Mikee Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 It was dusty yesterday. Almost lost it on a few fast corners. Silver lining was how clean me and my bike was. Picture taken roughly 10 miles into the ride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Bad times when the kids bikes are almost better than yours 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Now racing enduro as amember of the Army Team. If anyone sees us at events give us a shout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 I swapped over to rigid forks, higher rise stem, lighter wheels, modified narrow wide ring to fit the XTR cranks, suspension seat post (genuinely impressed with it), 9 speed with wide ratio cassette and some fresh bar tape. This thing is a really comfy mile muncher now. I probably will get a proper gravel bike at some point but I'm in no rush 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Beaut! No need for a gravel bike I reckon, that looks brilliant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 22/08/2021 at 0:55 PM, Adam@TartyBikes said: Beaut! No need for a gravel bike I reckon, that looks brilliant. I'm chuffed with it but the problem is I'm limited on tyre clearance and I'd really like the option of a larger tyre for winter. I'm getting tempted to make my own frame again, it's just being realistic about finding the time to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Ah... didn't twig you'd fitted bigger wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maintenance Justice Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 New bike week! Decided I was kidding myself with modern bikes (super long and slack = eew) so back to what I know I like. Circa 2007ish Cove Handjob, 26”, short travel fork, steel frame. So good on tech and surprisingly capable for moto style Trials / general mucking about. 2 speed set up on this works a treat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 I don't use this bike as much these days. Since starting a new job further away from home, I no longer cycle to work. So I decided to give single speed a try. I took it for a spin this afternoon and it certainly added some spice to a short, regular loop. It was hard work, but I managed all the hills (which are plentiful where I live). Gear ratio is 34:18, as that's what I had in my spare parts box. Luckily, that actually seems about right for me at the moment. But as I get stronger/fitter, I would like to make it a bit harder, as it does spin out on the flats. Only thing that I'm not happy with at the moment is the chain tensioner, as it fairly noisy. Everything looks straight, but it sounds disgusting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Installed a dropper to the fatbike, obviously the saddle bag had to go so I found a frame bag that fits the triangle perfectly. Took it for a test spin on the most technical trail in riding distance called Stone Age. Yes, that rock it's leaning against is part of the trail, no, I didn't make it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maintenance Justice Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 17/10/2021 at 5:09 PM, Mikee said: Love a classic 'Dale.... I keep seeing Super V's up for sale and I have to exercise considerable self control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Just waiting on olives and inserts for the brake lines to shorten those a little but otherwise its done, final spec is.. 5010C XL Lyrik Ultimates 160mm/Fox Float EVOL dps Hope enduro wheelset on Maxxis Aggressors Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain mix Raceface Ride crankset Raceface turbine stem and NextR carbon bars SLX 4pt 180mm front, SLX 2pt 180mm rear Brand X XL ascent 200mm dropper with Charge Spoon saddle Rides so nice, it's super light (love to get a weight) and super fun. Really can't wait to get out this weekend. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Went a good 15 mile trail loop last night around pines and can confirm it's one of the funnest bikes, just turns everything into a jump or a huck It climbs lovely too, admittedly it's the first big tooth cassette I've had so climbing was helped along there too. Properly impressed, might give it a year and upgrade to the 2021/22 frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Got the 5010 V4 built yesterday and had a full session at cannock on it yesterday, rode the local jump lines/trail/pump track today and I absolutley love it, exactly what i signed up for. Climbs so nicely and never really felt out of travel at 130 on the rear. Desperately need to drop the lyriks to 140 though, front end kept wandering on cardiac hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 9:36 AM, Tom Booth said: Might give it a year and upgrade to the 2021/22 frame. That was a fast year glad you like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Cheerd Ads, Just the right place right time to get a good deal! But yeah, 8 weeks on the V2 probably isn't quite the 8/12 months I expected to be on it for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 How the hell did you get the tyre wandering on cardiac? It's a straight hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Just wanted to lift constantly wheelie o'clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) I know slack head angles, long, low etc etc all makes it a bit vague but surely my 1080mm wheelbase intense with a high BB (face it, it's a BMX with 26" wheels and suspension) should loop out easier! The switchback climb up lower cliff at Cannock should be a nightmare for you edit: or is it the silly pie plate large sprocket giving you silly ratio and therefore loads of torque to hoist the front wheel at every opportunity? I guess my 32:36 gearing keeps the power going backwards not upwards. Edited December 12, 2021 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 Probably so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 12 hours ago, forteh said: edit: or is it the silly pie plate large sprocket giving you silly ratio and therefore loads of torque to hoist the front wheel at every opportunity? I guess my 32:36 gearing keeps the power going backwards not upwards. Almost certainly - when I went from an old style cassette to one with a cheater gear it was genuinely comical how light the front end suddenly became every time I shifted down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I may have gone full retard... Not sure on the colour but fancied a change so here we go. Still the same medium 2015 Whyte T130 Works SCR, bought with Chris King Hubs etc. Now single speeded with a home made XD setup using waterjet cut spacers and the lockring from a dead XD cassette; mini MX handguards with 3D printed brackets that hang off the SRAM Matchmaker jobbies and integrating the dropper post lever on the left; trying out some of these thumb grip things for fire road grinding (Aliexpress specials for £3 rather than the expensive 'proper' ones). Still waiting on some desert camo decals for the forks and shock. It's a bit special... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Nice! Looks good Dave, do you find the rear mudguard does much? Contemplating something similar for mine but really all I can see it doing is protecting the linkage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 52 minutes ago, Tom Booth said: Nice! Looks good Dave, do you find the rear mudguard does much? Contemplating something similar for mine but really all I can see it doing is protecting the linkage It does pick up a lot of crud so it definitely does something. If it prolongs the life of the bearings and stops quite so much crap getting stuck by the BB then it's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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