MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: mortygttdi on April 12, 2011, 03:51:44 pm

Title: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 12, 2011, 03:51:44 pm: Has title says, Just got my Cannondale Super V back on the road so doing little things to get it fully spec'ed, lets see what you have and what you've done to them,

Darren

PS will post pics of mine once I get 2 minutes
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: JPC on April 12, 2011, 06:09:49 pm: I got a Marin mount vision pro

Fox vanilla RLC 140 front forks
Fox rp23 rear shock
Hope m4 front and rear brakes 220mm disc and 200 rear with braided lines
All the drive train is shimano xtr stuff
Cane creek headset
Real nice hollow bottom bracket but cant remember what it is! Lol

What else??

Oh got some sweet mavic rims which are really light too.

It's a nice bike but I don't get out on it enough :(
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MitchGTI on April 12, 2011, 06:18:43 pm: Got a 2010 Scott Voltage FR30, Renthal bars n stem, chain ring, Rockshox Tottems, V12's, Hope pro 2's just about to order a saint groupset and fox rc4 for the rear!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 12, 2011, 08:12:36 pm: This is my little project at the minute, The golf seems to have ground to an halt and I'm thinking of getting rid :surprised: I'm using the bike to go to work on now...

I know I have a diesel but I'm wanting to move into a bigger house and so I've started using the bike and saving the £60-£70 in diesel I usually spend each week just to goto work.

Bike spec nothing fantastic at the minute but I'm getting there, my main things where to sort the front forks and rear shock.

RockShox Recon 100 front forks
Fox rp23 rear shock, (TFTuned) heavy duty mounts
Shimano Nexave 160mm front disc with XT rear v brakes
FSA Orbit headset
XT spd pedals
XT rear mech with LX front mech
Mavic rims which are so old its unbelievable(the disc on the front isn't even an International Standards)
New Schwalbe land cruiser tyres front and back
To come will be new wheels then a disc conversion on the back and then new brakes and groupset.

This is it when I first started on it.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FDSCF0548.jpg&hash=bbe35a633346b6d115ed31480b74638a32ac5960)

And this is it has it stands now.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FDSCF0571.jpg&hash=eb7568017e26072d1e600efa6af3485d57e91538)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FDSCF0566.jpg&hash=ccd5feada0cd0f90b8b4c861bfc83f241f4a4fe1)

Darren
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: 182_blue on April 12, 2011, 08:20:42 pm: Nice, i have this

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2FIMG_0774.jpg&hash=b2be47d86b0de0c602cf614c9a9a2dfdf98f87d9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2FIMG_0717.jpg&hash=5d3550e6dc8a0abf1f2af2c214f26eb8804f5008)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 12, 2011, 08:38:21 pm: Very nice Shaun do you get to use it often?

Darren
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: LouCyffer on April 12, 2011, 08:46:09 pm: Darren, here's my Specialized S-Works Epic. Custom build and I love it. Round Dalby there's nothing quicker :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi937.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad214%2FLouCyffer%2FGolf%2FPicture001.jpg&hash=4c5f4ca6d74cd7879cc627baf2d0c0f643b70a4b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi937.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad214%2FLouCyffer%2FGolf%2F21022009027.jpg&hash=807c516bee5246533a645356870acbde6e5f0d50)

Fox 100 RLC Forks
Spesh Brain Shock
Spesh carbon bars & ends
SRAM X0 shifters & rear mech
XTR crank & rings
XTR front mech
Roval Controle wheels & tubeless Conti Mountain Kings
Hope Tech X2 brakes
Spesh Command Post
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 12, 2011, 08:49:11 pm: Very nice mate, It looks like the conti mountain king's are quite popular?

Darren
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: LouCyffer on April 12, 2011, 08:52:34 pm: It's the only way to fly. I need a great all round tyre as I run tubeless. So no switching rubber to fit the conditions of the ride. Nothing else is as good, although the Panaracer Fire XC that I ran weren't bad. The contis have better wet grip by far.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: winrya on April 12, 2011, 08:59:29 pm: The last pic I have of mine although it has changed a little since.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FP1010183.jpg&hash=cee7f97bcf7ad0ec04a49a5a218d67fddc0b3666)

Now running;

Hope 2 hubs
Mavic 717 rims
SRAM 990 red rear cassette
KMC X9 SL gold chain

And it is now really light and very fast. Had the upgrades as a treat to myself after I cracked a couple of ribs at llandegla hitting a tree at 25 mph :laugh:

It's only now I'm getting my confidence back
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: JPC on April 12, 2011, 09:07:15 pm: Oh I forgot. I'm running on hope 3 pro hubs. Clicky clicky!!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: QD MBE on April 12, 2011, 09:17:18 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pearcecycles.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fl_08sjhtcomp_large.jpg&hash=91ad17f08be86c56106664bb7a8c8f8060c125fc)

As Above - Titanium coloured Specialised Stumpjumper Comp HT, bit old school, but neat and reliable and takes a pounding!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: gobbleplease on April 12, 2011, 09:17:31 pm: It doesnt go up very well mind you !

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Foo147%2Freidtastic%2Fcycling005.jpg&hash=015e3dd4fc9ee59cd887591e52c28879399457c1)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Foo147%2Freidtastic%2Fcycling017.jpg&hash=d23df0e8c33e6dc6d5f4d18a1df49c8c23310c2c)

ive got a pitch for the rest, ive had about 6 or 7 hard core trail bikes and the cheapest one ive bought has been the best ! cant beat a pitch with a set of big foxes on it !! :evilgrin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: JPC on April 12, 2011, 09:24:02 pm: Oh man I miss my dh rig!! I used to have some bad offs! Which hurt.

I switched to a xc bike and slowly migrated my heavy Downhill parts to lighter more appropriate parts haha
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: gobbleplease on April 12, 2011, 09:34:49 pm: My worst one has been the collar bone ! fecked up the road gap at innerleithen :rolleye:

Yea DH is pretty soar Im bodyarmoured up to the max now, ive had a couple of really bad ones since but the armour has saved me !
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: bondy on April 13, 2011, 10:46:03 am: Quote from: 182_blue on April 12, 2011, 08:20:42 pm
Nice, i have this

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2FIMG_0774.jpg&hash=b2be47d86b0de0c602cf614c9a9a2dfdf98f87d9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2FIMG_0717.jpg&hash=5d3550e6dc8a0abf1f2af2c214f26eb8804f5008)

I have to say I'm a bit biased, I like 182's the best :love:

But only because I rid this:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fc246%2Fbondy123%2F69193_1488547530033_1124284154_31279751_2365314_n.jpg&hash=fa088e1369b4b849f5c247e4c68d0df7d60d58ff)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 13, 2011, 11:52:15 am: Is that the Lapierre?(sp) I was looking at these in the latest MBR mag they do look nice,

Darren
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: animal on April 13, 2011, 02:26:25 pm: I've just taken delivery of an Orange Five S with an upgrade pack including Hope H/S and hubs, carbon MonkeyLite bars, Shimano MX-30 pedals (best pedals in the world bar-none!) and an upgraded rear Fox shock. I've not even ridden it yet as I've ordered several sheets of PaintShield (3M) through work on the cheap to protect the white paint work. Need to ditch the OEM Rock Shox fork though, as Rock Shox are naff and can't with stand much abuse (I've broken 3 in the past)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forangebikes.co.uk%2Fimages%2F2011_bikes%2F710%2FFive_S_18-001487.jpg&hash=60bd88c81758edf37c2f6893242f9425854075ed)

This is to compliment my Orange MsIsle which I built front scratch - Marzocchi Drop-Offs, D521s on Hope hubs with Tioga Factory DH 2.3s, Azonic stem, bars and seat post, Hope H/S, MRP chain device, RaceFace cranks and BB (titanium splined spindle), MX-30 pedals, Shimano XT rear mech/cassette and Hope rear disc (front brakes are for little girls)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: bondy on April 13, 2011, 02:44:00 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on April 13, 2011, 11:52:15 am
Is that the Lapierre?(sp) I was looking at these in the latest MBR mag they do look nice,

