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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 19, 2014 21:37:43 GMT
Hi guys, Thought I'd share my current wheels with you. I know Carrera's aren't everyone's cup of tea but for the money some of them are pretty good. I use to work in Halfords many moons ago when I was a student - suffice to say I've seen some of the rubbish they churned out years ago... Anyway back to my current ride. Got this in July to replace my Saracen Element2 that was purchased to keep my fitness going when I picked up a running injury. After a few runs over the Chase on the Saracen I realised I was either going to spend a fortune on upgrades or get a new ride. Well Halfords were selling off the 26" Carrera range to make way for the new 650b range - add in a British Cycling discount and an online discount code it seemed a no brained based on a What Mountain Bike review. Fairly well spec'd with SRAM running gear, Avid brakes (again not everyone's favourite but so far no probs) and 120mm Suntour Raidon air forks Only change I've made so far is a set of CarbonCycles Exotic flats pedals. Considering a dropper post and a more comfy saddle!     Here it is after the BHF Peak District MTB Challenge a couple of weeks back:  |
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Post by richardm on Oct 20, 2014 4:03:28 GMT
good starter bike and it keeps you fit
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Post by Admin on Oct 20, 2014 5:18:48 GMT
I wouldnt be ashamed of owning the Carrera Fury, good bikes that get good reviews and for the money have a good spec
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 6:57:53 GMT
Good bike mate - especially if you got it cheap, good solid spec and I like those exotic pedals!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 7:26:25 GMT
Nice.. Nothing wrong with Carrera, it's the place they're sold that peeps have a problem with.. Change those brakes though.. Get some SLX on there  |
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Post by duke on Oct 20, 2014 7:37:13 GMT
Had a carrera, even went to Wharncliffe on mine and still ran like new, enjoy
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 20, 2014 7:37:49 GMT
Nice looking bike.
Got to ask but are you really called Dirk Pitt or are you a massive Clive Cussler fan?
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 20, 2014 7:48:14 GMT
Cheers guys.
jimbo I'm a massive Cussler fan - I blame him for getting me into diving which I sadly had to give up for medical reasons. Now that's a hobby you can spend a fortune on!!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Oct 20, 2014 13:58:43 GMT
Very capable machine!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Oct 20, 2014 13:59:39 GMT
But for the love of God, get some Deore brakes... Nice pedals though!...
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 20, 2014 14:13:42 GMT
What's the issue with Avids?
Haven't had any issued with them, bite and progression seems pretty good (admittedly I have no experience of any other hydraulic brakes).
Agree that the Carrera is a decent bike (frames are made by Merida I think) and as you say it's Halfords that people seem to have the issue with - although things seem to have gotten better recently.
Pedals are great - apart from when they smash you in the calf/shin - coupled with my Teva shoes there's plenty of grip.
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Post by hodgy on Oct 20, 2014 14:24:15 GMT
Cheers guys. jimbo I'm a massive Cussler fan - I blame him for getting me into diving which I sadly had to give up for medical reasons. Now that's a hobby you can spend a fortune on!! Spooky that ... I've just finished reading " The Tombs" |
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Post by Fidius on Oct 20, 2014 15:17:05 GMT
Nice HT I had the radion x1 on my voodoo never had an issue with them though there not as plush as my current forks...I have avid elixir 7.5sl on my stumpy they have plenty of power with the right pads I'll be keeping them until they fail.....good bike enjoy it ....
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Post by Chris on Oct 20, 2014 20:14:55 GMT
Not a bad looking bike that, good base to start with if you want to upgrade, enjoy |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 7, 2014 22:17:53 GMT
Update 07-12-2014 Added a few bits. Enduroguard fitted to save cleaning crud out of the steerer and my fork seals:  QR seat clamp fitted for various reasons (yes it's a Superstar one - sorry!!!):  Big shiney cage bolts replaced with low profile nylon versions which look less obtrusive:  Got some Nukeproof Warhead 760 bars to fit and some new (Superstar - sorry again!!!) grips. Hoping to do those next week. |
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Post by marsbarman on Dec 7, 2014 23:12:27 GMT
Superstar stuff is great for when you need to replace a part, only problem is, is it opens up a whole world of upgrading parts.
Superstar seatpost was nice, how about a cromag one? Or how about some floating 203mm brake rotors..
Bike is looking good though man! But for the love of God, replace the avids..
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 20:23:28 GMT
Nice one bud and well done on the bhf ride |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Dec 9, 2014 13:46:22 GMT
Superstar stuff is great for when you need to replace a part, only problem is, is it opens up a whole world of upgrading parts. Superstar seatpost was nice, how about a cromag one? Or how about some floating 203mm brake rotors.. Bike is looking good though man! But for the love of God, replace the avids..What 's wrong with Avids? Have just put some Kevlar pads in mine and they're still working OK.
Will keep them until they need changing.
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Post by barffy on Dec 12, 2014 7:18:57 GMT
Nowt wrong with Avid's when they work. Mine had loads of power. As soon as they start playing up though it's game over. No amount of the overly complicated bleed process will resurrect them. At this point, spend £80 on a set of Deores and be happy for another two years, until they break!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jan 22, 2015 16:50:48 GMT
Weighed my bike last night - 13.4kg.
Haven't fitted the NP bars yet or the carbon seat post.
Hoping to get the weight down a bit.
Although still 2kg lighter than my old Saracen!!!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jan 23, 2015 14:53:53 GMT
I've got some luggage scales - just hung them from the garage roof and hung the bike off it.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Feb 5, 2015 15:20:34 GMT
Fitted my carbon fibre seat post last night. As it's only a cheap/second hand boardman one I wasn't expecting much weight saving. As it turned out there was zero saving (what you might call 'carbon neutral' lol).  Ali post  Carbon post Have moved shifter and brakes around to see how it feels. Might change my bars next week to my wider Nukeproof ones. Also have a set of Mavic Crossrides on route too! |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Feb 6, 2015 2:43:46 GMT
Probably carbon wrapped Alu ..... Or your scales are ceased..
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Post by jonny on Feb 13, 2015 22:35:24 GMT
Like it. Halfords is a cracking place for bargain bikes, Voodoo, Carrera, Boardman.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jun 15, 2015 22:57:36 GMT
Needed to change my brake pads tonight. So decided to put the set of Mavic Crossrides on that I got a while ago.   Just the wider Nukeproof bars and KS eTen dropper to fit now. |
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