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  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    PorlyWorly wrote:
    The flying machine has landed! Allow the poor quality iPhone pic...

    http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/ ... 1330962470

    Tried posting as an but it appears to have cut the picture in half!

    Congratulations Porly! Enjoy!
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    PorlyWorly wrote:
    The flying machine has landed! Allow the poor quality iPhone pic...

    http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/ ... 1330962470

    Tried posting as an but it appears to have cut the picture in half!

    Congratulations Porly! Enjoy!

    Very nice indeed, Porly. It's a well-known fact that the cherry red ones go faster.
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    PorlyWorly wrote:
    The flying machine has landed! Allow the poor quality iPhone pic...

    http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/ ... 1330962470

    Tried posting as an but it appears to have cut the picture in half!

    Congratulations Porly! Enjoy!

    Very nice indeed, Porly. It's a well-known fact that the cherry red ones go faster.

    LOL! True. Mine is a cherry red one too, but camouflaged. I'll hopefully get some pics sorted this week.
  • samsbike
    samsbike Posts: 942
    I finally managed to get my mitts on one and despite going to 2 shops to check sizing (I am 6ft, 31 inside leg) who said get a 56cm, I feel the bike is too cramped.

    I am know thinking I should have got a 58cm.

    Is a longer stem worth trying for?

    thanks
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    samsbike wrote:
    I finally managed to get my mitts on one and despite going to 2 shops to check sizing (I am 6ft, 31 inside leg) who said get a 56cm, I feel the bike is too cramped.

    I am know thinking I should have got a 58cm.

    Is a longer stem worth trying for?

    thanks

    I guess you must have a longer upper body than most blokes your size so I would say a 56cm with a longer stem is definitely the answer rather than a 58cm. Apart from anything, your bike will be well cool as it'll look like what the pros use.
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    samsbike wrote:
    I finally managed to get my mitts on one and despite going to 2 shops to check sizing (I am 6ft, 31 inside leg) who said get a 56cm, I feel the bike is too cramped.

    I am know thinking I should have got a 58cm.

    Is a longer stem worth trying for?

    thanks

    I'm just 1/4" under 6ft with a 30" inside leg. 56 is correct size for me. It's supposed to be relaxed geometry that's one of the reasons it's so comfortable so I'd give it a while to get used to it. For what it worth I thought I needed a shorter stem when I first got it, but after a few ride changed my mind, I did bring the hoods up slightly from level though. You could try lowering the stem by taking some spacers out, that might help you stretch out and feel less cramped, or even the other way round if stem is too low. I take it, it's all stock?
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • samsbike
    samsbike Posts: 942
    Bike is all stock. If I fit a longer stem will I also need new cables etc?
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    samsbike wrote:
    Bike is all stock. If I fit a longer stem will I also need new cables etc?

    I very much doubt it. I'd guess the stock stem is 100mm so fitting a 110 or 120 shouldn't affect your cables.
  • porlyworly
    porlyworly Posts: 441
    First commute today on the Equilibrium, caught a few flies in my mouth as was grinning from ear to ear all the way there taking the long route! Seems very quick off the mark and really stable at high speeds downhill (not wanting to tempt fate...)

    Obviously different riding position to my Specialized Tricross which will take some getting used to but first impressions are it feels smaller than I was expecting, it's a 58cm and I'm about 6foot1 with approx 34" inside leg
    First love - Genesis Equilibrium 20
    Dirty - Forme Calver CX Sport
    Quickie - Scott CR1 SL HMX
    Notable ex's - Kinesis Crosslight, Specialized Tricross
  • london-red
    london-red Posts: 1,266
    PorlyWorly wrote:
    First commute today on the Equilibrium, caught a few flies in my mouth as was grinning from ear to ear all the way there taking the long route! Seems very quick off the mark and really stable at high speeds downhill (not wanting to tempt fate...)

