Big Bike Thread

collisster · 22 Apr 2007 at 23:26

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=225 are there any differences in styling between the bell sweep 2005, 2006 and 2007?
looks like a bargain to me =D

ta

Mr Mag00 · 23 Apr 2007 at 08:17

Collister i cant imagnine there is, I nearly always buy my helmets thought CRC as they have great deals usually half price for last years model, most of it will be cosmetic.

also waiting for this bad boy to arrive at my door. First new bike in a very very long time.
Moving from a Scott Comp Pro racing hardtail, circa 1990, which i used to race and was raced professionally before i owned it.

And I looking forward to the plush smooooth ride this will have and to start racing again next year, once i've lost this beer baby.

SgtTupac · 23 Apr 2007 at 10:20

Been having a good laugh on the Big Hit lately. Got my first race on the 6th of May

Learnt so much in so little time. Went to Cwmcarn yesterday and cleared the hip jump at the bottom. Seem to be having issues with the backend washing out on me all the time? Any ideas? Running a 2.7 Tyre on the rear with a 24inch Rim. Had no problems up until yesterday.

weescott · 23 Apr 2007 at 13:24

Spoke tension? Cracked hub flange? Tire pressure? pivot bearings? rubbish rider?

Mr Mag00 · 23 Apr 2007 at 13:46

OMFG Im sooo excited, the bad boy, has just arrived. ordered Friday and here it is already. What superb service!!Im typing before opening

SgtTupac · 23 Apr 2007 at 15:06

weescott said:
Spoke tension? Cracked hub flange? Tire pressure? pivot bearings? rubbish rider?

Rider may have something to do with it lol.. Think it may be pressures.. Forks are feeling a little off so sending them away for a rebuild soon

digisatman · 23 Apr 2007 at 17:44

what psi does everyone run their tyres at?, also, anyone reccomend me a pump, ive been using this footpump, but just gave out on me, leak in the pipe i think. Is a track pump any good?

Thanks

SpudMaster · 23 Apr 2007 at 18:17

digisatman said:
what psi does everyone run their tyres at?, also, anyone reccomend me a pump, ive been using this footpump, but just gave out on me, leak in the pipe i think. Is a track pump any good?

Thanks

20psi in the front, around 23psi in the rear. thats for dh btw

benjo plz. · 23 Apr 2007 at 18:42

I run ~30 psi, I have ultraseal in both wheels though, so I can't run them too low.

Pants · 23 Apr 2007 at 18:46

I just got a Specialized Hardrock Sport with Hyd. Disks. I love it!

I will get some pics later!

collisster · 23 Apr 2007 at 19:47

should be ordering the helmet tonight. I tried the 07 on in swinnertons and it was the only one that didn't look ridiculous on me

so I dont want there to be huge cosmetic differences...

ta

SpudMaster · 23 Apr 2007 at 22:07

Phnom_Penh said:
I run ~30 psi, I have ultraseal in both wheels though, so I can't run them too low.

im running tubeless so no worry about low pressures

SgtTupac · 24 Apr 2007 at 00:35

20psi im running. Further on from my post. Gave the bike the routine check over and found the handlebars bent

SpudMaster · 24 Apr 2007 at 00:56

SgtTupac said:
20psi im running. Further on from my post. Gave the bike the routine check over and found the handlebars bent

hehe doh! didnt you notice when riding ?

"andy" · 24 Apr 2007 at 01:11

digisatman said:
what psi does everyone run their tyres at?, also, anyone reccomend me a pump, ive been using this footpump, but just gave out on me, leak in the pipe i think. Is a track pump any good?

Thanks

dont have a clue on my kona , havent checked or needed to pump up the tyres in the last 9 months :eek:

wtf im now noticing how silly that

on the bmx....

90psi in the rear 70psi in front , real mans wrists

benjo plz. · 24 Apr 2007 at 07:03

SpudMaster said:
im running tubeless so no worry about low pressures

I couldn't trust ust at low pressures for DH.

collisster · 24 Apr 2007 at 22:52

going to the bike show, so I'm going to check out some more helmets there

xolotl · 25 Apr 2007 at 15:56

andy said:
90psi in the rear 70psi in front , real mans wrists

115psi, I win! But I get the feeling not many people use road bikes here.

Raymond Lin · 25 Apr 2007 at 15:58

xolotl said:
115psi, I win! But I get the feeling not many people use road bikes here.

Mountain bike is more versatile to me, with all the pot holes these days, plus I can stick it on some dirt in the weekend.

DanF · 26 Apr 2007 at 10:08

oooh lovely

Hi I know you guys love custom builds well check this thing out!

A tad light for the kinda stuff most of us do on here

but still a work of art.

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