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Mar 10, 2016 19:44:20 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Mar 10, 2016 19:44:20 GMT
You must be gutted ...
Lol ..it's a work of art man...just hang it on the wall ...
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Post by windysurfer on Mar 10, 2016 19:49:30 GMT
 Now go and get it dirty 
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 10, 2016 19:51:51 GMT
Fantastic bike!!!....looks lovely And ruined with ghey SPD pedals!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Mar 10, 2016 19:53:03 GMT
Now that does look nice.
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 10, 2016 20:02:52 GMT
Fantastic bike!!!....looks lovely And ruined with ghey SPD pedals! Lol...I can't see them while I'm riding! Lol...I do wonder sometimes if I should try flats!? Would save me from stupid falls now and then, that's for sure!? |
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Mar 10, 2016 20:03:49 GMT
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Post by roundie1981 on Mar 10, 2016 20:03:49 GMT
That looks fucking awesome!!! Very nice indeed
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Post by Jan on Mar 10, 2016 20:13:06 GMT
Lovely looking bike. I need to start saving for a ti frame.
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Mar 10, 2016 20:15:22 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 10, 2016 20:15:22 GMT
That looks fucking awesome!!! Very nice indeed Let's just hope it also rides fucking awesome! She does feel ready to get rough...if you know what I mean!? Need to get my act together and try and understand all about fork and shock tuning...all these new fancy damping settings of the Float X and FIT 4! |
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Mar 10, 2016 20:16:52 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 10, 2016 20:16:52 GMT
Lovely looking bike. I need to start saving for a ti frame. Do it mate...but it's addictive so be careful! I know Kingdom are about to offer some good offers on hardtails...besides the Switch already for half price on the website!? |
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 10, 2016 20:22:11 GMT
The bike looks great, I hope it rides as good as it looks.
I don't have bike OCDs like yourself but have to say the cables could do with a shortening or some might be okay length wise if they are routed properly it currently looks a bit weird and like spaghetti junction.
the right hand gear shift should normally come around the head tube and down the left side and left brake should be around the head tube and down the right. Front brake hose needs shortening a bit. Also did you want your dropper specifically on the right as it's a bit congested with the gear shift and brake, most people tend to have it on the left of the bar, so two cables left around to the right and two from the right one around the head tube and down to the deralaliur the other down to the front brake.
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Mar 10, 2016 20:31:47 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 10, 2016 20:31:47 GMT
The bike looks great, I hope it rides as good as it looks. I don't have bike OCDs like yourself but have to say the cables could do with a shortening or some might be okay length wise if they are routed properly it currently looks a bit weird and like spaghetti junction. the right hand gear shift should normally come around the head tube and down the left side and left brake should be around the head tube and down the right. Front brake hose needs shortening a bit. Also did you want your dropper specifically on the right as it's a bit congested with the gear shift and brake, most people tend to have it on the left of the bar, so two cables left around to the right and two from the right one around the head tube and down to the deralaliur the other down to the front brake. I think you are correct in all you say actually! I think the cables are a bit of a mess and could use with some shortening...and some don't look like they are going in the right way tbh...previously I had the dropper on the left, but asked for it to be on the right now. But it might have been a bad idea to be honest and it might go to the left soon...ill ride it for a bit and then see how I feel! The top headset cap also needs aligning...it's not right that way!...and the ODI caps a tweak too!...LOL |
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Post by brakedust on Mar 10, 2016 20:35:09 GMT
Sounds like you have 'OCD' in other areas John! ;-)
Bike looks lovely and sweet
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 10, 2016 20:44:03 GMT
Yeh that gear cable and rear brake routing would do my head in, strange they've done it that way.
If you move the dropper over it should then route to the right of the head tube it looks like it needs a good length taking out of it as well.
I tend to use the first guide as it comes in then the cables cross on the middle guide and then the gear cable would finish on the right hand guide and brake on the left. That's if the frame as the typical two or three groove cable guide slots.
