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  1. Old 4play vs. new Arcade

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    Posted · Edited by niconj

    After having solved the bottom bracket issue on my Console I went out today to see how it rides. I remember @Ali C saying that a pogo stick bike for a beginner is like cheating as it makes things way easier. I kinda feel like this about the Console. Even though the bike is 1kg heavier than my 4play it feels a lot lighter. It bunny hops incredibly well and it's also a lot easier to stay on the rear when jumping onto a wall. It makes rolling onto a wall easier too and bunny hops to front as well. This must be placebo!

    When rolling down some stairs I nearly fell over the bars as my weight is a lot further over the front than I thought. The same thing happened on the first couple of 180° pivots. Needles to say that I'm totally stoked.

     

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  4. Inspired Console

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    Now it's finished. Maybe another crank sometime in the future...

    35176831571_c543837a47_z.jpgInspired Console green¹ by niconj, auf Flickr

    34462735104_708e165a71_z.jpgInspired Console green² by niconj, auf Flickr

    34919033400_484aceca53_z.jpgInspired Console green³ by niconj, auf Flickr

    35306337415_c88e0ffb11_z.jpgInspired Console green⁴ by niconj, auf Flickr

    Frame and Forks 
    - Frame: Inspired Console
    - Forks: Inspired Console

    Wheels 
    - Front hub: Hope Pro 4 EVO with 15mm Inspired through axle, 32h, Black 
    - Rear hub: Hope Pro 4 Trials EVO, 32h, Black 
    - Chain tensioner: integrated
    - Front rim: Spank Spike Race 33 
    - Rear rim: Spank Spike Race 33  
    - Spokes front: Sapim Strong/Sapim Race, Polyax nipples
    - Spokes rear: Sapim Strong, Polyax nipples 
    - Rim tape: Trialtech, Black 
    - Inner tube (front): Schwalbe 
    - Inner tube (rear): Schwalbe 
    - Tires: Conti Danny Mac

    Brakes 
    - Front brake: Shimano Saint 810 w/ Trialtech pads 180mm XT disc
    - Rear brake: Shimano Saint 810 w/ Trialtech pads 180mm XT disc

    Drivetrain 
    - Cranks: Shimano SLX FC-M665 
    - Front Sprocket: Shimano 22T 
    - Chain: KMC Z610 
    - Rear Sprocket: Surly 16T 
    - Pedals: DMR Vault
    - Bottom bracket: Shimano XT 
    - Bashring: Inspired

    Seating 
    - Saddle: Odyssey Hawk Tripod 
    - Seatpost: Odyssey Tripod 
    - Seat Clamp: integrated

    Steering 
    - Headset: Hope, 1-1/8" 
    - Stem: Trialtech Sport, Forged, 90mm x 35˚ 
    - Grips: Lizard Skins Danny Mac
    - Handlebars: Inspired Arcade

    Weight 
    - 11.50 kg.

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  9. Inspired Console

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    So I've got myself a new frame (and it really looks like new). I'm waiting for the through axle to arrive so that I can mount and align the front brake. The tripod seatpost to mount the saddle will arrive in short time as well. It is heavier than my Fourplay but I like it more.

    What I have to fix though (if it really needs fixing) is the bottom bracket setup. I put two spacers on the right and the chainring rubbed at the chainstay. Now I've mounted three on this side but I don't know if this is too much. I'm afraid of not having enough threads left to prevent damaging them. Anyone knows a solution to this?

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  11. Old 4play vs. new Arcade

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    Posted · Edited by niconj

    After almost getting a Marino Archive (sorry for waisting your time Ross), I've got a like new Console frame in green which I will be building up in no time. It's not an Arcade but I don't care about the dropouts so much and knowing me, I'll get a new frame in half a year anyways.

    For those of you interested in the Silex frame. I just got an email from the TMS guys who told me that for 90€ you can choose your own color, or at least a different color. This one is called Lucifer.

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  21. Tyre choice to prevent punctures

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    Posted · Edited by niconj

    I don't see the problem here. I've been riding the Contis for about half a year now and haven't had a puncture yet. I weigh 90kg, am not a smooth rider and run 40-45 psi. 

    I also ride my bike to the spots and we have a lot of broken glass lying around in our city. No problem with that either. 

    I may not go as big as the better riders on this forum but as I said, I'm heavy and not as smooth as they are. 

    I think that the better you get, the bigger you go. This might be more demanding on the tyre but you'll also become smoother which reduces the stress on the tyre in turn. 

    We also don't really have a choice. And having had the Conti and the Holy roller in my hands side by side I can say that you notice the stronger side walls of the Conti a lot even though it's not much heavier. 

    One thing that might work is cutting down the knobs of a Maxxis but how long will it last then? It also costs more than the Conti which after half a year of riding 3-4 times a week, doesn't show that much wear. 

  23. Old 4play vs. new Arcade

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    Posted · Edited by niconj

    1 hour ago, Paperclip said:

    It's meant to take 362. I will confirm soon as mine arrives :) 

    Hi Nico

    Yes absolutely chain stay are very short it makes the bike very nervous but it goes from 350 to 356

    Regards

    Thibaut

    Also:

     

  25. Old 4play vs. new Arcade

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    Posted · Edited by niconj

    On 27.5.2017 at 1:28 PM, jeff costello said:

    350 chainstays? isn't that 20" territory?

    Just got a response. They told me that the chain stays go from 350-356. You can run 18-13 or 18/14.

    Edit:

    Ratio possible is:

    - 18/14 18/12 standard chain

    - 18/13 half link chain

    - 22/15 standard chain

    - 22/16 half link

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