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My New Crisp CX Bike
Hi,
Here are the pictures of my new CX bike, handmade in Rockingham by Allan Crisp. I am just waiting for the stickers to be printed and the headtube badge to be cut, and then it will be done, but I am very happy!
Frame was delivered to me in raw steel, and I painted it myself. I got very good results using aerosol modelling paint over a good high quality primer. The colours are 'Lime pearl' and Gunmetal. Stickers are going to be in White to match the saddle and bar tape.
The main components are:
Frame: Crisp Custom geometry, Columbus Zona Tubing, Tig Welded.
Eagerly seeking assistance... newby on the ground!
I was hoping to be able to pick your brain and ask for some insight.... well i've been accepted into the Gibb River Challenge (http://www.thegibbchallenge.com.au/)... and as you may fathom I'm not exactly bike savvy and am on task of finding a suitable mountain bike for the challenge. That wont necessarily break the bank... ie kinda looking around the $1000 and obviously aiming for the best value for money at the best price...
I have no idea about specs and jazz and was wondering your thoughts on the following:
Shimano MT65 Tubeless wheels - any experiences?
2012 resolution - go tubeless.
anyone had any luck with these wheels? Whats the deal with centrelock/6-bolt wheels, if I run centrelock discs on a bike that was running 6-bolts, do the calipers need much alignment?
cheers
Alternative rear shock for '07 Trance
Was hoping for some advice from any tecnhical bike boffins out there.
The Fox Float R rear shock on my '07 Trance is beginning to display significant wear after years of considerable abuse. It has been a great piece of equipment, but it is time to do 1 of 3 things: replace, recondition or find an alternative.
I have tried to find exact replacements, but am having no luck online - not sure if the Float R is even made anymore (all seems to be RP2 or RP23).
I have sourced a place over east that can recondition the shock for about $250, but it still leaves me with the same shock.
Strange sounds on the converted single speed . . . .
OK,
A long time ago we converted our scale 40 to a single speed. Now running 44/16 with slicks as the commute bike.
Cadabra Vs Trance?
Hey Guys,
I am looking at getting a new bike and can't decide between the two. Is there anyone out there that has ridden both and can give me an idea of how they handle? I am looking at doing some XC racing but also enjoying bombing downhill on the weekends. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Frame up 29er HT build
My new big wheeled baby is coming together nicely. I've incorporated several new idea's & technologies that I've not used before so this rig will be a bit of a testing ground for me.
Project outline: 29er hardtail that will be fast enough to race but durable enough to take the Kalamunda drops & rocks. (Tyres exempt)
Budget: Approx $2000
Spec:
Frame - On One Scandal 29er 19.5" interchangeable drop out with taper headset. 1.6kg*
Fork - RS Reba pop lock 120mm (can reduce to 100) with taper steerer & 20mm through axle. 1.8kg
Rp23 remote.... My xmas project
Hey Guys
Inspired by a youtube clip, I assembled the parts for this and put it together.
Just got back from a test ride and the damn thing works perfectly.
For anyone with a high mount shock or a specialized brain shock, well you wont see much point in this. But for anyone with a low mount shock this thing is great.
up for a new helmet . . . . .
OK,
After four and a half years of wonderful service - and protecting my noodle, my catlike helmet finaly broke.
Which raises the question of:
What do I replace it with?
There is no F#$%^ing way I am going to buy a helmet over the net - so I'm looking at what I can walk into a store and purchase in Perth.
I know I can get the exact same helmet from one of my Fav LBS's but I have looked at the new Laser and Specilized (Which my better half rides with).
I'm happy to go road (which I have now) - I don't use the peaks on helmets (Or they have snapped off when I face planted!),
sun ringle black flag vs shimano xt
any input into which is a better wheel.riding singletrack but not making big air.
looking to spend no more than $400 and taking advantage of the post xmas sales.