DannyP Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Saving my pennies for a On-One, prob take me a couple of months. Empire brought a bike in today, nice bike. Got some pics, will post them later. Thanks for the forum suggestions, will have a look later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Was in a bit of a rush and pics taken on my iphone, hence the poor quality. Really don't do it justice. I did pick it up and it's light. Think he said 30lbs. Said he would give me a good discount, want! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 looks nice....rubbish when using for commuting though. My renolds 853 steel tubed Kili Flyer which I posted on the other page only weighs 10.6 kgs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 In white with blue or orange graphics, nom nom nom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I had v8's on My D/H bike, withna pair of 5/tens Its an amazing combo!! G 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Nice....looks damn heavy though. Flats are good for anything that has a decent level of technicality but everywhere else SPD's are far superior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Should seen it when it had 3" tyres on it!! Lol Designed for coming down, not much stopped it!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I just ordered a whyte Dorset, can't wait to ride it. Got a cheap Road bike off of eBay on Thurs and was hooked after one 20 mile ride, why I've never tried one before is beyond me.. I've spent years riding bmx/mtb etc. And always imagined that road bikes were uncomfortable.. Should have tried it sooner.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Whilst on my way to the zoo this morning I spotted a bloke riding a Canyon something CF road bike, lovely bike but lycra is not for me Decided I am going to build a bike from the frame up. Spent the last couple of weeks reading up on bikes, parts etc.. Not decided on a frame yet, loads out there and can't make my mind up. So I can't really look at other bits until I decide on a frame. Want to build an hardtail for the local trails,jumps and woods. Frames I am looking at Cotic Soul/BFe On One 456 Evo Carbon Orange Crush Production Privee Shan MV Santa Cruz Chameleon Saracen Zen X Commencal Meta HT Probably a few I have forgotten I know I will be going 1x10 with XT shifter, Zee rear mech and RF single chainset. SLX brakes.. Stans Hope hoops or SS AM Carbon wheels. That is all I can really decide on. Would like to go with a 650b frame but there seems to be a lack of forks compared to 26" within the same price range 4/500. Any input would be great, suggestions on frames, comments on planed running gear etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Whilst on my way to the zoo this morning I spotted a bloke riding a Canyon something CF road bike, lovely bike but lycra is not for me Decided I am going to build a bike from the frame up. Spent the last couple of weeks reading up on bikes, parts etc.. Not decided on a frame yet, loads out there and can't make my mind up. So I can't really look at other bits until I decide on a frame. Want to build an hardtail for the local trails,jumps and woods. Frames I am looking at Cotic Soul/BFe On One 456 Evo Carbon Orange Crush Production Privee Shan MV Santa Cruz Chameleon Saracen Zen X Commencal Meta HT Probably a few I have forgotten I know I will be going 1x10 with XT shifter, Zee rear mech and RF single chainset. SLX brakes.. Stans Hope hoops or SS AM Carbon wheels. That is all I can really decide on. Would like to go with a 650b frame but there seems to be a lack of forks compared to 26" within the same price range 4/500. Any input would be great, suggestions on frames, comments on planed running gear etc... lycra is not a prerequisite for road riding you'll never catch me in that get up. Ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Although Lycra does look silly sometimes (when you are fat like myself) once you have been on a long ride wearing it you would not go back....if you go out and do 40 miles in a pair of standard pants/shorts then do 40 miles in a set of decent bibtights/shorts the difference in comfort is massive. The Privee Shan in Gulf colours is a lovely frame, I also really like the Orange Crush and the Cotic BFE. I also really love the Cotic Soul in the duck egg colour - http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/soul26 Why do you want to go for 650b out of interest? I think you would be best sticking with 26 for the parts availability and strength amongst other things, nobody knows if 650b will be sticking around whereas 26 has been around for years and always will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Although Lycra does look silly sometimes (when you are fat like myself) once you have been on a long ride wearing it you would not go back....if you go out and do 40 miles in a pair of standard pants/shorts then do 40 miles in a set of decent bibtights/shorts the difference in comfort is massive. The Privee Shan in Gulf