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Soldato
Good work Supercow. 
My next one will be either this:
http://www.balfa.co.uk/acros/acros-mtb-bb-stainless
Or possibly this:
http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk/items.asp?CategoryID=237&Name=Hollowtech+II+bearing+upgrade
My next one will be either this:
http://www.balfa.co.uk/acros/acros-mtb-bb-stainless
Or possibly this:
http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk/items.asp?CategoryID=237&Name=Hollowtech+II+bearing+upgrade
Soldato
I like the fact that if you screw up the lines to the jumps, you get to impale yourself on the pikes in shame
I like the fact that if you screw up the lines to the jumps, you get to impale yourself on the pikes in shame
Haha, yep - heads on sticks!
In all seriousness all these we're leaving 'till last, so that ballbags won't go and ride the tracks while it's not yet open.
The track itself is relatively straight forward - completely different than anything else on the hill, but it's going to be fast as hell.
Put a couple of "squirrel catchers" in the beginning to slow down/calm down the less experienced riders (squirrel catcher - a jump or obstacle that looks daunting right at the beginning to catch the squirly riders).
Can't wait for it to be done.
Associate
Duno if this has been mentioned in the thread/elsewhere yet, probably has.
But spooky wood has been ruined
But spooky wood has been ruined
Soldato
What??
Associate
Yeah, forgot to mention. I was there on saturday (first ride since October ), they've closed off the full red route due to logging, we decided to carry on, but it was fairly pointless. Spooky wood is walkable at best. They've driven the machinery straight through the trail and dumped logs all over the place.
It will never be the same
), they've closed off the full red route due to logging, we decided to carry on, but it was fairly pointless. Spooky wood is walkable at best. They've driven the machinery straight through the trail and dumped logs all over the place.It will never be the same
You've perked my interest, I already have a Boxxer WC ready to go on my 2012 Demo but I am kinda tempted by these..
How easy is it to get spare parts and springs for these, I weigh 15 stones + with kit so I'll probably need a firmer spring? Also how often do these need servicing?
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Nice work Supercow !
Was lovely weather today so went out for a local ride but managed to get loads of thorns in the back tyre on the way home.... time to use my Stans notubes that I've been storing in the cupboard I think....
Was lovely weather today so went out for a local ride but managed to get loads of thorns in the back tyre on the way home.... time to use my Stans notubes that I've been storing in the cupboard I think....
Very easy to get straight off R53.
You will need a new spring - you need the grey one, but you're in luck as I have one for you in my toolbox
BOS needs an oil change, just for prosperity's sake, once a year --> 10 minute DIY jobby. It needs service every 2 years @ +/- £90 (compared to fox @ 6 months, boxxers every year when you have a good set)
ps: I'll honour any warranty issues, if any were to arise.
Yeah, forgot to mention. I was there on saturday (first ride since October
It will never be the same
in fairness it does clearly state
on the website so it's only fair to see what happens - i severly doubt it will be ruined as they would crazy not to fix it all as one of the biggest biking attractions in Scotland!
I'm very interested then, let me know when you get some pictures up. I'm afraid that I wont be in a position to make an offer until the 15th. I'll keep an eye on here and on southern downhill until then.
I must admit I quite fancy the new 888 RC3 Evo ti too but can't stand white forks, they get tatty so quickly!
Soldato
I WANT TO RIDE MY DH BIKE 
It's been an expensive coat rack since I built it in October.
It's been an expensive coat rack since I built it in October.
Just get an xtr from Rose
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/...acket-shells-hollowtech-ii-sm-bb90/aid:274227
If fitted properly a Shimano bottom bracket will last quite a while and at that price even a Hope one @ £60 won't last 3 times as long. The only reason to pick Hope is if you want a pretty colour and it to be made in Britain.
Keep an eye on my SDH thread then
I'll update as soon as I can.
http://www.southerndownhill.com/forum/index.php/topic,260811.0.html
I WANT TO RIDE MY DH BIKE
It's been an expensive coat rack since I built it in October.
Where will you be riding this summer, given Diablo is shut?
Soldato
for those of you who like colourful bikes:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/do-not-look-if-you-have-sensitive-eyes
Be prepared though. I was sick.
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/do-not-look-if-you-have-sensitive-eyes
Be prepared though. I was sick.
for those of you who like colourful bikes:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/do-not-look-if-you-have-sensitive-eyes
Be prepared though. I was sick.
I'd literally just opened that thread and had to bleach my eyes then I opened the same link here!
If it didn't have all the stickers everywhere it might not look quite as bad..
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