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  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    @Cooldad - can you pay for those bits from ebay, and get whichever bleed thingy looks best + that fluid from CRC.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Cooldad, you are worryingly suspicious.
    What could have been (Video)

    I'll choose not put too much stake into someone's opinion who is admittingly terrible though
  • Richard2118
    Richard2118 Posts: 230
    thel33ter wrote:
    @Richard - Is there any particular way to work out how much air to put in the boost valve thingy on a DHX air shock?

    and does anyone have a spare bashguard I can have cheap? (or preferably free :wink:)

    My advice is play around , sorry but the DHx air is notorious for the need to fettle, i would suggest somehwere just over middle air in the boost and middle compression on the dial and then concentrate on the main chamber.
    it really depends on what feel you want on the bike and of course how much you weigh.

    Sorry
    Santa Cruz Nomad.
  • milfredo
    milfredo Posts: 322
    Richard2118 wrote:
    thel33ter wrote:
    @Richard - Is there any particular way to work out how much air to put in the boost valve thingy on a DHX air shock?

    and does anyone have a spare bashguard I can have cheap? (or preferably free :wink:)

    My advice is play around , sorry but the DHx air is notorious for the need to fettle, i would suggest somehwere just over middle air in the boost and middle compression on the dial and then concentrate on the main chamber.
    it really depends on what feel you want on the bike and of course how much you weigh.

    Sorry

    I found with DHX5 to set the sag and then iff you blow through the travel, increase the boot valve pressure by 30-50psi at a time until the travel moved less spongy.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    popstar wrote:
    Cooldad, you are worryingly suspicious.

    And you, my friend, are suspiciously worrying.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I think you should give your bike as a prize. It's starting to look a bit old and shabby anyway.
    Then you can buy yourself a new blingy Supraman jobby.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Nah, he needs a nice light Top Fuel, get used to riding 'saddle up', mine's up for sale after the weekend ;-)
  • Stan Leigh
    Stan Leigh Posts: 168
    What size frame ?
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Mine? 18.5"

    20.7lbs as photographed! 21lbs with slightly more sensible tyres!

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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Arghh mein gott, shiny!

    Cooldad, I understand why you lust after other people bikes. To be perv like that, is acceptable on my videos.
    What could have been (Video)

    I'll choose not put too much stake into someone's opinion who is admittingly terrible though
  • Stan Leigh
    Stan Leigh Posts: 168
    Very nice , alas a little short for me . Thanks for the picture any way . 8)
  • supra-man
    supra-man Posts: 358
    popstar wrote:
    Arghh mein gott, shiny!

    Cooldad, I understand why you lust after other people bikes. To be perv like that, is acceptable on my videos.


    Ha ha , cooldad wants to win the zesty after the sunday test ride.
    Postar needs his hot babe ff helmet.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    njee20 wrote:
    Mine? 18.5"

    20.7lbs as photographed! 21lbs with slightly more sensible tyres!

    4784330660_9ffe33c13d.jpg

    If that was £21 I'd have it.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Think I will drool long after this baby ...
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    What could have been (Video)

    I'll choose not put too much stake into someone's opinion who is admittingly terrible though
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    njee20 wrote:
    Mine? 18.5"

    20.7lbs as photographed! 21lbs with slightly more sensible tyres!

    4784330660_9ffe33c13d.jpg

    I hate it when MTB's are a similar weight to my road bike :lol:

    Whats replacing it?
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • Richard2118
    Richard2118 Posts: 230
    njee20 wrote:
    Mine? 18.5"

    20.7lbs as photographed! 21lbs with slightly more sensible tyres!

    4784330660_9ffe33c13d.jpg

    no wonder your quick up 20.7lbs is obscene !!! i do not think i could ever contemplate riding something that light , it would be like having no bike under me.
    think i will stick to my 34ilbs of weight !!!!

    And the lovely 2.35 tyres :D
    Santa Cruz Nomad.
  • Richard2118
    Richard2118 Posts: 230
    Anyone able to ride in the week ?

    i'm free thursday or Friday.

    Also anyone up for a ride Saturday afternoon about 14.30 or so ?
    Santa Cruz Nomad.
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    Richard2118 wrote:
    Anyone able to ride in the week ?

    i'm free thursday or Friday.