colours is a lovely frame, I also really like the Orange Crush and the Cotic BFE. I also really love the Cotic Soul in the duck egg colour - http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/soul26 Why do you want to go for 650b out of interest? I think you would be best sticking with 26 for the parts availability and strength amongst other things, nobody knows if 650b will be sticking around whereas 26 has been around for years and always will. don't get me wrong I'm only decrying the look of lycra vs. decent freeride gear, I wear endura humvee mtb shorts and freeride jerseys mostly and for long days in the saddle I most definitely swear by my oh so flattering lycra under shorts with the lovely soft padding also I don't like peakless helmets On a side note I got an email from wheelbase today and my whyte Dorset will be with me soon, to say I'm excited is an understatement.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 The Privee Shan in Gulf colours is a lovely frame, I also really like the Orange Crush and the Cotic BFE. I also really love the Cotic Soul in the duck egg colour - http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/soul26 Why do you want to go for 650b out of interest? I think you would be best sticking with 26 for the parts availability and strength amongst other things, nobody knows if 650b will be sticking around whereas 26 has been around for years and always will. The Shan isn't available in the Gulf colors anymore unfortunately but blue and white which is stunning and also orange/black. Not to keen on the duck egg myself if I am honest. Nor the green or purple that the BFe comes in now, like the blue from previous model. The crush is a 650b frame that is why I was looking into 650b. I really like the Crush but the selection of forks in my price range is putting me off and a little about whether it's here to stay or not. Seeing as fork selection could be the most expensive part of the bike I want to make the right decision. Think I have pretty much whittled it down to the Shan or Chameleon now. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Be different and get the Shan they are lovely bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Shan with the parts I mentioned before plus Marzocchi 55 R fork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Well I am a fox kind of guy personally so I would go for something like this instead - http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/fox-36-talas-160-fit-rlc-factory-oe-none-kashima-fork-black-id82065.html?gclid=CMDm7uum470CFZShtAodtFwATA The new pikes are supposed to be brilliant forks too but quite pricey - http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/rockshox-pike-rct3-26-solo-air-160-tapered-fork-black-id78297.html I also would go double rather than single and would go for something like this (which is an amazing price by the way) - http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-m780-2-x-10-disc-brake-groupset-54656.html How much are a set of Stans hoops? only reason I ask is I use Shimano XT M775 wheels and they are really light, really strong and tubeless ready - http://www.artscyclery.com/Shimano_M775_XT_26_Wheelset/descpage-1122470.html (if you could find some in the UK at a competitive price they are a blinding set of wheels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) From what I have read the 55's are a good fork for the money, little heavy but 'plush' feeling. Also looked at the Rev's,Pike and Lyrik's. Not really looked at Fox as I have always seen Rockshox's recommended over them. Will read up on the 36 Talas tho 1x10 is definitely happening. Never use the granny ring, will help to push me get fitter as well. Stan hoops on Hope hubs are around Edited April 15, 2014 by DannyP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yeah the only reason I recommend a double over single is when using a single you will probably end up running out of steam at quite a slow speed rather than having another ring to swap up to.....when riding XC or AM a single would be great but when primarily on road? not so much. My Shimano wheels have been amazing, done a couple of thousand miles now and there are no issues, the hubs are still perfectly smooth and they are still straight as and I am no lightweight Rockshox do generally get recommended over Fox as the maintenance costs and service intervals are friendlier but to be fair most of the people who recommend Fox are people who have not used them and are going off hear say as per normal, I have access to a bike with Fox and Rockshox forks and have also rode bikes with a variety of forks over the years and can honestly say I am more than happy with my Fox forks, if anything goes wrong with them Ill be getting another similar set of forks anyway, once you go fox you wont go back.....unless of course you ride a bike with BOS forks....http://www.ubyk.co.uk/bos-deville-160mm-tapered-steer-tube-trc-fork/9246 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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