Darren

It's the Lapierre Zesty 214, only the entry level but it was at a price I couldn't say no too.
Quote from: animal on April 13, 2011, 02:26:25 pm
I've just taken delivery of an Orange Five S with an upgrade pack including Hope H/S and hubs, carbon MonkeyLite bars, Shimano MX-30 pedals (best pedals in the world bar-none!) and an upgraded rear Fox shock. I've not even ridden it yet as I've ordered several sheets of PaintShield (3M) through work on the cheap to protect the white paint work. Need to ditch the OEM Rock Shox fork though, as Rock Shox are naff and can't with stand much abuse (I've broken 3 in the past)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forangebikes.co.uk%2Fimages%2F2011_bikes%2F710%2FFive_S_18-001487.jpg&hash=60bd88c81758edf37c2f6893242f9425854075ed)

This is to compliment my Orange MsIsle which I built front scratch - Marzocchi Drop-Offs, D521s on Hope hubs with Tioga Factory DH 2.3s, Azonic stem, bars and seat post, Hope H/S, MRP chain device, RaceFace cranks and BB (titanium splined spindle), MX-30 pedals, Shimano XT rear mech/cassette and Hope rear disc (front brakes are for little girls)

My mate has got a Orange 5 AM 2011, nice bike for going down hills on but quite hard going up them due to the seat position. Defo get the Fox's for the front.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Edition30 on April 13, 2011, 06:23:46 pm: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,23164.0.html

Good thread there^^

I ended up getting this at the end of January this year...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cubebikeshop.co.uk%2FWebRoot%2FStore2%2FShops%2Fes137350%2F4CA4%2FA035%2F64E0%2FA21C%2F84F8%2F0A0F%2F1115%2FD873%2Fcube-xms-white.jpg&hash=844f548a8d22f62de0721066fe401ec5b8efcfcc)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: 182_blue on April 13, 2011, 07:09:45 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on April 12, 2011, 08:38:21 pm
Very nice Shaun do you get to use it often?

Darren

I try, its hard having the little one, hopefully i will get more time this year.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Pmoky gti on April 13, 2011, 07:45:43 pm: my stinky
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh126%2Ftdi29%2FIMG_0319.jpg&hash=13e94503def53c195210fa8331630827e4f08440)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh126%2Ftdi29%2FIMG_0317.jpg&hash=58939c73e0fc9a8773f8df02fd6f3a2a7976716d)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Drapoon on April 13, 2011, 09:12:17 pm: I find riding to work and back very stress relieving, no traffic jams etc. I do a 40 mile round commute everyday and love it. Save a fortune on fuel too!

My main MTB is a cotic soul i stripped and sprayed orange, had brown cotic decals made up by the guy who does cotics decals to finish.

Spec is:
xtr groupset with yumaya upgrades
juicy 7 brakes
hope pro 3 wheelset (24 spoke 3 bolt discs)
brown chris king headset
sid world cup forks
thomson stem & seatpost
brown charge spoon saddle
Easton ea70 bars
shimano dx flats or xtr spds
ti bolts throughout
currently running retro onza aggro skinwall tyres!

I love it

my next project is a 1950's Raleigh which I want to paint pea green and deck with chrome and a brown brooks :-)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: animal on April 13, 2011, 11:32:30 pm: Quote from: Pmoky gti on April 13, 2011, 07:45:43 pm
my stinky
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh126%2Ftdi29%2FIMG_0319.jpg&hash=13e94503def53c195210fa8331630827e4f08440)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh126%2Ftdi29%2FIMG_0317.jpg&hash=58939c73e0fc9a8773f8df02fd6f3a2a7976716d)

Old school mate and some-time riding partner of mine now rides for Kona.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Nodz on April 16, 2011, 09:24:29 am: All your bikes put mine to shame, lol.. I've got a Carrera Banshee X '09, If I knew what I know now then I probably would've spent more and got something with suspension lock or just front suspension

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F2qdu1bc.jpg&hash=27a08bb22ae465568d42759039cc6de4ae83a8e6)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi56.tinypic.com%2Fxd8orq.jpg&hash=15586f2e1c154b6ce3e68384ec572a27afdd8268)

Specs:
Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic disc brakes
Truvativ Firex 3.0 Chainset
BRABO-375 MARZOCCHIE 33R 140mm
ROCKSHOX ARIO 2.1
Mavic XM317 rims with Conti Speed Kings
SRAM X5 Front Mech
SRAM X7 Rear Mech

All standard, all I've added is cosmetic stuff:
Blackspire Big Ring Protector C4
Topeak Defenders
Cateye computer and lights
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Eddie-NL on April 16, 2011, 10:04:08 am: A vintage compared to some of those posted

I bought this when I was still at school

1990 Raleigh USA Technium Chill

http://www.geocities.ws/cegrover/2_chill_side3s.jpg
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MitchGTI on April 18, 2011, 03:17:34 pm: heres a pic of my ride! http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6460396/
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Gti_Mad on April 18, 2011, 04:11:13 pm: Hi lads kinda on topic here...... I have a hardrock specialized and it needs some new bits can any1 recommend me somewhere Online I can buy new spares please

Thanks Dawain
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MitchGTI on April 18, 2011, 06:13:37 pm: Www.chainreactioncycles.com
Www.wiggle.co.uk
Www.merlincycles.co.uk
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Gti_Mad on April 18, 2011, 06:40:58 pm: ^^^^^^^^^^^^ cheers mitch
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Golfgirl on April 19, 2011, 03:20:47 pm: Here's mine - Cannondale F2.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv632%2Fbluelightbabe%2F271.jpg&hash=d063fc455ec9722d97c475bb4befd568f1a9326b)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Creatz on July 07, 2011, 05:19:49 pm: 2011,Scot Scale 20

Frame: Scale Carbon IMP3 / HMF net / Tapered HT PM 160 Disc / Carbon dropout PFBB92 / replacable hanger SDS shock damping system

Fork: Fox 32 F100RL / Air spring reb. Adj / remote Lockout left Tapered / 100 mm travel

Headset: Ritchey Pro Tapered 1.5 inch - 1 1/8 inch semi integrated 50 / 61mm

Stem: Scott Pro 4 Bolt / OS 31.8mm 1-1/8 inch / 6 degree angle

Speed: 30

Front Mech: Shimano XT FD-M771-10 / 34.9mm

Rear Mech: Shimano XT RD-M773 SGS Shadow Type

Chainset: Shimano XT FC-M770-10 hollowtech 2 42Ax32Ax24A T

Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x89.5mm

Cassette: Shimano XT CS-M771-10 11-36 T

Chain: Shimano CN-HG74

Front Brake: Avid Elixir R Carbon 185mm Rotor

Rear Brake: Avid Elixir R Carbon 160mm Rotor

Rims: DT Swiss XR20 Disc 28H / Tubeless ready

Front Hub: DT Swiss XR20 Disc IT / RWS QR

Rear Hub: DT Swiss XR20 Disc IT / RWS QR

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa464%2Fcreatz%2FBike%2520for%2520sale%2F7a6b679c.jpg%3Ft%3D1310055306&hash=bbf0f5dd31cf767d83beccc530d6adf13f8848e3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa464%2Fcreatz%2FBike%2520for%2520sale%2F797a484b.jpg%3Ft%3D1310055306&hash=6ce8e56afa76f428b06c555a40720159f34f23e1)

Paul
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Deako on July 08, 2011, 07:49:09 pm: My Cube Ltd Team 2011.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Fdeako%2F100701%2FIMG_0206%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12964007280001&hash=395e0322858b5a7bbf4d45430da1575c3ca9aef3)

