The "Show off your bike" thread!

[d8mok]

Yeh it’s had various spec changes recently. I’ve also put a nice XT group on this Zaskar and removed the XTR kit for another bike which I’m trying to collect bits for.

[Zippee]

I know the feeling

[d8mok]

Awesome ..... is your seatpost 27.4? Mine is and I’m struggling to find one

[Zippee]

d8mok said:

Awesome ..... is your seatpost 27.4? Mine is and I’m struggling to find one

No, 27.2 - have you tried that size?

[d8mok]

Yeh 27.2 is too small. Bike came with a 27.4 but it’s not a nice post so wanted a Thomson or similar.

[W00DY]

Coke can shims sound a bit ghetto, but work perfectly well for a 0.2mm difference.

[d8mok]

Yeh that’s what my plan is. Just feels a bit wrong but suppose it’s only option. I’d ideally like a nice Ti post and handlebars but they mega cash for a retro pair

[gregd]

louiebaby said:

gregd said:

Have ordered my first hybrid via Vitality Health’s half price scheme with Evans (which is due to finish at the end of August).. BMC Alpenchallenge AC02 One.. was already 25% off so a good deal all in all.

Interested to see how I get on with the Gates belt drive and hub gears. My eldest son wants to take it to Uni with him next year but I think it’ll get nicked!

I got a Pinnacle Arkose 8 last year from Evans, which is incredibly similar to the current one:

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-arkose-a8-201...

I put Gatorskins, guards and a rack on it, and have used it as a commuter for over a year now. The hub can be a bit notchy, and could need a service, but the whole thing has been easier to keep serviceable through a winter of commuting.

I expect your belt is even better than the chain on mine, as it won't get all claggy with muddy oil gunk, right? Let us know how you get on!

Thanks, will do!

[IPK]

Got this today and I don’t think I’ll stop riding it. So comfortable.

[Coolbanana]

IPK said:

Got this today and I don’t think I’ll stop riding it. So comfortable.

Very, very nice! Must ride like a dream. Enjoy!

[deadtom]

This is my Stanton Switchback. Tough as nails (because it’s made of the same stuff as nails...) trail shredder.

My third Stanton, because I love ‘em

[W00DY]

Nice Stanton! I really liked mine.


I used to be quite derisive of the plus tyre thing, but turns out it's really good fun.

[oddball1313]

IPK said:

Got this today and I don’t think I’ll stop riding it. So comfortable.

Its a damn sight better looking than its predecessor

[IPK]

Coolbanana said:

Very, very nice! Must ride like a dream. Enjoy!

Thank you.

[IPK]

oddball1313 said:

Its a damn sight better looking than its predecessor

Ha ha.

I have to admit that I’ve not bonded with the Lynskey.

[RobinBanks]

Holiday bike.

[Matt_N]

Latest retro build, 94 Colnago Master Olympic

[Gilhooligan]

After 3.5 years I’m retiring my trusty Norco trail bike and going full enduro. Just bought this Transition Sentinel 160mm/140mm 29er. Completely night and day compared to the old bike with its long, low and slack geometry. Should be a missile on the fast and steep trails.

[Woody]

Finally finished this:

2017 Nukeproof Mega 275 (brand new boxed)
160mm RockShox Lyrics
Nukeproof Neutron wheels and Michelin Wild Enduro tyres 27.5x2.4
One-Up 170mm dropper & Charge Spoon saddle & Wolftooth remote
1*11 XT drive train with 30t oval and 11-46t cassette
Superstar Nano-X pedals
Nukeproof 780 Sam Hill bars & Ergon grips
SLX brakes with 200/180 rotors

First ride tomorrow.

[Simes205]

Gilhooligan said:

After 3.5 years I’m retiring my trusty Norco trail bike and going full enduro. Just bought this Transition Sentinel 160mm/140mm 29er. Completely night and day compared to the old bike with its long, low and slack geometry. Should be a missile on the fast and steep trails.

Nice.
You’ll be looking for bigger trails! I’ve got a 2019 t130s and it flies over my local trails compared to my older Rift zone.