    Obviously different riding position to my Specialized Tricross which will take some getting used to but first impressions are it feels smaller than I was expecting, it's a 58cm and I'm about 6foot1 with approx 34" inside leg

    You're pretty much the same size as me, and I ride a 58. Perfect fit with a 120mm stem and no spacers.

    Enjoy it, it's been my best cycle-related purchase by a country mile...
  • samsbike
    samsbike Posts: 942
    Hmmm maybe I should just get my bike fitted to me
  • porlyworly
    porlyworly Posts: 441
    Thinking a saddle bag is the least offensive looking bag I can attach to the Equilibrium to carry a spare inner tube and puncture repair kitesque stuff, any suggestions guys? Also need a small pump to attach to the frame if anyone knows of a decent one!
    First love - Genesis Equilibrium 20
    Dirty - Forme Calver CX Sport
    Quickie - Scott CR1 SL HMX
    Notable ex's - Kinesis Crosslight, Specialized Tricross
  • london-red
    london-red Posts: 1,266
    I use an old drinks bottle - holds a tube, mini tool, tyre levers, CO2 canisters inflater and repair kit
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    PorlyWorly wrote:
    Also need a small pump to attach to the frame if anyone knows of a decent one!

    One of these
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    PorlyWorly wrote:
    Thinking a saddle bag is the least offensive looking bag I can attach to the Equilibrium to carry a spare inner tube and puncture repair kitesque stuff, any suggestions guys? Also need a small pump to attach to the frame if anyone knows of a decent one!

    BBB Aeropack: I have the small, which would just about fit a tube, multi-tool and small p****** repair kit. Really small, neat and well made, attaches really solidly too.
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • jeffpoulin
    jeffpoulin Posts: 1
    I'm looking at getting the Equilibrium frameset for a custom build. I'm 169cm tall and normally ride a 52cm frame, but based on the geometry, it looks like the 54cm model would be the best size for me (VTT and standover height in 54 is about the same as my other 52cm bikes). Can anyone confirm if these frames run slightly small?
  • speshsteve
    speshsteve Posts: 352
    Its amazing what a few glasses of red and a handy credit card nearby can achieve......lat night I bought a 2012 frameset.

    I've got everything (mainly shimano 105) parts wise in my garage however I need a seat post. I know its 27.2 however anyone recommend a comfortable reasonably light option that won't cost mega bucks?

    Thanks
    Steve
    My Marmotte 2012 Blog:
    http://steve-lamarmotte2012.blogspot.com/
    cervelo R5 VWD
    Spesh Roubaix
    Genesis Equilibrium
    Spesh FSR Stumpy Expert
    Spesh M4 Stumpy
    Brompton SL2
    Giant TCX
    Canyon Grandcanyon 29er
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    speshsteve wrote:
    Its amazing what a few glasses of red and a handy credit card nearby can achieve......lat night I bought a 2012 frameset.

    I've got everything (mainly shimano 105) parts wise in my garage however I need a seat post. I know its 27.2 however anyone recommend a comfortable reasonably light option that won't cost mega bucks?

    Thanks
    Steve

    This is what I have on my Equilibrium, I highly recommend it:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=35807

    Yes, that's right: a carbon FSA post for £20. It even matches the colour scheme. :D

    Edit: Bugger, it's out of stock.
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    speshsteve wrote:
    Its amazing what a few glasses of red and a handy credit card nearby can achieve......lat night I bought a 2012 frameset.

    I've got everything (mainly shimano 105) parts wise in my garage however I need a seat post. I know its 27.2 however anyone recommend a comfortable reasonably light option that won't cost mega bucks?

    Thanks
    Steve

    Good for you sir!

    I have a bog standard Condor one on mine, which I seem to remember was about £26.00.
  • samsbike
    samsbike Posts: 942
    Does anyone know what the standard stem offset and lenght is?

    thanks
  • tandrews8664
    tandrews8664 Posts: 97
    100 mm and 7 degree I seem to remember
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    you guys using these as your weekend bikes too....?