Frame: Alu Superlite AMF 7005 Double Butted, RFR-Geometry
Fork: Rock Shox Reba RL 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
Stem: Easton EA30 Oversized
Speed: 30
Front Mech: Shimano SLX FD-M660-10, Top Swing, 34.9mm, 10-speed
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore XT RD-M773 Shadow 10-speed
Chainset: Shimano FC-M552 2-Piece 42x32x24T, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Integrated
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG81 11-36T, 10-speed
Chain: Shimano CN-HG74 10-speed, 108 links
Front Brake: Hayes Stroker Ryde hydr. Disc 180mm
Rear Brake: Hayes Stroker Ryde hydr. Disc 160mm
Rims: RFR ZX24
Front Hub: Shimano Deore XT Disc HB-M756
Rear Hub: Shimano Deore XT Disc FH-M756
Tyres: Schwalbe Rapid Rob Performance 2.25 Front Schwalbe Rapid Rob Performance 2.25 Rear
Seatpost: RFR Complight 31,6mm
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: boxxer1973 on July 11, 2011, 05:54:41 pm: Had a load of dh and xc bikes
Azonic vr1
kona stab dh (98)
Stinky
Giant atx1
Keewee chromo 8
Schwinn straight 8
tomac eli

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq117%2Fboxxer1973%2FDSCN0210.jpg&hash=26fbf46f55e50f891b81c440af83b053c96e02dd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq117%2Fboxxer1973%2Fatx1front.jpg&hash=70b7075789d7303646c3f2d8067027109a4d6a5c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq117%2Fboxxer1973%2FDSCN0137.jpg&hash=27293b4bc2f6148d4e08eb5ebdc70e2c1bbf3e93)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq117%2Fboxxer1973%2Fazonic_wf_vr1_susp_frame.jpg&hash=6f6a531dcb522f5118c615d94c09c31c349654e3)
Currently riding a specialized Enduro pro

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq117%2Fboxxer1973%2Fedf0e18e.jpg&hash=eebbefed08e3fecbcff4a924ffddbbd67e4d877a)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on July 12, 2011, 12:20:04 pm: £2k down and this is how it stands at the minute, far cry from the first pics I put up originally

Its mostly all shimano XT stuff now aswell

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FDSCF8093.jpg&hash=bc7d811c6e6b99420d5a0f81aa20755647738a19)

Darren
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: h4rdy on September 14, 2011, 03:30:54 pm: 2008 Kona Hei Hei.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi592.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt8%2Fh4rdy%2FIMAG0057.jpg&hash=8ec230c9ef5a47404d44c3a3f7ec8231231c79b2)

But its poorly:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi592.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt8%2Fh4rdy%2FIMAG0058.jpg&hash=3d33ad54844ea3eb8c49775ba3a5ae164cbae6c3)

Just got O-ring kit today as oil keeps draining out of the top of the damper into the lower legs so after a couple of hours in the saddle I nearly broke my finger!

Some nice bikes on here though anybody going to the Cycle show on friday morning?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: h4rdy on September 14, 2011, 03:42:11 pm: End of month not this Friday.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: h4rdy on September 15, 2011, 01:41:24 am: Thinking of building one of these:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi592.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt8%2Fh4rdy%2Fmountain650_1.jpg&hash=873e4d8f028c0868954b0e09be2a9983b1dcafab)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi592.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt8%2Fh4rdy%2Fmountain650_3.jpg&hash=b142909111b9692635d32a60d5da6558f8930c68)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi592.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt8%2Fh4rdy%2Fmountain1.jpg&hash=ec6c3a3e24a62a4cf70b91fc62af1f6b0d4053eb)

In this colour:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi592.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt8%2Fh4rdy%2FP3M2092-267-1.jpg&hash=02836a6cb996aa176e98d7c0ab503972536a8ac3)

Chris King Cielo.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on September 15, 2011, 09:20:57 am: 29 inch wheels look massive
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Edition30 on September 15, 2011, 11:43:39 am: Quote from: Edition30 on April 13, 2011, 06:23:46 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,23164.0.html

Good thread there^^

I ended up getting this at the end of January this year...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.squarewheels.biz%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%2Fc%2Fu%2Fcube-xms-white2.jpg&hash=376c69857a181eb9096551138d135a12fe862d7c)

Been looking at a new one already but with my current watch obsession its unlikely.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: h4rdy on September 15, 2011, 02:48:30 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on September 15, 2011, 09:20:57 am
29 inch wheels look massive

I think it will be fine with 26" wheels.

The americans have apparently got a bit of an obsession with 29ers at the moment.

I'll either build one or start speccing my hei hei up with better bits and bobs.

Might have too if my forks don't work after the second rebuild.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Oli on September 15, 2011, 06:57:58 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on September 15, 2011, 09:20:57 am
29 inch wheels look massive

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh8%2Folih%2Fth_9814c043.jpg&hash=dca2d6d0fd77c353dc50f08a7cc0acce124fa714) (http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h8/olih/?action=view&current=9814c043.jpg)

Here is my 2012 Superfly 100 ( I did run a separate thread on 29ers). I am really pleased with it - I haven't found a downside about it yet!! And yes the wheels do look huge, I have short legs (5'10") and it's a 17.5" frame.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: h4rdy on September 15, 2011, 07:13:35 pm: Quote from: Oli on September 15, 2011, 06:57:58 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on September 15, 2011, 09:20:57 am
29 inch wheels look massive

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh8%2Folih%2Fth_9814c043.jpg&hash=dca2d6d0fd77c353dc50f08a7cc0acce124fa714) (http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h8/olih/?action=view&current=9814c043.jpg)

Here is my 2012 Superfly 100 ( I did run a separate thread on 29ers). I am really pleased with it - I haven't found a downside about it yet!! And yes the wheels do look huge, I have short legs (5'10") and it's a 17.5" frame.

Short legs my 4rse! Try 28" inside leg I can't even buy jeans!

How does the 29er ride?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Oli on September 15, 2011, 07:46:31 pm: Fast. Just like my 2011 EX6 but better!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: winrya on September 15, 2011, 09:29:55 pm: Changed a fair bit since the last photo so thought I'd post a pic.

Put some new xt m770 shifters on,
Xt m770 front mech
The new shimano xt ice tech M785 brakes
New rotors
Hope stem
Sunline v1 745mm bars
some superstar grips
Carbon fibre seat post
Charge spoon saddle
Some new ltd edition grey schwalbe rocket rons
Red rear mech hanger

New fox talas RLC forks on the way :laugh:
and also rockshox reverb adjustable seat post :rolleye:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2Fad9b5ca2.jpg&hash=74e2a25f6226f031b0677e26064536d5660fefb1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2F30f827b2.jpg&hash=86289e63a80db73175f8b54f11f61837e21b3005)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2F54425207.jpg&hash=ef4ac0d6ab6c17206d839051093c37fd4d4ca940)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on September 15, 2011, 11:16:06 pm: Looking good Ryan :happy2:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: h4rdy on September 16, 2011, 12:25:52 am: Very nice bits.

I have just put some ODI Troy Lee Grips on.
I may get one of these new rear Kashima FOx Shocks.
And start adding some other lighter bits and bobs starting with the wheels.

Love it and I live in the Chilterns so at every turn there is a different trail.

Unfortunately its taking a precedent over the car at the moment!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: winrya on September 16, 2011, 09:01:03 am: Cheers guys.

That new gold coating on fox suspension does look lovely:)

I'm pretty lucky in Shropshire with routes, Wrekin is 5 mins away, Cannock chase and the long mynd are 35 mins away. East ridge is 45 mins, Llandegla an hr and then brenin, pen machno, Marin all under 2 hrs. Tried the ladyblower loop in the peaks this year, stunning route if any of you fancy masses of variation and stunning views. Hard work though at over 50km.

