Rigid Carbon P7??
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Hi all sorted out the paint job so that's one job out the way, next i need to hear what you all think of the idea of a P7 Pro with rigid carbon forks ??
Good idea or not let me know was thinking of either the Nukeproof ones or the new White Bros rock solid versions??
Good idea or not let me know was thinking of either the Nukeproof ones or the new White Bros rock solid versions??
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Have no experience with either but I think they seem a bit overpriced (the forks)...personally I think the CarbonCycles.cc seem much better value at under £100 I think.........Swveeeet¡¡¡0
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I've just built up a carbon whippet with these rigid forks:-
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... 101063.htm
I love riding it - it's 9kg and flys up the hills (I've removed the granny ring) - it manages the black at Glentress in 2 hours, but the wrists need to get used to it, but I was expecting them to give a much harder ride.. they're not too bad.0 -
Yeah BrassKnocker i think it might be abit tough on the old legs and wrists using carbon rigids on a steel frame lol guess we will see?0
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The p7 is a very heavy frame at 6lbs. The whippet is half that, and cheaper!0
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not a good idea then you reckon Supersonic?0
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Not for me no. Rigid forked bikes are usually about weight savings - teaming with about the heaviest steel frame on the market sorta undoes it ;-)
It is quite a compliant frame, but the Whippets are comfortable too. If steel is a must then the Cotic Soul is the obvious choice, 853 steel and 4.5lbs.
For the fork, Exotic Carbon:
http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=43&p=196&
If it looks similar to others, it's because is the same fork.0 -
Have you already got the P7?
Rigid forks- especially nice carbon ones like the Exotics- are fab, really make for a different riding experience, so don't just look at it from the weight loss angle... But it's a bit of a missed opportunity, still, to make a really nice light bike (and I know not everyone believes that lightweight is important but believe me it makes a BIG difference on a rigid bike)Uncompromising extremist0 -
Yes mate in bright Neon green see pics below
https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/?ui=2&i ... 63977-3&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/?ui=2&i ... 63977-3&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/?ui=2&i ... 63977-4&zw0 -
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Cool... What I was going to say was, buying a modern P7 just to be a rigid would be a bit mad IMO but running a P7 rigid wouldn't. Can't see your pics but sounds good
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check the imageshack one Northwind0
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Hi all.
Well i did it, i transformed my P7 into a rigid 2x9 with carbon forks thanks to Exotic it is alot lighter now and runs easier, i also chucked on a brand new Fizik Gobi saddle on Saturday.
Now i am looking to sell the complete bike as is, Full Spec available on request
Thanks
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