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• #129827
That looks really nice.
Just a thought, how come you didn't get suspension corrected forks? The bb seems pretty low now?
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• #129828
Ah bummer, sounds like they really are that popular then?
The schwalbe Billy bonkers look really nice, I'm just concerned they won't be quite as fast on the flats as they're not slicks.
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• #129829
Thanks mate, I think the forks are suspension corrected for 110mm sus forks.
They are about as long as my suspension forks are when I'm pedalling, ie. compressed slightly, and I haven't noticed any massive change in truth be told. -
• #129830
then that is a fantastic result!!
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• #129831
Would you have more details on the forks? This seems really nice and I’m looking for something similar
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• #129832
Finally put my track bike back together after crashing. Looking forward to getting back to training and racing. :)
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• #129834
I think the main issue is that Vitoria has stopped making them - after they acquired the GEAX brand.
Billy Bonkers are probably quite nice. I’ve only ridden the Tables Tops (previous model) and they were too puncture prone for mi taste.
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• #129835
Found a Alu rockhopper in the woods - did some things - linseed oil stem - dunno what’s next - single speed bomber, 1 x backpacker / 3 x basket bike.
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• #129836
In the woods!! Amazing.
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• #129837
Innit - took it to the cops - they said they didn’t want it 🤗
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• #129838
should have left it there
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• #129839
Because it’s ugly or because it was irresponsible to take it ? It was there for at least a week - it was dumped and rusting - the stem was yanked out. Could well have been nicked but the cops were not interested in taking it and no reports of it stolen. I feel like cleaning up the local area, saving metal from landfill , clearing out my parts bin and riding this instead of driving a car to collect pastries is fair enough.
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• #129840
because cantis suck
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• #129841
ill leave you in the woods.
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• #129842
cantis suck
But V-brakes are fine and fit on the same posts 🤷
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• #129843
Well now… I thought so too but modern shimano v’s both deore and the cheaper ones don’t fit always - I had this issue with a 93 Marin and again here. They won’t slide on far enough to seat proper. Tektro / pro max and Clark’s fit no bother 🤷🏻♂️
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• #129845
Those tyres. It's a no from me dawg.
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• #129846
What tyres?
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• #129847
Sorry mate, didn't mean to miss this. They're suspension corrected for a 26" wheel, 100/110mm suspension fork. I think the logic is, when you're cycling on normally on a suspension fork, it's slightly compressed, so these carbon forks are the same length as a slightly compressed suspension fork. That's my understanding
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• #129848
Picked this up for next to nothing, which is great as it was sold as having been ridden twice and on inspection it’s a highly plausible claim.
Carbon seatpost and bars are already waiting to be fitted in the garage, after that I’m on the lookout for a deal on some nice wheels, replace those disgusting FSA cranks, change of saddle, chop the steerer and then it’s good to go.
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• #129849
new rim brake climber assembled
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• #129850
cheeky yellow stem - rad bike
Good luck finding Booze Lights. I think @t0-ster has bought most of the remaining stock.
Continental Contact urban are very nice alternatives and come in 2.4” I believe - or Michelins Pilot Pump