Big Bike Thread

Mark A · 1 May 2012 at 13:33

touch said:
I have one, it's very boring. I would think you're much more likely to use your bike outside rather than stuck to one of those.

Also, it wont work well with a knobbly tyre. You can get tyres specifically for turbo trainers (like this)

robj20 said:
I have had a trainer before, there rubbish really.

Better to get out, at least then if you go for a ride you cant give up half way you still have to ride back, its all too easy on a trainer to just quit. There so boring as well.

I thought as much. I might give it a miss then, just wanted to get some use out of my bike and try and get fit. The problem with where I live in Rossendale is that the only straight bit of ground anywhere is the 3 meter path between my front door and gate lol. Not really ideal for just going for a lesurly ride to get fit.

Musty Pie · 1 May 2012 at 13:40

Supercow said:
As I've recently found out, it's something like this:
Single ring up front: As short as you can get them
Double ring: Best to get a med cage
Triple: Couldget away with a med, but most people seem to advise on getting a long cage mech

Thanks for that, I was reading online too about this just now and it mirrors pretty much the same.

I could get a medium but would have to be careful shifting into certain combinations. I would rather not have to worry about gear limitations so I guess long cage is the safe bet.

Andelusion · 1 May 2012 at 13:52

Could this be the ultimate niche bike?

Bamboo lefty belt-drive drop bar fat bike

Musty Pie · 1 May 2012 at 14:11

That thing looks hilarious, I bet its super fun to ride a bit of DH on

Supercow · 1 May 2012 at 14:42

You forgot "singlespeed" as well Luncheon, Id love one though!
Though not to "do a bit of DH" on, it will break in about... 10 seconds... if that

ps: I have a long cage Sram XX mech for sale if you want it - £80 and its yours musty.

Musty Pie · 1 May 2012 at 14:56

Thats an interesting offer mate, but I think my current set up is only 9sp.

Again forgive my ignorance but that would not work with my set up?
How "used" is it?

Supercow · 1 May 2012 at 15:03

Ah, soryr missed that you have 9spd - it wont work.
For what its worth, its in good condition, but pointless for you.

touch · 1 May 2012 at 15:06

Supercow said:
You forgot "singlespeed" as well Luncheon

I think it's geared. There's too many cables coming from the bars for a singlespeed.

Musty Pie · 1 May 2012 at 15:06

Supercow said:
Ah, soryr missed that you have 9spd - it wont work.
For what its worth, its in good condition, but pointless for you.

Thanks for the offer though mate, someone should snap it up at that price!

Any other bits going cheap though? Wouldnt mind a few nicer parts for my rather average bike....

poor me

matt_fsr · 1 May 2012 at 15:31

Andelusion said:
Bamboo lefty belt-drive drop bar fat bike

Sick, and wrong. On every level.

But yea, I'd give it a go.... until I crashed!

Supercow · 1 May 2012 at 15:42

Musty Pie said:
Thanks for the offer though mate, someone should snap it up at that price!

Any other bits going cheap though? Wouldnt mind a few nicer parts for my rather average bike.... poor me

I missed your original post on what you ride - just re-read

Erm at the risk of once again sounding like a snob (again), save your cash for a complete replacement at some point in the future, instead of putting expensive bits on it.

rhysduck · 1 May 2012 at 15:42

So what "expensive" bits do you have for sale Mr Cow?

Musty Pie · 1 May 2012 at 15:50

Yeah makes sense. I guess its just worth holding some cash up until I have enough to sink in to a decent build. I am impatient though

Supercow · 1 May 2012 at 15:56

Always have an assortment of bits laying about, just sometimes sell them when they start to accumulate. I've recently cleared a buch of stuff out though, so only a Renthal fatbar (38mm rise) and the SRam XX mech doing nothing at the moment.

Was lucky enough recently when I bought - brand new - x9 shifter (9 spd), x9 shifter (10 spd), x 0 shifter (10 spd), x0 rear mech (10 spd), x9 rear mech (9 spd) all for £120

All the ones surplus to requirements have gone to good homes though.

Supercow · 1 May 2012 at 15:59

At the end of July though, I'll have the following available, due to splitting a full bike up:

Fork FOX 32 Talas Fit RLC, 150mm tapered, white
Wheelset DT Swiss Tricon M1700
Shimano Deore XT, DOWN-SWING, DUAL-PULL
SRAM X.0 long cage, 10-SPEED, black
SRAM TRIGGER X.9, 3-SPEED
SRAM TRIGGER X.9, 10-SPEED
Shimano XT cranks
SRAM PG-1050, 11-32t, 10-SPEED
Brake (F and R inc mounts nd rotors) Formula R1 180mm, black
Spank Oozy, 15mm rise, black
Spank Oozy, black
Fizik Gobi, black/black

OH, and an Intense Tracer 2 with -2 degree cups and a Rockshox Reverb

RobotXander · 1 May 2012 at 19:51

keep me informed with regard to those XT Cranks will you mate?

broona · 1 May 2012 at 20:09

Supercow said:
Fork FOX 32 Talas Fit RLC, 150mm tapered, white
Wheelset DT Swiss Tricon M1700
Rockshox Reverb

Could be very interested in the wheels if they'd fit my Boardman FS, sure it's 15mm maxle at the front and 12mm at the rear?

Also, a mate could be interested in fork and/or dropper post.

Supercow · 1 May 2012 at 21:29

will keep you guys updated

rhysduck · 1 May 2012 at 22:01

I MAY be interested in the Tracer 2 if funds allow. and the Reverb..
Oh, and also the brakes

Let me know please Mr Cow

Caseh · 1 May 2012 at 22:40

What are those wheels like? and how much would they be?