Tom Booth Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 It does make them very noisy wears off quickly but equally annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 This isn't "mine", but I'm borrowing it long term. Haven't had a chance to go out on it yet, but looking forward to it. It's 30 odd years old but very tidy! Out of interest, what should I expect to pay for something similar to this? If I get on with this one I'd like to get my own, so I'm less worried about breaking things and would have the chance to respray it etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 All depends on the running gear. Old campy stuff costs an absolute fortune 2nd hand though you can usually pick up a pretty decent old roadie for anything from £70-200 depending on condition and build. Worth having a look on Retrobike for stuff like that though. How have you been getting on with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Managed to pick up some sponsorship from Certini Bicycle co/Specialized over the off season. So this is what I'll be racing this year! Edited March 28, 2014 by trialsmax04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 All depends on the running gear. Old campy stuff costs an absolute fortune 2nd hand though you can usually pick up a pretty decent old roadie for anything from £70-200 depending on condition and build. Worth having a look on Retrobike for stuff like that though. How have you been getting on with it? Had my first go on it today. Rode half way to work and back, about 12 miles - it makes light work of most things, that's for sure! Took a while to get used to how twitchy the front end feels and the riding position is a million miles from all the jump bikes I've had. Felt good though, I'd definitely like my own one to rack some miles up on but I'm still torn between road bike or trail-friendly MTB... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Long shot but is anyone doing the steel city dh race? Will be my first trace so long as I get in Got a few mates I know doing it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 My recent baby, need to get my fancy camera on it instead of phone pictures. The street trials bike (WTP trust / rust) It has an interesting axle situation. 3 washers, stripped nut as spacer and an inspired lock on as the final washer. I made it work. and this thing Also a cannondale which I brutally destroyed over its time (cracked it around where the sus brace meets the seat post) Naughty mmmm I miss that orange shit, it took so much abuse and many #chilled xc rides with beaden and the boys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 you do have serious bike problems Nice set of bikes! Anyway, is that meant to be a joke for the WTP to call it street trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 you do have serious bike problems Nice set of bikes! Anyway, is that meant to be a joke for the WTP to call it street trials haha, thanks ahh sorry they are too similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Quick update on my intense. Got the Rebas off Paul and fired with a new +5 headset from on one it's retained the same geometry albeit with 15mm less travel; if the shorter travel causes a problem then I might have to look for something longer which would be a shame as they are pretty sweet forks! Weight should be about 29.5lbs now, will get a proper weight when I next take it to work Later in the summer I'm hoping to get a narrow wide and clutch mech so I can lose the mrp system1, a few more grams saved with less noise and rolling resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Looking good! How does it feel to ride now? Manuals must be a ton easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I've not had a chance to ride it yet! The problems I had with manuals is because the vpp tends to suck up and squat which sucked the front end down. With the motion control damper it should ride a bit higher in the travel than the bombers and it shouldn't suck down as much, I've also raised the bars by 10mm so instant lofting should be easier edit: Ridden to work today, the lockout works wonders for pedal bob, close the poplock, and set about 80% floodgate and you get nice LSC damping with it opening up on anything big. Pop the compression off for a fully active butter smooth fork. Just weighed it and the whole bike comes in at 29.7lb pretty happy with that, it was 30.5lb last time so a good chunk off from the forks! edit 2: yup it lifts much easier, even more so when locked out, bunny hopping onto a curb I looped out and landed like a sack of shit on my back in front of a queue of traffic! Smashed my lunchbox in my bag and cut a small hole through one of the back pockets where my stainless travel cup was (now also dented). Cut my elbow and the back of my pelvis is stiffening up Edited April 1, 2014 by forteh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 got a new specialized langster, complete bike on warrenty after owning for 5 years it's reyt nice and replaced this: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Fixed, flat pedals and no brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilf Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Deathtrap. They're dangerous as f**k at the best of times with those silly tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Banks Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I don't actually own this, but I so so want it> http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/speed-5.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 ogre, that is the most beautiful road bike I have ever seen, and I just like that every trials rider put something trialsy part on every non trialsy bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Deathtrap. They're dangerous as f**k at the best of times with those silly tyres. He's a student. It's what they do 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Updated the Xc bike. Few new bits like Bought some new brakes, complete with rotors and grips off chain reaction for £36 posted. My avids are knackered, and this was a miles cheaper alternative to getting new pads and rotors and a rebleed. For a laugh I've also put my trialtech highrise bars on thinking it'd be miles too high. But it rides absolutely mint. They feel ace. The upsweep over normal mountain bike bars feels good after riding my mod for so long. Next on the list is a new chainset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCook Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 So after having the frame sitting in a cupboard for six months I've finally built up a dreamy hardtail. Sorry boys. Had a quick blast around the block. Lovely, only weighs around 10kg! That looks beautiful I am so not jealous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Steve, put a pic of your jump bike up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCook Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Steve, put a pic of your jump bike up soon a comparison probably old vs new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Anybody else use muc off? I started using it about 4-5 months ago given how wet and shitty our winters been and I really really like it. I don't use it after every ride but I use it once a week and I'm really impressed with it! I get some flack from folk for it but I can't see anything wrong with keeping it clean and well oiled. Interested to know if anyone else is using bike huts equivalent or anything else? i use fenwicks fs1, seems to do the same job mucoff does dut costs 1/10th of the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Giant Glory 1 World Cup edition. Pretty happy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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