The forum awards!

supersonic

Sort of a follow on froma previous thread, but would be interested to know what in 2011 would you say deserved an award? Best bike/frame, fork, groupset, brakes, lights, parts and so on? Reasons appreciated!

bluechair84

the Kodak ZX3 for being an HD, 60fps sports camera that's waterproof and shock resistant without the need for an extra case, an LCD screen which the competitors lack, whilst still being half the price

williambowland

They already get props but I'd have to vote for Time Atac XS Carbon pedals.

These thing just work whatever the conditions. They are extremely tough - I have regularly properly smashed mine into rocks with only minimal cosmetic to the body of the pedal - I am pretty sure the mechanism itself is indestructible in normal use. They are far tougher than my previous Shimano M647 despite being about half the weight. I have had a year of use in all conditions with no problems at all and no maintenance other than cleaning with the bike and they still look and feel box fresh.

The perfect product.

tom_howard

On-one Merino tops. Cheap, light, warm and comfy. What more do you want?

Pudseyp

Best bike...mine obviously....(cough)

Seriously, the 2011/2012 Shimano XTR trail groupset and brakes....supurb performance albeit at a price, the ibrakes are just amazing...it is true bike porn.

CraigXXL

Renthal Fatbars, they may not be the lightest but they feel so good and tough as hell.

Revelation RLT Ti Forks, lightweight, stiff, great damping, easy setup and amazing cheap through On One when they have them in stock.

Best bike...Craigxxl Evil Sovereign obviously....(cough)

bluechair84

How about a corporate badge of honor for Superstar? Surely more positive feedback has been left on these pages for SS than any other company this year?

cat_with_no_tail

Speaking of which:

Superstar kevlar pads gets my vote. Outstanding performance, if bedded in properly better life than organics, and cheap enough that you can replace several sets for the same price as a single set of Ashima, Goodridge, Avid etc.

Exotic scandium bars, stupidly light, stupidly cheap, plenty strong for most regular use.

Nobby nic: TLR Snakeskin EVO Pacestar Triple Compound Double Defense HD Guard
Rediculously long name, outstandingly strong tyres, 630g means it's rediculously light for such a well armoured tubeless tyre.

bluechair84

Canyon - for being possibly the most recommended bike manufacturer on BR.

Raymondavalon

Orange 5 for being the most discussed bike on the Forum with songs of praise and columns of criticism on this bike

tom_howard

bluechair84 wrote:

Canyon - for being possibly the most recommended bike manufacturer on BR.

That's why you bought one? Tisk tisk for giving in to peer pressure...

DCR00

Kashima coating - for making our shocks even better

Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon frame - stunning to look at (IMO) and excellent reviews all round. A worthy equivalent to the lukewarm Yeti SB66...

Superstar - for being generally ace

supersonic

Kashima will be old news when RS release the DLC stuff next year on their forks ;-)

DCR00

supersonic wrote:

Kashima will be old news when RS release the DLC stuff next year on their forks ;-)

nice, i can get my Sektors done

mikeysickalrigh

+1 for Canyon.

Keeping their low prices and making great bikes

cooldad

Round rubbery tyres are awesome.

tom_howard

cooldad wrote:

Round rubbery tyres are awesome.

I find version 2.0 better, the ones with air, compressed to between 25 and 60 psi, in them.

dan shard

Rockshoks lyrik 2-step for being the source of more frusrtation than any other thing in my life

Thank you RS

cooldad

Tom Howard wrote:

cooldad wrote:

Round rubbery tyres are awesome.

I find version 2.0 better, the ones with air, compressed to between 25 and 60 psi, in them.

I might try those, tough keeping up with all this new tech.

The Northern Monkey

Ze Germans and de Chinkys for supplying cheaper stuff than you can get in the UK.

cycle monster

Yeehaa's retirement.

cooldad

I miss Yeehaa. Should be pardoned.

Frodo1095

Santa Cruz TRc for changing the way I ride.
The bike just flows, even with me on it , so it must be good.

cycle monster

cooldad wrote:

I miss Yeehaa. Should be pardoned.

Be careful what you wish for. Seek Sheepsteeth for some counselling.

tom_howard

cycle monster wrote:

cooldad wrote:

I miss Yeehaa. Should be pardoned.

Be careful what you wish for. Seek Sheepsteeth for some counselling.

Risking banstick by association? Careful...

bluechair84

I never did see his final posts, I feel I should visit them... kind of like visiting a grave to pay final respects... But more because what ever was said must have be gold to finally be kicked out.

bamba

DIY for all his help and advice on torch's / lights, with out a lot of folk would not be riding night.

VWsurfbum

bamba wrote:

DIY for all his help and advice on torch's / lights, with out a lot of folk would not be riding night.

On this note.

Deal Extreme, Bringing light to the Masses

diy

Another vote for superstar - there grips and pads are fantastic.

On the lights comment - thanks for the vote. Bizarrely I got a torch for xmas - it has a claimed 70 lumen. Its still in the packet.

thegiantbiker

Shimano PD-M530. My first dabble in SPD pedals. At only 40 quid RRP they've served me very well, basically fit and forget. The only reason to spend more would be if you're desperate to save a few grams.

supersonic

The MagicShine clone at Deal Extreme takes my overall honours:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/t6-waterpr ... -904482510

Available from the uK for £35, nicely made, it mkes a mockery of what gets my Turkey Of The Year award, the Light and Motion Solite 150:

http://www.cyclesuk.com/product/Solite_ ... 8560405A-1