 23 Jul 2011 at 07:42

Carbon demo.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Specialized-Carbon-Demo-First-Look.html

SDK^ · 23 Jul 2011 at 09:50

"Sexier than Angelina Jolie in knee high boots"

Supercow · 23 Jul 2011 at 10:12

I reckon this peice of Specialized Carbon is nicer!

http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/feat...dent-Carbon-Helmet,2595/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2

Richie · 23 Jul 2011 at 10:18

mrotacon said:
I'm looking for a bike that'll be able to hold my weight (around 21st circa. 300lbs), wont crack, and will last me a long time with proper maintenance.

I really like the look of the specialized hardrock sport 2011. Looks bad ass
But, don't want to get it - then faceplant the pavement when the frame cracks, or wheel buckles. Lol

The structural weight limit of the Hardrocks is 300lbs as is the maximum weight they recommend before braking efficiency is a problem so you should be fine.

Source: http://cdn.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/pdf/manuals/OM0225USA_010_AppA_r2.pdf

Street · 23 Jul 2011 at 13:38

As I've got this whole week off work and can't be bothered to do the jobs I need to do in my house, I think I fancy heading down to Cannock for the day on Tuesday. Anyone got any advice on which trails to do etc? I've never been down there before so don't know whats what..

Berger · 23 Jul 2011 at 14:19

Do the one we did on the OcUK meet and it will take all day (at our pace)

Was the Follow the Monkey which is the two red routes there combined, each has some optional black sections.

andi · 23 Jul 2011 at 14:59

As an advert for a riding holiday, I think this is awesome...

http://vimeo.com/24054801

Jim.Ow · 23 Jul 2011 at 16:25

Just picked up my new bike. It came with some little clip on pedals which are no use to me, so I'm going to run over to Halfords now and pick up some more.

Came with a little chain guard as well which was nice.

The guys over at Decathlon were really helpful, would recommend them. The bike is also quite well specced for money I think. It's also insanely light, I've been out of biking for a few years, so technology has moved on, but you can literally lift it with 2 fingers.