The "Show off your bike" thread!
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Pierscoe1 said:
Just converted my Pitch Pro over to a 1by10 setup...
XT Shadow+, XT shifter, XT 11-36 Cassette, 40t Hope T-Rex, Superstar Narrow/Wide 32t chainring
(and some new boots too... HighRoller2 on the front, Ardent on the back)
Good excuse for a pic
P.S. Never heard a Yeti SB referred to as a "hack" before!
What about a chain guide? I have a 2009 enduro expert that I would like to do the very same with!XT Shadow+, XT shifter, XT 11-36 Cassette, 40t Hope T-Rex, Superstar Narrow/Wide 32t chainring
(and some new boots too... HighRoller2 on the front, Ardent on the back)
Good excuse for a pic
P.S. Never heard a Yeti SB referred to as a "hack" before!
pablo said:
Dont be upset, you paid the MAMIL tax, many do but please explain what you think you have bought because as far as I can see, I called it right.
The VK7 was a Deng Fu FM015 and Vankru openly admit this, have you really been fitted and been told your measurements were sent to China for a frame to be built for you for £750 because thats just not possible. A bespoke carbon frame built to fit an individual with unique tube lenghts and angles will cost more than £750, even from Chinese suppliers who probably wont be interested in one offs given the costs invovled.
Now I can clearly see that your frame isnt a FM015 but I dont have time to search alibaba to find it. Looks nice though, have fun.
Nice edit, dThe VK7 was a Deng Fu FM015 and Vankru openly admit this, have you really been fitted and been told your measurements were sent to China for a frame to be built for you for £750 because thats just not possible. A bespoke carbon frame built to fit an individual with unique tube lenghts and angles will cost more than £750, even from Chinese suppliers who probably wont be interested in one offs given the costs invovled.
Now I can clearly see that your frame isnt a FM015 but I dont have time to search alibaba to find it. Looks nice though, have fun.
Edited by pablo on Monday 23 February 10:24
head.No, it's not an "off the peg" frame. There were special requirements for the frame - and they rejected the first one that was made. And no, I'm not telling you how much I paid, but it's very competitive against anything in the LBS, plus I get the Retul fitting, and the place is on my doorstep.
Is that good enough for you? Please enlighten me on what I should have done, in your omnipotent opinion.
militantmandy said:
What about a chain guide? I have a 2009 enduro expert that I would like to do the very same with!
If you have a clutch mech and a narrow wide chain ring you could just get a top cage guide with bb mount. The spec has iscg tabs to bolt it to.If you don't have the mech then you would want something like a mrp or e13 lite guide etc with top and bottom guides. Bash ring is not too important
joema said:
If you have a clutch mech and a narrow wide chain ring you could just get a top cage guide with bb mount. The spec has iscg tabs to bolt it to.
If you don't have the mech then you would want something like a mrp or e13 lite guide etc with top and bottom guides. Bash ring is not too important
I've just been reading about narrow/wide chainrings...an advancement that had passed me by. All makes sense now, thanks!If you don't have the mech then you would want something like a mrp or e13 lite guide etc with top and bottom guides. Bash ring is not too important
DeuxCentCinq said:
Nice edit, dhead.
No, it's not an "off the peg" frame. There were special requirements for the frame - and they rejected the first one that was made. And no, I'm not telling you how much I paid, but it's very competitive against anything in the LBS, plus I get the Retul fitting, and the place is on my doorstep.
Is that good enough for you? Please enlighten me on what I should have done, in your omnipotent opinion.
Calm down cupcake, You dont even know what I edited and You were the one who took the picture of it down! head.No, it's not an "off the peg" frame. There were special requirements for the frame - and they rejected the first one that was made. And no, I'm not telling you how much I paid, but it's very competitive against anything in the LBS, plus I get the Retul fitting, and the place is on my doorstep.
Is that good enough for you? Please enlighten me on what I should have done, in your omnipotent opinion.
Hey another edit
look if you are content with the bike and whatever the shop told you that makes it special, then I'm sorry for being a bit stty. It's your new bike and I should have been a bit more respectful.My only issue is with the shops/brands who start off being open about their sources then get very coy when the business picks up... any company who openly state their source is a generic Far East OEM then months later can source bespoke frames for individuals at competitive prices will raise some eyebrows.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 25th February 19:36
It's not finished yet, but I test fitted the rigid fork on this today.
This is my 2005 specialized hardrock that I got that year. It was replaced a few years ago, but I held on to it and now I'm building it up into a hybrid.
I've converted it from a square tapered bottom bracket to a hollowtech, fitted hollowtech cranks, converted it to a single narrow-wide chain ring (38 tooth), and fitted schwalbe city jet tyres. I then used some old parts from my Giant full susser (bars, stem, pedals, front wheel) as I have upgraded those on my Giant. Just need to get my LBS to chop the fork steering tube and fit a star nut, and finally I'll add a front disc brake.
I weighed it tonight and it's 11kg, or possibly just under. Love it!
