Toasts New Wheels

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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Right firstly and foremost I am not doing a shukur on you all, I am looking at replacing a couple of small bits on my bike and thought I would start with a new seatpost, My question is should i stick with the black and white theme of the bike or should i throw in a splash of colour, if so what colour would go with the B/W? If you think my question sounds like something shukur would ask please tell me and i will shoot myself.#

    Many thanks
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  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    Why the seatpost, there's much better things to spend money on tbh? Wheels and forks should be at the top of your list, not seatposts.

    Don't worry, your post isn't a 'shukur post'. It doesn't have a list of cheap, heavy eBay items in it and no stupid comments like. 'I might get some Renthal bars as all the good bikes have them. I haven't got any money to buy this and that'.
  • bonezy
    bonezy Posts: 129
    Nice looking bike fella, as for colourscheme, your bike is black and white which means any highlight colour will suit the rest of the frame. I like anodised red 8)

    Also, can we have a closer pic of the Specialized chainstay protector? Where did you get it from? Looks nice :)
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Why the seatpost? because it is a part of the bike that i wont run into the ground before replacing like forks and wheels i plan to replace them when the others have had a bit of use and get worn rather than replacing them while they are new, if that make sense.

    i have seen a seat post i like the look of....

    Lighter than what i have already and a bit more of a looker.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Felt-1-1-Carbon-R ... 43a6956695
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    bonezy wrote:
    Nice looking bike fella, as for colourscheme, your bike is black and white which means any highlight colour will suit the rest of the frame. I like anodised red 8)

    Also, can we have a closer pic of the Specialized chainstay protector? Where did you get it from? Looks nice :)

    Thanks, Link for CSP

    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/speciali ... 48103.html
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  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    toastedone wrote:
    Why the seatpost? because it is a part of the bike that i wont run into the ground before replacing like forks and wheels i plan to replace them when the others have had a bit of use and get worn rather than replacing them while they are new, if that make sense.

    i have seen a seat post i like the look of....

    Lighter than what i have already and a bit more of a looker.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Felt-1-1-Carbon-R ... 43a6956695
    first of all, that won't fit, it's the wrong size. Just weigh the current seatpost first to see if it's actually worth upgrading. Do the handlebars while you're at it. Then you know if it's really worth doing.
  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    just our of curiousity would these forks be any good for my bike?


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  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    yes, as long as they have a 1 1/8th inch steerer, the steerer tube tube is long enough, 100mm travel and a qr axle. They'd be a good upgrade.
  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    I lifted my breaks today and i must admit it does feel better Thanks.
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  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    toastedone wrote:
    I lifted my breaks today and i must admit it does feel better Thanks.
    good to hear. Having the brake levers at the right angle does make a big difference.
  • Briggo
    Briggo Posts: 3,537
    toastedone wrote:
    I lifted my breaks today and i must admit it does feel better Thanks.

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  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    Your wrists will be rolled too far forward and it'll make it harder to control, will drag your eye line downwards when riding etc. Angle them further up.
  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Atz wrote:
    Your wrists will be rolled too far forward and it'll make it harder to control, will drag your eye line downwards when riding etc. Angle them further up.

    Thanks, if you read 3 posts up, i did :D
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Ok quick update, not to much has changed since the last pic, I have added some Nobby Nic's 2.25, A new layback seat post (much more comfortable) and a neo guard that seems to do the job well.

    I fitted the Nobby Nics tonight and just took it for a quick ride around the block, first impressions are good they are much lighter than my previous captain sports, and on road the seems to be less rolling resistance, the real test will be tomorrow when it gets a proper trip up.

    next upgrades will be a new saddle, a new stem (thinking of a 0 degree 75mm) and a nice shinny new set of reba forks.

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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Well I have not been back long after a 35 mile off/on road trip, From tarmac and dirt to wet and dry and a lot of mud and bumpy stuff the NN's where great much better than the Captains and a lot lighter.

    Took a trip to Roman lakes in Marple was a good day out

    http://www.romanlakes.co.uk/mountain_biking.htm


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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Got my new forks today should have them fitted over the weekend

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  • chrisjnr19
    chrisjnr19 Posts: 231
    Some smart upgrades there... :)
    and surprisingly the monotonous colour scheme looks great aswell.

    Get pics of the fitted Reba's quickly! :D
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Thanks, I will do the decals are coming off to be replaced with more boring b/w ones
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  • yorkshire_man
    yorkshire_man Posts: 85
    Some nice upgrades there, the Reba's will transform the bike no end :)
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    toastedone wrote:
    Thanks, I will do the decals are coming off to be replaced with more boring b/w ones

    They are laquered over, you won't be able to remove them ;)

    Or have they stopped doing that? :?

    You can by some to stick over but they end up peeling off.....
  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    They were not clear coated and have now vanished with the ease of a hair-dryer, I am thinking of adding these

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-X-ROCK-SHOX-REB ... 25580ac736
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  • jcmdanny
    jcmdanny Posts: 34
    how much were the reba's ?
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    They are Reba dual air 100mm 2011, they were on sale at on-one for 249, then as i was about to buy the price went up to 279 with a quick message on there site and a phone call i got them for 249.
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  • chrisjnr19
    chrisjnr19 Posts: 231
    Do not get those stickers, they will just about ruin the look of your forks (and I know they are cheap ;))
    I would advise a custom Order from Slik based around These:
    http://www.slikgraphics.com/product/roc ... yle-decals
    They do them in any colour... and look great (I have the same on Reba Race's)

    Or from CRC pay the hefty sum of £26 for these...
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=50690
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    chrisjnr19 wrote:
    Do not get those stickers, they will just about ruin the look of your forks (and I know they are cheap ;))
    I would advise a custom Order from Slik based around These:
    http://www.slikgraphics.com/product/roc ... yle-decals
    They do them in any colour... and look great (I have the same on Reba Race's)

    Or from CRC pay the hefty sum of £26 for these...
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=50690

    Thanks for the advice, the link you gave me if for the 2010 rebas, i looked for the 2011 ones on there site but they are not available yet, the ones i really wanted are like the one in the pic below, but they only had the ones with the red decal and i really hate red

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  • chrisjnr19
    chrisjnr19 Posts: 231
    I meant to post these earlier,
    They charge a bit more cause they ship from the US of A, and would cost you £26.98 in the end, but WILL give you the desired decals in the colours that you want.

    http://www.bikesdecals.com/2011-rocksho ... p-646.html

    I have also contacted Slik in terms of a custom order for 2011 Reba RL decals and await a reply...
    Does this help? :P
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    Yeah that's a massive help, if i place an order is there anythin you need, it will save you the shipping costs.
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  • chrisjnr19
    chrisjnr19 Posts: 231
    I'll take a look around the shop, see if there's anything that takes my fancy. :)
    And cheers ;D
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  • toastedone
    toastedone Posts: 838
    If there is let me know, i will place an order and i will pay postage when the item arrives i will post it on to you as a way of thanks, obvioulsy you would need to pay me for the item(s) but i would cover the P+P
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  • chrisjnr19
    chrisjnr19 Posts: 231
    Okay old chap, I've taken a look and the only thing that has taken my fancy is a set of rim decals, from which I think I can hold off. Its a shame that they don't do components :(
    Thanks anyway mate :D
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