T.McMillan

Good review man, i think im going to have to venture out to fresh products and get me one of those levers, does anybody know if anyone manufactures a diferent shape/style hope lever?

where did they crack?

cool idea i think i will start doing that

im pretty sure they will last, cheers m8

how have most of you managed to ccrack or break the laquer? is it from a hard landing or falling? because I was really interested in buying a set of onza riser bars, but im not so sure now, can u tell how you managed to crack etc?

there is a guy on the koxx website and it is mental some of the stuff he does

i know of a trek frame going for sale, it is a 13" frame size and it will get you going fare better geo than that bike you got there, if your interested PM me, or something and i will tell you more details TOM

Just save the pennies for a month and get some news, im pretty sure warranty is void where you have stripped the paint, it will probably cost alot like someone said to get a new steere tube fitted might as well get some new ones

i am sure going for sure sure sure sure

the zoot is a very good rig, or if you want to get something a little bit special get a custom bike from IOLO

Martyn Ashton Tomas Remvik Aasen Neil Tunnicliffe Ryan Leech Chris Akrigg the list goes on really I don't have a true favouriite one, probably martyn ashton purely because he has done a hell of a lot to bring this sport to where it is today

If you have an old inner tube cut the valve out and slot your inner tube inside the old one this should help prevent it. I use nokian downhill tubes really nice and thick, I think michelin and maxxis do the same type of tube too, also using the dual play maxxis tyre has slighlty thicker side walls and helps stop gettin pinch flats, I haven't had a puncture from using the maxxis higroller dual ply tyre and I run it very low, but I dont think there is a perfect cure.

What shops sotck fresh products, can people give me links please? Tom

send him an email through his website he is very helpful he will contact you that way, its best to get in contact through him use this link

I bought them off ebay this seller I haven't had to do anything to them apart from the 5mm pins I have put on, other than that they have been running smoothly since ive got them, crankbrothers 5050x are not sealed but the 5050xx are sealed the sealed ones cost a little bit more but the person has both types, you can also get them from wiggle

nice, you wouldnt mind making me one would you i got an ashton too, or where can i get some of that strong heat treated steel?

Ali C - what kind of thickness steel did you make that mech hanger out of i think i might give it ago, looks good, and if it bends you can always give it a bash with a hammer back into place, getting back onto the subject of that mech saver i think they are a good purchase i have heard from other riders, go for it Tom

That is what i call RAD, very nice and crazy i want one who cares about weight and price i bet it stops u nicely, launching you over handlebars

I got given the Crankbrothers 5050xx pedals (578g) for my chirstmas present , I opened them up all those months ago and i was like wow.........they are very nice, infact stunning! As soon as possible i took them straight to my bike with my 15mm spanner and whipped the old DMR V8's (528g) off and soon had these brand spanking new pedals on in no time. First of all I was very impressed at how Crankbrothers have presented it in the box, from this you immediatly think there is something rather special inside. The box consisted of 3 trays, the top tray had the right pedal in, the middle had the left pedal in and the bottom try had spare pink coloured plates and a little screw pot of 36 x 5mm extra pins. The pedals come fitted with 18 x 3mm pins already fitted in both pedals but still having the capacity of holding another 18pins in each pedal. Me my Dad and my Grandad were all admiring the works of art, looking at how well they have been manufactured and finished of with no manufacturing marks anywhere to be seen. The clever interchangable pink plates were a bonus feature if you scratch them up or just like the colour pink. I battled with my Dad and Grandad who wouldn't let go of them drooling all over them I then fitted the pedals straight away and went out for a quick test ride. I was very impressed with how smooth and elegant they looked on the bike contrasting well with the gold and black with my gold bashring and black cranks. After a good few months worth of riding i thought it would be neccessary to do a review of them considering they have been worn in and spinning superbly. They have put up will a few bashes very well and had no problems with them what so ever. Although one minor problem if you can call it a problem was that using the pedals with just the original 3mm pins, is that I found my shoes kept slipping off them I found this out within the first week or two of using them on my bike. To solve this fitted all of the extra 36 x 5mm pins supplied to both pedals, I would recommend doing this before fitting the pedals so they are new and haven't got any dirt or grit in the threads. I haven't managed to rip any of the pins out and none of them have come loose. I have noticed on the Crankbrothers website they do the little grub screws that are 8mm in length these will give you a hell of a good grip if you wanted anymore. There are many different colour options that you can view on the colour mixer page on their website if you are fussy and want a good colour combination like me. I bought the pedals for £59.99, if you don't mind spending that little bit extra cash and going for something really nice, I would highly recommend these pedals for performance, quality and style. Also not forgetting for those weight freaks out there its another 50grams more than the good old DMR V8's but that extra weight is totally worth it for grip etc. Right i think I have said enough now, and you should all go out there and buy these beauty's Tell me what you think?

Good point, it would be typical if they just suddenly started manufacturing them

Cool cheers guys i i dont think ill ever use the quick split link or whatever the names are for them ever again ive learnt my lesson from the sram chain here!

Perfect frame my arse, , what are you talking about its looks just like a normal mtb frame, well its in your opinion soo, if you like it go for it, just doesnt float my boat like most people

hey, do many people use the missing link on there kmc kool chain?

anythings possible, thats what i always think just dont worry about it

Buy the white industries ENO, who cares about the price, far better