Lee's Nukeproof Mega!

Polf

CitizenLee wrote:

Polf wrote:

Will be attempting to get mine off this week. Have this years model and don't really like the yellow stripes so hope they haven't decided to start lacquering over them. Thanks for the info.

Pretty sure they're lacquered on now mate, but could be wrong.

Bugger.
Will let you know tomorrow.

*AJ*

Yeah I'm 99% sure the new ones are clear coated now!

Dick Scruttock

Tried the shock yet?

CitizenLee

Weekend was a write off due to gales and heavy rain so hoping to get out after work one night this week.

Polf

I can confirm that the 2014 models have clear coats on top of the decals and are impossible to remove.

Kowalski675

Tell that to my angle grinder

CitizenLee

Gave the bike a good thrashing at DHFarm @ Portsoy the other night...

Excuse the crappy phone pics

The jump line from the top (see their FB page for better pics showing the size of the jumps and other routes)


Me on the 1st wallride


My mate on the 2nd


The Mega held up really well, although when I go back I think I'll have to set my forks up a bit stuffer! Shock felt bottomless though!

Deffo worth a visit if you can

http://dhfarm.cc/
https://www.facebook.com/dhfarm
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqkM7 ... JmaNr6CZtg

CitizenLee

A wee blast round Kirkhill Forest last night...









I'm still never without a smile on my face on this bike

CitizenLee

Putting some more miles on it...



...and a rare photo of me, looking like a far farmer! You wouldn't think I'm only 12.5 stone! :P

CitizenLee

After using Head & Shoulders, now my bike is 100% flake free and 20% more shiny!



I bought a SJ4000 Action Cam recently, so will get some footage uploaded soon

oxocube1

haha nice rubber duck! The bike is looking good dude.

Got any plans for new parts in the works? Or is she good as she stands? (assuming it's a 'she')

CitizenLee

oxocube1 wrote:

haha nice rubber duck! The bike is looking good dude.

Got any plans for new parts in the works? Or is she good as she stands? (assuming it's a 'she')

Haha, that's Quack-Quack

I built it how I wanted it so no real changes planned unless anything breaks, although I was considering braided cables next time the brakes need bled. I do need to chop an inch of the bars and will need to get the bushings changed in the forks by end of summer but otherwise it's running pretty sweet

CitizenLee

Testing out some Easton Haven 711mm bars to see if I like the size, then might buy the carbon version... thanks for planting the seed Oxo :twisted:

Also finally removed the downtube stickers.

ilovedirt

Looks much better without the stickers I think! Also is that chain guide the blackspire one with only top guide and bash?

CitizenLee

ilovedirt wrote:

Looks much better without the stickers I think! Also is that chain guide the blackspire one with only top guide and bash?

Haha yeah I should have done it ages ago! Looks much better

It's a Blackspire Einfachx with just the upper guide, no bash. That combined with the NW ring and clutch mech is a decent combo, haven't dropped a chain yet.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/blac ... -prod89063

Just after taking the photo I cut the excess metal off the backplate with my Dremel as it's for up to 42t, and I run 34t. Looks much cleaner now, and less likely to catch my ankle.

I’ve been eyeing up some Diety T-Mo Carbon & Race Face SIXC bars to replace the Atlas / Havens.

ilovedirt

Ahh I see. I'm tempted to buy the one that has a taco on there as well, just for a little extra protection.

CitizenLee

ilovedirt wrote:

Ahh I see. I'm tempted to buy the one that has a taco on there as well, just for a little extra protection.

Probably a wise move! I've hit mine once or twice but thankfully it's just laughed it off so far!

murdzhi

Looks way better without them decals indeed! Now I'm thinking I should have ordered my Mega TR in grey and done the same.

CitizenLee

murdzhi wrote:

Looks way better without them decals indeed! Now I'm thinking I should have ordered my Mega TR in grey and done the same.

Haha cheers!

The new models have lacquer over the decals I'm afraid, so no way to remove them other than to strip the entire frame! Still, the new decals are a lot less garish than the old ones and suit the lines of the bike better

murdzhi

CitizenLee wrote:

Haha cheers!

The new models have lacquer over the decals I'm afraid, so no way to remove them other than to strip the entire frame! Still, the new decals are a lot less garish than the old ones and suit the lines of the bike better

Yeah, the new ones look a bit better but the raw industrial look you've achieved suits the bike best

CitizenLee

Couple of pics from last nights forest exploration...





Racing Ralph on the rear has totally changed the ride. Seems much faster but still plenty of grip. I think I'll be sticking with this combo from now on.

Last outing for those bars too, as the carbon Chromags should be here today / tomorrow

ilovedirt

Mmm, loamy

CitizenLee

ilovedirt wrote:

Mmm, loamy

Haha

First time I'd ridden that trail and it was one of those that you just never want to end

TheManJordo

How come you've taken the stickers off?

CitizenLee

I do it to all my bikes, I guess I just like the stickerless look

CitizenLee

New carbon Chromags... super chuffed with how they feel!

CitizenLee

Something very light and very shiny has arrived

Angus Young

CitizenLee wrote:

New carbon Chromags... super chuffed with how they feel!

So, how do they feel?

CitizenLee

Angus Young wrote:

So, how do they feel?

Cold, hard and black

Very stiff, and seem to reduce trail buzz quite a bit. Otherwise I think I have got the length spot on which probably makes more of a difference. Very happy with them though, especially for the bargain basement price.

felix.london

CitizenLee wrote:

Something very light and very shiny has arrived

OK. Nice. Does it look/feel as good in the flesh?