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Post by glynnsixo on Oct 22, 2015 0:41:16 GMT
im now on the lookout for 27.5 wheelset and 140mm rockshox forks  |
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Post by andywatson on Oct 22, 2015 7:42:38 GMT
That's ma boy.
Bugger the new worktops.
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wayhay!
Oct 22, 2015 7:49:39 GMT
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Post by roundie1981 on Oct 22, 2015 7:49:39 GMT
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Post by step on Oct 22, 2015 8:08:12 GMT
Aye get one up. need more build logs!
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 22, 2015 9:51:32 GMT
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Post by glynnsixo on Oct 22, 2015 10:16:24 GMT
thanks for all the info john.....brilliant. i'll look through it later. its early days at the moment and iv got to wait at least until next payday. trouble is im inpatient and want to sort it now  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 22, 2015 10:35:16 GMT
Nice! Gotta love a Mega!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2015 10:39:05 GMT
Is it a TR Glynn?
Kirky what's happening with the Bird?
Edit: No, it's a 'normal' mega I can see now. Great frames, great bikes.
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Post by glynnsixo on Oct 22, 2015 12:35:33 GMT
its the TR275 pez not the AM. hope it rides as good as its reputation
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 22, 2015 13:03:58 GMT
Always loved this frame, good choice.
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Post by glynnsixo on Oct 22, 2015 13:17:31 GMT
Always loved this frame, good choice. having never ridden one, its good to hear the positive vibes |
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 22, 2015 13:27:17 GMT
Is it a TR Glynn? Kirky what's happening with the Bird? Edit: No, it's a 'normal' mega I can see now. Great frames, great bikes. I'm not getting rid of it just yet LOL ive only ridden twice that would be a record.
No the story goes I was home alone on Sunday morning and decided to try and find a slightly wide front tyre for the scout as my butchers look really narrow, anyway I came across a French website that showed lots of maxxis 2.4 from £27 for your shorties, minnions etc. I made the mistake of clicking into their sale page and ending up buying a pair of tyres but they keep with wheels attached.
I couldn't resist these mavic crossmax xl at £420, I justified it as the tyres being worth £100 so a good set of wheels that normally retail £650 for £320 notes. The plan is that these will go on the scout either now, if I sell my WTB or in the spring, my XM1501s will go on the Bird, they are nice and light at 1550gm so will make the bird fly. sorry. The mavics are hopefully stiffer and better suited to the Scout.
hence my WTB i25 could be available if a man from the steel city wants them.
Glynn how about these forks for £269 supposed to be belters and would look ace on that frame.
www.merlincycles.com/marzocchi-350-ncr-275-fork-2015-used-74048.html
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Post by glynnsixo on Oct 22, 2015 13:34:09 GMT
thanks again kirky.your tempting me to spend my money again before iv got it. remember it was your fault i bought the mega frame ;)theres quite a few deals at the moment jejames is another place, also planetx. when iv got time to sit for a while im going thro all of them.
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Post by glynnsixo on Oct 24, 2015 13:39:40 GMT
wahay! part 2  another good price this time from jejames. it dint go down too bad with the mrs six-o either, i just walked in with the forks under my arm and said, 'OOPS!'  |
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Post by Marmite on Oct 24, 2015 13:50:38 GMT
Nice one mate |
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Post by rossco832 on Oct 24, 2015 15:54:49 GMT
Is it a TR Glynn? Kirky what's happening with the Bird? Edit: No, it's a 'normal' mega I can see now. Great frames, great bikes. I'm not getting rid of it just yet LOL ive only ridden twice that would be a record.
No the story goes I was home alone on Sunday morning and decided to try and find a slightly wide front tyre for the scout as my butchers look really narrow, anyway I came across a French website that showed lots of maxxis 2.4 from £27 for your shorties, minnions etc. I made the mistake of clicking into their sale page and ending up buying a pair of tyres but they keep with wheels attached.
I couldn't resist these mavic crossmax xl at £420, I justified it as the tyres being worth £100 so a good set of wheels that normally retail £650 for £320 notes. The plan is that these will go on the scout either now, if I sell my WTB or in the spring, my XM1501s will go on the Bird, they are nice and light at 1550gm so will make the bird fly. sorry. The mavics are hopefully stiffer and better suited to the Scout.
hence my WTB i25 could be available if a man from the steel city wants them.
Glynn how about these forks for £269 supposed to be belters and would look ace on that frame.
www.merlincycles.com/marzocchi-350-ncr-275-fork-2015-used-74048.html
What website did you get the wheels from? |
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 25, 2015 12:37:39 GMT
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Post by rossco832 on Oct 25, 2015 17:17:50 GMT
Thanks, I had seen them before and was a bit nervous about ordering from them for some reason. All sounds good though
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wayhay!
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 25, 2015 17:28:37 GMT
I know I was also a touch nervous aS I hadn't heard of them before but the site etc all seemed kosher.
The mavic wheels are very well priced compared with the others I've never seen sts at anything like 400£ before I think theirs are only 370 the new sl for xc rising were cheap as well.
Their tyres are very cheap but they don't seem to carry a lot of stock.
I will be adding them to my database of sites to cross check prices against for the future.
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 5, 2015 18:06:00 GMT
well the build is as good as complete.just got to cut the steerer down to size and as suspected it is a bit on the heavy size coming in at slightly over 33lbs. im hoping that its reputation as a trail bike out-weighs (pun intended) its weight. looks like i might have to trim down the ride toolkit to compensate.also carry less water as i never drink the lot.
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Post by Marmite on Nov 5, 2015 18:21:04 GMT
well the build is as good as complete.just got to cut the steerer down to size and as suspected it is a bit on the heavy size coming in at slightly over 33lbs. im hoping that its reputation as a trail bike out-weighs (pun intended) its weight. looks like i might have to trim down the ride toolkit to compensate.also carry less water as i never drink the lot. Pics pics pics or it's not true  |
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Post by step on Nov 5, 2015 18:31:14 GMT
Reminds me, need to weigh mine, an yes pics or it never happened
**Edit**
Dont chop the steerer right to where you want it, leave a little more. what you thinks high/low enough now may not be on the trails. Can always try it rearrange some spacers an come back to it after
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 5, 2015 19:20:30 GMT
Looking forward to the pics.
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 5, 2015 19:59:13 GMT
yep i'll post pics as soon as its officially finished and theres daylight for the photo.
and step im allowing for extra spacers just in case. as you say i dont know yet where the stem needs to be.
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wayhay!
Nov 5, 2015 20:14:21 GMT
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Post by mata on Nov 5, 2015 20:14:21 GMT
This is looking like it's going to be a sweet ride Mr!
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