I know what you mean about taking focus off the car, I've not spent a lot of time on it recently, always looking for new bits to feed my new found addiction to bike modding instead
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MitchGTI on October 06, 2011, 09:58:20 pm: my two latest rides, sadly sold the voltage as i wanted something more all round and built up the commencal
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv491%2Ffrostybiker%2FIMG_0034.jpg&hash=adb213ceae9faa5b0549e764ff85a68d4cec24ad)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv491%2Ffrostybiker%2FIMG_0199.jpg&hash=0150eb673f316bcad20e4ee750e04bca295f5f17)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: 182_blue on October 09, 2011, 01:49:02 pm: As i cracked my 516 spicy Lapierre sent me a newer spicer 916 :smiley:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F03e2a998.jpg&hash=d8e8aa6f3e7fd2e6e0430d4b0ab34264041434b4)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F4bc073fc.jpg&hash=f24cbffc1f96fd6604bf3903b255f11e535aef71)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F6d424e6f.jpg&hash=fc5cb0c19f82c62b8398e6970295da5b63746893)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Oli on October 09, 2011, 02:24:34 pm: Nice
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: monte on November 30, 2011, 09:30:00 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on October 09, 2011, 01:49:02 pm
As i cracked my 516 spicy Lapierre sent me a newer spicer 916 :smiley:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F6d424e6f.jpg&hash=fc5cb0c19f82c62b8398e6970295da5b63746893)

love it :notworthy:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: m4t_lee on November 30, 2011, 09:45:48 pm: I am a bit more oldskool with mine
I have a 96 Klein adroit with pace rc31
Full xtr, mavic, selle italia flight, maxxis

Not keen on this suspension lark ;)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: markymark on November 30, 2011, 09:59:18 pm: This is my old steed which now resides at my local bike shop as the owner took a real shine to it.....wish I'd never let him have it now! :sad1:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb246%2Fmarkoakes%2FCIMG2969.jpg&hash=eb3a94991469f551a259f4c7122ad96283451fd9)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Little_Dave on November 30, 2011, 11:22:09 pm: Got a black XL Santa Cruz Heckler :smiley: Owned it about 4 years now but had to wait 3 months for the frame to be made and shipped over from America intially then it was built up as an all mountain bike with Fox, Mavic, Thompson, Shimano, Maxxis and Hope goodies :innocent:

Kinda been neglected tho since i got my GTI 2 years ago, see if i can dig out some pics if people are interested

Dave
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: RobH on June 03, 2012, 05:39:52 pm: Guys need some help here. I have around 3k to spend on a xc/dh bike but im not up to date with things these days and the new suspension tech. Used to ride trials back in the day so i know how to throw a bike around just not 100% on the xc/freeride/dh bikes.

Been looking at an Orange alpine 160, trek remedy 9 and slash 7 but i really carnt make my mind up. It has to be able to climb aswell, im almost settled on the Orange but not so sure about the weight and the "old" tech.

Is there anything better suited? or is it a case of i wont go far wrong with either?

Cheers :happy2:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: winrya on June 03, 2012, 06:09:46 pm: Orange get great ratings in the magazines but in the biking community they are subject to a mass of slating so make sure you have some thick skin if you invest in one.
My mate has a five AM and while nice and tough it feels a tank and is a bit of a dog on the flats and climbs with its single pivot rear suspension. The obvious choice with the usual brands is the lapierre zesty or spicy, the trek remedy, giant reign, mojo ibis etc.

My money would be going for something German, they really are leading the way with spec, value and build quality.

I'd be looking at something like....

http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2567

http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2572

And for a bit less than £3k but still massive spec

http://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=product&info=212&xe2de1=ifm8dn1hlqpt6l1in9uakrgspo32alpc

http://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=product&info=214

http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1772/a54131/stereo-sl-grey-n-blue-n-black.html
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: RobH on June 03, 2012, 07:02:06 pm: Cheers mate :drinking:

Liking the look of the strive esx 9.0 and the Wicked 160 and you deffo get more for your monies looking at the components.

Tbh i kinda knew id get that response about the Orange, which is what was holding me back and they do look heavy.

Id say youve made my decision harder now though :grin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Mattgeezer on June 03, 2012, 07:27:46 pm: I've got a specialized pitch comp which i got myself at christmas!
Lovely bike and will cope with anything!
It did about 300 miles last month, the golf did 50!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Creatz on June 03, 2012, 09:06:27 pm: Scott spark !

they make the best frames
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Russ_leeds on June 03, 2012, 11:55:18 pm: I've got an orange five s 2011. Its completely standard at the minute, but not for much longer :signLOL:

TBH I know they look heavy but they're not at all :P
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: GTIjames on June 04, 2012, 08:00:33 pm: I inherited this from my dad a few years ago and only really been out on it of late.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F9029179e.jpg&hash=2c6f84004b363091e5b48d8d529da63133b7fcbd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F711c73e9.jpg&hash=bedda52a37cefae6ef42e7f2d4e6cfcd68b9dcaf)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F3dae150a.jpg&hash=d990b443e36ffe653cee7eae20616e6637358065)

Well over 10 years old now but still in good nik. it's a Pace, made in yorkshire, full ali frame with carbon forks and cranks and full xtr mech.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Tortaruga on June 04, 2012, 08:46:17 pm: I had a Pace RC200 too, about 17 years old. Cost me a small fortune. Stunning machine.

Some f*cker stole it a year ago.

I'm still gutted
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: winrya on June 04, 2012, 09:19:42 pm: Quote from: GTIjames on June 04, 2012, 08:00:33 pm
I inherited this from my dad a few years ago and only really been out on it of late.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F9029179e.jpg&hash=2c6f84004b363091e5b48d8d529da63133b7fcbd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F711c73e9.jpg&hash=bedda52a37cefae6ef42e7f2d4e6cfcd68b9dcaf)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F3dae150a.jpg&hash=d990b443e36ffe653cee7eae20616e6637358065)

Well over 10 years old now but still in good nik. it's a Pace, made in yorkshire, full ali frame with carbon forks and cranks and full xtr mech.

That is proper retro cool. Love it!!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: markymark on June 04, 2012, 10:06:22 pm: Quote from: GTIjames on June 04, 2012, 08:00:33 pm
I inherited this from my dad a few years ago and only really been out on it of late.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F9029179e.jpg&hash=2c6f84004b363091e5b48d8d529da63133b7fcbd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F711c73e9.jpg&hash=bedda52a37cefae6ef42e7f2d4e6cfcd68b9dcaf)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2F3dae150a.jpg&hash=d990b443e36ffe653cee7eae20616e6637358065)

Well over 10 years old now but still in good nik. it's a Pace, made in yorkshire, full ali frame with carbon forks and cranks and full xtr mech.

That is frickin awesome, I always wanted one of these as a kid but they were MEGA bucks! :notworthy:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Tamiyoman on June 05, 2012, 03:38:15 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1050.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs405%2Ftamiyoman%2FGenius302011.jpg&hash=42ab850a97ad4283357ce787aae4915b9c9ac50c)

One of my mates gave me his old bike when he bought a new one, I am picking it up from him in couple of weeks, I dont know much about bikes these days, he told me it is a Scott Genius 30 2011 model, he decided he wanted a new bike and had plenty of spare cash so he spunked £10K on a new bike (Dunno which one?) and gave me his old one :happy2:, that man has more money than sense, offered him some money for it and he said "dont worry about it, saves me trying to sell it" :signLOL: :signLOL:, I said If I sell it I will give him the money for it, think he is trying to get me into Mountain Biking again :grin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Creatz on June 05, 2012, 06:18:19 pm: err

is he rich ?

