Big Bike Thread

Big Chris · 12 Oct 2011 at 20:56

For some reason I never liked the look of the R1 levers in pics, but it looks bang on hanging off your bars in that pic!

TheBrooder · 12 Oct 2011 at 21:00

Berger said:
Well my pedals buggered, the head has cracked causing the Allen head to partially round off. Going to cut some flats on to try to remove it. Will need some new pedals, open to suggestions?

I like my superstar nano's

Berger · 12 Oct 2011 at 22:43

6thElement said:
Road/CX rims will be presta.

What was wrong with the M540's apart from the threads weren't greased before installation?

I did grease them very lightly with copper grease before installation, the other side came out no problem.

I've not had any issues with the reliability or functioning of the pedals, I was more open to suggestions for a replacement (Crank Bros seem to require more maintenance and poorer reliability), I bought the M540's as they seemed the best value at the time so might buy them again, next step up increases the cost quite a lot.

TheBrooder ; I'm using SPD's not flats!

janesssssy · 13 Oct 2011 at 08:49

M540's are pretty good. you can if you wanted get a TI spindle which makes it lighter than the XT and cheaper.

Supercow · 13 Oct 2011 at 09:16

Big Chris said:
For some reason I never liked the look of the R1 levers in pics, but it looks bang on hanging off your bars in that pic!

It's the one and only negative thing about formula brakes for me. I'm not a fan of the lever and would prefer something super short/fat - like the new XTR levers.

The silver ones on the R1/The one/ Oro etc doesn't help... looks better in black.

mistercrabb · 13 Oct 2011 at 12:23

Streeteh said:
Just bought a mini bike pump, it didn't state (but i should have checked!) what type of valve it was. Now i've got it i've realized it's for Presta valves only.

Are you sure you can't switch the pump internals around to fit schrader? Pretty much every pump I've ever used you just unscrew the end and turn the little rubber block around.

6thElement · 13 Oct 2011 at 12:28

Stick with Shimano, the CB pedals don't have very good reliability. I've got some M540's in my collection and they're definitely the best value.

Streeteh · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:56

mistercrabb said:
Are you sure you can't switch the pump internals around to fit schrader? Pretty much every pump I've ever used you just unscrew the end and turn the little rubber block around.

Nah it deffo doesn't work for Schrader. Not a problem for me though, I've got a home pump that fits both and hopefully it won't be too long a wait for the new bike!

Berger · 13 Oct 2011 at 17:20

6thElement said:
Stick with Shimano, the CB pedals don't have very good reliability. I've got some M540's in my collection and they're definitely the best value.

Replacement set of M540s in my hand, ready to fit when I am unpacking at the other end!

Got the other off by grinding flats onto the shaft and then using spanner+hammer technique!

janesssssy · 13 Oct 2011 at 18:25

Well first ride this afternoon with the R1. WOW is all I can say.
Im going to buy the rear in the next 2 weeks - cant come soon enough. Avids are **** in comparison.

Going out in an hour for a 3 hour night right in the woods :cool:

Supercow · 13 Oct 2011 at 22:01

janesssssy said:
Well first ride this afternoon with the R1. WOW is all I can say.
Im going to buy the rear in the next 2 weeks - cant come soon enough. Avids are **** in comparison.

Going out in an hour for a 3 hour night right in the woods

Got some stopping power doesn't it?

R1's stops a DH bike just fine too.

Northwind · 13 Oct 2011 at 23:38

More 540s tbh, if you want SPDs they're pretty much the business.

MadMossy · 14 Oct 2011 at 07:48

Looks like I may possibly be getting a 2010 Commencal Supreme DH with DHX RC4, Fox 40's this weekend, providing I can muster up the require moolah, guy wants 1900 for it.

Supercow · 14 Oct 2011 at 09:48

Give us a link then Mossy

randomshenans · 14 Oct 2011 at 10:00

Right. I'm looking for a bike. Need to get one out here as it's the way to get about in the city and also some sweet trails to be done. Not to mention I need to lose this belly before ski season.

I'd been thinking about the 750quid region, hard tail and not too heavy for around town and some suspension so I can take it off road.

There is a shop pretty much next door to where I am staying at the moment in Basel for HiLite bikes and I have to say they look damn nice.

Particularly this one:
http://www.hilite-bikes.com/Shop/de/Hardtail/Thao-Alu-leichtes-guenstiges-MTB-Hardtail-Mountain-Bike

Anyone heard of these? What are they like? Or any other recommendations at all?

Thanks guys, I'm Johnny clueless over here

MadMossy · 14 Oct 2011 at 10:11

No link as its a friend selling the bike, went to see it yesterday, he has a Morewood Izimu (small) for sale with DHX RC4 (Ti Spring), Fox 40's, SRAM X0 drive train, Elixir R brakes, spank spike handle bars and other bits and a 2010 Commencal Supreme DH WC edition with DHX 5.0, he's willing to swap over the parts from the morewood to the commencal including the RC4 and Ti spring. I know the Morewood has been looked after, as the owner is a bike mechanic.

rhysduck · 14 Oct 2011 at 11:32

Any good DH up North Wales chaps? going up on the weekend to do some biking and snowboarding.

touch · 14 Oct 2011 at 11:40

rhysduck said:
snowboarding.

Where? Indoors? Dryslope?

Andelusion · 14 Oct 2011 at 12:06

Wait until the end.. :eek:

/pinkbike rss feed

rhysduck · 14 Oct 2011 at 13:08

touch said:
Where? Indoors? Dryslope?

Yes, think we're trying Llandudno dry slope. Was up in Milton Keynes Sno!Zone on Monday and had a full day on it.. LOVED it! Looking to book a boarding holiday soon.

Awesome backflip!