Ross McArthur Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 As in, the trails in the UK aren't rough enough to warrant 5 inches of travel? Bahahaha! That GT. Fort William. I could go on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I bought a DH bike a few weeks back (Lapierre DH727) after riding a friend's one through an easy blue route and over some jumps and finding it easier and more fun to ride than my lighter, shorter travel Zesty. Since then we've been to a few trail places in the south (mainly Stoughton Downhill) and had great fun. Mainly I bought it for my yearly (but hopefully soon more frequent) fortnights in Morzine/Les Gets, but I'm already finding plenty of fun stuff to ride in the UK, and that's before going to Wales, Scotland etc. Only thing I would say is that given the choice between owning only the Zesty or only the DH727, the DH bike would get the chop... I can't speak for the GT Fury but the Lapierre certainly isn't like the stumpy, heavy DH bikes of old - I know this because I have an ATX-1 in the shed and just helped prep an old Sunn (which a mate is bringing to France, going to be interesting to do a run or two on that, given that Nico Vouilloz had input on both that and my Lapierre)... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 The head angle on that sunn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Sacked off the fury for a intense have more trust in it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japslap Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 On 05/06/2016 at 6:28 PM, japslap said: 1997 cannondale f500 in Dodge Viper red, modernised (where appropriate), barn (actually a garage) find, been working on this since I got it around 2009, finished most of it, upgraded headshok cartridge with an oil damped unit with a lockout, most recent was the middleburn cranks and Isis bottom bracket. The avid black ops levers and xtr v brakes have some of best modulation I've came across, still a few tweeks to make, seat post (thinking Thompson) and seat, not too shabby for a 19 year old bike, no bubbling under the paint as with most dales I've seen from this kind of vintage, still puts a smile on my face riding it I've made a few changes.... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Not mine but I saw this oldskool bit of bike porn in Newborough Forest car park this morning 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 That red cannondale is amazing. So much want. DCD as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Got myself a Canyon Spectral. Swapped the Guide Rs right away for some Saints 820 and Trickstuff rotors, went tubeless (Baron Projekt/Highroller II) and did some mediocre trail riding on it. So far I'm loving it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Bike looks tidy, but can't work out what your graffiti is supposed to read. "Smab", "snwar", Ismwtatpp"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Yep, you got it, Ismwtatpp. It stands for, er, stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 What do you make of the pull shock? I see they've reverted back to a normal compression type now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I believe mike makes it go up and down, occasionally making sucky squidgy noises (the shock not mike!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 My Norco Range, i love it. been a long time since i had this much fun on a bike, was a difficult decision to sell my trials bikes all together but at the end of the day, it wasnt fun anymore. Got my beady eye on a 26 hard tail street/park bike now. not sure what yet though.. any suggestions? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I'm actually doing the same. Only because there is a huge pump track being built by VeloSolutions at our local trails. Woop woop. Going for a Flow Myth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Im not sure what to go for, saracen make decent looking ones, ive had a look at the NSbikes to, i want something super small and low 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 For no real reason other than "maybe" I've hung onto the old Flow Karma frame I had years ago. Every now and then I consider throwing some spares on it and building a little dirt/street toy from it, but haven't gotten around to it. It was one of my first "small" MTB frame for trials use (with the exception of one of those Baracuda Subway/other generic catalogue brands that everyone had at one point or other), would be good to see if back in action. Perhaps I'll dust off the cobwebs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Davetrials said: Im not sure what to go for, saracen make decent looking ones, ive had a look at the NSbikes to, i want something super small and low The YT "Dirt Love" looks good, but they've sold out and I'm yet to hear of them releasing a new version. Likewise the Canyon Stiched 180 and 360 models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Luke Rainbird said: For no real reason other than "maybe" I've hung onto the old Flow Karma frame I had years ago. What colour is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Red. Jump/4x type frame really, and essentially an alu version of their Moe frame. I've only ever seen one other Karma in the wild but not sure if that's because they didn't sell many (I picked it up second hand but unused for £62 in ~2003) or because most folk went with the Moe. Was a lovely bike to ride IIRC, though I'm sure rose tinted specs play a part. Looked something like this, which is one of the only photos I can find of one online, and I'm too lazy to go to the garage: Except I ran mine on the most part with classic early 2000s spec; Halo rims, 3-piece crank, cheap singlespeed kit from Billys.co.uk/woollyhatshop/similar, V8s, MXComps, Mono Mini/Mono M4 brakes etc etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 16/10/2017 at 6:18 AM, Ross McArthur said: What do you make of the pull shock? I see they've reverted back to a normal compression type now.. It's my first full susser, so honestly I have nothing to compare it to. From my £500 Cube hardtail it feels amazing, but compared to other setups, I couldn't tell you. I also don't go massive, so probably nowhere near using it to its potential. The bike was RRP £3200, I got it for £1600 and it's done me well for over a year so no complaints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 17 hours ago, Luke Rainbird said: Red. Jump/4x type frame really, and essentially an alu version of their Moe frame. I've only ever seen one other Karma in the wild but not sure if that's because they didn't sell many (I picked it up second hand but unused for £62 in ~2003) or because most folk went with the Moe. Was a lovely bike to ride IIRC, though I'm sure rose tinted specs play a part. Looked something like this, which is one of the only photos I can find of one online, and I'm too lazy to go to the garage: Except I ran mine on the most part with classic early 2000s spec; Halo rims, 3-piece crank, cheap singlespeed kit from Billys.co.uk/woollyhatshop/similar, V8s, MXComps, Mono Mini/Mono M4 brakes etc etc Nice. I've spent a bit of time looking around at "jump" frames and really liking the look of the Flow frames. Excited to get mine soon. Want it to look like I've pulled it from the back of the shed once it's built should be a light build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) ... Edited November 26, 2017 by niconj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Pretty much sacked off trials completely (Moto and bicycle) a while back and ended up getting this. I cracked the swingarm about a month after getting it, then it was away for a month being sorted on warranty. Since getting it back the shock has somehow got a load of oil in the air chamber and needs sending off, plus it's suspiciously creaking despite being stripped and thoroughly greased. Despite all of that, I absolutely love riding it (when it works) and it has got me to places I never thought I'd be. Edited November 7, 2017 by onzatpro09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I think the majority of us have switched to MTB Sweet looking Orange, dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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