Thats a lot of mountain bike to give away. Fox forks and all sorts on that
Must be a £2k bike atleast
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on June 05, 2012, 11:04:51 pm: Well here is my final spec list has it stands at the minute...original pic on post #1

Satin black 1996 medium frame and 1999-2002 rear triangle
Mavic Xc717 rims XT centre lock disc hubs
Hope blue scewers
Avid Elixir 5's G3 clean sweep discs
Fox RP23 rear shock (soon to be PUSHed) and Kashima coating
RS Reba Team fork with remote lockout (soon to be PUSHed)
SLX Chain
XT crank
XT M761 shifters (soon to be XTR M970 shifters)
XT M765 rear cassette and free hub
XTR M971 front and rear derailleurs
XTR M980 race spd's
XTR BB90 Bottom Bracket
Closed Jagwire gear cabling
Cane Creek headset
Spoon charge saddle
Hope blue seat post clamp
Titec XC carbon seat post
Easton monkey lite carbon riser bars
RaceFace Evolve XC stem.

Couple of pics
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050133.jpg&hash=37213c62960eed5821f4b9a15b6d728140c316f8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050130.jpg&hash=8de241830228973c38f1846ef64226b81d7366a9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050135.jpg&hash=829b4c698f9e9107effe2b88649404f279a6bfd8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050137.jpg&hash=8028a6a5190617db16925eef54a8d494a14843df)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050138.jpg&hash=38dbfd17302d164db95f71466357504fc11910b3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050148.jpg&hash=2ab25323f6b2bc77ea67d1bc2caf7a78db61240d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050191-1.jpg&hash=1dd3b0c9b86caf0d58f31ec2f4719f688f0ea321)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050152.jpg&hash=8d9294cc4f1b7503bdc8325bf554ecc6f1cc5321)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050151.jpg&hash=49e4f6f427769bde7e9f76b05a2396d90f6b97ec)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050150.jpg&hash=1ea600964919cade590c1279655ed30ccf0ae260)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Tamiyoman on June 06, 2012, 08:30:18 am: Quote from: Creatz on June 05, 2012, 06:18:19 pm
err

is he rich ?

Thats a lot of mountain bike to give away. Fox forks and all sorts on that
Must be a £2k bike atleast

Yes he is pretty well off :happy2:, think it was a £3.5 to £4k bike when he bought it, probably worth about £1500 now?, he has 7 mountain bikes still :signLOL:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: R32UK on June 06, 2012, 09:07:51 am: He's mine... rockhopper expert 2010

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg59.imageshack.us%2Fimg59%2F8027%2Fbikegk.jpg&hash=36073525cfd878be6fb97b72ce84b10d8530bb46)

slightly better pic...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz330%2Freeecycle%2FRichsbike002.jpg&hash=817d43a92b5c4926ec33a3ae98dcafa5e3ac3de3)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 06, 2012, 09:49:29 am: my crapper
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fd122%2Fmat138l%2F300091eb.jpg&hash=b95681455099d003f63482892e0e87d269236ad4)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: JPC on June 06, 2012, 10:20:37 am: This is my Marin

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F462616_301059519967126_425636798_o.jpg&hash=55dbe326bf880d0a79dd67f4c905b208e82c7c92)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Little_Dave on June 06, 2012, 04:45:56 pm: This is my 2009 XL Santa Cruz Heckler.... pic is from a few years back and since then have changed the wheels to hope hoops with DTswiss rims to allow me to run Maxxis high roller 2.5s :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz396%2FLittle_Dave%2FP070508_1559.jpg&hash=87efdea4c689dacd94fca8c2cd50ac5aa77a321e)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Creatz on June 06, 2012, 08:26:23 pm: This is my Scott Spark 2011

Still a few mods to go on it yet,so will post a pic when its finished.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa464%2Fcreatz%2F962c7f84.jpg%3Ft%3D1339010703&hash=a9ba452018ab8f40be92058ea36b86e05866c5c1)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: monte on June 07, 2012, 01:19:50 am: Nothing Extreme for me :ashamed:

M4 Rockhopper. Does the Job :smiley:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0489.jpg&hash=3c983a0197d72501bcf6cec53ebe0c10cb07d250)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Boothy on June 23, 2012, 01:17:41 pm: Just bought this the other day as my old bike kept going wrong. Standard except the bars that have I've replaced with my old Truvativ risers. Saying that thought the spec and bike is awesome! A shame the weather ain't.

Trek Fuel EX 9

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi614.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt224%2FBOOTHMEISTER%2FIMG_2094-001.jpg&hash=bdf1fe12880371f6bcb4fe30e10389c5d52f4739)

Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum w/ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal front derailleur cable routing, magnesium EVO Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel
Front suspension Fox 32 Float FIT RLC, Trek DRCV air spring, Kashima coat, compression, lockout, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, 120mm travel, tuned by Trek in California
Rear suspension Fox Performance Series Float RP-3 w/DRCV, Boost Valve, 3-position Climb-Ride-Descend ProPedal, rebound; 7.25x2.0", tuned by Trek in California
Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"
Wheels Bontrager Rhythm Elite TLR Disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub, 28 hole, Tubeless Ready
Tires Bontrager XR4 Team, 26x2.2"
Shifters Shimano Deore XT M780, 10 speed
Front derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur Shimano XTR M980 Shadow
Crank Shimano Deore XT M780, 42/32/24
Cassette Shimano Deore XT M771-10 11-36, 10 speed
Pedals n/a
Saddle Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset
Handlebar Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep
Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm
Headset FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings
Brakeset Shimano M785 hydraulic disc brakes
Grips Bontrager Race Lite, single lock-on
Extras Trek fork & shock sag meter, Bontrager shock pump
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on June 23, 2012, 10:00:14 pm: Very nice mate^^^ what did you have before??

Darren
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Boothy on June 23, 2012, 10:33:24 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on June 23, 2012, 10:00:14 pm
Very nice mate^^^ what did you have before??

Darren

I originally had an Orange P7, the original anniversary model from 1997 and had that for years but fell out of favour with cycling and sold it a few year back. Then bought a Boardman Pro HT on a cycle to work scheme to see if I could get back into it which I did. However it kept having issues and nearly a year of having it they have cancelled the whole scheme and refunded me the money.

Wanted one of the Treks for ages though so thought sod it. I love it.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 03, 2012, 08:50:24 pm: New bike in the house...2011 Cannondale Jekyll 3

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050062-1.jpg&hash=e6536def348824433de2e95393517c3170dc36ad)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050076.jpg&hash=7c6ef9a61b66a4ff9201202604226f8eac08fa05)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050082-1.jpg&hash=5cd467c05d40b0d9acfc101b585aa9c2a9b69f47)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050104.jpg&hash=060ec788e5af0f5f3a144c6bf62ae06b62f9ec6b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050064-1.jpg&hash=afdd96c3fd9856501a7704c980c94d4eee6fdc79)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050063.jpg&hash=0ea6be9e789e460e2bd31a4556024d09adcd5d48)

£3k but got a £1k knocked off so spent it on full XTR gearing and braking plus carbon bars and new wheels Mavic XC717 and hope proII evo hubs
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Russ_leeds on August 04, 2012, 12:25:54 am: Very nice mate :happy2:
Im waiting on mine coming back from orange as the swingarm was bent :confused: They were trying to not pay on the warranty :fighting: Got it sorted though and powdercoated blue aswell :drinking:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 04, 2012, 07:11:41 am: Sorry to hear Russ hope it comes back good has new :happy2:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: monte on August 04, 2012, 08:46:56 am: Very nice Darren :congrats:

You def need a bigger house now!!! You'll be opening a Cannondale Dealership in your kitchen soon :laugh:

.....now Stop spending your S3 modding money :fighting:

If you need any help with the house move mate just say. I'm sure there's a handful of guys on the forum that owe you a favour. I for one (and others) could def sacrifice a day to help out mate :notworthy:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 04, 2012, 08:49:15 am: Cheers Carlo thats really nice but don't be offended if I take you up on that offer :grin: :happy2:

Darren
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Boothy on August 09, 2012, 02:14:42 pm: Lovely bike Darren. That was one of the options I looked at when I bought my Trek. How do you find the beast on the climbs?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Trowbridge on August 24, 2012, 07:52:41 pm: Heres my Felt Q920
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv617%2Ftrowbridge%2FIMG_0470.jpg&hash=f80d2839e4f72bd7e8fee05a43a14f6497ac3759)

Got a feeling this was taken on its first ride as its still got the standard pedals/forks/reflectors etc.

