Giant XTC 4.5 with upgrades ! THIS HAS BEEN STOLEN :(
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jakeeeeeee wrote:leaflite wrote:btw im deffo going to cannock on saturday
can't wait :P LOL !
Might see you there!0 -
If you take the tyres/tubes off the wheels and weigh them, if they are below 2ks/pair, you should be able to get a fair bit for them0
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the wheels are a decent weight and are well built with no buckles (as i am very light !) and have only been used for xc. so should sell 0
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looks like i will get some new tyres after all !! in the form of schwalbe nobby nic and racing ralph cuz i found them dirt cheap :P !! LOL
racing ralph £ 12.98
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=59208
nobby nic £19.99
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/TYS ... lding-tyre
can anybody tell me if the bigger tyre goes at the front or back please ? :?0 -
Its your choice which tyre size you have on the front and back. Make sure you get the folding racing ralph (£19.99) rather than the wire one as it will be much lighter and better.0
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i've ordered 2.25s front and rear
i just hope they'll fit !!! :? btw i'm not selling the wheels anymore 
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jakeeeeeee wrote:can anybody tell me if the bigger tyre goes at the front or back please ? :?
I'd say your larger tyre normally goes on the front.
In the case of the model of tyres you're getting, the Nobby Nic on the front (grippier for steering, larger profile blocks) and the Racing Ralph on the back (faster running, lower profile blocks).Winter: Moda Nocturne
Road: Cervelo R3
'Cross: Ridley X-Night
Commuter: Genesis Day One0 -
thanks for the help but i already knew that the ralph went at the back :roll:Broonster wrote:jakeeeeeee wrote:can anybody tell me if the bigger tyre goes at the front or back please ? :?
I'd say your larger tyre normally goes on the front.
In the case of the model of tyres you're getting, the Nobby Nic on the front (grippier for steering, larger profile blocks) and the Racing Ralph on the back (faster running, lower profile blocks).
i hope they come before saturday !!! :?0 -
the nobby nic came on friday so i fitted it there and then
but i'm still waiting for the ralph !
cannock was good fun but it was very muddy in some sections and even with the nic i was still struggling for grip ! 0 -
i forgot to mention that the nic feels great ! if anyone is considering getting one do so because they are brilliant !! :P 0
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the ralph came yesterday but i had no time to fit it then so had to fit it today
i was worried about tyre clearance but it was fine 0 -
how do you find the tyre combination, i had a nitemare when i had nics! every ride i got at least 1 puncture or front end washed out.............take your eyes off that on-one whippet as well 0
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well i haven't had chance to ride it with the ralph on yet. but the nic felt good in the mud at cannock :roll: although it did try to wash out on me several times :? but it was at about 45psi :P0
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very tempted to get these rather than the elixirs
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Avid-Juicy-3 ... 415510aa30
thoughts ???0 -
drop the pressure and you'll notice a big difference. 25-30 PSI should do it.0
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k thanks for the tip getonyourbike
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Avid-Juicy-3 ... 415510aa30
any good ? i think they would make the bike look nicer as they are white also help it stop better. and possibly save some weight !?0 -
my local xc race series has a packed calendar so me and the xtc should have a good chance of victory ! (in the youth section !)
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jakeeeeeee wrote:my local xc race series has a packed calendar so me and the xtc should have a good chance of victory ! (in the youth section !)
http://fnssmtb.wordpress.com/
The bike'll do you fine for racing good luck with it, remember to train plenty if you want to win. Stick up a thread in health and fitness if your unsure of what to do or you could pm me Good luck to you anyways.
Also it's nice to see the transformation it's undertaking, very similar to what I did to my rockhopper.0 -
i should be fine training wise as i have ridden these races for the past 2 years !ollie51 wrote:jakeeeeeee wrote:my local xc race series has a packed calendar so me and the xtc should have a good chance of victory ! (in the youth section !)
http://fnssmtb.wordpress.com/
The bike'll do you fine for racing good luck with it, remember to train plenty if you want to win. Stick up a thread in health and fitness if your unsure of what to do or you could pm me Good luck to you anyways.
Also it's nice to see the transformation it's undertaking, very similar to what I did to my rockhopper.
although i did manage to win one race last year and i was either 2nd or 3rd in the others :roll: but this year i'm trying to win it overall as last year i was 2nd overall :roll: 0 -
just got my new chainstay protector...... it came free with this months mbuk
will put it on tommorrow wen i get bak from school as it is raining outside and CBA :roll: piccies to follow ! :P 0 -
fitted the new chainstay protector ! it was a bit off a strech to get it on !0
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jakeeeeeee wrote:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Avid-Juicy-3-MTB-Disc-Brakes-inc-Rotors-WHITE-/280600029744?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item415510aa30
any good ? i think they would make the bike look nicer as they are white also help it stop better. and possibly save some weight !?
If you're looking at the Avids for that price, you should also look at formula's online shop http://store.formula-brake.com/.
Brilliant offer prices and the brakes really are works of art.
Liking the new stay protector BTW.. Gotta love freebies!Carbon 456 http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12754782
Kona Kula Primo http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=127549140 -
yh thanks for the tip and freebies FTW !!!! :P btw i like your 456 build ! [/b] 0
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looking good.
if i were you i'd pay the extra £40 or so and get some avid elixir 5s from merlin cycles0 -
Can`t beat an XTC.Hold on whats that in my signature link below............!
Good spec choices so far,and good to see youv`e got the basics right first,with better fors ,wheels and tyres.
I run Nobby Nics front and rear or Nobby Nic/Racing ralph,on my XTC.I`ve always got on them very well and found them no more puncture prone than other makes.2006 Giant XTC
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo0 -
i was thinking bout getting the elixirs but it depends how much my BMX sells for :?
i went out for a ride on saturday with my dad in the mud and now she needs a clean
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