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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 1, 2016 18:15:36 GMT
 I'm actually very excited to ride this new baby...something quite cool about riding a basic bike, 9 gears, bigger hoops, no complicated forks...something for me to commute and the occasional ride by the missus (who just had a test ride and approves it). Got it for 220 quid (with warranty), including the new Shimano brakes (spd on one side for me, and platform on the other for the missus). It's as new really, and has already some upgrades (Deore clutch mech, Race Face ring, SLX shifter)...might get some Schwalbe Hurricane tyres at some point for it to roll even better on the road. And if anyone has a carbon fork for a 29 that could fit, let me know! |
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 1, 2016 19:13:27 GMT
nice!...............how do you fancy tackling stanage edge on it?  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 1, 2016 19:18:06 GMT
nice!...............how do you fancy tackling stanage edge on it? I think I'll pass!? Lol...unless you do it on a road bike!? Lol... However, on the Hex, I'm counting on you to put it through the paces and have some good rides! |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 4, 2016 18:46:59 GMT
Arrived!
Can't stop saying Wow... It looks much better than I ever imagined...in terms of quality of welding, etc, it is on par with the Van Nicholas and that was very very good...ill be at Evans tomorrow first thing...hopefully on the trails Sunday!
I know I had a small hiccup along the way with the cable guides, but overall I couldn't ask for a better experience...Chris from Kingdom is a top top guy, always really helpful, replying promptly to emails at any time of the day, etc...even with the extra work, I still saved a great amount of money from RRP...he even sent me a free RS shock pump and some extra dropouts and Ti bolts! If anyone wants Ti, go Kingdom!
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Post by roundie1981 on Mar 4, 2016 19:13:36 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this built up, I bet your like a kid at Christmas
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 4, 2016 19:20:29 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this built up, I bet your like a kid at Christmas I don't think my girls get as excited! It's the long culmination of a very expensive jigsaw! Tomorrow will be the final test to see if it all comes together well! |
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 4, 2016 19:33:21 GMT
You've gotta love it mate.
Either that or it will be one hell of a anti climax.
Hope to see the bike and your good self on one of glynns peaky rides in the near future.
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 14:43:33 GMT
F#%^*ing Chris King bb...needs a conversion kit...ordered now which will delay the built!
Bloody Americans...should have kept the trusty British Hope! Lol
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Post by roundie1981 on Mar 5, 2016 15:45:54 GMT
F#%^*ing Chris King bb...needs a conversion kit...ordered now which will delay the built! Bloody Americans...should have kept the trusty British Hope! Lol Bugger!!! |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 18:21:39 GMT
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Post by Marmite on Mar 5, 2016 18:41:46 GMT
Was just going to say bout time this got built ... Bloody hell I've got a hard on looking at them pics very nice |
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Post by windysurfer on Mar 5, 2016 18:52:50 GMT
Very nice  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 19:20:14 GMT
Thanks guys...i am very biased but i have to admit, it looks even (much) better in person...the welds are very nicely done, and it feels really solid and robust...ready for a rough time! I'm glad i went with the understated stealth decals.
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Post by andy4d on Mar 5, 2016 19:35:58 GMT
Oh boy. Looks sweet.
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Post by Marmite on Mar 5, 2016 20:09:26 GMT
Great stem and bars with brillant grips which is what I use haha good taste Frames not bad lol I've got to say would like to see that one in the flesh |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 20:18:20 GMT
Great stem and bars with brillant grips which is what I use haha good taste Frames not bad lol I've got to say would like to see that one in the flesh Its the best combo and probably quality as Enve but much cheaper (as is to Renthal)...you can't go wrong with Thomson...the lines of the bars and the stem (that one is 40mm) are awesome. What headset spacers do you use on yours btw? Im sure Glynn will organise one of his cool Hope/Derwent/Blacka/etc rides soon so we can all meet!? |
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Post by Marmite on Mar 5, 2016 20:21:20 GMT
Great stem and bars with brillant grips which is what I use haha good taste Frames not bad lol I've got to say would like to see that one in the flesh Its the best combo and probably quality as Enve but much cheaper (as is to Renthal)...you can't go wrong with Thomson...the lines of the bars and the stem (that one is 40mm) are awesome. What headset spacers do you use on yours btw? Im sure Glynn will organise one of his cool Hope/Derwent/Blacka/etc rides soon so we can all meet!? Still use the ones that came with the bike mate plain black |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 5, 2016 20:22:34 GMT
Great stem and bars with brillant grips which is what I use haha good taste Frames not bad lol I've got to say would like to see that one in the flesh Its the best combo and probably quality as Enve but much cheaper (as is to Renthal)...you can't go wrong with Thomson...the lines of the bars and the stem (that one is 40mm) are awesome. What headset spacers do you use on yours btw? Im sure Glynn will organise one of his cool Hope/Derwent/Blacka/etc rides soon so we can all meet!? Thomson are excellent components.. I have their carbon Enduros and Alu Enduros, and stem.. much prefer the quality over Enve. |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 20:27:35 GMT
Its the best combo and probably quality as Enve but much cheaper (as is to Renthal)...you can't go wrong with Thomson...the lines of the bars and the stem (that one is 40mm) are awesome. What headset spacers do you use on yours btw? Im sure Glynn will organise one of his cool Hope/Derwent/Blacka/etc rides soon so we can all meet!? Still use the ones that came with the bike mate plain black i meant, how high/long? These new bikes with the slack geometries apparently don't want many spacers under the stems...10mm max...ive seen many now with only 5mm spacers... |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 20:30:25 GMT
Its the best combo and probably quality as Enve but much cheaper (as is to Renthal)...you can't go wrong with Thomson...the lines of the bars and the stem (that one is 40mm) are awesome. What headset spacers do you use on yours btw? Im sure Glynn will organise one of his cool Hope/Derwent/Blacka/etc rides soon so we can all meet!? Thomson are excellent components.. I have their carbon Enduros and Alu Enduros, and stem.. much prefer the quality over Enve. Even the simple seat post collar is so well designed and machined...and then there is the dropper!? (apparently a 150mm and 100mm versions on their way?! not quite sure why anyone would want 100mm over the other but...  ). |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2016 20:33:10 GMT
I love the Thomson gear - if only I could afford it!
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Post by Marmite on Mar 5, 2016 20:44:55 GMT
Still use the ones that came with the bike mate plain black i meant, how high/long? These new bikes with the slack geometries apparently don't want many spacers under the stems...10mm max...ive seen many now with only 5mm spacers... 20 MM. I think but run one on top now as I dropped the bars down but will double check in the morning |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 20:50:29 GMT
I love the Thomson gear - if only I could afford it! Apart from the dropper, I thought their prices were very equivalent with all the others tbh. It's the ones you don't see like the headset and BB that it's painful to justify the extra cash! This is why this project is taking so long to get done...and a few more months to recover...lol! But F#%^ it, you only live once! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2016 20:54:29 GMT
This is very true, but if I spent all our money on Hope and Thomson, the Mrs would ensure it was a very short 'you only live once'  Bars and stems yeah, as you say, fairly comparable but the dropper...wow...so much more than even the KS LEV I've got, which in turn is more than the Reverb... |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 5, 2016 20:58:44 GMT
My biggest fear is that I die and the wife sells the bike for what I tell her it costs! Lol...I read this somewhere...so true!
I got the dropper and a few other parts via the "cycle to work scheme"...so it ended up slightly cheaper! And the previous one I got it for the same price as the KS LEV!
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