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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 15:16:45 GMT
Looks crap Ok just kidding you jammy bugger, bet it's built up before March. Looks crap Ok just kidding you jammy bugger, bet it's built up before March. MARCH! My money is on a January completion Haha.. I wish I had the cash to get it done by January.. March is a possibility but, we'll see. My finger is hovering over the buy button for some Chris King hubs, headset and bottom bracket as we speak! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 15:37:34 GMT
£5,000 on the Mega and another £5,000 on security for the house  Seriously mate you'll want that well insuring, specially now it's on FB. Can anyone see that link? Don't know how FB works but I have heard there are some right scrotes on there. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 15:43:33 GMT
The shop put the frame on FB..
All anyone on FB can really see is that it's going to 'Jason' in Rugeley!
It's unlikely that they'll find it/me from FB alone. You just need to be careful about what info you share!
Even if they do find it/me, the frame/bike will be indoors until at least January.
The real danger as far as your concerns are errrrrrm, concerned is people following me home when the bikes on the roof of the Vectra!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 15:48:07 GMT
Fair enough, yeah see what you mean. Luckily you ride up to Cannock so the buggers will have a job following you home, tbf.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 15:54:09 GMT
Fair enough, yeah see what you mean. Luckily you ride up to Cannock so the buggers will have a job following you home, tbf. Yep.. Thanks for your concern but I really don't think it's a worry really. Perhaps I'll buy a pitbull just to be on the safe side though lol |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 16, 2014 18:24:27 GMT
if you had a fat bike, you could just roll over the potential robbers..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 9:10:46 GMT
Well, still waiting for the frame to be delivered. Waiting to hear from the store after I sent an e-mail asking for information  Nelly and Keith will have there's before I get mine at this rate...... Bas***ds |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 10:03:28 GMT
OK, so, the frame should leave them today.
They said they had to wait for the correct size headset which comes free with the frame. They said that because it wasn't a common size, they had no stock and so had to wait for Hope to send one.
Fair enough I suppose as long as it does get despatched today.
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Post by Nelly on Nov 18, 2014 10:10:23 GMT
What's next on your shopping list then?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 10:14:40 GMT
I'm not too sure yet. Might leave the Mega till next year and buy a fat bike now!
To be honest, I probably won't decide until the frame arrives.
If I do start on the Mega though, I'll most likely go after forks!
When will the Green Machine arrive?
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Post by Nelly on Nov 18, 2014 10:20:37 GMT
I'm not too sure yet. Might leave the Mega till next year and buy a fat bike now! To be honest, I probably won't decide until the frame arrives. If I do start on the Mega though, I'll most likely go after forks! When will the Green Machine arrive? We will see, I was adamant that I was going to take my time and build my downhill bike up over a year, instead once I had it I spent nine stop till it was done. Once you have it you will want forks, then you will fit the forks and want the stem so you can tighten it, then the bars, grips, seat post etc etc, will be done soon Don't get a fat bike, there just massively gay and pointless Hopefully a week or two, they have to get it, build it, then sort out delivery when my wife is out |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 10:34:07 GMT
Haha yeah, we'll see.
Wanted a fat bike for ages now but resisted the temptation of buying one but it's a hard idea to shift out me head.
Would be nice to get the Mega done.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 18, 2014 15:24:56 GMT
Hold off buying a fat bike Jay, if I don't like mine you can have it for mates rates £2k
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 15:35:10 GMT
Hold off buying a fat bike Jay, if I don't like mine you can have it for mates rates £2k Haha, bargain.. |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 18, 2014 15:49:48 GMT
I saw the Hoff riding one at On-one, if it's good enough for the Hoff... It's good enough for me!..
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Post by jgmu97 on Nov 18, 2014 18:13:47 GMT
I'm not too sure yet. Might leave the Mega till next year and buy a fat bike now! To be honest, I probably won't decide until the frame arrives. If I do start on the Mega though, I'll most likely go after forks! When will the Green Machine arrive? Buy the Fat Bike now, perfect for this wet winter! Then get the Mega ready for next summer and you'll have a sick set up! Cant wait to see the Mega finished tho, going to be awesome spec! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 19:20:50 GMT
IT'S BEEN DISPATCHED
This time tomorrow, I'll have the frame
The delay was caused by the free Hope headset. The size the Mega needs is 44mm top and bottom as opposed to 44mm top and 56mm bottom. Due to the headset I needed not being a particularly common type, they didn't have stock and had to wait for Hope to send one. As a way of an apology, they're sending a free t-shirt with the frame. The really annoying part is that I'll probably remove the Hope headset and stick a Chris King in there before the build is finished. |
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Post by marsbarman on Nov 20, 2014 19:31:43 GMT
On the plus side, you may well be able to sell the Hope headset at near cost if it's not overly common, no doubt someone will want it. Also very jealous of you with your frame. Really looking forward to seeing this built! I have to wait until the end of next week for the Knolly to arrive in the shop |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 19:36:29 GMT
On the plus side, you may well be able to sell the Hope headset at near cost if it's not overly common, no doubt someone will want it. Also very jealous of you with your frame. Really looking forward to seeing this built! I have to wait until the end of next week for the Knolly to arrive in the shop Nelly mentioned your build and I'm quite looking forward to seeing it.. Mine won't be properly built for a while.. Especially as I want £2k wheels, £1k suspension and a drivetrain that looks to be around £800.. That's not even thinking about bars, stem etc and a Reverb lol. By the time I've finished the Mega, every Tom, Dick and Harry will have a 2015  With the headset.. they're not hard to get hold of but because a lot of bikes don't have a 44mm headtube, a lot of places don't stock them! I should be able to get a few quid for it though. |
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Post by marsbarman on Nov 20, 2014 19:43:09 GMT
Yeah, just the waiting game at the moment.
Geez man, that's going to be one hell of a build! By the time you've finished it they probably will. but I doubt any of them will be near the calibre of this build!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 20, 2014 19:46:27 GMT
Exciting times start from now!..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 19:49:30 GMT
Even if true, there certainly won't be many builds like your mega!
Can't wait for a goo on it...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 19:50:59 GMT
Yeah, just the waiting game at the moment. Geez man, that's going to be one hell of a build! By the time you've finished it they probably will. but I doubt any of them will be near the calibre of this build! That's what this build is all about for me. I know you see Mega's everywhere, I had a 2012 model myself. In my opinion, they are superb bikes and the 2015 will mean it's not really necessary for me to buy a separate DH bike! The whole intention with buying the Mega was to build my dream bike, which is exactly what I'm going to do! Some might say "why not buy a Bronson" or whatever but, as plain as it is, the Mega is the bike for me! Maybe I am wasting money by spending what will be £5k plus on a Nukeproof, so what lol. It'll be my dream bike and that's all that matters me! Besides, I'm not always going to be in a position where I can spend so much on bikes so I may aswell do it whilst I can.. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 19:53:32 GMT
Too right - go for it dude, wish I could do what you're doing. Only one life and all that bollocks.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Nov 20, 2014 19:57:11 GMT
Not many of us can afford our dreams... Nor have the patience... Go for it I say!...
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