Another mmmbop

tomtomthepipersson
tomtomthepipersson Posts: 138
edited November 2010 in Your mountain bikes
As CRC were giving them away it seemed rude not to indulge.

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Floats
Crossrides
Racing Ralph DD
Old minis
A few Superstar bit and pieces
And a slightly too long stem

Went out for a blast at the weekend - had forgotten how much fun a hard tail can be.

Comments

  • essex_stu
    essex_stu Posts: 93
    I like that but get the shorter stem.
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Yet another fine specimen, mmbops are lovely to look at .

    Nice work mate!
    My London Road
  • Mynameisdann
    Mynameisdann Posts: 665
    Lovely bike but ohhhh

    Holy steerer tube
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Loovvvelllyyy.

    I have to agree, stems to long.
  • tomtomthepipersson
    tomtomthepipersson Posts: 138
    It's the shortest one I had lying around (100mm I think it is). If I go shorter (which I no doubt will) I'll have to compensate with a layback seat post as the position now feels just right... hmm... decisions...
  • shm_uk
    shm_uk Posts: 683
    Looking good. The white hose & cable outer to the rear end set the whole look off really well.

    Just finished building up by mmmBop, out for it's first off-road venture on Saturday.
    30 miles around the Peak Disctrict - first hardtail ride for 10 years, probably going to shatter my spine in several places until I adapt my riding style :)

    I definitely think you'll find a shorter stem is needed though - I currently have a 75mm one fitted and the steering feels a bit slow, so I'm going to try a 50mm (wanted a 60mm but couldn't find one for my budget)
  • tomtomthepipersson
    tomtomthepipersson Posts: 138
    Thanks for the insight. Got my eye on a couple of 60mm ones... and some new wheels.
  • -liam-
    -liam- Posts: 1,831
    Shorter stem is definitely the way to go. I went from an 80mm stem to a 50mm Thomson. Its a massive improvement for the handling. Surprising really.
    Kona Fire Mountain
    Kona Kula
    Duster
    Mmmbop
  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    Nicely done!

    I'll echo the sentiments about a shorter stem though. Get on it! :wink:
    "Avan-TT"
    F*cking Fast 29er
    Rapid Rose Roady
    Bionicon Beast
    Rockhopper Communter
  • kona_matt
    kona_matt Posts: 475
    CRC have a 60mm raceface ride stem for £22. They have other lengths at similar prices too. Nice hints of gold, I like gold bike components :wink:
    FCN 9 - 2008 Kona Cinder Cone
    FCN 9 - Custom Build On-One 456
    FCN 5 - 2010 Boardman Team Carbon
  • tomtomthepipersson
    tomtomthepipersson Posts: 138
    Got a 65mm stem on its way... will see how that feels.
  • tomtomthepipersson
    tomtomthepipersson Posts: 138
    New, shorter stem now added... went out last night and boy did it feel twitchy! I don't think the Racing Ralphs helped - far too slippery in the mud/wet. Time to switch to some winter tyres me thinks.

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  • tomtomthepipersson
    tomtomthepipersson Posts: 138
    My latest:
    New wheels, tyres, chainset, BB, rear mech, shifters and brakes. Weighs in at just over 24 lbs now.


    Frame: mmmbop 18 inch
    Forks: Fox Float R
    Bars: FSA Gravity Lite
    Stem: Easton Vice
    Headset: Superstar
    Grips: Superstar

    Brakes: Avid Juicy 3
    Rotors: Avid 160mm

    Shifters: Shimano XT
    Cables: Jagwire
    Front Mech: Shimano XT
    Rear Mech: Shimano XT

    Seat: Charge Spoon
    Seat Post: ControlTech
    Seat Post Clamp: Ragley

    Cranks: Shimano XT
    Chainring(s): Shimano XT 22, 32, 44
    Chain: SRAM PC971
    Cassette: Shimano SLX 11-34
    Pedals: Wellgo
    Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT

    Front Wheel:
    Rim: Mavic XC717
    Spokes:
    Hub: Hope Pro II
    Tube: Continental
    Tyre: Continental Mountain King 2.2 Protection

    Back Wheel:
    Rim: Mavic XC717
    Spokes:
    Hub: Shimano XT
    Tube: Continental
    Tyre: Continental Mountain King 2.2 Protection


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