Heres a more recent photo with the SID forks and thomson stem and probably other bits ive forgotten about

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv617%2Ftrowbridge%2FP1000081.jpg&hash=b64c23d734cb57d526dd5b3faae63dd244bb6aac)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Simpo on May 12, 2013, 08:53:18 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft115%2Fjmsimpo%2Fimage.jpg&hash=63b6266c4459ba80750a4667a729224dcc61b093)

Just purchased this, can't wait for it to arrive! I currently have a supreme dh v3 but don't really race anymore so wanted something a little more playful :)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Boothy on May 15, 2013, 09:45:47 pm: Very tidy :happy2:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: petemcd on May 17, 2013, 08:15:30 pm: This thread has emerged from the depths!

Some lovely rides on here. I see owning a gti and being a bit OCD about mtb bling goes hand in hand...

That Commie is lovely — it'll be a lovely change from the Supreme DH (which I used to race on as well).

I used to race DH about 5/6 years ago. I came out of retirement a couple of weeks ago and raced my first gravity enduro on this Nukeproof Mega. I placed third in category so I was pretty delighted with that :)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-G2f24qlYwZk/URtVUuNWOYI/AAAAAAAAAnw/WHdBFS5ObQQ/w960-h720-no/547768_10151434554334761_1436608125_n.jpeg)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Mikeygtir on May 27, 2013, 08:08:32 am: I've got a Commencal Premier S, which i purchased through the cycle to work scheme.. really just because it was the most shiney in the shop (magpie syndrome)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F579600_189320137857746_1891480964_n.jpg&hash=1c5e74b852ae50ec0d2842ce1a6f17e2c46cff07)

I've not done anything to it.. as to be honest.. cars i can work on.. i can fix oil rigs with my eyes closed but i've not a fecking scooby about push bikes.. my knowledge extends as far as my legs push the pedals and the wheels go round..

It no longer has the "girly" attachments (as a mate put it) such as the mudguard and reflectors and stuff..

but to be fair i think i've been out on it about a dozen times.. we have a couple of the "7 stanes" locally, Mabie and Ae, and have been up mabie on it, but since i got the Mk5 i've not had the bike out (i had a mk4 tdi and the bike just got chucked in there with the back seats down) but now ive got a roof rack and cycle carrier i'm going to make a conscious effort to get out more and get my fitness up

Can anyone point me in the direction of some trick parts for the commies? plus.. how easy are they to strip down, as i quite fancy a colour change to something a bit brighter and in your face, such as the neon bike a few posts above...

Cheers

Mikey
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: adamm on May 27, 2013, 11:59:43 am: Here's my two...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2725%2F4435723051_621ac95d4f_b.jpg&hash=5e03cc64d66d784540833b43722ec9e96996a4f2)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7232%2F7298447872_4c8b960c4a_c.jpg&hash=564358df0d04d40407aa8756617216a5a2c89e2b)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on May 27, 2013, 01:08:11 pm: Great looking bikes, but why in the bath? :grin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on May 27, 2013, 07:33:36 pm: Very nice set of bikes,

Mines been spoiled rotten in the last few months

list of mods
Renthal fat bar 780mm
Race face grips
XTR trail brakes
XTR right hand shifter
Reverb seatpost remote and standard rear shock remote
Truvativ 40mm stem
Fox 32 FiT RLC 150mm forks
Red anodised bolts for bottle cage and cable mounts
RockGuardz carbon guard
Reverb 31.6 seat post
Charge spoon saddle
FSA K-Force light carbon BB30 cranks
Shimano Saint flats
Renthal super lite 34t chainring
E-Thirteen LG1 chain guide
SLX chain and cassette
Shimano Saint rear derailleur
Shimano Icetech 180mm rotors
DTSwiss rims on formula hubs(soon to be Hope Pro2 Evo hubs from my other wheel set)
Schwalbe NobbyNic Evo running tubeless

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F11ef936639123d4af79ab69823e63c8c_zps0972018c.jpg&hash=2396a2bf040a7413c39a744e94bf6ad840121abd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F8498ee70aa6c321008fd9e8c663ff37a_zps6fe6dc53.jpg&hash=9fb40dbdfe809d2a610f1539964bfa239c2d5c34)

This think really does climb like a goat, and seen has I am limited with a single ring up front it would climb even better with a granny ring but no way is it getting changed back :happy2: :grin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: adamm on May 27, 2013, 11:32:04 pm: Haha cheers, I lived in the top floor of a flat for a while. It was rented so didn't really care and with no outside tap it was my only option to clean them!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Dansmith on April 19, 2014, 04:55:10 pm: I was looking to up my thread post for the classifieds and searching about bike racks and came across this thread, thought it should be bought back so.....

Charge Cooker 2012 with full XT group set and some crank brothers wheels!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy242%2Fdansmith99%2FBFDCC9DA-67F8-46EC-8D42-E8275ACA1C8A.jpg&hash=6316a7dcc2002e9125ebc78547267617ee730b2f)

now on Mountain king racesport tubless tyres, my old ones ripped while trying to get them on to the tubless rim (hense the flat in the picture)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 19, 2014, 06:06:09 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2F20130914_184353_zps08036826.jpg&hash=aaaa05119045f2b1ce7102eca7a55016c78c4564)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2F1392521_10151668256955925_1830689368_n_zps389007ef.jpg&hash=1782fb2fca0f712bf34063fa88bb3cb7d44b9e97)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2F20130817_162015_zpse08fc537.jpg&hash=b73b53be01d90ce925dc88f7fd5f22211d09eb62)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2F1005220_10151547921090925_1187288498_n_zpse22b3d3f.jpg&hash=76e5d6485d97872b82b5828c3d29439045e79a9e)

Current bikes, custom Transition TR450, custom Transition Covert
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: gobbleplease on April 19, 2014, 06:31:32 pm: I've always had a soft spot for transition for some reason - never actually ridden one though.
Coming form the the glory to the intense soccom the Head angle really makes a differance - glory plows through everything but the soccom you really need to choose your lines - trade offs though the soccom takes air and like a pro and both handle equally well ! Soccom for inners and glory for fort bill ! - fink im going to try the k9 industries head angle reducer on the soccom and see what happens !
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 19, 2014, 06:50:41 pm: Quote from: gobbleplease on April 19, 2014, 06:31:32 pm
I've always had a soft spot for transition for some reason - never actually ridden one though.
Coming form the the glory to the intense soccom the Head angle really makes a differance - glory plows through everything but the soccom you really need to choose your lines - trade offs though the soccom takes air and like a pro and both handle equally well ! Soccom for inners and glory for fort bill ! - fink im going to try the k9 industries head angle reducer on the soccom and see what happens !

I rode a mondraker summum for a bit last year when I was riding for a team. Much prefer the TR450 but the summum was mint at tracking the ground like. U just had to work the bike constantly to get the best out of it.

The 450 likes to plough as well but it's mint on the steep stuff, even tho the summum was slacker, I still preferred the 450 any day!!!

Inners is my fave place in the world to ride lol.

I nearly got a glory a year or 2 ago, don't like the colour schemes on the new ones :(
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: gobbleplease on April 19, 2014, 08:57:50 pm: Yea the glorys a good bike I've still got the frame in the hut it's a heavy though - it's still the best I've ridden at fort bill, but it really is noticeably slower than the soccom at inners which I ride more often. I deffo crash the soccom more often !

