mike425 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) So I decided to bite the bullet and try out a moderm frame. I've just replaced my Orange zero with this. I haven't really had chance to ride it yet as I am waiting on a heatsink Vee adaptor, will upload some pics as soon as I have found my transfer cable! Ive had to put a rear formula disc brake off my DH bike on, as I am still waiting on the heatsink V-adaptors, does any one know whats going on with them? I ordered the bits weeks ago?Bionic b1 frameProtoype Titanium HeadsetEcho Hi-Fi forksAvid bb7 on xtrMiddleburn cranksXTR rear VHadley on Neon rim with 10mm bolt through axleCan someone recommend me some decent Vee pads that dont squeel too loud?Cheers Edited August 15, 2008 by mike425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 So I decided to bite the bullet and try out a moderm frame. I've just replaced my Orange zero with this. I haven't really had chance to ride it yet as I am waiting on a heatsink Vee adaptor, will upload some pics as soon as I have found my transfer cable!Bionic b1 frameEcho Hi-Fi forksAvid bb7 on xtrMiddleburn cranksXTR rear VHadley on Neon rimCan someone recommend me some decent Vee pads that dont squeel too loud?CheersHumm vee pads, ive heard good reviews about the moe ? This on a smooth rim or grind ? Im using plaz on a smooth, works MINT. Ive also used coust on smooth, pritty quiet and very good again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 look anything like mine?vee's are quiet anyway in my experience (on the rear anyways)...except when riding backwards anyway- good pads i've found are heatsink reds (wear fast on a grind though- on a vee), phat pads (last forever), and onza citrus (disappear on a grind, but really pretty damn good on smooth!)get those pics up, i don't think i've seen another b1 frame on here!adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 look anything like mine?vee's are quiet anyway in my experience (on the rear anyways)...except when riding backwards anyway- good pads i've found are heatsink reds (wear fast on a grind though- on a vee), phat pads (last forever), and onza citrus (disappear on a grind, but really pretty damn good on smooth!)get those pics up, i don't think i've seen another b1 frame on here!adameh your front vee in norwich was immense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 yep..they aren't quiet on the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike425 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Pics will be here soon I've just ordered a set of plazmatics. Any ideas on gearing anyone? Ive got a derailer and a single speed kit here, could run it in either but not sure which way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Pics will be here soon I've just ordered a set of plazmatics. Any ideas on gearing anyone? Ive got a derailer and a single speed kit here, could run it in either but not sure which way to go16:14 ? Plaz are VERY loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Super Pro Trials bash (which is 16t) then go for a 14 on the rear (as said above).Heatsink bash (18t) then go for either 15 or 16 on the rear.Normal Pro Trials bash (22t) then go for 18 on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Sounds pretty nifty. How does the hadley cope with trials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) Humm vee pads, ive heard good reviews about the moe ? This on a smooth rim or grind ? Um, No! They're like the worst pads I've ever used FACT. Would be alright for the front, but rear is a no no.Im using plaz on a smooth, works MINT. Also I found this setup to be pretty wank, you need a nice light grind for the CRV's . Unless your talking about the Spanish Flys which are pretty beast on a dead grind, or an anodized/painted sidewall - but yet again on a 'normal' smooth rim they lack hold.I'll recomend you buying some Heatsink CNC'd vee backings and having the choice of any magura pad to fit in (as the CRV backings are a different size to magura pads). But your pads should be mint aslong as you keep the grind sharp-ish.EDIT: I'd quite like to see some pics of your bike, sounds like a nice spec Edited August 10, 2008 by cai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) Nice bike, nothing special though. You should get some colourmatching pedals (to match with the headset) or something and it would be nicer. Still a nice bike though. Edited August 10, 2008 by Linus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 get those pics up, i don't think i've seen another b1 frame on here!adami had one for 3 months or so, had pics up here. had it dual disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike425 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Nice bike, nothing special though. You should get some colourmatching pedals (to match with the headset) or something and it would be nicer. Still a nice bike though. Cheeky t**t What makes you think that I don't have it all colour coded? Anyway, Im running a prototype titanium headset so the colour is just raw Ti. Thanks for the advice everyone, I'm guna order a new rear sprocket to get it up and running. My new phone should be here within a couple of days so will get pics up then as my current phone is driving me mad.To the guy who asked, the hadley is awesome, I've owned this particular hub for years and had it on loads of my dh bikes, they are the only hubs I will use now. I prefer them to the chris king personally. CheersMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike425 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 look anything like mine?vee's are quiet anyway in my experience (on the rear anyways)...except when riding backwards anyway- good pads i've found are heatsink reds (wear fast on a grind though- on a vee), phat pads (last forever), and onza citrus (disappear on a grind, but really pretty damn good on smooth!)get those pics up, i don't think i've seen another b1 frame on here!adamWhat handlebars are you running? Ive got a set of sunlines on mine and I think they are bit low, only a 1 inch rise or something, I feel really over the front wheel which I dont like lol. Yours seem to have a nice up sweep to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Greenan!!!!!!!!!! Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Looks very nice for a stock Love the cranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Tell me more about the prototype headset sounds interesting, who`s making it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike425 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Basically, I am a dealer for a company called Zumbi cycles. The owner had some random Ti left lying around, decided to make one of his steel headsets out of Ti to see how it turned out, I liked the idea and ended up with it. Its daft lights, weighs something like 98grams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_inf...;products_id=3383g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike425 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Those superstar headsets are super light, but I have a mate who had one on his DH rig, cracked it within one month of buying it. They are light for there intended purpose, but no way upto trials and DH use. CheersMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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