ghosts_cloak Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hello guys!I have just got my Ashton back from the bike shop today It looks awesome! Havent gone further than the end of my drive yet as I want to grind the rim (pads kept sticking to the tar), but it felt really nice!Cheers to Ilukeee for selling me it, although I have changed a load of the parts with bits on my Leeson, so I think posting some pictures is worthwhile!The only thing Im not happy with (apart from the rear rim which I will sort soon) is the front brake, it really has no hold at all... gaps to front wheel just arent going to happen with it at the mo! Any suggestions? I was thinking of sanding the pads and washing the disk, but with what should I wash it?Spec:Koxx forksChris King classic --> try all rimHope front hub, headset, CNC stem, trial disk brake, quick releasesDMR V12Easton EA70 barsMiddlesburn pro trials cranksMagura with Heatsink booster and padsKMC Kool chainXT shifter, cheap Shimano cassette, BB, and rear mechClick the thumbs for large images! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 looks real nice,,,,,they are sposed to ride real nice too!kinda modern old school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke Bowel Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Good work dude.She's looking nice you wouldnt belive how much im thinking of building up another ashton right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Staples Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 almost as nice as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosts_cloak Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 looks real nice,,,,,they are sposed to ride real nice too!kinda modern old school? Yeah, something like that! I wanted a trials bike to "do it all", street, natural, and gears to get me around! I think it puts ticks in all the boxes!GarethGood work dude.She's looking nice you wouldnt belive how much im thinking of building up another ashton right now. Cheers Awww, your so silly Luke Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosts_cloak Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I dont think this really warrants a new thread, and its related to the problem with the front disk, so:The square box thing on the lever (reservoir?) spews out little drops of some liquid when I pull the lever. The bike shop were supposed to have serviced it, maybe they didnt do something up properly or is this to be expected (I doubt it)?! - How can I fix this?ThanksGareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I dont think this really warrants a new thread, and its related to the problem with the front disk, so:The square box thing on the lever (reservoir?) spews out little drops of some liquid when I pull the lever. The bike shop were supposed to have serviced it, maybe they didnt do something up properly or is this to be expected (I doubt it)?! - How can I fix this?ThanksGarethA new seal maybe? or just put it in properly, then tighten up the bolts, if it's still doing it, then you need a new seal.There cheapish.Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhups Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Ashtons always look sweet that is no different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gardner Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 beautiful looking bike, the colour scheme goes really nicely. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 BORING IMO.sorry, no offence. dont anyone start cryin. just cos i dont like ashtons dont make me a bad person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 on the ashton scale thats not bad but i dont really like ashtons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 (edited) This is really pimp for a change (I really like the ashton shape, but never quite liked the decals )P.S are you allowed to sidehop that bench? (ref to another thread ) Edited July 28, 2006 by TrashZen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosts_cloak Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Cheers for the replies! It's fun to hear peoples differing opinions!Regarding the bench, I think its definately out of bounds for sidehopping! My "expert" football skills have gradually been demolishing it over the last week whilst I was waiting for the bike!Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I dont think this really warrants a new thread, and its related to the problem with the front disk, so:The square box thing on the lever (reservoir?) spews out little drops of some liquid when I pull the lever. The bike shop were supposed to have serviced it, maybe they didnt do something up properly or is this to be expected (I doubt it)?! - How can I fix this?ThanksGarethPretty normal for it to lose a little bit of fluid, thats a breather hole and in this weather it'll be working hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I dont think this really warrants a new thread, and its related to the problem with the front disk, so:The square box thing on the lever (reservoir?) spews out little drops of some liquid when I pull the lever. The bike shop were supposed to have serviced it, maybe they didnt do something up properly or is this to be expected (I doubt it)?! - How can I fix this?ThanksGareth i blead that break, the bleed is perfect. however the hose is a little kinky. as edwardio says, the fluid will expand in the heat.you are the biggest bike hypochondriac i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosts_cloak Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 i blead that break, the bleed is perfect. however the hose is a little kinky. as edwardio says, the fluid will expand in the heat.you are the biggest bike hypochondriac i know :$ 'tis probably true. I just like everything to be perfect!Thanks for the replies everyone, I have been on it twice today in the rain (it stopped raining each time I came in!) and its great!Coming back to the front brake, Im still having trouble as you may have seen in the trials chat forum, its stuck on! Each time I push the pads back the same happens two minutes later Its not as fun riding around with a Hope trial disk brake stuck on! Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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