I can remember at fort bill I had the rear end of the glory drifting at the corner with the berm just before the tree section ( berm build up with the logs and my rear end drifted right in to the log wiped out all my spokes and stood up right catapulting me in to the field and rocks ( bike stayed exactly where it was upright - still attacked to the berm !) 2 seconds later my mate hit my bike and broke his ribs ! That was my last ride on the glory - fink I had 12 runs that day my body was destroyed !!

You must be pretty good if you rode with a team ! Who was it ?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Legend on April 19, 2014, 10:31:44 pm: GT Palomar 2008 - Was bought around four years ago and is still going strong. It's been used about twenty-times since bought, haha.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: markc on April 22, 2014, 05:57:03 pm: Quote from: Legend on April 19, 2014, 10:31:44 pm
GT Palomar 2008 - Was bought around four years ago and is still going strong. It's been used about twenty-times since bought, haha.

I'm the same mate. Bought a Specialized Hardrock a few years ago. Changed the forks to Tora 318's, swapped a few other bits, bars, stem, seat post etc and hardly use the damn thing :grin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 22, 2014, 11:59:36 pm: Got rid of my Jekyll3 and replaced with this

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F06b9a8f605b4aae6c963ec17cf3399ed_zps895434f8.jpg&hash=3a1aeb24ac34380138e7b04e95e5e570a5ad5c14)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F1a997f6f5dcc134933e21b59f1615a2a_zpsb363447b.jpg&hash=299c522669dd785df0e6d6e416c2e48ba81b051b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmortygttdi%2FMobile_Uploads%2Fimage_zpsd9932438.jpg&hash=430a22f7b6dad7324d536201a4e3afd28540f16c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmortygttdi%2FMobile_Uploads%2Fimage_zpsfe5d0f86.jpg&hash=b576cc04e56f421a8461c89fc5ac5edc05b0109d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmortygttdi%2FMobile_Uploads%2Fimage_zps39743f37.jpg&hash=216cd17bdff70bc05cd70bbcedce482ee5318897)

Changes so far,

Saint pedals
Saint rear mech
Zee shifter
XTR levers with Saint 4 pot calipers
Hope seat clamp

To do
Renthal fat at
Renthal chainring
Zee crank
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:07:44 am: Quote from: mortygttdi on April 22, 2014, 11:59:36 pm
Got rid of my Jekyll3 and replaced with this

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F06b9a8f605b4aae6c963ec17cf3399ed_zps895434f8.jpg&hash=3a1aeb24ac34380138e7b04e95e5e570a5ad5c14)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F1a997f6f5dcc134933e21b59f1615a2a_zpsb363447b.jpg&hash=299c522669dd785df0e6d6e416c2e48ba81b051b)

Changes so far,

Saint pedals
Saint rear mech
Zee shifter
XTR levers with Saint 4 pot calipers
Hope seat clamp

To do
Renthal fat at
Renthal chainring
Zee crank

Always loved gamblers. If I ever get rid of my TR450 I would be tempted, but I just love how this bike rides

BTW, don't get zee cranks. they're just SLX with different logo, the paint rubs off them SO quickly and they're not as stiff as saints. Save ya pennies up and go for saints mate.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:09:33 am: P.S Wouldnt use zee shifter either, wana go for SLX cos that will only shift up once per click, whereas saint and zee can shift up multiple gears by 1 click
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 23, 2014, 12:11:40 am: Cheers buddy will do that, it was either Zee or E thirteen but will look at the Saint
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 23, 2014, 12:23:39 am: Quote from: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:09:33 am
P.S Wouldnt use zee shifter either, wana go for SLX cos that will only shift up once per click, whereas saint and zee can shift up multiple gears by 1 click

Didn't know that mate? Will have a look at that aswell
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:34:06 am: Quote from: mortygttdi on April 23, 2014, 12:23:39 am
Quote from: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:09:33 am
P.S Wouldnt use zee shifter either, wana go for SLX cos that will only shift up once per click, whereas saint and zee can shift up multiple gears by 1 click

Didn't know that mate? Will have a look at that aswell

Yeah mate, thats why Adam Brayton doesnt use saint shifter with his mech. Will try and find a link
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:34:35 am: Quote from: mortygttdi on April 23, 2014, 12:11:40 am
Cheers buddy will do that, it was either Zee or E thirteen but will look at the Saint

if you can afford saint then go for it mate, the zees are awful in comparison
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:36:28 am: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Pro-Bike-Check-Adam-Braytons-Specialized-S-Works-Demo-8,21578/sspomer,2

thats the one
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 23, 2014, 12:44:00 am: Do you know which model slx shifter it is Rich? Looking at the 2 different models on CRC?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 12:54:33 am: Quote from: mortygttdi on April 23, 2014, 12:44:00 am
Do you know which model slx shifter it is Rich? Looking at the 2 different models on CRC?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-slx-m660-10-speed-trigger-shifter/rp-prod80954

u want the m660 one.

The m670 has the ispec mount, so you can use the hope match makers etc

so just get the m660 mate :)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on April 23, 2014, 12:59:13 am: I'll get them ordered tomorrow, I can always sell the shifters I dont use, im a bit peed off ow though cos I just got rid of some :laugh:

Not to worry, thanks for your help mate :happy2:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on April 23, 2014, 01:00:51 am: hahaha i know mate, nowt worse than buying something and then being told you've got the wrong one

don't get me wrong, you might be happy with the zee shifter, but I would hate it. thats why I always use sram :booty: :booty: lol, single click = 1 shift up, the way it should be!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Gti_Mad on May 15, 2014, 01:30:28 pm: thinkin off buyin this as a work hack its roughly 6miles each way for me wot do u think guys ??

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-sport-disc-29er-2014-mountain-bike-ec053413
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Hedge on May 15, 2014, 04:35:01 pm: Much off-road or mountains on the way?

Get a hybrid without suspension it will be a much easier ride and good for cycle paths and forest tracks when required.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Gti_Mad on May 15, 2014, 04:40:02 pm: Quote from: Hedge on May 15, 2014, 04:35:01 pm
Much off-road or mountains on the way?

Get a hybrid without suspension it will be a much easier ride and good for cycle paths and forest tracks when required.

nope not that I know of :P

any recommended makes sir hedge ??
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Hedge on May 15, 2014, 09:12:17 pm: Boardmans (Halfords) get a good write up but at the end of the day they are all as good as each other.

It will just come down to personal preference.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Janner_Sy on May 15, 2014, 09:23:00 pm: Quote from: Gti_Mad on May 15, 2014, 01:30:28 pm
thinkin off buyin this as a work hack its roughly 6miles each way for me wot do u think guys ??