    I have something similar (Hewitt Chiltern) and currently deciding whether to go ahead with N+1 or just to change up to a ti frame or just MTFU and put the money towards something my wife would approve of - like a house.
    Dolan Mythos
  • speshsteve
    speshsteve Posts: 352
    I've just built mine up and had a little spin. 1st impressions are:

    The frame quality looks pretty good, nice finish very impressed
    I have set it up a bit more upright than my carbon bike and its very comfortable
    The steel ride is really impressive, just so comfortable
    Definitely quite a bit heavier then my CF bike as expected, you definitely feel this however its for rainy weekends and the winter so no problems there.
    Full guards fit no problem and very secure, I'm running 25mm 4 seasons
    3 pint rack should fit, might try a bit of light touring...maybe

    All in very happy, I think the 5th bike has now covered all the bases...hmm apart from a CF HT for XC damn damn damn here I go again.
    My Marmotte 2012 Blog:
    http://steve-lamarmotte2012.blogspot.com/
    cervelo R5 VWD
    Spesh Roubaix
    Genesis Equilibrium
    Spesh FSR Stumpy Expert
    Spesh M4 Stumpy
    Brompton SL2
    Giant TCX
    Canyon Grandcanyon 29er
  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    I don't use mine as a commuter - it's going to be used for everything but racing and commuting - but I have just posted it up in the your road bikes section:

    viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12842415

    Pretty happy with it so far!
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Im close to buying one of these I think, fancy a change from my current bike.

    I know I need to use deep drop brakes and Im sure I read somewhere that the Planet X CNC ones are compatible?

    Also, is it possible to fit a rear rack (utilizing the mudguard eyelets) for some light touring?
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    styxd wrote:
    Im close to buying one of these I think, fancy a change from my current bike.

    I know I need to use deep drop brakes and Im sure I read somewhere that the Planet X CNC ones are compatible?

    Also, is it possible to fit a rear rack (utilizing the mudguard eyelets) for some light touring?

    There are no rack mounts on the seat stays but there are several solutions for that on the interne. No Reason you can't fit a rack.
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Yes, Ive just been doing a bit of searching and it looks like I could use the mudguard mounts and one of those Salsa seat collars with an integrated rack mount.

    as for the brakes, Tektro R538's are looking like the best option I think.

    Just need to decide on forks
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    edited March 2012
    styxd wrote:
    Yes, Ive just been doing a bit of searching and it looks like I could use the mudguard mounts and one of those Salsa seat collars with an integrated rack mount.

    as for the brakes, Tektro R538's are looking like the best option I think.

    Just need to decide on forks

    As for the brakes, it depends on your budget. Personally I have the Shimano R450 brakes:

    http://www.shinybikes.com/shimano-r450-57mm-brakes.html

    Which work very well indeed, they're Tiagra level so more than decent and quite cheap. The next ones up are the Ultegra level R650s, if you require more bling.

    Edit: And the matching fork, naturally?
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  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    edited March 2012
    I hadnt seen those. The tektro ones are black though and possibly a bit cheaper! I'm assuming I definitely need long drop brakes, I currently have some SRAM Rival brakes that have a drop of 49mm, Im assuming these wount be long enough?

    EDIT

    Im not going to get the matching fork, I'll probably have a look for something lighter 2nd hand I think. Or I might see if anyone does a nice steel one.
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    styxd wrote:
    I hadnt seen those. The tektro ones are black though and possibly a bit cheaper! I'm assuming I definitely need long drop brakes, I currently have some SRAM Rival brakes that have a drop of 49mm, Im assuming these wount be long enough?

    Price for the R450s was the pair! Not bad at all, I thought. Silver looks nice on the Equilibrium, but go with whatever you like. If you want cheap and cheerful, the Miche long-drop brakes are OK, but like the Tektros, they have a tendency to get rusty bolts.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/miche-performan ... liper-set/
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