Caerus Posted March 15, 2012 Share i upgraded all our bikes to XT12 brakesets........... icetec rotors...... resin pads......OMFG do they STOP.... <hijack on> btw, check the classifieds, i have an extra set, brand new, priced to GO.......... Where is the ad? Here it is Edited March 15, 2012 by Caerus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted March 15, 2012 Share Put these oukies on my Intense recently. Don't have pic of the bike with the new rims on yet. Will post soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 15, 2012 Share Handlebar time for me, want to replace my RaceFace Respond 710x35mm rise with one of the following:Spank Spoon 740x5mm rise or,Da Bomb Bazooka 12.5mm rise. I think I'll sleep over it and place the order in the morning. what bike will these be going on? I'd recommend the Spank Spoons but with the 20mm rise. 5mm is a tad low. 35mm is on the high side (I find), so anything from 12.5 - 20mm is perfect. green grips, dont match.......... get a white set or totally diff colour?????? I pride myself on a bike that looks like a christmas tree! But yeah I hear ya! ...it's not quite the same green as the frame. Fortunately my hands cover the grip while I ride (I haven't learnt how to ride with 1 hand yet). I'll probably put orange grips on next. white grips are only white grips for 2 rides. then they start changing to cream grips then beige grips then brown grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted March 15, 2012 Share Upgraded my groupset to SRAM X9 2 x 10 and man what a differance, really happy with the money spent(it was not much ). But my best upgrade must be these babies. Even for a big fat unfit dude like me thay work a treat BushGoblin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted March 15, 2012 Share I pride myself on a bike that looks like a christmas tree! But yeah I hear ya! ...it's not quite the same green as the frame. Fortunately my hands cover the grip while I ride (I haven't learnt how to ride with 1 hand yet). I'll probably put orange grips on next. white grips are only white grips for 2 rides. then they start changing to cream grips then beige grips then brown grips. Orange might just POP!!! go for it... White grips would be AWESOME.... trust me... even if it was just for a photo session or 3 rides.... it would be SICK...... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24585 you know you want to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 15, 2012 Share white would look cool... not sure about the blue and red lock-ons though... looks a little too starts & stripes (on in Peaty's case, union jack) for me. The orange ones I had in mind were these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/41525-4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted March 15, 2012 Share and how are you finding the shorter stem? Do you feel way more "connected" to the steering? During the 6 week wait for that Easton stem, I was running an 85mm stem. It was terrible. 50mm feels way better. As far as red stems go I think these look killer http://www.koo-bikes.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/h/dh-stem-red.gif.gif but not to fear... now you can upgrade your bars to red to compliment the black stem ps. go wide (around 720mm) with a lowish rise (15 - 25mm). Donate the bar ends to starving orphans in Houghton, and you'll have a mean-trail-eating-machine! Something like these http://www.silverfish-uk.com/cms-files/986-0-full-atlasfr-red-7.jpg i am loving the shorter stem, the bike came with a 120mm stem which just felt odd, i am 6ft so have a large frame but it felt like i was riding over the wheel the whole time, shorter stem just feels better, cant say i have noticed much of a difference in the feel of the steering but it is more comfortable.i have however just ordered the race face bars you posted, so my mrs thanks you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 15, 2012 Share i am loving the shorter stem, the bike came with a 120mm stem which just felt odd, i am 6ft so have a large frame but it felt like i was riding over the wheel the whole time, shorter stem just feels better, cant say i have noticed much of a difference in the feel of the steering but it is more comfortable.i have however just ordered the race face bars you posted, so my mrs thanks you!! I'm 6'1" and also on a large, and had the same feeling with the longer stem... like you were over the front wheel. What also didn't feel too great is when you try counstersteer a corner with a long stem. Applying the force on the bar to produce the countersteer also causes the wheel to pull inwards, making for a very dodgy cornering feel. As for the bars... excellent choice good sir! When your Mrs sees how nice and bling they are I'm sure all will be forgiven But please tell me you're not going to cut down the width, or put bar ends on those beauties?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted March 15, 2012 Share I'm 6'1" and also on a large, and had the same feeling with the longer stem... like you were over the front wheel. What also didn't feel too great is when you try counstersteer a corner with a long stem. Applying the force on the bar to produce the countersteer also causes the wheel to pull inwards, making for a very dodgy cornering feel. As for the bars... excellent choice good sir! When your Mrs sees how nice and bling they are I'm sure all will be forgiven But please tell me you're not going to cut down the width, or put bar ends on those beauties?! no width will stay the same but do like my bar-ends. may reconsider when the bars arrive bur for now the plan is a transplant from current to the new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted March 15, 2012 Share I took the leap to riding rigid. Dropped about 1500g from the weight of the bike. Yes, it's bumpy but accelerates like a demon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted March 15, 2012 Share my new upgrade list on my new Cannondale flash 3 ( stock it has this silly stuff called sram , it had to be removed ). New wheels , rear hub Hope evo 2 front stock lefty hubnew tires , ritcheynew bars , race face turbine 600 flatsnew grips greennew gear cables green clarksnew xt cranks 40/26new bb30 first bb with adaptor to fit xt'sxtr pedalsxt cassettext chainhope Evolution seatpostselle itallia slr saddleAloy green valve capsGreen chain ring studs Will post some pics . she looks the shizzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted March 15, 2012 Share my new upgrade list on my new Cannondale flash 3 .. hope Evolution seatpost.. Did it come with the carbon Save seatpost? still got it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted March 15, 2012 Share Did it come with the carbon Save seatpost? still got it? Sorry its gone , for me carbon saet posts and bars are bad news. There is however one for sale in clasifieds . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 15, 2012 Share I took the leap to riding rigid. Dropped about 1500g from the weight of the bike. Yes, it's bumpy ........As most find out. My latest upgrades. American Classic 29'er Race wheels and this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted March 15, 2012 Share As most find out. My latest upgrades. American Classic 29'er Race wheels and this. When you say bumpy, how much more bumpy does it feel. Secondly how does it effect your riding not having the suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted March 15, 2012 Share When you say bumpy, how much more bumpy does it feel. Secondly how does it effect your riding not having the suspension? It's not as bad as one would expect. It does give you loads more trail feedback, which I consider a good thing. You have to choose your line more carefully, which will make you a better rider. It's so responsive, the front end reacts in a heartbeat to rocks, roots etc. Fast rocky downhills are a lot less comfortable, but for the rest, I don't see a disadvantage at all. I find climbing and accelerating to be noticeably faster and it's easier to lift the front end by applying power to the pedals to clear obstacles. Edited March 15, 2012 by divernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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