Big Bike Thread

monkeypants · 30 Jan 2008 at 20:21

sup3rc0w said:
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Shhhhhh! They are everywhere!

Supercow · 30 Jan 2008 at 20:47

Tad off topic, but I can't sell this in the MM.

I bought a Protec Ace, Ryan Guelett signature model helmet off the web, and though I needed a large, but it is just a tad too big for my head

If anyone is interested in a swap? I'm wanting pretty much the same thing, just a medium. I know it's a long shot but worth a try

monkeypants · 31 Jan 2008 at 19:05

Bought myself a new bike today, a 2007 ex-demo Santa Cruz Heckler. Made an immense saving on it and I'll get pics up as soon as it arrives!

Davyb · 1 Feb 2008 at 09:37

Bought a new bike last night.

Sorry about the bad phone pics.

collisster · 1 Feb 2008 at 23:03

genesis

I approve haha

Davyb · 2 Feb 2008 at 01:33

collisster said:
genesis I approve haha

hehe ta.

I could do with a bigger chainring up front as i spin out quite quick.

£500 down to £370 for an 07 model

Frame - Reynolds 520 3 main tubes, Butted Cr-Mo rear stays, disc-only
Fork - Genesis Double butted Cr-mo, suspension-corrected
Headset - TH Industries 848
Shifters - n/a
Rear Derailleur - n/a
Front Deraileur - n/a
Chainset - Genesis Driveline 32T
Bottom Bracket - Isis Splined
Chain - NX10 1/8"
Freewheel - Shimano 16T 1/8"
Hubs - Genesis SS rear / M475 front
Rims - Alex FD-16 Disc 32h black
Spokes - Stainless Steel black
Tyres - Continental Vertical 2.3"
Brakes - Hayes So1e disc
Brake Levers - Hayes So1e disc
Handlebar - Genesis 6061 Lo-rise Oversize
Stem - Genesis 6061 Oversize
Grips - Vise-Grips diamond file pattern
Saddle - Genesis MTN2 Cr-Mo rail
Seatpost - 6061 T6 Aluminium 27.2mm
Pedals - Shimano PD-M520

mishima · 2 Feb 2008 at 17:31

My new Vario Harissa, took it out for the first time today:

SgtTupac · 2 Feb 2008 at 18:09

Looking good dude! Hows it ride?

fatherdougal · 2 Feb 2008 at 20:52

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Here is my Bianchi after it's first decent ride of the year to try out my new wheels.

PlatinumFX · 2 Feb 2008 at 21:03

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Here is my Bianchi after it's first decent ride of the year to try out my new wheels.

Lovely bike. I *had* that same bike but with a white frame. It was devoured by the wheels of a car after only ten ish weeks of me owning it!

fatherdougal · 2 Feb 2008 at 22:09

She is nice. Had her for about 9 months and no problems so far. Gradually upgrading bits and bobs to get her exactly how I want her. Not really the weather for riding too often at the moment though.

bigmouse64 · 2 Feb 2008 at 23:31

Great thread, I'm looking to buy a new bike, as I parted with my other one. I've been saving and got about £800 to spend, I really like 'Orange 2008 P7 S', but if any of you guys have any other opinions, do post. It's for work etc, do it's got to be a hardtail really.

Cheers

mishima · 3 Feb 2008 at 00:03

SgtTupac said:
Looking good dude! Hows it ride?

Thanks! Yeah very well, needs a few things tweaking though!!

janesssssy · 3 Feb 2008 at 16:07

Here are some pictures of my new bike and compare to the old bike, Well its more of an update as I have built this one up from last year.

old:

After one year and getting a little better at riding, well a lot better and fitter.....

Side view showing the Thomson layback post etc.

Chainset full XT <- apart from the LX hollowtech2 crank, but its close

Leavers & Bars

Front Hope Mini Mono's.

Thats enough pics atm, the back Hopes are the same as the Fronts so you dont really need to see them. I just need to get some riding in, although its a bit cold.

6thElement · 3 Feb 2008 at 16:25

How tall are you and what size frame is that?

janesssssy · 3 Feb 2008 at 16:34

6ft tall and the frame is 16.5" hence the layback seatpost. Gives me more room.

mishima · 3 Feb 2008 at 17:07

I don't know how that is humanly possible! Face down ass up!!

janesssssy · 3 Feb 2008 at 21:50

Trust me, its not that bad when your riding, I think its comfortable! Although looking at that pic, I havn't ridden it since i took it out the back of my work van and put the XT derailier on. It might be higher than I normally have it.

But im sure not by much. Anyway what do you guys / gals think??

mishima · 4 Feb 2008 at 09:33

I'm not really into XC but I think it looks pretty sweet for a hardtail - is it quite light? A friend of mine has my old bike and thats super light XC bike.

Davyb · 4 Feb 2008 at 12:08

I need to get a bigger chain ring up front as im spining out quite quick with the 32th. what about be a better choice up front for single speed ?