New wheels

Grizzle
Grizzle Posts: 17
edited October 2010 in Your mountain bikes
First post so go easy plz :lol:

Got back into biking after 13 yrs more so to get fit, by god things have changed since the old Claud Butler days, i think suspension was just out when i had my bike :oops:

So anyway...

I got a Specialized Hardrock Pro 2010 from Dales Cycles in Glasgow

Here it is..

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Then i bought some things nothing major YET :wink:

Crud Catchers, Saddle bag, computer, bottle & cage

with the goodies attached.

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Plans... nothing major new tyres, Reba's & i think thats about it....until something brakes....i'm no slim Jim nor experienced DH so everyday is a new learning curve....i managed to replace and centre the front disc yesterday!

:D

Site is fantastic it was a friend who put me onto it, some great advice and tips too.

Comments

  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    great. bike looks great and it's good to see that your planned upgrades are well thought out. also better wheels make a big difference
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  • kopite1979
    kopite1979 Posts: 443
    i like the look of that, nice choice.
    i`d ditch the reflectors unless you`re planning on using it on the road
    It`s changed a bit since...
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Grizzle wrote:

    Plans... nothing major new tyres, Reba's & i think thats about it....until something brakes....i'm no slim Jim nor experienced DH so everyday is a new learning curve....i managed to replace and centre the front disc yesterday!

    .

    Nothing major? - Rebas are pretty major, approx 1/2 the cost of the new bike.

    Why replace the disc?
  • Grizzle
    Grizzle Posts: 17
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Grizzle wrote:

    Plans... nothing major new tyres, Reba's & i think thats about it....until something brakes....i'm no slim Jim nor experienced DH so everyday is a new learning curve....i managed to replace and centre the front disc yesterday!

    .

    Nothing major? - Rebas are pretty major, approx 1/2 the cost of the new bike.

    Why replace the disc?

    When your a fat bloke you need something more substantial lol.

    The disc was rubbing against the pads slightly i called dales who said they would send a new one up, turns out it just need centred again. :D So i now have a spare.

    Thanks for the comments and suggestions :wink:
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    That's good service....

    Rebas will prob not be stronger then your current forks - better yes, stronger, prob not.
  • Cferg
    Cferg Posts: 347
    Nice looking bike, you will get great service from Dales. If you're looking at upgrading the fork have a look at the Tora or Recon TK Silver on Merlin Cycles, both great forks and you'll pay far less than you would for a Reba, it may be a better fork, but is it worth it for the price?

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