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Jan 4, 2015 21:59:15 GMT
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Post by themtbtrails on Jan 4, 2015 21:59:15 GMT
Hi, just want to show you all my Bike, I know its nothing compared to some peoples bikes on here but i love riding it so its good enough for me. I was also wondering about a 180 disc on the front, the brakes are Tekro aquila not sure if the forks would take a 180 . 
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 22:19:51 GMT
Welcome to the site and a nice bike mate if it puts a smile on your face when your riding down a trail then happy days  Not sure about a 180 rotor .. |
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My MTB
Jan 4, 2015 22:20:01 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Jan 4, 2015 22:20:01 GMT
It doesn't matter what other people have got ..the main thing is you have a bike which you clearly love riding and a whole lifetime in front of you for " better " bikes .
I'm afraid I don't have the answer to your question regarding the disc rotor ..hopefully someone else will .
Good to hear from you
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My MTB
Jan 4, 2015 22:22:34 GMT
Post by step on Jan 4, 2015 22:22:34 GMT
Welcome to the site, An a bike s a bike its not what it is its how it makes you feel.
If your stopping fine on the 160's then no need to change, I run 160's on one of mine have no problems
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My MTB
Jan 4, 2015 23:18:33 GMT
Post by Munky on Jan 4, 2015 23:18:33 GMT
Welcome to the site. Nothing wrong with a GT mate. Good strong bike and loads of fun. What kind of forks are on it? I think they're suntour but not sure which model. Reckon we could find out what rotors you could use from the website.
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My MTB
Jan 4, 2015 23:24:14 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 23:24:14 GMT
Welcome mate - that's a fine bike.
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My MTB
Jan 5, 2015 5:53:29 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jan 5, 2015 5:53:29 GMT
A competent steed indeed!....
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My MTB
Jan 5, 2015 8:07:29 GMT
Post by richardm on Jan 5, 2015 8:07:29 GMT
welcome to the forum, and i think a 180 front would be ok as i run one on a pair of suntour forks and it hasent bent them in 12 months, so go for it ,and welcome to the upgrade bug after disks, it will be grips stem and so on till you are skint
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My MTB
Jan 5, 2015 10:26:48 GMT
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Post by roundie1981 on Jan 5, 2015 10:26:48 GMT
Nice bike mate, welcome to the forum.
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Jan 5, 2015 10:46:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2015 10:46:34 GMT
Triple triangle.. Love that look!
Where do you ride it?
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Post by andywatson on Jan 5, 2015 10:53:50 GMT
Welcome.
Bike looks fine to me.
Enthusiasm is king.
You won't find bike snobbery on here although riding a road bike, having an Orange or fitting big mudguard might expose you to some piss taking.
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My MTB
Jan 5, 2015 11:07:14 GMT
Post by marsbarman on Jan 5, 2015 11:07:14 GMT
Welcome. Bike looks fine to me. Enthusiasm is king. You won't find bike snobbery on here although riding a road bike, having an Orange or fitting big mudguard might expose you to some piss taking. Basically don't buy an Orange RX9 and fit mudguards to it and you'll be fine. As for the bike, if it takes you down the hills you want it to then it does its job! As for the disks, it looks like the mount is IS (International Standard) and no a post mount which may pose some issues with getting an adapter to allow for the larger discs. Not putting a dampener on the idea, just making sure you're aware of any potential pitfalls. |
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My MTB
Jan 5, 2015 11:29:31 GMT
Post by barffy on Jan 5, 2015 11:29:31 GMT
I'm not normally one to comment on a man's girth but is it just me or are those stanchions massive!?
Nice bike by the way, I started on a GT.
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My MTB
Jan 5, 2015 17:50:37 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jan 5, 2015 17:50:37 GMT
Welcome. Bike looks fine to me. Enthusiasm is king. You won't find bike snobbery on here although riding a road bike, having an Orange or fitting big mudguard might expose you to some piss taking. Basically don't buy an Orange RX9 and fit mudguards to it and you'll be fine. As for the bike, if it takes you down the hills you want it to then it does its job! As for the disks, it looks like the mount is IS (International Standard) and no a post mount which may pose some issues with getting an adapter to allow for the larger discs. Not putting a dampener on the idea, just making sure you're aware of any potential pitfalls. Deffo don't buy a cyclocross, or orange five, or Fatbike |
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Jan 5, 2015 18:11:38 GMT
Post by Munky on Jan 5, 2015 18:11:38 GMT
Basically don't buy an Orange RX9 and fit mudguards to it and you'll be fine. As for the bike, if it takes you down the hills you want it to then it does its job! As for the disks, it looks like the mount is IS (International Standard) and no a post mount which may pose some issues with getting an adapter to allow for the larger discs. Not putting a dampener on the idea, just making sure you're aware of any potential pitfalls. Deffo don't buy a cyclocross, or orange five, or Fatbike I resemble that remark. Apart from the Five, I may have questionable sexuality but I'm not stoopid!!! |
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Post by andywatson on Jan 5, 2015 18:13:59 GMT
Point of order Mr Chairman:
You are allowed to ride an Orange-5 if you are a farmer or work on a building site.
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My MTB
Jan 5, 2015 18:25:37 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Jan 5, 2015 18:25:37 GMT
Deffo don't buy a cyclocross, or orange five, or Fatbike I resemble that remark. Apart from the Five, I may have questionable sexuality but I'm not stoopid!!! Is that a predictive text typo ..or do you look like an orange 5 ...all fake tan and legs !? |
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Post by ukansodoff on Jan 6, 2015 18:49:22 GMT
I remember when you 1st bought that bike, ruined bottom bracket on it i think and a few other issues, Looks sweet as now though and great to hear its running sweet too. Good to see your still at it. Good ole,GT, i begged and begged for a GT Karakoram in red with the smashed paint effect when i was a kid, it was my dream bike. Never got one though.
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My MTB
Jan 6, 2015 21:38:22 GMT
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Post by themtbtrails on Jan 6, 2015 21:38:22 GMT
I remember when you 1st bought that bike, ruined bottom bracket on it i think and a few other issues, Looks sweet as now though and great to hear its running sweet too. Good to see your still at it. Good ole,GT, i begged and begged for a GT Karakoram in red with the smashed paint effect when i was a kid, it was my dream bike. Never got one though. Yep, ruined bottom bracket, front wheel was terrible quality bearings weren't put in properly, back wheel buckled with no collision then my friend smashed into a made it unusable, forks seized up, had a puncture when received, cost another £150 to fix ontop of the £200 I bought it for and being 14 years old  . |
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Jan 7, 2015 13:16:50 GMT
Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 7, 2015 13:16:50 GMT
I wish i had a bike like that at 14 . I did have a 2 bmx's though and one being a Burner in chrome and my god the paper rounds i had to do to get it . twice a day 5 days a week and then sat and sunday for about a year . I still got my GT avalanche 2.0 frame from 2003 .
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Jan 7, 2015 14:29:45 GMT
Post by dirkpitt74 on Jan 7, 2015 14:29:45 GMT
Nice bike and welcome!
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