Post Your Bike...

Paul Sh

Piccy no worky

The HutcH

What do ya think?

KB8

What do ya think?

That front brake cable could be dangerous dude.

The HutcH

How?

stu8975

The cable is usually cable tied to the forks (around the arch), this stops it flapping about and snagging on something, which will result is you on your arse and the cable needing to be re-attached. its a safety thing....just out of curiosity..how tall are you? and what size is your bike?

Crankmeister

here is the link to my ride....

http://liverpoolfc.pinkbike.com/album/my-ride/

The HutcH

Ok thanks for your concern. Im 5ft 11 and i think my bike has an 18" frame. My Bike is in for a free service at the mo and im going to go and pick it up later as it is done. Perhaps they will have sorted out my brake cable. Thanks for telling me anyway.

stu8975

The HutcH wrote:

Ok thanks for your concern. Im 5ft 11 and i think my bike has an 18" frame. My Bike is in for a free service at the mo and im going to go and pick it up later as it is done. Perhaps they will have sorted out my brake cable. Thanks for telling me anyway.

Tip, i would raise the seat, i'm guessing you are riding with pretty bent legs when seated (uphills are hard work? when sitting down), you will find it easier when pedalling if your legs extend more..rule of thumb..sit on saddle with pedal at its lowest point, place heel on pedal and raise your seat until your leg is straight (but not stretched), this should leave you with correct saddle height (you should have a slight bend in your leg when pedal is at its lowest point and you foot is correctly positioned)...i'm same height (32" inside leg)and ride an 18" frame..believe me it will make a difference...take a look at my pic to see what i mean regarding saddle height. Or check out the info on this site regarding correct riding position etc.

The HutcH

Yeah i have raised my seat since this picture was taken. I know what you mean though, its now at the perfect height. Thanks anyway.

KB8

Yeah, I noticed the seat height, but I just assumed you were a short ar*e. The cable could even snag on your tread.

The HutcH

nah i just hadnt adjusted the seat then. now it is fine.

The HutcH

So i need to cable tie the brake cable to the arch on the fork yeah?

The HutcH

So i need to cable tie the brake cable to the arch on the fork yeah?

Paul Sh

You need something like this,
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/MPart ... 360007956/
attach it to your forks then clip your hose into it,

The HutcH

i could just use normal cable ties to tie it to the fork arch though couldnt i?

Paul Sh

Yes, just don't pull it too tight, just nip it up so the cable tie doesn't move.

The HutcH

Yh kl. thanks for the recomendation anyway.

phildtucker

Thanks for the tutorial with how to upload pics!!
Here's my 5 straight from the factory here in Halifax!
Now with crank bros 50/50 pedals and hope vision lighting for the winter!

Rich9

^^ Nice 8)

rwalworth

bit fuzzy, spec list is;

Kinesis XC pro2 frame
Shimano Deore XT chainset 08
Magura Marta SL front brake 08
Hope Mono Mini 07 rear brake
wellgo maggy pedals (flats)
shimano xt (spds)
hope pro 2 on dt swiss 4.2 rear wheel
hope pro 2 on mavic xc 717 front wheel
rockshox reba sl 08 forks
easton vice stem
easton handlebars
shimano xt rear mech/de railluer
shimano xt front mech/de railluer
shimano xt shifters 08
9spd rear cassette

ncfenwick

Gary Fisher Tassajara '06 and yes those forks will be getting upgraded...

Upgrades so far:
Hayes HFX9 brakes
Titec Pluto stem
Titec Hell Bent riser
Charge Spoon saddle
Funn lock-on grips
DT Swiss X455 rims
Panaracer Fire XC Pro tyres
Shimano SPD pedals

dunker

[quote=
bit fuzzy, spec list is;

Kinesis XC pro2 frame
Shimano Deore XT chainset 08
Magura Marta SL front brake 08
Hope Mono Mini 07 rear brake
wellgo maggy pedals (flats)
shimano xt (spds)
hope pro 2 on dt swiss 4.2 rear wheel
hope pro 2 on mavic xc 717 front wheel
rockshox reba sl 08 forks
easton vice stem
easton handlebars
shimano xt rear mech/de railluer
shimano xt front mech/de railluer
shimano xt shifters 08
9spd rear cassette[/quote]

very nice build just one thing though, the saddle reminds me of Rod Hull and Emu, angry Emu! hehe

djvagabon1

Riding a ti Merlin with King hubs and headset, XTR kit and ritchey carbon bits. Its got fox RLC forks.

rwalworth

got any pictures of that then djvagabon1?

ST Colin

Here is my 2007 BeOne Aspire 1.0.

Bought it new from CRC in June this year. Made quite a few changes, listed below:

Easton EA30 350mm 31.6mm post
Easton EA30 685mm low-riser bar
RaceFace Evolve XC 120mm 6mm rise stem
Rockshox Recon Race Air Solo 2008 100mm fork
Shimano LX brakes + XT 160mm rotors



Next up is a new wheel set as my front hub is all but broken!

Thanks for looking

gcwebbyuk

My baby

Specialized Stumpjumper HT



Upgrades so far:
Specialized S-Works Carbon Riser Bar
SDG I-Beam Seat Post
SDG I-Beam Bel Air SL Saddle
Bontrager XL tubes
Bontrager Mud X Tyres
[/img]

big_tex_uk

Commencal Meta 5 project



She is almost finished just awaiting chain, front mech and some new brake pads...

Spec

Fox 32 Vanilla 130mm forks
Mavic Crosstrail wheels with Maxxis Crossmark LUST 2.1 Tyres
Raceface Evolve XC Crankset
Sram X9 rear mech
Sram X9 shifters
Avid Juicy 7 brakes
FSA Carbon bars and seatpost
Shimano DX SPD's
Hope Stem
Chris King Headset

Cant wait for the last bits to come so i can take her to Sherwood Pines for a spin!

gingerbloke

My latest addition!!!

big_tex_uk

Commencal now fully built

buzz1

My Orange

My Spesh