RockCoach Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Mr 4barlinkage, I just had an accident... ...in my pants. That bike is something special. Would large be suited to somebody 1.8m tall? Yes. Just not a 95kg rider DR ◣◢ 1
DR ◣◢ Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Calling me fat again. Hurts And Im 97kg FYI RockCoach 1
Hairy Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Here she is....my Morewood Shova! Pics from her first session in Tokai last weekend....im still grinning from ear to ear! Makes such a difference compared to the HT i was riding before! Excuse the shoddy pic quality...they look alot better on the cellphone screen..lol! Basic Spec breakdown: 2010 Shova Frame (purchased new a few weeks ago from the Morewood Factory)Rock Shox Revelation 150mm RLT TiFox DHX 4.0 AirAlex RImsHope Pro 2 hubsMaxxis High Roller 2.35 Super Tacky (Front)Maxxis High Roller 2.35 60a compound (Rear)Syncros FR31 Handlebar with Sram locking grips.Shimano Slx rear mechShimano Deore Front mechShimano Octalink triple cranksetDeore Shifters and Breaks(Still need to fit some decent flat pedals) I know the groupset spec isnt that great but will eventually swop the groupset out for a 2x10...but that will have to wait! So i will be enjoying her as she is for a while...but after last weekends session im not complaining at all!!! Yo, now try and ride up that "troll bridge" you are dropping off ....
Ryanpmb Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Here is my rig. Whyte 146-X frameset built up with some delicious goodies.Rockshox Sektor RLT - upgraded with the Revelation World Cup damperKS Dropzone height adjustable seatpost - Soon to be LEVOnce off Hope straight pull hubs in green with loaded USA rimsOnce off Hope green stem 70mmHope Race EVO M4 brakeset (FR-203mm / Rr - 183mm)FSA Gravity Light CSI flat bar 740mmSDG Aliso SaddleFSA Afterburner 2x10 BB30 cranksetTruvativ 2X chainguideShimano XTR shiftersShimano SLX shadow plus rear mechXT drivetrain partsXT pedalshttp://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527572_10151091541948583_1484258087_n.jpgNice rims!
Ryanpmb Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Was there on Sunday afternoon. That was a Whyte E-120 XT that belongs to Eric from Van Gaalens. Third bike from left. 120mm trail bike. http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389861_10151065680008583_1475509370_n.jpgTell us more about that singlespeed...
RockCoach Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Calling me fat again. Hurts And Im 97kg FYI Eish... You gone up again? BTW, you have seen 4bar on that bike in the flesh...
RockCoach Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Tell us more about that singlespeed... 4barlinkage is on his way to The Swazi Frontier as a waterpoint/roving mechanic. I can tell you that those Contraband frames are what G. Usher and co are going to be bringing in. They are steel and only available in the brushed steel look. Suited to both 29er and 650B wheels with EBB and they are a sweet ride. Will be available from early next year. 4bar can correct any facts I may have wrong here... DR ◣◢ 1
Ryanpmb Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 4barlinkage is on his way to The Swazi Frontier as a waterpoint/roving mechanic. I can tell you that those Contraband frames are what G. Usher and co are going to be bringing in. They are steel and only available in the brushed steel look. Suited to both 29er and 650B wheels with EBB and they are a sweet ride. Will be available from early next year. 4bar can correct any facts I may have wrong here...Thanks Slick! Looks (and sounds) great.
Guest Omega Man Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 This is my new lady. I'm still waiting on the wheels and I need to get it to a shop to do the pesky cabling. But it should be up and running by next weekend for some Summer fun. ThePubSA 1
Beer4Recovery Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) another sneaky trail bike - here is mine Edited October 14, 2012 by BearManGuy
ThePubSA Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 This is my new lady. I'm still waiting on the wheels and I need to get it to a shop to do the pesky cabling. But it should be up and running by next weekend for some Summer fun. Nice1 OM Reign always looks good,& maestro always feels good.Still luv meee Trance.. bangforbucksbikes
dimsum Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 So I took my 5.5 out this weekend to Northern Farms. I could pedal up the hills pretty easily so it aint too heavy... the bike really comes alive on the single track and is very agile through the bends. Did not feel as comfortable on the downhills cos of the slightly steeper head angle. My commencal had a slacker head angle so it felt amazing downhill. However the bike still ate up the downhill. All in all, it's a sick bike! Very happy with it!
BikeBailing Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 So I took my 5.5 out this weekend to Northern Farms. I could pedal up the hills pretty easily so it aint too heavy... the bike really comes alive on the single track and is very agile through the bends. Did not feel as comfortable on the downhills cos of the slightly steeper head angle. My commencal had a slacker head angle so it felt amazing downhill. However the bike still ate up the downhill. All in all, it's a sick bike! Very happy with it! Dude, I'm not sure what I did on that ride but I have cuts everywhere.
dimsum Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Dude, I'm not sure what I did on that ride but I have cuts everywhere. Haha! Same here dude! I'm sure we hit a lot of thorns etc.
patches Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 So I took my 5.5 out this weekend to Northern Farms. I could pedal up the hills pretty easily so it aint too heavy... the bike really comes alive on the single track and is very agile through the bends. Did not feel as comfortable on the downhills cos of the slightly steeper head angle. My commencal had a slacker head angle so it felt amazing downhill. However the bike still ate up the downhill. All in all, it's a sick bike! Very happy with it! What fork have you got on the bike? How much travel?
Guest Omega Man Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Wheels arrived this morning. So those go on and we're riding by the weekend. Yeehaw. I ended up paying over 3k for what I thought was gonna be a 2k wheelset from superstar but I'm not dissapointed at all. They look very well made and light. Edited October 15, 2012 by Omega Man
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