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Post by windysurfer on Nov 8, 2015 19:29:17 GMT
Just picked one up, it's second hand but you wouldn't know it. It's in immaculate condition having only been ridden a hand full of time. It's had an InvisiFrame kit fitted from new and the bars and stem upgraded to Easton (carbon bars) Well pleased with it, pity it is tipping it down or I'd be riding it round Gisburn right now. It came with Maxis Ardent tyres fitted front and rear which I'm planning on changing for the winter but I'm not sure what too yet as the clearance on the rear isn't massive. I'm also trying to work out how the hell to hold it in my work stand as the shock is in the way to use the top tube and I don't want to hold it on the dropper post. Just need to order a set of apple green pedals as my old green ones don't look right  I'll post a picture before I really spoil it by fitting my mud guards!!  |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 8, 2015 20:13:35 GMT
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 8, 2015 20:58:20 GMT
Very nice. I have the same issue with the Spark and can't use the work stand anymore due to the shock.
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 9, 2015 8:09:00 GMT
Guess i'm lucky in that the static part of the post is enough to grip by. Show some pics or it never happened  Mine would be too apart from the mud guard gets in the way  |
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 9, 2015 21:03:02 GMT
Guess i'm lucky in that the static part of the post is enough to grip by. Show some pics or it never happened Really need to get out and ride it   and get some green pedals!! |
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Post by Jan on Nov 9, 2015 21:12:03 GMT
Nice looking bike, descent parts spec aswell.
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Post by Marmite on Nov 9, 2015 21:14:27 GMT
Very nice loved the one I demo at Cannock ...  |
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Post by steormy on Nov 9, 2015 21:26:22 GMT
I was gonna get rid of the cube and buy a 2016 t-130 . Love the look of them and they are well specc'd for the money . I've decided to get my eyes done instead so no new shiny bike for me . Gutted!!!!!!
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Post by mike3342 on Nov 9, 2015 21:41:00 GMT
I clamp my G150 on the top tube in front of the shock mount. It balances ok with wheels on but can wobble sometimes with just front one out . Never had it go over yet though that is in a park PCs-9.
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Post by leedodds1 on Nov 10, 2015 8:59:22 GMT
Nice bike!
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 10, 2015 20:42:37 GMT
First ride tonight round a very wet Gisburn. I set of with the intention of taking it easy as the geometry is totally different to my old bike, bigger wheels, suspension not set up properly yet, dark, wet etc,etc The bike had other ideas,it seems to just want to go,it accelerates quickly and carried speed miles better than my old bike.SRAM 11 speed is perfect and the suspension is so much smoother. The bike is just a real hoot to ride,and climbs really well (Kirky!!) Still need more time on the bike but for the first time out I'm very happy with it  |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 10, 2015 20:56:32 GMT
Does it come with a tow rope, if so then definitely the perfect bike!
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Post by roundie1981 on Nov 10, 2015 20:57:54 GMT
Glad your happy with it gaz, please tell me you've not put your mud guards on?!
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Post by steormy on Nov 10, 2015 21:22:17 GMT
I was gonna get rid of the cube and buy a 2016 t-130 . Love the look of them and they are well specc'd for the money . I've decided to get my eyes done instead so no new shiny bike for me . Gutted!!!!!! That's what credit is for That's getting hammered with paying for my eyes |
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 10, 2015 21:22:27 GMT
Glad your happy with it gaz, please tell me you've not put your mud guards on?! yep, front ones already on,back one going on tomorrow. I know they look shit but I can't see them when I'm riding, and I hate getting a wet arse 5 minutes into a days riding |
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 22, 2015 15:53:45 GMT
Done about 100 mile on this now and just spent the weekend in the Lakes, its first real test I've changed the front tyre to a Specialized Butcher, changed the grips and changed the pedals for some green ones.  The bike climbs like a daemon,I've cleaned rocky techy climbs this weekend hat I've never quite manged on my Trance,and beat my PR's without really trying, the front just seems to stay planted even when out of the seat. Still getting to grips with it down hill as I need to build up my confidence on it as it still feels a weird compared to the Trance but I'm getting there, the bike just wants to go.I'm sure I'd have beat a few more PR's on the downs but conditions weren't great, with snow and ice on the tops. I'm going to add a token to the Pikes and then it should be perfect. |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 22, 2015 17:39:38 GMT
Gaz I recapped on a old review the other day and the only negative was that the stem was too long so it was putting the riders weight too far frontwards and made it sketchier on the downs.
If yours is 70 or 80mm it maybe worth sticking a 50mm on.
May finally get chance to see it next weekend, not 100% that I can make the borrowdale ride yet but trying to.
Look forward to you dropping me even sooner on the climbs.
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 22, 2015 19:07:23 GMT
Easton Haven are 50% off @ CRC at the minute so I think I'll order one and try it out
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