The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
Discussion
Court_S said:
I’ve only ridden it once in some very tame trails but it put a big smile on my face. It feels very small and nimble compared to my Kenevo. I think it’ll be a great little do it all bike from mucking around on jumps at local spots to some proper riding.
Exactly how mine feels, likewise I've not ridden it on anything that's properly tested it yet but looking forward to pushing it to see what it can handle. Got my entry for ArdRock the other day and tempted to take it over my Cotic....
bobbo89 said:
Exactly how mine feels, likewise I've not ridden it on anything that's properly tested it yet but looking forward to pushing it to see what it can handle.
Got my entry for ArdRock the other day and tempted to take it over my Cotic....
I can’t wait to take it to 417 bike park, I reckon it’ll be a blast there. Got my entry for ArdRock the other day and tempted to take it over my Cotic....
Sway said:
M1K3 said:
For my Ti enigma etape frame I won in a raffle a few months back, parts are starting to arrive 
Cane creek cranks, Terske valves and wolf tooth bottle cages refinished by agave finish works.
Just waiting on beast components for my coloured carbon wheels/cockpit/seat tube
Well, this build is going to make my etape look like a cheap pauper! Cane creek cranks, Terske valves and wolf tooth bottle cages refinished by agave finish works.
Just waiting on beast components for my coloured carbon wheels/cockpit/seat tube
Edited by M1K3 on Wednesday 15th November 12:13
Beautiful.
I've just won a NOS Tomac carbon gravel frame and fork on the bay of evil. No pics yet as it's only just been posted, but the plan is to harvest parts of various other underused bikes to make a nice, light and enjoyable rigid bike I can have two sets of wheels for and do everything from winter training to moderate trails.
Focus will be on keeping costs down by re-using as much as possible, keeping weights down by ignoring point one and getting seduced by bling and with luck, learning to build wheels as I go.
I also quite fancy custom painting it, but I do wonder if I should do that as I amass parts, or do a build up first to prove the concept and then paint it (or more likely, not bother and just ride it).
Also in the works is a Frankenstein's Monster Zwift bike, which will only have the required parts - i.e. no brakes connected, only one wheel, as I'm getting a bit iffy about using a carbon frame on a fixed trainer.
Focus will be on keeping costs down by re-using as much as possible, keeping weights down by ignoring point one and getting seduced by bling and with luck, learning to build wheels as I go.
I also quite fancy custom painting it, but I do wonder if I should do that as I amass parts, or do a build up first to prove the concept and then paint it (or more likely, not bother and just ride it).
Also in the works is a Frankenstein's Monster Zwift bike, which will only have the required parts - i.e. no brakes connected, only one wheel, as I'm getting a bit iffy about using a carbon frame on a fixed trainer.
PushedDover said:
Requesting :
Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
This seems to have been designed for your requirements Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
https://www.squirelocks.co.uk/shop/index.php/bikel...
PushedDover said:
Requesting :
Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/jobsworth-ristr...Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
Your Dad said:
PushedDover said:
Requesting :
Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/jobsworth-ristr...Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
bobbo89 said:
You can't beat steel frames IMO, mainly when it comes to hardtails for the slight 'give' they have but it also applies to fully's which just ride like butter. Yes they're slightly heavier but if you get something like a Cotic which uses ovalised Reynolds tubing the weight difference over carbon or ally isn't huge.
It's hard to explain how they ride, it's one of those things you need to try to understand. I come from a DH background though so my opinion on bikes is skewed by always focusing on how they descend over anything else, I'll drag anything to the top of a full if it's fun to ride down!
Thanks for that...I should probably buy one then It's hard to explain how they ride, it's one of those things you need to try to understand. I come from a DH background though so my opinion on bikes is skewed by always focusing on how they descend over anything else, I'll drag anything to the top of a full if it's fun to ride down!
PushedDover said:
Your Dad said:
PushedDover said:
Requesting :
Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/jobsworth-ristr...Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
What you're asking for will either be flimsy, heavy, or made of such exotic materials that it's a billion pounds. Plus, as long as the lock is enough for your insurance company to consider the bike secure, you can claim if it does go awol.
For what it's worth, PX do a longer lock that will go through both wheels, which I prefer, and both are about the size of a wallet.
Smitters said:
PushedDover said:
Your Dad said:
PushedDover said:
Requesting :
Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/jobsworth-ristr...Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
What you're asking for will either be flimsy, heavy, or made of such exotic materials that it's a billion pounds. Plus, as long as the lock is enough for your insurance company to consider the bike secure, you can claim if it does go awol.
For what it's worth, PX do a longer lock that will go through both wheels, which I prefer, and both are about the size of a wallet.
trails said:
bobbo89 said:
You can't beat steel frames IMO, mainly when it comes to hardtails for the slight 'give' they have but it also applies to fully's which just ride like butter. Yes they're slightly heavier but if you get something like a Cotic which uses ovalised Reynolds tubing the weight difference over carbon or ally isn't huge.
It's hard to explain how they ride, it's one of those things you need to try to understand. I come from a DH background though so my opinion on bikes is skewed by always focusing on how they descend over anything else, I'll drag anything to the top of a full if it's fun to ride down!
Thanks for that...I should probably buy one then It's hard to explain how they ride, it's one of those things you need to try to understand. I come from a DH background though so my opinion on bikes is skewed by always focusing on how they descend over anything else, I'll drag anything to the top of a full if it's fun to ride down!
Ti frames are even nicer!
jr6yam said:
PushedDover said:
Requesting :
Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
This seems to have been designed for your requirements Any recommendations for ‘coffee and cake stop’ capable combination lock ?
Ie nothing too big and unweildy to pack in a pouch- but good enough to deter ?
https://www.squirelocks.co.uk/shop/index.php/bikel...
Thank you
Court_S said:
trails said:
bobbo89 said:
You can't beat steel frames IMO, mainly when it comes to hardtails for the slight 'give' they have but it also applies to fully's which just ride like butter. Yes they're slightly heavier but if you get something like a Cotic which uses ovalised Reynolds tubing the weight difference over carbon or ally isn't huge.
It's hard to explain how they ride, it's one of those things you need to try to understand. I come from a DH background though so my opinion on bikes is skewed by always focusing on how they descend over anything else, I'll drag anything to the top of a full if it's fun to ride down!
Thanks for that...I should probably buy one then It's hard to explain how they ride, it's one of those things you need to try to understand. I come from a DH background though so my opinion on bikes is skewed by always focusing on how they descend over anything else, I'll drag anything to the top of a full if it's fun to ride down!
Ti frames are even nicer!
Steel is great to ride, hard to explain. Stanton frames are absolutely beautiful too.
Slackline 853 Vs Vendetta
bobbo89 said:
Nice! I love mine, I'm used to riding either a steel hardtail or my steel fully as well as my e-bike. My carbon Reactor feels like a right whippet compared those, lighter with a steeper head angle it pedals amazing but can still hold its own on the downhills, closest thing I've ridden to the impossible idea of a 'do it all' bike.
Does yours feel like it has more than 130mm on the back too? Must be something about the leverage ratio as mine almost feels like i'm riding my enduro bike sometimes....
I ditched the Orbea Rise and went back purely to a light, whippy yet utterly capable on descents trail bike. Much happier. Does yours feel like it has more than 130mm on the back too? Must be something about the leverage ratio as mine almost feels like i'm riding my enduro bike sometimes....
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