Bonus Posted March 11, 2019 Author Posted March 11, 2019 After several weeks without my MTB, which is down in Madrid being looked at by "Specialized Spain" after Angel, my mate and LBS spotted a crack in the carbon frame, it sounds like I should be getting it back soon. Once it's back safe and sound I will post on what happened, what I had to do about it and how long it took. . . . . RossW 1
Slowbee Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 You are posting all these pics and making us as envious as can be. But how is the guesthouse building coming along ? Bonus 1
Bonus Posted March 17, 2019 Author Posted March 17, 2019 I will be posting about the guest house project on our "Big Adventure" thread soon . . . :-)
Bonus Posted March 17, 2019 Author Posted March 17, 2019 My replacement bike frame has arrived . . . and it is beautiful! My original bike was a Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 2014 model in White and it had an Ali rear triangle. I loved it and we rode many many miles together. The replacement, which is a 2018 model complete with new shock and modern version of the "Brain" is Black and all carbon. It weighs in at 2kgs! I am going to have to buy a few new bits for it - I need a Boost rear wheel and the frame has no facility to take a front mech - so I'll be going 1x something with a new crankset . . . . but I am going to end up with what is essentially a brand new bike at the end of it. Will be happy to get it back . . .I've missed it :-( RossW 1
Bonus Posted March 23, 2019 Author Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) New 2018 Frame in Angels bike shop . . . . Just need to order some replacement components and we'll be back on the trails! Edited March 23, 2019 by Bonus RossW 1
Bonus Posted March 31, 2019 Author Posted March 31, 2019 We finally have almost all the bits in for my new bike frame. The frame itself was a warranty replacement - my old 2014 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon frame in white & black replaced with a 2018 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon frame in black & red - and it's a beautiful piece of kit, but there are several components that either aren't compatible or needed replacing anyway. Bearing wise, a new Bottom Bracket and a new Headset were needed - but both are replaced fairly regularly anyway, so not the end of the world. On the other hand, I also needed . . . A new "Boost" rear wheel - the new frame is made to take a wheel 6mm wider than the old frame and hub on my old rear wheel couldn't be adapted.A new set of cranks - my existing cranks wouldn't fit into BB required for the new frame.A new Chain Ring - I've had to go from 2x10 to 1x10 because the new frame doesn't allow mounting of a Front Mech. We're also fitting a new chain and a new cassette (11/42) but again, they get replaced every so often anyway. We've given the forks a bit of a service too while were at it, and replaced all the cables/sleeves while we were threading new ones inside the frame. So far so good . . . should be ready by the middle of next week. I won't want to get it dirty! RossW 1
SwissVan Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 New 2018 Frame in Angels bike shop . . . . Just need to order some replacement components and we'll be back on the trails!Black n red ummmmmm that’s so sexy
Bonus Posted April 9, 2019 Author Posted April 9, 2019 "New" Bike is home safe and sound. A few bits to finish off but they can wait . . . . RossW 1
Bonus Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 nice bike..............spez is everywhere Last night I popped into the shop and we fitted a new Boost axle that hadn't turned up last week by the time I picked up the bike. Next items on the list are to fit on a slightly shorter stem and a dropper seat post - but the bike is fine meantime. :-) RossW 1
Bonus Posted April 20, 2019 Author Posted April 20, 2019 I've been out on the bike a few times over the last week. The first ride felt a bit strange - I haven't been on an MTB for a month! Had to make a couple of small adjustments but now it feels good. Yesterday I went out twice. A long ride in the morning and then in the evening I put on my "racing kit" and went back out to put the bike through its paces. Happy to say that this bike is FAST! Here's a pic from earlier in the week - a ride along the river with the Pena Montenesa mountain in the background . . . . BigDL and RossW 2
Bonus Posted April 26, 2019 Author Posted April 26, 2019 An Easter week that has had more than its fair share of "heavy showers" (Easter lasts a week here in Spain and it's called "Semana Santa") has meant I've left the MTB at home and hit the roads for some nice road riding. The roads where we live are in good condition and the drivers are considerate - so road riding is a pleasure. There are some routes I can choose that, whilst not exactly flat, are less "hilly" than others - so every ride doesn't have to be a mission :-)
Bonus Posted April 27, 2019 Author Posted April 27, 2019 This morning the Zona Zero Cycling Club held a Skills Session for the youngsters before heading out for a ride. . . . Great to see so many volunteers ready to promote safe cycling
Bonus Posted April 28, 2019 Author Posted April 28, 2019 Yesterday I joined Rafa, Ramon & Tito and help accompany a group of the Zona Zero Cycling Club Juniors on an MTB / Enduro Ride. We started in Ainsa at the sports center and rode some of Route ZZ-006 "The Trilogy of San Vicente". The route was clean & dry and the sun was shining - it was a really nice ride. The youngsters had climbed around 400m by the time we'd finished. They were strong on the climbs and fearless of the descents! They made us adults work hard! Rafa took several opportunities to stop and explain to the youngsters "what was coming next" and how best to tackle it whenever something a bit tricky came along. He's a great teacher. It was a pleasure joining in and helping out and I look forward to the next ride. Well done to everyone who took part. Albatross 1
Bonus Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 Last weekend I had the pleasure of guiding Francisco from Brasil around some of our Zona Zero trails. We did a bit of everything, technical climbing, singletrack descending and some Enduro trails, and all the while he was asking me lots of questions about how we came to be here in the Pyrenees and what we think of it. He had a great ride, wants to come back again (everyone does) and showered at our place afterwards because he was traveling straight to Barcelona to meet his daughter. I generally have a very friendly relationship with people I guide. Where possible, I adapt the riding to suit each person and we are always happy to try and provide any extra little service people need. Francisco was on an e-bike while I was on a normal bike . . . . but that's for a separate post! BigDL, PieterJvR and RossW 3
Bonus Posted May 7, 2019 Author Posted May 7, 2019 Sunday was a nice day for a bit of road riding . . . The roads here are great, the drivers are considerate and the sun was shining. What more could I ask for? We did a mostly flat ride alongside the lake and the river :-)
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