crashbanggg Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I bought this a few months back, and up until this weekend has served only as an expensive ornament, finally took it out, and is precisely a million times better than my old bike (Albeit I am missing my granny ring) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Fork-porn! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) I was also at Innerleithen yesterday. Beautiful day for it! Edited March 23, 2015 by Matthew62 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 How are the pikes Matt? I'm still deliberating a set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 How are the pikes Matt? I'm still deliberating a set... They are quite simply....divine. They just work exactly how you'd want and never fail to deliver, to the point they actually make my bike feel slightly unbalanced because the Rockshox setup is so supple and active that it shows the Fox shock up. Granted it is forks vs rear shock but they move so freely but are supportive whereas the Fox shock has a bit of stiction and is noway near as active. The small bump sensitivity of the Pikes is great and yet (with being able to dial them in with tokens) they hold you up nicely and can take big hits. Yesterday I was riding the DH trails at Innerleithen which are fairly meaty and the Pikes were just unfazed. They encourage you to lay off the front brake which only helps them track and perform better so it's win win. If you can, you definitely should. P.S. If you're also deliberating over the new 36..... my opinion is although it may be good, it's over £200 more and you have to undo 5 bolts to take the wheel out, and it's heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I was considering the new 36's indeed. My 32's are nice, but they do flex quite a bit, which is a shame because I love the CTD tech. I've pushed my riding a lot recently and grown a pair but I think the 32's are just too lightweight for my lardarse. The Pikes have been around long enough for second hand sets yo be kicking around so I might hold out for a good SH set rather than jumping in both feet. Plus I'm fancying a drastic paint job on the Five so it'd be opportune timing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Plus I'm fancying a drastic paint job on the Five so it'd be opportune timing.. Please tell be it's going to be paisley like Allen's was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I hadn't thought of that! I was fancying some old spitfire/Lancaster inspired bomber look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I second that, I've had a set of pikes for a couple of months now and they are just simply awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I miss having a proper bike This was my last real bike - I really miss it a lot. I might try and buy another one next month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I miss having a proper bike This was my last real bike - I really miss it a lot. I might try and buy another one next month. Do! Treat yourself. The weathers only getting better and you can't beat a blast down the hills. (Well you can but it's still good fun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bikes = freedom for me. Day off, headphones in, crushing around the countryside going wherever you want on your bike, getting caked in mud and getting all the fresh air. I miss it. When I lived in Plymouth I used to go to Holden all the time, I want to go back there again. Last night I was looking at Niners (used to have a lovely one) and Giant Anthem X's, I don't think I want anything more than 120mm travel. Let's get hurting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 When I lived in Plymouth I used to go to Holden all the time, I want to go back there again. 'Tis good there. Some really nice flowy trails they've put in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 That rear brake hose though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 'Tis good there. Some really nice flowy trails they've put in. I thought so, always loved riding there. Something for everyone, three laps of the full run and that's your morning's riding done that will wipe you out for the rest of the day This run was always my fav' That rear brake hose though... Horrible isn't it. I replaced them with XT's, much nicer cable routing. I never snagged the avids mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Do it jardo, I love going out on my mountain bike, a lot more than riding trials these days. Suprising how a bit of speed can change things 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Drugs aren't the answer... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Wasn't sure where to post this, maybe we should create a Mountain Bike video thread? Anyway here's a video I made of my pal absolutely pinning it in Wharncliffe, not ventured much into the video side of things so it was partially experimental. Hope you enjoy. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/402178/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 There's one here mate: http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/187840-big-wheel-bike-videos/ As I said on FB, nice vid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Liked that a lot. I like the bike noises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 fuuuck that's fast! so casual too....love how stealth the bike sounds too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Cheers for the comments guy, greatly appreciated, he has an awesome fast and smooth style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 New front wheel is built! Pics later tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Finally got around to sticking these together for Soph and myself. Obviously a few bits missing on the Boardman but I'll get those sorted for her this afternoon. Just picked up a 40t expander sprocket for the Stumpy and have Tom's old Reverb to go on when I FINALLY get round to servicing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Those are some very nice bikes man, got a soft spot for that stumpy! Short fun stem is short and very fun.. Made a quick bike really fun. Had a blast around pines this morning and it even climbs nicer! Very worthwhile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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