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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 22:21:21 GMT
I don't hate them, still got one in the man cave. Just don't think a bike looks quite so good with one on - especially big hitting bikes. Just my opinion. They don't make that much difference when riding in shoite conditions anyway.
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Post by scott on Jan 24, 2015 20:18:40 GMT
All the boys will be wolf whistling you now when you ride past. I know I will.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 3:40:53 GMT
Nelly, I need some advice on the front chainring.
I've never ridden 11 speed before and bought a 36t front ring which I hope will do me fine for the likes of Cannock!
I'm thinking ahead a bit and wondering what might be best for Snowdon? I'm fairly fit but I don't want to kill myself getting to the top!
Would you say a 34t would be ok or drop straight down to a 32t??
Am I right in saying you were running with a 32t which you thought was too small??
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Post by Nelly on Jan 26, 2015 7:39:11 GMT
I'm running a 32 which is making me lazy but as I never spin out in the highest gear I may as well keep it as it will eventually come in hand
36 would be fine for Cannock but anywhere with proper climbs you would struggle
Don't worry about what gear for Snowdon, most of it is off the bike pushing
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jan 26, 2015 8:17:24 GMT
I'm running a 32 which is making me lazy but as I never spin out in the highest gear I may as well keep it as it will eventually come in hand 36 would be fine for Cannock but anywhere with proper climbs you would struggle Don't worry about what gear for Snowdon, most of it is off the bike pushing He's right you know!.. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 10:25:36 GMT
I'm running a 32 which is making me lazy but as I never spin out in the highest gear I may as well keep it as it will eventually come in hand 36 would be fine for Cannock but anywhere with proper climbs you would struggle Don't worry about what gear for Snowdon, most of it is off the bike pushing Thanks.. Think I'll put a 34 in my CRC basket. |
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Post by Nelly on Jan 26, 2015 12:42:50 GMT
Bars are on, sintered pads are in and it's ready for wharncliffe   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 14:18:22 GMT
Bars look schweeeeeet!
1 more question then i'll shut it.. Do I need a lock ring for the cassette? If so, which one? I can't see any 11 speed ones, just 10 speed!
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Post by Nelly on Jan 26, 2015 14:28:35 GMT
I always thought lock rings came with cassettes?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 14:31:07 GMT
I always thought lock rings came with cassettes? Not got one with mine. I can find every speed going apart from 11 so not sure if I need one or not! |
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Post by Nelly on Jan 26, 2015 14:50:26 GMT
Don't need one  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 14:53:24 GMT
Bargain.. Cheers, dude!
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Post by Nelly on Feb 1, 2015 19:29:36 GMT
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Post by marsbarman on Feb 1, 2015 19:42:13 GMT
It's finally dirty! Looks good dude!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 19:45:46 GMT
Your handlebars didn't snap.. That's reassuring  |
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Post by Nelly on Feb 3, 2015 13:34:09 GMT
Your handlebars didn't snap.. That's reassuring They excelled mate could be a placebo but after a full on days downhill I had no arm pump which is apparently one of the main benefits of a proper carbon bar, plus the 800m width was so epically comfy for my body size (6'4'') smaller peeps would struggle maybe When it comes to the mega though the paint work is proper crap, like worse than you could ever imagine so make your choice now, invisiframe everything or expect rubs after your very first ride, I had tape on some bits and not others but hated the way it looked, made a decision to let it get scuffed, no point invisiframing it when the last 2 bikes I had were crashed so often that there were proper chunks and scrapes on it that no tape would have protected. removed the tape from around the head tube and it wore the paint to base coat after half a day, base coat seems tough though. Its a mtb its supposed to look a bit scruffy, think If I had taped it I would have been to precious about it putting it on uplifts and in cars etc, best just to let it look used and then respray in the future if you have to. Speaking of it looking scruffy, I could do with cleaning it from the weekend some point this week! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2015 22:49:23 GMT
I'm still undecided about the Invisiframe despite having spent £60 on the kit. The ex was going to stick it all on for me today because she's good at stuff like that but, I've held off for a bit.
On One hand I think it's a nice frame why not look after it..
On the other, why bother I've never taped a frame before.
I'll stick a few of the bigger bits of tape on I think and see what I think.
The cranks came taped up already and yeah, it looks a bit odd.
Like you say, could always get it painted as and when.
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Post by barffy on Feb 4, 2015 7:22:29 GMT
Last two bikes I've had haven't had paint on em so I didn't care. I'm a bit OCD on keeping things clean so I spent last night with a pack of 3M tape and the Mrs hairdryer covering my Meta after seeing those pics of the back end heel rub! To be honest, I'm looking forward to scratching it so I can stop caring and ride it. It's nice when you get to the stage of riding with your mates, getting to the end of a section and throwing the bike on the floor and having some cake. When I took it out the other day I was carefully balancing it up trees making sure it didn't fall over.
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Post by marsbarman on Feb 4, 2015 7:58:58 GMT
Screw invisiframe. We're riding bikes down things that people would hesitate to walk down, the bikes will get scratched and a little beat up.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Feb 4, 2015 9:08:42 GMT
Scratches don't bother me... When I get one...I'd just sell it and buy a fresh bike!..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2015 12:04:18 GMT
Screw invisiframe. We're riding bikes down things that people would hesitate to walk down, the bikes will get scratched and a little beat up. ^^asbove +1 somepeolpe should ride road bikes   |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2015 19:01:00 GMT
I keep looking at the pictures in this thread and each time, I hate you a little bit more.
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Post by Nelly on Feb 17, 2015 19:51:56 GMT
I keep looking at the pictures in this thread and each time, I hate you a little bit more. I'll be bored of it and after something different by the time you get your arse in gear and sort yours out |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2015 19:54:36 GMT
My arse is in gear... Just the wrong one.
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Post by Nelly on Mar 3, 2015 20:36:54 GMT
Well jay getting his put together made me get off my arse and clean mine after leaving it for a few rides And while I was at it I thought I would fit some new bits, some more pink stickers, different grips and thanks to Jonny off here some new cranks that I didn't need but seeing as they were 60% off I had to have some bling. The mudguard has also gone for now as it was taken off for squeezing into a car and not put back on New cranks and spider less direct mount chainring    Cleaning it showed a few battle scars    |
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