Zordon Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Been a long time since my last topic here. So many has changed, just not the frame. Thanks to ImageShack for Free Image Hosting So where's the ti? Well, in the ti nitride coated bb spindle Hope you like it, Cheers Zordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 ewww front V brake, guess if you wanted it light weight... but other than that there's no excuse for having a V. the rest of the bike is PHIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hope you like? I f***ing love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 ewww front V brake, guess if you wanted it light weight... but other than that there's no excuse for having a V. the rest of the bike is PHIT. What's wrong with a vee? I love mine! Nice to see a dual Ultimate setup, how are you finding them? Looks really tidy dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordon Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I've just switched from a BB7 to vee today and, after the first ride, the front brake works horribly. It locks the wheel instantly with no modulation and it's mega loud. I'm scared of riding above 5mph as the breaking would be followed by falling off the bike. I think it's because of Plaz pads and painted rim. I'll probably look for either standard avid pads or coustvees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) I've just switched from a BB7 to vee today and, after the first ride, the front brake works horribly. It locks the wheel instantly with no modulation and it's mega loud. I'm scared of riding above 5mph as the breaking would be followed by falling off the bike. I think it's because of Plaz pads and painted rim. I'll probably look for either standard avid pads or coustvees. My coustsinks on a smooth were REALLY good, not to loud, not to sharp dont lock on instantly, have a desent modulation and are just generaly AMAZING. Bike looks hot man Edited June 26, 2008 by BenLeacock™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thats f**king perfect, nice one man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinis. Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Nice What's the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Good luck with fitting a new tyre on with that rear V. Looking fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Bike looks awesome man, how're you finding that front tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordon Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Nice What's the weight? 8,79kg Good luck with fitting a new tyre on with that rear V. Looking fresh. Actually, there's still few milimeters left between the cable and bold tyre. Should be fine with a new one. Anyway, I ride 99,9 street and 95% in dry so a slick tyre isn't an issue. Bike looks awesome man, how're you finding that front tyre? First of all, it is unbelieveably light - 360g. My previous tyre was Maxxis MaxDaddy 2,25 so it wasn't a trials-specific tyre too. Given the one ride I've had on the new setup, I don't find any difference in grip between both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshW Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 What a beast, Shorten that evil cable though o___o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 First of all, it is unbelieveably light - 360g. My previous tyre was Maxxis MaxDaddy 2,25 so it wasn't a trials-specific tyre too. Given the one ride I've had on the new setup, I don't find any difference in grip between both. Awesome, will be interesting to see how you get along with it. Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Jsy Chris Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Looks so good mate, love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 what bars are they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Fsa K-force xc carbon risers i THINK, i had a pair on xc bike for abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountian goat Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 think you need a new rear tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordon Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Fsa K-force xc carbon risers i THINK, i had a pair on xc bike for abit. Almost correct. It's Fsa K-force DH. Do you think I would risk my back and expensive helmet using an XC bars in trials? . The DH version is already light enough (210g) as it's full carbon (not a carbon-wrapped aluminium). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deonn h Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 ewww front V brake, guess if you wanted it light weight... but other than that there's no excuse for having a V. the rest of the bike is PHIT. sorry but wtf you on about my front v has been so much better than any front magura . maggis jus dont hold as much as v on say big gap to front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinold Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 sorry but wtf you on about my front v has been so much better than any front magura . maggis jus dont hold as much as v on say big gap to front. Man knows what he's talking about. Bike looks mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I was actually looking at these bars on a downhill bike today and wondering if anybody was using them for trials. For some reason I wouldn't trust them, they're not carbon fibre reinfoced, they're fully carbon fibre. Hope they're ok with you mate. Great looking bike, it's interesting how few trials-specific parts you need to build up a mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 dont see to many mods with dual vee setups anymore. I could see the bigger tire being a problem but the ultimate arms have a lower profile noodle so you should be ok. What pads are you running front and rear?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 dont see to many mods with dual vee setups anymore. I could see the bigger tire being a problem but the ultimate arms have a lower profile noodle so you should be ok. What pads are you running front and rear?? Plaz by looks of it, Amazing vee pads, better than most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordon Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Yup, Plaz front and Coustvees on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge-Bob-Square-Pants Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Dual vee for the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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