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Post by grantbh on Sept 9, 2014 9:42:04 GMT
So this is my whip .. Bought only a few weeks ago .. Loving it .. Took all the tacky stickers off, (warning labels etc) all reflectors, bell .. Got myself a Nukeproof chain rail gaurd .. Also had an instant and free upgrade in the shape of a set of deore brakes. Took it back to the LBS with the avids after experiencing some rough vibrations .. They swapped them out straight away ! Great service by them i will say . But doesnt say much for the avid's for them to swallow that cost straight away .. But makes me happy ! They are friggin awesome !! Future plans are a set of saint pedals and new grips (undecided as yet) .. Then just enjoying it and hitting some XC trails ! Any comments/suggestions welcome !  |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 9, 2014 9:44:26 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 9, 2014 9:45:24 GMT
Deore for Avid... No brainier really! Welcome to the good brake club! Your steed should suit you just fine sir!
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Post by adamc on Sept 9, 2014 10:09:32 GMT
Nice looking bike. Great result on the brake swap.
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 9, 2014 10:15:26 GMT
I would change the pedals asap as you feel even more confident with better grip. Thought I saw superstars on offer this week. I've put wellego's on mine.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 9, 2014 10:20:30 GMT
I would change the pedals asap as you feel even more confident with better grip. Thought I saw superstars on offer this week. I've put wellego's on mine. You thought you saw WHAT on offer? Don't swear at me  |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 9, 2014 10:41:18 GMT
Thanks guys ..
Not really sure what else is out there .. I defo feel a little un confident in these pedals, there is a little MTB - Croft, near me which I tried out a couple of weeks ago and will probably go up this weekend too and the standard pedals certainly lack grip and feel ..
The saints, I've seen on CRC for £34.99, so any other pedals around this price as a suggestion?
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 9, 2014 10:44:56 GMT
Nukeproof electrons
You're welcome!
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Post by typer on Sept 9, 2014 10:57:39 GMT
Stealthy |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 9, 2014 11:09:48 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 9, 2014 11:15:41 GMT
I don't rate the saints I've had 2 pairs, and both had a ghost click!.... The DMRs chip too easily and look old quickly, the NP's light and black plastic.. Replaceable pins... Wide, and to be frank... The best!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 9, 2014 11:16:38 GMT
IMO...
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Post by grantbh on Sept 9, 2014 11:54:51 GMT
Thanks for the info mate Much appreciated |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 15, 2014 10:47:31 GMT
Not great pics, but went for another ride out at the croft MTB trail in swindon yesterday .. Was good fun, getting more confident and not suffering from the death grip quite so much!   |
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Post by hodgy on Sept 15, 2014 11:50:47 GMT
I see that you are well into the stealth look yourself ... Both car and bike ... Nice!
We should have a ninja section on here !
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Post by grantbh on Sept 15, 2014 13:40:38 GMT
Exactly that mate.. Love the understated look of both !
Ninja section would be awesome, if you could find it ;-)
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Post by kalli on Sept 16, 2014 5:58:25 GMT
Nice  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 7:22:43 GMT
Nice bud  |
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Post by jgmu97 on Sept 16, 2014 7:29:51 GMT
Nice looking bike that! Good on your LBS to upgrade you to some Deores. Saves them time and effort messing about with the Avids!
I'd go for Nukeproof Electrons. Really good pedal, and like Adam said, there's many advantages for them!
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Post by grantbh on Sept 16, 2014 8:11:57 GMT
Thanks for the comments chaps Nice looking bike that! Good on your LBS to upgrade you to some Deores. Saves them time and effort messing about with the Avids! I'd go for Nukeproof Electrons. Really good pedal, and like Adam said, there's many advantages for them! Yes mate absolutely, was fantastic customer service! I genuinly think as soon as I left they said "he's one of those that wont be happy" so as you said, to save them future hassle, just changed them! Aside from pedals and grips, everything else im completely happy with ! Been fantastic thus far.. Can't wait to get out on some other trails ! Just a shame its this time of the year when its starting to get cold/wet ! |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 16, 2014 12:19:12 GMT
Bet she flies. Those pedals made me judder though. They make me judder too ! Slipped off one the other day !  Have to get some new ones .. Payday on friday  |
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Post by Chris on Sept 16, 2014 13:43:46 GMT
Pay the extra £10 and go for the Neutrons IMO, shoes stick like shit to a blanket to them, never had one slip off on mine |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 16, 2014 14:09:28 GMT
Over the saints??
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Post by Chris on Sept 16, 2014 18:57:32 GMT
Over the electrons, a good shoe compliments a good pedal aswell though. Nice bike BTW |
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Post by grantbh on Sept 16, 2014 21:25:44 GMT
Ah on mate. Crc have the saints for £35 delivered ATM Shoes are also on the get list. Looking at something like dc flats?? |
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Have to get some new ones .. Payday on friday 