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Mar 10, 2016 20:48:37 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 10, 2016 20:48:37 GMT
They will probably do mine tbh...but I think it might also need a further 5mm cut on the steerer...I'm running 15mm under, and I think 10 is the limit it should have...it would help to reduce the "slackness" a bit! I think if they had it routed differently as you say, the cables might even be fine!
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Post by marsbarman on Mar 10, 2016 21:46:22 GMT
1/10 - all bargain bin parts.
Just kidding man, that is a truly stunning bike right there.
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Mar 10, 2016 22:05:16 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 10, 2016 22:05:16 GMT
Thanks everyone for your kind comments...I'm really happy with the complete jigsaw...I really just hope it rides well and suits me! And any carbon bike with the same spec would cost considerably more which also makes me happy!
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Post by Marmite on Mar 11, 2016 5:35:52 GMT
Stunning bike love it Sarky beat me to it about the pedals nice set of flats But definitely a 9/10 bike looks amazing mate |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 6:47:52 GMT
Can't really add anything to what has already been said - I would also suggest giving flats a go though, for no other reason than flats would add another 0.5% of gnarl to what is already a gnarltastic machine.
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Mar 11, 2016 12:10:13 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 11, 2016 12:10:13 GMT
Can't really add anything to what has already been said - I would also suggest giving flats a go though, for no other reason than flats would add another 0.5% of gnarl to what is already a gnarltastic machine. And remove 100% of gheyness... |
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Mar 11, 2016 12:34:22 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 11, 2016 12:34:22 GMT
She's a beaut, love the gold chain on it too. Thanks mate...sometimes I do wonder if it is a bit chavvy!? ...and I feel sad for posting it when you are going through a rough time... |
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Mar 11, 2016 12:35:50 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 11, 2016 12:35:50 GMT
Can't really add anything to what has already been said - I would also suggest giving flats a go though, for no other reason than flats would add another 0.5% of gnarl to what is already a gnarltastic machine. And remove 100% of gheyness... Shit...didn't know SPD's were gay? I think the opposite to be honest...you need to be brave to ride with them because you know they will make you fall sooner or later!? Lol |
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Post by kalli on Mar 11, 2016 13:34:08 GMT
Loving the bike, so shiny thought I might have to get the sun glasses out |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 11, 2016 16:23:33 GMT
And remove 100% of gheyness... Shit...didn't know SPD's were gay? I think the opposite to be honest...you need to be brave to ride with them because you know they will make you fall sooner or later!? Lol I used too ride with them... Then I came to my senses... |
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Mar 11, 2016 18:26:30 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 11, 2016 18:26:30 GMT
The bike looks great, I hope it rides as good as it looks. I don't have bike OCDs like yourself but have to say the cables could do with a shortening or some might be okay length wise if they are routed properly it currently looks a bit weird and like spaghetti junction. the right hand gear shift should normally come around the head tube and down the left side and left brake should be around the head tube and down the right. Front brake hose needs shortening a bit. Also did you want your dropper specifically on the right as it's a bit congested with the gear shift and brake, most people tend to have it on the left of the bar, so two cables left around to the right and two from the right one around the head tube and down to the deralaliur the other down to the front brake. You were right mate...changed the dropper remote to the left and its much better... I'm taking the bike to Evans tomorrow to get the shifter cable shortening since it is way too long...and a front brake bleed because it's losing pressure and going soft! Ready for "Mad Monday Ride" |
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Mar 11, 2016 18:36:26 GMT
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 11, 2016 18:36:26 GMT
Ask them to look up how route the cables before they shorten them.
Sorry can't help mention it again. It's a shame on such a lovely build for then to have have a weirdly shoddy job with that cable routing. It's a odd that a mechanic would make such a basic error of judgement to have 3 controls one side and one on the left.
Lovely trim job on the Privett by the way.
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