Cyclone MBC www.cyclonembc.co.uk   Home  Calendar  Gallery  FAQ  Search  Register  Log in   Cyclone MBC :: GENERAL CHAT  JIM !!!!     Author Message N@th Chris King Racer 700 Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 746 Bike : BMX Aero Burner, CW handlebars, 2 finger brakes, layback seat post. Subject: JIM !!!!   Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:10 pm Jim, saw this on STW. Thought it would be a good buy. You could swap you wheel set and brakes over no probs. http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=5&i=465102&t=465102 _________________ Ride it like you've stolen it......... Litespeed Niota   Jase XTR, SLR's and a Chris King H/S Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 454 Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:25 pm If thats in alright nick (which looks like it is) thats a bit of a bargain.   N@th Chris King Racer 700 Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 746 Bike : BMX Aero Burner, CW handlebars, 2 finger brakes, layback seat post. Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:01 pm Jim got it for £270 !! I reckon all he needs is the following: Front Wheel Rear Wheel Front & Rear Disc Shifters (this set comes with Dual Control bad boys) All for £250 Its Disc Set 9 here: http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Disc_Brake_Kits.html 2 x tyres Andy has loads of new tyres. Hes the rubber man! 1 x Cassette 1 x Chain All for £25 (buy as a set) http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Cassettes.html 1 x Set of cables £8 http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Cables.html 1 x Rear Mech £30 http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Front_and_Rear_Mechs.html So a total of £318 for brand new Shimano LX components, with Dual Control Levers and oily stoppers, all set for the hills and drops. Plus convert your Giant into a Singlespeed for the winter months of gloop!! !!! I don't reckon you can bit that wheelset / shifter / brake deal. Even if you bought a wheelset (£90), levers £30, brakes £110 you still only £20 short !! Plus they are dual control. Anyone think of anything else? _________________ Ride it like you've stolen it......... Litespeed Niota   N@th Chris King Racer 700 Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 746 Bike : BMX Aero Burner, CW handlebars, 2 finger brakes, layback seat post. Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:50 pm Oh, and some front spongers might help !! Rock Shox Reba £150), Manitou Seven's, Marzochi MX Comp 120s (£125) Or you'll pick some up on STW for £100 _________________ Ride it like you've stolen it......... Litespeed Niota   Jase XTR, SLR's and a Chris King H/S Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 454 Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:29 pm Don't forget the frame is corrected for 80mm at the front.   N@th Chris King Racer 700 Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 746 Bike : BMX Aero Burner, CW handlebars, 2 finger brakes, layback seat post. Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:56 pm Jim, keep an eye on these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rock-Shox-Judy-XC-Forks-80-100mm-Travel-Hydracoil_W0QQitemZ200066309593QQihZ010QQcategoryZ36135QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem _________________ Ride it like you've stolen it......... Litespeed Niota   superflyjim XTR Age : 34 Joined : 29 Oct 2006 Posts : 285 Bike : Commencal Meta 5.5.2 with bling bling XTR Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:29 pm ello ello Right my trek Fuel 80 frame (2005) is on it's way. Alex the top bloke that he is!!! Has done me a massive favour by matching some of the prices on the Merlin website. Now there is abit of confusion, I was under the impression that the frame was a 2006 one but it isn't!! So I was given advise by Alex mate @ Trek that the frame would take this fork no problems (my fault by giving him duff info); http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/public/index.php/product/forks/rockshox/tora_rock_shox_forks/RS021000.html But I'm now worried that there will be to much travel/length on the fork as it can be adjusted from 85mm upto 130mm , an Jase and Nath reckon the frame will only take a 80mm fork.What probs if any will an extra 5mm cause?????? HELP!!!!   N@th Chris King Racer 700 Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 746 Bike : BMX Aero Burner, CW handlebars, 2 finger brakes, layback seat post. Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:17 pm Jim, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I had Rock Shox SIDs on my Litespeed which had 80mm geometry. Then I through 100mm Rebas on and to be honest it didn't feel any different. On a full suss you prob wont notice 20mm, let alone 5mm. As the pivots should sort the lonher reach, and it shouldn't be as predominent. _________________ Ride it like you've stolen it......... Litespeed Niota   superflyjim XTR Age : 34 Joined : 29 Oct 2006 Posts : 285 Bike : Commencal Meta 5.5.2 with bling bling XTR Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:52 pm Another question for the Masters of biking!!!! Is it worth changing the Bottom Bracket as it's a Square Tapered one???? And if I can change it what would I change it too??? Cheers "Padawan Holgate"   Tom Deore LX Age : 25 Joined : 29 Oct 2006 Posts : 97 Bike : Trek 8500 Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:09 pm superflyjim wrote: Is it worth changing the Bottom Bracket as it's a Square Tapered one???? And if I can change it what would I change it too??? I wouldn't bother - you'll have to change the chainset too. I've got that chainset on my bike, and very nice it is too. Nice frame BTW. Tom   superflyjim XTR Age : 34 Joined : 29 Oct 2006 Posts : 285 Bike : Commencal Meta 5.5.2 with bling bling XTR Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:16 pm Thanks Tom. Infact thanks everyone for all your advise, it's nice to think that i can come on here and ask some "Nooby" question and not get the piss completely ripped out of me. Or are you just waiting to do that tomorrow morning????   Jase XTR, SLR's and a Chris King H/S Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 454 Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:29 pm Agree with Tom, just keep it and think about changing when it wears out. Apparantly sq taper BB's last longer than others e.g. splined but aren't quite as stiff.   N@th Chris King Racer 700 Joined : 26 Oct 2006 Posts : 746 Bike : BMX Aero Burner, CW handlebars, 2 finger brakes, layback seat post. Subject: Re: JIM !!!!   Sun Jan 14, 2007 3:07 pm Yes, I would stick with good old square taper. I don't know if its me I get through 2 - 3 ISIS BB's per year !!! They are SH*T !!!! I changed my Rig in November, bought it in August! _________________ Ride it like you've stolen it......... Litespeed Niota   JIM !!!!     Page 1 of 1 Permissions of this forum: You cannot reply to topics in this forum Cyclone MBC :: GENERAL CHAT Cyclone MBC :: GENERAL CHAT Free forum | Sports and Hobbies | Cycling | © phpbb | Free forum support | Statistics | Report an abuse | Create your blog