    Also anyone up for a ride Saturday afternoon about 14.30 or so ?

    Maybe for the Saturday one, and then Thursday and Friday the next week is also good for me.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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    05 Trek 1000 Custom build
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    I'm up for a Thursday ride Richard, perhaps we can stick to mutually agreeable trails, no sprinting up climbs and no 5ft drops :-)
    Whats replacing it?

    A 2011 one! Dont actually like it as much on paper, but sure it'll be great!
  • Richard2118
    Richard2118 Posts: 230
    njee20 wrote:
    I'm up for a Thursday ride Richard, perhaps we can stick to mutually agreeable trails, no sprinting up climbs and no 5ft drops :-)
    Whats replacing it?

    A 2011 one! Dont actually like it as much on paper, but sure it'll be great!

    No probs, i always adhere to the rule that you go as fast as the slowest in the group , that seems to work fairly well.
    i have nice loop of leith, that gives some variety and if we have long enough takes us to holmbury ( and beyond of time and my legs permit)

    what time you able to ride ? How long you got?
    Santa Cruz Nomad.
  • Mr_B1989
    Mr_B1989 Posts: 74
    it was a nice ride on sunday, thanks for letting me tag along :D
    hopefully i'll get more weekends off to tag along, or do some week rides.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    I've got all day within reason, could do with being back by 5ish if that affects start time, but I'll ride up from mine, prob do 3-4 hours, so happy to meet anywhere that suits and do as little or much as you fancy!

    I'm not that slow on the downs, just not keen on really steep, techy stuff! Happy to play by ear on the day!
  • Richard2118
    Richard2118 Posts: 230
    njee20 wrote:
    I've got all day within reason, could do with being back by 5ish if that affects start time, but I'll ride up from mine, prob do 3-4 hours, so happy to meet anywhere that suits and do as little or much as you fancy!

    I'm not that slow on the downs, just not keen on really steep, techy stuff! Happy to play by ear on the day!

    ok , would 10.00 be ok at the plough coldharbour?

    Although i have got all day a morning start always helps to stop issues with the mrs :D
    Santa Cruz Nomad.
  • bungalistic
    bungalistic Posts: 543
    As soon as I feel i'm able, i'll be back out, might only be for a short or tame ride but sitting around is now getting very tedious.
  • supra-man
    supra-man Posts: 358
    bungalistic wrote:
    As soon as I feel i'm able, i'll be back out, might only be for a short or tame ride but sitting around is now getting very tedious.

    I know the feeling, I just got out last weekend after 2 months no riding. feels so good, strength is there, but no skills or cardio left.

    take it easy better safe than sorry. :wink:
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  • bungalistic
    bungalistic Posts: 543
    Just booked a physio session in, see if they can help the recovery time

    Who was asking bout the dhx air stuff, video here on setting one up: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/technical- ... -2010.html
  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Anyone up for a trip in early November to Glentress/Innerleithen ? After seeing this video I really want to ride there and that uber helicopter for camera werk!
    What could have been (Video)

    I'll choose not put too much stake into someone's opinion who is admittingly terrible though
  • Plaisir
    Plaisir Posts: 83
    If we were going to go, it would need to be organised soon and cheap but in principle I would be up for that!
    2009 Marin Wolf Ridge 6.9
  • supra-man
    supra-man Posts: 358
    you can count me in, first weekend of Nov? 6 7 Nov?
    Will test the bike out there :lol:

    Its some serious riding there... nice


    Pop star you take a bus and we pick up riders on the way?
    specialized enduro 06 gone snif
    RS Lyrik U-turn sold
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Glentress/Innerleithen with 3 B&B nights stay + petrol works out at £150 per person based on 2 riders per car. Food/Drinks excluded.

    NorthWales CYB,Marin,Penmachno with 3 B&B nights stay +petrol works out at £110 per person based on 2 riders per car. Food/Drinks excluded.

    Petrol costs based on 35mpg or 8l-100km.
    Accomodation in Peebles average £30-£35
    Accomodation in NWales average £25-£35
    Dinner of Lamb shank with beer average £17
    What could have been (Video)

    I'll choose not put too much stake into someone's opinion who is admittingly terrible though

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