Carrera Hardtail thread - owners pictures and spec's
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Well a lot of improvements there, Hydraulics and the forks should ride so much better than original!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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It actually already had hydros fitted - 'Bikehut' branded with silver calipers and levers. Not sure if they were stock or aftermarket, my mate bought the bike from the free ads.
The old ones were surprisingly good for old, obviously budget brakes but the new fork is post mount and the caliper had a strange design which wouldn't fit around the brake adapter. Had the Shimanos which I knew fitted so I threw them on. However, this has now caused an issue with the shifters.. it seems old X4 shifters weren't designed with Shimano levers in mind resulting in a fairly uncomfortable shifter/brake lever position on the bars. Have suggested he replaces shifters and mechs with something more up to date so that should solve that problem.0 -
Excellent thread chaps... But I think I might win Old Carrera Trumps. An early 90s (92?) Krakatoa Flex.
As it is today, commuterised.
IMAG0006 by Northwindlowlander, on Flickr
As it was back in the day- bullhorn bars, flexstem, all that terrible ****. But still better than my brothers on their Sarcinz.
And a modern Kraken, with a few tasteful mods, up the top of innerleithen.
IMG_0366 by Northwindlowlander, on Flickr
This is in bits now though, I used it for parts when I built my Soda. Not sure what it'll be next.Uncompromising extremist0 -
The rubber queens, how do they ride? ive gashed the side of my panaracer open an they do look quite nice0
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The red Vulcans came with Tektro cable, the bikehut branded ones are aftermarket only (from halfords) and rebranded clarks I believe.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Step83 wrote:The rubber queens, how do they ride? ive gashed the side of my panaracer open an they do look quite nice
Couldn't tell you. It's a mates bike so I have never ridden it properly off road.The Beginner wrote:The red Vulcans came with Tektro cable, the bikehut branded ones are aftermarket only (from halfords) and rebranded clarks I believe.
Interesting. Well they will be in the classifieds as soon as I have cleaned them up and taken some pictures.0 -
Fitted my new pedals today (CNC machined, black anodised loveliness in the shape of Wellgo B54s). Bigger platform and grippy as hell - I won't be slipping around on these buggers like on the originals.
Does anyone know for certain what size Powerspline bottom bracket I need to order for my 2007 Kraken?0 -
A Halfords store should be able to look it up for you against the bike specs, they were still using the same powerspline in Banshee's at least until quite recently.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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The Beginner wrote:A Halfords store should be able to look it up for you against the bike specs, they were still using the same powerspline in Banshee's at least until quite recently.
Cheers. I'd be reluctant to order anything based on info from your average Halfords monkey though...0 -
I know on the 2004 it was 68mm, not sure if they changed it, again its best getting halfords to check unless you can remove it yourself and measure it (or read it off the side).
I chucked on a chain guide today took it for a little blast around the lake near me cant tell its there when I ride unless I back pedal. noticed a fair bit less chain slap.
Also question on shifters, Ive the Deore shifters the bike came with but the gear indicators are making it a pain to line up the brakes for single finger braking. Im sure ive heard people doing this but how do you get them off? I know what gear im in so theyve become surplus to requirement.0 -
Step83 wrote:Also question on shifters, Ive the Deore shifters the bike came with but the gear indicators are making it a pain to line up the brakes for single finger braking. Im sure ive heard people doing this but how do you get them off? I know what gear im in so theyve become surplus to requirement.
I noticed that on a bike I was trying for size in my LBS the other day. I would've wanted to swap the shifters and brake levers round on the bars for a comfortable spacing, but wouldn't have been able to because of the shape of the gear indicators (on my SRAM shifters the indicator's no wider than the clamp, which makes far more sense).
As for my bottom bracket, I don't need the measurements now - my BB's fine, it's my rear wheel free hub that's fooked.0 -
shdaxner wrote:Ey....nowt wrong with Saracen's
You know how you hear about how Halfords destroyed the Saracen brand name? Those 2 there are prime examples of how they went about it. The Raw 2 in that pic is an 18.8kg URT, with wheels that say "EXTREME USE ONLY" and a frame that says "XC USE ONLY"Uncompromising extremist0 -
Ha, yeah I had a friend that had a double suspension Saracen when I was around 14 and I was so jealous of his bike.....I thought it was so much better than my Raleigh activator!!
