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  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    raceface gt wrote:
    MountainMonster wrote:
    I ordered a rear one for my new build, and it seems very good right now, but that is just based on putting it on the bike. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet as the bike isn't built.

    Which did you purchase as there's 2 types Ti super fly and there standard variant.?

    The Ti set up are light though.

    I'm not too sure, I think it was only the standard ones though.
    My London Road
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Well my lightweight zoom clamp arrived 5.5 grams
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    However things didn't go to plan new clamp on nipped up seat post not secure nipped up a little further still no joy, didn't want to over tighten just in case bolt rounds of, so off goes the clamp now noticed were the clamp has gripped it's taken the paint off now not impressed in the slightest fookin pissed off.
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    Reverted back to the hope clamp I thing the lightweight clamp is just to weak waiting on response of xc racer.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    raceface gt wrote:
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    Reverted back to the hope clamp I thing the lightweight clamp is just to weak waiting on response of xc racer.

    I fitted one of those on my Scale 20. The post did slip initially, but I put that down to lack of carbon paste between seatpost and seat tube!... It's ok, now.
    But, there is more than 4nm's on it, I know :wink:

    EDIT: It looks like you had the clamp oppsed to the cut out in your tube. Maybe it would pull in better, if you face the clamp forwards... :?
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Hopper,

    Tried clamp both ways even nipped up to the point any further I rekon either the clamp will snap or the bolt will snap or round off.
    Still no joy gutted more about the paint
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    But you don't see the paint.

    Seriously.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    But you don't see the paint.

    Seriously.

    You do with the zoom as its thin, hope clamp covers it.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Well been down the body shop after looking at various Reds.. Bike should make paint codes for all bikes!
    Best match not perfect but will do for now Vauxhall flame red.
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    Prepped the area couple of coats later just waiting for to dry properly then will use my Das-6 to smooth and blend in
    Pic still tacky
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    Also touched up the shitty brake pad retaining pin.
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    Will get a pic tonight once dry
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    There's a line when it comes to looking after your bike... touching up the paint on a tiny section of the frame covered by the seatclamp has taken you beyond that line :lol:
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Mental.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I'd have left it off and saved the 0.0257g in weight.
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  • EH_Rob
    EH_Rob Posts: 1,134
    I'm actually surprised you're not into unicycling, they weigh much less.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    lawman wrote:
    There's a line when it comes to looking after your bike... touching up the paint on a tiny section of the frame covered by the seatclamp has taken you beyond that line :lol:

    It wasn't covered by the lighter clamp.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    EH_Rob wrote:
    I'm actually surprised you're not into unicycling, they weigh much less.

    My mate has one if them, they are nails to ride :shock:
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    raceface gt wrote:
    lawman wrote:
    There's a line when it comes to looking after your bike... touching up the paint on a tiny section of the frame covered by the seatclamp has taken you beyond that line :lol:

    It wasn't covered by the lighter clamp.

    AND??!!

    Cover it with some mud.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    njee20 wrote:
    Mental.

    Anyone who gets a bike of me will without a doubt know it's well been looked after :wink:

    Can you buy aftermarket bling brake pad retaining pins as the standard look poo !
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    raceface gt wrote:
    lawman wrote:
    There's a line when it comes to looking after your bike... touching up the paint on a tiny section of the frame covered by the seatclamp has taken you beyond that line :lol:

    It wasn't covered by the lighter clamp.

    AND??!!

    Cover it with some mud.[/

    It will be covered in mud this wk end, however before hand the chip being dealt with
  • leaflite
    leaflite Posts: 1,651
    Have you used carbon grip paste on the seatpost?
    GT Hardtail
    The Apollo Project
    Titus FTM Carbon
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    leaflite wrote:
    Have you used carbon grip paste on the seatpost?

    Yes buddy,
    I've sent the item back now in favour of there other version slightly heavier 9.8 g
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Anyone who gets a bike of me will without a doubt know it's never been used

    Agreed!
    Can you buy aftermarket bling brake pad retaining pins as the standard look poo !

    No, because no one has ever cared!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Can you buy aftermarket bling brake pad retaining pins as the standard look poo !

    No, because no one has ever cared![/quote]

    Ordered sum bits for the bike on fri these turned up on sat
    These arrived yesterday, very pimp indeed better than those crappy things.
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Wow, that looks so good!
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Way too much going on colour wise, clashes. Said it before, but I'll say it again, the gold looks crap.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    :P Well I don't like your Trek
    Got some nice custom wheels lined up for next year tbh though only thing that's gold are the bolts n chain,

    Wheels are champagne :roll:
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Fine by me, its function over form and gets used more than polished!

    What wheels?
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Are those pins available in other colours?... Nice :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    njee20 wrote:
    Fine by me, its function over form and gets used more than polished!

    What wheels?

    A2z hubs in red rims looking at a few options they will be black though.

    Loving the banter.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    hopper1 wrote:
    Are those pins available in other colours?... Nice :wink:

    Na just gold buddy,
  • leaflite
    leaflite Posts: 1,651
    I challenge you to look at those bolts whilst riding!

    Dont really see the point. Once I spent stupid money on red anodised resovoir caps for my brakes. Guess what? It all got scratched back to bare metal in a crash. I now only buy bits that are functional.
    GT Hardtail
    The Apollo Project
    Titus FTM Carbon
  • 70\ʹspenguin
    70\ʹspenguin Posts: 957
    leaflite wrote:
    I challenge you to look at those bolts whilst riding!

    Dont really see the point. Once I spent stupid money on red anodised resovoir caps for my brakes. Guess what? It all got scratched back to bare metal in a crash. I now only buy bits that are functional.


    Its not my cup of tea, admittedly, but the only point that matters is that it makes the lad happy! If life were merely about functionality it would be so dreadfully dull and soulless.
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    I like my bikes to look the part, but that is on a whole new level of analness, why on earth would spend money on such a tiny part that's gonna get covered in mud after 2 sec.... oh yeah wait this bike see's no such thing.

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