Edit: It was 14kg before I started, so I'm very happy with the outcome.
This is my 2005 specialized hardrock that I got that year. It was replaced a few years ago, but I held on to it and now I'm building it up into a hybrid.
I've converted it from a square tapered bottom bracket to a hollowtech, fitted hollowtech cranks, converted it to a single narrow-wide chain ring (38 tooth), and fitted schwalbe city jet tyres. I then used some old parts from my Giant full susser (bars, stem, pedals, front wheel) as I have upgraded those on my Giant. Just need to get my LBS to chop the fork steering tube and fit a star nut, and finally I'll add a front disc brake.
I weighed it tonight and it's 11kg, or possibly just under. Love it!
Edit: It was 14kg before I started, so I'm very happy with the outcome.
Edited by RenOHH on Wednesday 25th February 20:44
pablo said:
Calm down cupcake, You dont even know what I edited and You were the one who took the picture of it down!
Hey another edit look if you are content with the bike and whatever the shop told you that makes it special, then I'm sorry for being a bit stty. It's your new bike and I should have been a bit more respectful.
My only issue is with the shops/brands who start off being open about their sources then get very coy when the business picks up... any company who openly state their source is a generic Far East OEM then months later can source bespoke frames for individuals at competitive prices will raise some eyebrows.
They were very open about it being made in the Far East, but my one was very definitely a bespoke build as I had a specific set of requirements (specifically around the max weight - I am still a porker after all! - and the groupset and finishing kit I wanted). It took six months from placing my deposit for it to arrive, so I guess if they wanted to stop my constant pestering they would have just plonked me on a generic one just to get me to shut up.Hey another edit
look if you are content with the bike and whatever the shop told you that makes it special, then I'm sorry for being a bit stty. It's your new bike and I should have been a bit more respectful.My only issue is with the shops/brands who start off being open about their sources then get very coy when the business picks up... any company who openly state their source is a generic Far East OEM then months later can source bespoke frames for individuals at competitive prices will raise some eyebrows.
Edited by pablo on Wednesday 25th February 19:36
I have no doubt it's made in the same place as the cheaper ones (in fact, I know it is) but these are the guys who have the expertise in carbon fibre in the area. As I understand it the moulds for mine will be used as a new frame, possibly for CX.
DeuxCentCinq said:
pablo said:
Calm down cupcake, You dont even know what I edited and You were the one who took the picture of it down!
Hey another edit look if you are content with the bike and whatever the shop told you that makes it special, then I'm sorry for being a bit stty. It's your new bike and I should have been a bit more respectful.
My only issue is with the shops/brands who start off being open about their sources then get very coy when the business picks up... any company who openly state their source is a generic Far East OEM then months later can source bespoke frames for individuals at competitive prices will raise some eyebrows.
They were very open about it being made in the Far East, but my one was very definitely a bespoke build as I had a specific set of requirements (specifically around the max weight - I am still a porker after all! - and the groupset and finishing kit I wanted). It took six months from placing my deposit for it to arrive, so I guess if they wanted to stop my constant pestering they would have just plonked me on a generic one just to get me to shut up.Hey another edit
look if you are content with the bike and whatever the shop told you that makes it special, then I'm sorry for being a bit stty. It's your new bike and I should have been a bit more respectful.My only issue is with the shops/brands who start off being open about their sources then get very coy when the business picks up... any company who openly state their source is a generic Far East OEM then months later can source bespoke frames for individuals at competitive prices will raise some eyebrows.
Edited by pablo on Wednesday 25th February 19:36
I have no doubt it's made in the same place as the cheaper ones (in fact, I know it is) but these are the guys who have the expertise in carbon fibre in the area. As I understand it the moulds for mine will be used as a new frame, possibly for CX.
hora said:
Rear mech you mean? go long if its 40T although the 40T ring comes with an adaptor doesn't it?
I cant undestand people who buy a 40T rear ring then put on a 32 or 34 front ring. Defeats the object....
Cheers! Just have to persuade my credit card company to up my limit now. ..I cant undestand people who buy a 40T rear ring then put on a 32 or 34 front ring. Defeats the object....
I'm other news had a shot of the girlfriends new meta am 29 er today. What a machine! The way it accelerates is incredible. Not a featherweight though.
Long time lurker and have only posted twice. The first was in the camping section, the second was about a reasonably priced car you could go to a job interview in. This is my third post and it's about my bicycle. Before I get my coat, here's a picture of it taken on its maiden voyage, last October in Phoenix, Arizona. I treated myself to a hike in the Grand Canyon for my 40th and as a keen mountain biker took the opportunity to check out some of the bike shops over there. I've always wanted a Santa Cruz and when I saw this Superlight 29er, in orange (favourite colour) I had to have it. I've not had much chance to ride it since (local off-road duathlon at Holme Pierrepont a particular muddy highlight) but I consider this bike my bike for life so plenty riding to be done for years to come... 
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