TBH I didn't realise they did 'decent' bikes anymore til i found mine....suppose they're another brand that are always going to be tarred with that brush along with Carreras and boardman however good a bike they are.0 -
Do tell how Halfords did it, they never sold Saracens after all.Northwind wrote:shdaxner wrote:Ey....nowt wrong with Saracen's
You know how you hear about how Halfords destroyed the Saracen brand name?Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Er, yes they did- both of those bikes in my pic are Halfords Sarcinz. Have a google if you like.Uncompromising extremist0
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Due to a new full sus project (viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12928408) I have morphed my ever faithful Vulcan into the Vulcan 'Roadie' with a view to using it on the black stuff mid-week or on my turbo trainer to develop my general cycling fitness for weekend off road fun....and also to avoid running through the week to keep fit as I hate running!!
So to achieve the 'Roadie' tag I've applied a set of Panaracer Urban Max 26x1.25 skinnies that I had hanging on the wall from a charity bike ride I did years ago, along with locking out the front shocks for a more rigid/direct ride. Other than that it'll just be pedalling required!
A few pics of the new look.
My only worry is that my nice recently acquired Deore disc brakes overwhelm the tyres so I might need to go careful initially to get used to the different contact patch!!
Hopefully tomorrow will see a box of goodies come from CRC to allow me to finish off the Mount Vision build in readiness for next weekend and some bouncy off road fun 8) ......
Ride safe, Corners0 -
On tarmac you'll have more grip from those than knobblies....Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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It's a bicycle supermoto.0
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Couple of new bargain additions - 750mm Funn bars from Chain Reaction (reduced from £49.99 to a silly £14.99) and a new old stock X5 front shifter for £13 from Taiwan to replace my sticking original:
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Mines looking a bit sorry for itself at the moment...
Itll be back as a winter trainer bike though. Probably look a bit like Corners one but with some solid forks0 -
I think you've taken the weight saving a bit far there...0
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Kowalski675 wrote:It's a bicycle supermoto.
Never thought of it that way but very true! I give you the Vulcan 'Tard'! I shall of course try to back it it at every downhill cornering opportunity!!!!
Corners0 -
I have a Carrera Kraken '04 model sitting at my parents under there lean-too, was my first proper mountain bike, had a look at it the other day and thought to myself why didn't I upgrade it instead of buying a Specialized Rockhopper back in 2008. Some of the bikes in this thread make me feel like reviving it but I don't have the need for two bikes.
Out of interest how much does the standard Kraken '04 frame weigh and anyone know where I can find the weight of my Specialized frame?0 -
Corners R Us wrote:Kowalski675 wrote:It's a bicycle supermoto. Never thought of it that way but very true! I give you the Vulcan 'Tard'! I shall of course try to back it it at every downhill cornering opportunity!!!!
Corners
One handed for maximum style points:
I got another new addition on mine this week - an ugly scrape first time out on the corner of one of my brand new tasty pedals from a rock strike. Grrrr :evil:0 -
Iand-83 wrote:I have a Carrera Kraken '04 model sitting at my parents under there lean-too, was my first proper mountain bike, had a look at it the other day and thought to myself why didn't I upgrade it instead of buying a Specialized Rockhopper back in 2008. Some of the bikes in this thread make me feel like reviving it but I don't have the need for two bikes.
Out of interest how much does the standard Kraken '04 frame weigh and anyone know where I can find the weight of my Specialized frame?
Ive got that frame (look a couple of posts up) ill get the scales out tomorrow, Kowalski, not quite i need to drop the remains of the headset then its extreme
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Kowalski675 wrote:Corners R Us wrote:Kowalski675 wrote:It's a bicycle supermoto. Never thought of it that way but very true! I give you the Vulcan 'Tard'! I shall of course try to back it it at every downhill cornering opportunity!!!!
Corners
One handed for maximum style points:
I got another new addition on mine this week - an ugly scrape first time out on the corner of one of my brand new tasty pedals from a rock strike. Grrrr :evil:
Sadly Mr Xaus has more style and skill in one of his iccle fingers then I have in my whole body!! But we can try.....
Corners0 -
Step83 wrote:Iand-83 wrote:I have a Carrera Kraken '04 model sitting at my parents under there lean-too, was my first proper mountain bike, had a look at it the other day and thought to myself why didn't I upgrade it instead of buying a Specialized Rockhopper back in 2008. Some of the bikes in this thread make me feel like reviving it but I don't have the need for two bikes.
Out of interest how much does the standard Kraken '04 frame weigh and anyone know where I can find the weight of my Specialized frame?
Ive got that frame (look a couple of posts up) ill get the scales out tomorrow, Kowalski, not quite i need to drop the remains of the headset then its extreme
You could strip the paint too, lol.0 -
Corners R Us wrote:Sadly Mr Xaus has more style and skill in one of his iccle fingers then I have in my whole body!! But we can try.....
Corners
You and me both. If I tried that it would end in A&E, lol.0
