First ride on new build! Good feedback
The Big Cheese
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(Thought this deserved a new post rather than my last thread!)
Well, was unp until 1:30 last night after picking frame up from LBS (had it faced and crank/shox installed) fitted all of my other parts on - was very excited.
Took it bak to LBS this morning to have the rotors fitted (had those funny tork thingamebobs) and my gears fitted (with SRAM flax jackets)
PIcked it up 3:00 today and took it out for a quick spin - bloody unbelievable!!! Truly excellent.
For starters, although it is only a 17" frame - it's quite large when assembled - it has quite a dominance about it - my thomson seatpost is down quite low and the Easton bars are superb......
Was worried about the Avid codes being too much but they are sweet - accurate and precise stopping power (and that was after 20 mins - not even bedded in yet)
The PIkes are truly delightful, very plush and even though I am 180+ kilos, there is not too much sag at all when sitting on the bike.
He has done as really good job on the gears, very accurate XT/LX transmission - spotless shiftin given I am used to XTR on the marin - it weighs abour 30lb (guestimate) but really swallows up bumps and decents - had to fork on 140mm max travel... AWESOME!!!
All teh diecut decals are fitted and it looks truly gorgeous!
It's soooo much different to the marin in so many ways - it's not as twitchy - it's like riding a horse - you fell very high up on it.........
If I had a 'niggle' it would only be the BLOODY NOISE FROM THE REAR PROII HUB!!!
I had heard they were noisy but nothing prepares you for the 'rat a tat tat' as you are freewheeling along! But I suppose I'll get used to it!
Im taking some photos tomorrow so will upload them monday/tuesday so you can see the beast!
Very happy with the build! Satisfying to finally get her up and running!!!
Well, was unp until 1:30 last night after picking frame up from LBS (had it faced and crank/shox installed) fitted all of my other parts on - was very excited.
Took it bak to LBS this morning to have the rotors fitted (had those funny tork thingamebobs) and my gears fitted (with SRAM flax jackets)
PIcked it up 3:00 today and took it out for a quick spin - bloody unbelievable!!! Truly excellent.
For starters, although it is only a 17" frame - it's quite large when assembled - it has quite a dominance about it - my thomson seatpost is down quite low and the Easton bars are superb......
Was worried about the Avid codes being too much but they are sweet - accurate and precise stopping power (and that was after 20 mins - not even bedded in yet)
The PIkes are truly delightful, very plush and even though I am 180+ kilos, there is not too much sag at all when sitting on the bike.
He has done as really good job on the gears, very accurate XT/LX transmission - spotless shiftin given I am used to XTR on the marin - it weighs abour 30lb (guestimate) but really swallows up bumps and decents - had to fork on 140mm max travel... AWESOME!!!
All teh diecut decals are fitted and it looks truly gorgeous!
It's soooo much different to the marin in so many ways - it's not as twitchy - it's like riding a horse - you fell very high up on it.........
If I had a 'niggle' it would only be the BLOODY NOISE FROM THE REAR PROII HUB!!!
I had heard they were noisy but nothing prepares you for the 'rat a tat tat' as you are freewheeling along! But I suppose I'll get used to it!
Im taking some photos tomorrow so will upload them monday/tuesday so you can see the beast!
Very happy with the build! Satisfying to finally get her up and running!!!
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My Marin Hawkhill 2007 - http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1382583/0 -
he said monday/tuesday anyway looks very good0
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Cheesey wrote:The PIkes are truly delightful, very plush and even though I am 180+ kilos, there is not too much sag at all when sitting on the bike.0
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Sounds sweet! Looking forward to my rear Hope Pro2 especially as all my other bikes have been quieter than Blue Thunder in whisper mode!
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Where did you get your handle bars, i've done a search for them but can only find them in alloy, nice bike BTW have put it in my pics folder..0
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Well Done Cheesey! am really looking forward to hearing how you get along with your new build, especially the Codes. Fancy a pair myself, though I'd have to save up Maybe you can get some ear defenders for when you freewheel?0
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Paul Sh wrote:Where did you get your handle bars, i've done a search for them but can only find them in alloy, nice bike BTW have put it in my pics folder..
On the Marin or the New Build?
FSA K-Force carbon bars (on my marin) you can get from Merlin for about £50 I believe, and the eastons I got from the states (they are alloy - EA70 monkeybar - but you can get them pretty much anywhere (just have to pay more over here though)
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The Avids are truly awesome - very burly but great stopping power! I would defo recommend them - I just realised though that late the other night when I was putting it all together I put the levers on the wrong side so rear brake is now on right side of bars - doh! Thought my front brake was knackered.....0
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The FSA K-Force carbon bars came from a shop on ebay (liverpool) bought them in a sale for £40 (were £90) but you can now get them on Merlin for £44.99 - bargain!
The Easton EA70 MOnkeybars I bought from Aspire Velotech (online store from the US of A) - with the exchange rate I paid about £30 for them0 -
i love the sound of pro 2's. part the reason i upgraded to them rather than anyhting else!I said hit the brakes not the tree!!
2006 Specialized Enduro Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3192886/
2008 Custom Merlin Malt 4
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2962222/
2008 GT Avalanche Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3453980/0 -
Which size Codes did you buy, I have the 8" versions which stop me soooo quick.
I suppose the Pro 2s are ok but compared to my CK they just don't compare. I put Pro 2s on my second bike (due to the cost of CKs) the freewheel clicking does get annoying after a few miles, prefer the buzz of the CKs. Pro 2s are good for moving walkers out of the way, lol.Dave - Spin instructor
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I went for 185mm codes - bloody great!0
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Wait until they are bedded in, you'll really stop then. Took mine ages to bed in properlyDave - Spin instructor
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just a quick questoion on the codes; are the reviews on crc any good? have u guys had the problems they've had?I said hit the brakes not the tree!!
2006 Specialized Enduro Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3192886/
2008 Custom Merlin Malt 4
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2962222/
2008 GT Avalanche Expert
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3453980/0 -
so far so good - only been running them a few days but will keep you posted on how they bed in etc...0