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Post by kirky72 on Apr 2, 2016 13:00:19 GMT
I had to return my Bird Zero frame after having a paint issue on the replacement frame sent back for the same issue, which coincided with a nice reduction on the crc site so picked up the mega tr 2015 for £545 with monarch debonair. A good fit for the 150mm forks I had on the zero. Had issue with a second hand reverb I bought but after a lot of feckling I've go it all set up and ready to go now. dt swiss xm1501 wheelset 150mm rock shox revs. xt m8000 drivetrain with old style xt crankset fitted with absolute black oval chainring. shimano deore brakes to be replaced with xt at some point. renthal carbon lite bars charge spoon saddle on recomendations. rock shox reverb new model. Tyres are butcher front and purgatory rear both grid.   the zero was supposed to be my wife's although she only rode it once, I'm not sure if she will like this replacement but it's far more capable for dropping of kerbs and stuff.lol. something tells me I may get more use out of it. Although I'm quite interested in the new vitus sommet carbon.  What do you think I could get for this with a un ridden and not yet registered frame? |
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Post by Chopper on Apr 2, 2016 14:37:47 GMT
Hahaha you put on the easiest part to change (grips) if she changes her mind I like your thinking mate btw it matches the Scout quite nicely |
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 2, 2016 14:47:54 GMT
It's a it similiar to the scout really isn't it? Doesn't really compliment if just does everything the same I think. Trouble is I couldn't find too many frames that could make use of the forks and other bits as well as this does
I was thinking I may build one heavier and more sited to the choppy stuff and one lighter for more mixed riding. When I checked the weight out they are identical, both at 13.4kg. Although the scout has 150gm heavier wheels and 150gm heavier pedals. So could do the scout 13.1 and the mega 13.7,I'll see how I get on first.
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 2, 2016 14:50:03 GMT
Yes the colour is similiar. His and hers short travel shredders eh?  |
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Post by jgmu97 on Apr 2, 2016 16:26:00 GMT
Two good looking bikes there matey
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 2, 2016 17:50:43 GMT
nice 1 kirky, join the club..................................................................if you change the grips |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Apr 2, 2016 18:17:38 GMT
Nice.
I so need to get mine built up....
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Post by windysurfer on Apr 2, 2016 18:25:52 GMT
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Post by andy4d on Apr 2, 2016 18:26:03 GMT
So that's how I get a second bike.....say it's for the wife....
2 bikes that are on my wish list ya luck sod
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 2, 2016 18:40:20 GMT
Hahaha you put on the easiest part to change (grips) if she changes her mind I like your thinking mate btw it matches the Scout quite nicely I think I just got you Kev, all the parts are reused from the bird zero build with the exception of a dropper and a new chain ring. I just bought a frame mate and built it up from the spares so I can send bird their frame back. Cost me 50 quid more plus the second hand dropper and ring so a couple of hundred more than the bird |
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Post by windysurfer on Apr 2, 2016 18:43:10 GMT
Up for sale already! That's quick even for you  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 2, 2016 18:45:31 GMT
So that's how I get a second bike.....say it's for the wife.... 2 bikes that are on my wish list ya luck sod I used that trick too! Lol |
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 2, 2016 19:09:18 GMT
Just to testing to see of I can sell it whilst the frame hasn't been ridden as I doubt rachel will ride it much and I have my eye on something. If not I'll keep it and ride the two buggers until they break. That's the bike I'm talking about not the mrs.
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Post by beansontoast on Apr 3, 2016 5:35:47 GMT
Tidy looking bike..
What size is it and would you be looking to sell the whole bike or would you consider selling just the frame and shock?
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 3, 2016 7:54:26 GMT
It's a medium, I got a frame to use up the parts and either ride or sell it. I've just thought as I can't ride it for a bit to see if I may get any interest before the frame is ridden.
The frames one of only one or two that I would want and is a good fit for all of the parts.
If yon want a frame though crc still have 5 mediums but only in raw.
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 24, 2016 11:08:35 GMT
Could not resist slinging a leg over the mega so took it for it's maiden voyage last Sunday. Nice enough day and ground level but still a bit of snow and lots of slush on the tops. The bike handles great soaking everything up with no problems, the two travel setting on the forks came in handy with lots of long steep climbs around Calderdale, actually pedals up hills easier than the scout, the fork was fine on the downs as well but I expect it to get a bit twangy when I need to make sharp turns through choppy stuff. Still handled the rocky staircases of pecketts well just fine. Only trouble is that it's far to similar to the scout and the scout just seems a bit more lively on flat to downs and pumps and pops better. A pic looking out over lower gorple res from the gorple rocks, I always stop here as there are good views but more importantly you can shelter in between the large rocks whilst having a toilet stop.   Some of the steep rooty sections of Pecket well. It's always been fun but after the floods it's washed away even more.I was pushing up this time unfortunately as it's a steep one, still gave me chance to study some lines for next time.  This batch of roots always look a bit tricky when coming down as you can see the first one which wouldn't be a problem but then a large loose root poking out a wheel length further down ready to catch your wheel and send you OTB down the steep and broken cobbled hillside. I think the only option is to try and launch off the first root and carry over the others, just a bit off putting when you can't see over the edge the first time around so you don't know what you are launching into.  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 24, 2016 16:05:46 GMT
mega looks at home there john..........but the grips dont id definately change them for blue or black  |
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 24, 2016 17:12:07 GMT
It's the wife's bike so the grips may have to stay. Once they are worn the replacement will be black or blue to match the logos.
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What do you think I could get for this with a un ridden and not yet registered frame?