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-sport-disc-29er-2014-mountain-bike-ec053413

Hedge is right, you dont want a mountain bike for a commute, you want a hybrid (if its never going off road get a racer)

You go on mainland europe and you wont see people with mountain bikes anywhere but in the hills and mountains lol. It seems to just be a UK thing! They are geared far to low for commuting IMO.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: 182_blue on May 15, 2014, 10:22:42 pm: My latest bike

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F20140111_150536_zpsatvdcfdn.jpg&hash=92df864d24440fc8ae1271eb2d9a90739b4e17bb)

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Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on May 15, 2014, 10:40:44 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on May 15, 2014, 10:22:42 pm
My latest bike

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F20140111_150536_zpsatvdcfdn.jpg&hash=92df864d24440fc8ae1271eb2d9a90739b4e17bb)

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I'm betting a Bronson soon ;)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: 182_blue on May 15, 2014, 10:45:56 pm: Your betting wrong ?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Tim144 on May 16, 2014, 08:32:12 am: 2013 carbon demo 8

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Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: JPC on May 16, 2014, 09:53:40 am: thats a tallboy LT aint it not a bronson?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: 182_blue on May 16, 2014, 03:36:00 pm: Confused LOL, it's a 2014 Talboy LTC for info.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: stuart-88 on May 16, 2014, 04:28:03 pm: 2012 Kona Five-0

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Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on May 16, 2014, 04:33:23 pm: Sold my bike the other day really want to try a 650b or a 29er next but just not sure what size I would prefer just trying to find something cheap ish second hand as can't really justify 2k in a bike as would get another car for that money :signLOL:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: swgti on May 17, 2014, 07:27:27 am: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.evanscycles.com%2Fproduct_image%2Fimage%2Ff1e%2F1b5%2F1fc%2F85289%2Fproduct_page%2Fscott-aspect-640-2013-mountain-bike.jpg&hash=d39a7dfd21a96808eda83fa7679220f93aefc86d)

Bought myself one of these last year, never really been into mountain biking so just thought I'd buy something not to expensive and see if I got into it, which I have, absolutely love it. Living right on the edge of the lake District I'm obviously not short of places to go only thing is I think i might already be pushing the bike further than it's capable, might need a set of forks soon.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on May 17, 2014, 07:58:37 pm: After Betty's words of wisdom this is my fruits of a good spending spree :scared: :happy2:

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Renthal Fatbar
Renthal 36t chainring
Saint m820 brakes - 203mm saint rotors
Saint m820 rear mech
Saint pedals
Zee shifter, SLX to go on
Saint cranks to go on
Not sure to ditch the Van R rear shock and go RC4 or tune the R
Rockshox RC new charger damper to go in in July.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on May 17, 2014, 08:20:38 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on May 15, 2014, 10:45:56 pm
Your betting wrong ?

Hahaha i was tired. I know it's a tallboy, 29er

Whereas Bronson is 650b ;)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: betty_swollox on May 17, 2014, 08:24:02 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on May 17, 2014, 07:58:37 pm
After Betty's words of wisdom this is my fruits of a good spending spree :scared: :happy2:

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Renthal Fatbar
Renthal 36t chainring
Saint m820 brakes - 203mm saint rotors
Saint m820 rear mech
Saint pedals
Zee shifter, SLX to go on
Saint cranks to go on
Not sure to ditch the Van R rear shock and go RC4 or tune the R
Rockshox RC new charger damper to go in in July.

:) good stuff!!!

I have an RC4 and it is good cos it has high and low speed adjustments, whereas I don't think the van does??

It's mint to use if you're in between spring rates, I am in between 450 and 500lb spring so I can whack on a bit of compression and use a 450lb spring :happy2:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on May 17, 2014, 08:57:32 pm: Yes the Van R is just rebound with a tuned compression for the gambler but my Large frame only came with a 350lb spring and I'm probs more 400-450lb just watching an rc4 on the bay it says offers so may be cheeky and see if he would take maybe £170? And see if I can get rid of mine for that price??
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 14, 2014, 10:52:00 pm: Finally got myself a 2013 spec camber 29er
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Looking forward to getting out on it and it's my first 29er. Will upgrade things in time just can't wait to ride it
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: geordie56 on August 17, 2014, 04:07:11 pm: Hi, I'm looking at getting back into biking and spoilt for choice. A lot of nice bikes on here and I've done a lot of mountain biking in the past. Has anyone got or any experience with the GT Force X-Carbon Expert 27.5 2014? Or can recommend something on the same level that they find really good? I ideally want something with the ability for all pedalling uphill effort to be transferred to ground without wasting energy etc.. Any help appreciated.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 17, 2014, 09:34:25 pm: i can not get over how fast these 29ers are uphill they fly,i know they are not as agile but for xc trails i don't think you can knock them.I was going to get a 650b bike but really glad so far with the 29er. I would try and see if someone local would let you have a ride or even try your local stores they might let you try em out first
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 18, 2014, 02:19:36 pm: 650b would be my ultimate choice just cos it's the best of both extremes. I'm still not in with this big wheel 29ers I just cannot see that something with 3inch more diameter and longer spokes can be just has strong has the other 2.

Massive flex in the front and back in tight berms and techy descents cannot be much fun but I'm gonna reserve my comments cos I've not actually tried one so I might be completely wrong :happy2:

Matt do you go round the local trials at halifax? Been wanting to try some for ages but not had chance to get over, maybe you could be our guide :happy2:

My gambler has been changed to 650b for the 2015 model so I might change next year :evilgrin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 18, 2014, 03:08:03 pm: only really started getting back out the last few days since picking the bike up and did Gisburn yesterday and off to Dalby this weekend have a few local woods near me have seen people heading to so will try get out on an evening and see what i can find
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: wise gti on August 18, 2014, 08:54:27 pm: Dalby is good it's not that far from me :smiley:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 18, 2014, 09:33:55 pm: Dalby is good if your a mileage freak :grin: I personally don't like it cos you don't get enough out of it for all the up hill sections! If it had some long descents then fair enough but I prefer llandegla, gisburn, hamsterley and cos it's local I like to practice and have a piss about at stainburn in Otley.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 18, 2014, 09:42:18 pm: i enjoyed gisburn even did the skills park and enjoyed it and so did my 7 year old :signLOL: he did not like going up hills but loved the down hills section made me very proud of the little man :smiley:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 18, 2014, 11:13:33 pm: Good man I do like gisburn it's been well thought out. I think you'll like hamsterley as well Matt I've been a couple of times and enjoyed it, if your willing to travel Cannock chase is a really good day out and I've been told Sherwood pines is a top day as well.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: swgti on August 19, 2014, 07:55:03 am: I've been looking at maybe giving Gisburn a visit, looks good, be nice to get out of Cumbria for a change :signLOL: looks like it's worth travelling for? My parents have a place they stay near Settle so might tie it in with one of their visits.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 19, 2014, 08:19:10 am: 100% worth a visit to gisburn was a nice mixed set up
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: chris s on August 19, 2014, 08:39:19 am: Hamsterley is one of my local rides... As said it's fairly decent now and getting better with all the work going into it. Decent dh sections for people wanting fun or technical sections although not the biggest of hills. I'm off for a weekend at Cannock at the end of the month ... Any recommendations on the best rides there?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 19, 2014, 09:01:37 am: need to do cannock does look good thats on my to do list
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 19, 2014, 11:30:12 am: Just picked up a new lid as i did not think my other had enough protection for my head
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fd122%2Fmat138l%2FA1877582-C0CA-489E-ABE8-9DE74479E115_zpshxhhqp6d.jpg&hash=b29883fa3825500191a5b428a9ea1a63e252206e)

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Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 19, 2014, 07:06:19 pm: Is that TLDs new enduro lid Matt?

Cannock you can do the whole of follow the dog and the monkey trail in one probably take about 2 hours unless your stopping for breaks quite frequently?

There is also Stile cop at the lower cliff just over the train tracks, but best to get in car and go down to the other car park. Stile cop is more DH free ride stuff so is more of the bigger jumps drop offs and techy descents it's a good day out if your confident on your bike.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 19, 2014, 07:15:45 pm: On topic here is my new addition to the garage bike rack, it's a 2012 Commencal Ramones AL1 basically an all mountain aggressive hardtail

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F6a9bc2496919294288f5b96addefc668_zps00ea39af.jpg&hash=cc0740b152aee8ad2473f62bb62ce844da1494a6)

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Quite a few upgrades from standard and quite a few to come
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 19, 2014, 07:53:14 pm: It is mate it's a bloody comfy helmet too and very light on your head. Love the new hard tail need some black and red grips for mine I think just not 100% what I want
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: mortygttdi on August 19, 2014, 09:02:35 pm: Cheers Matt, it's a fantastic bike that takes every thing you can throw at it :happy2:

Get yourself on Chain reaction cycles and have a look for some grips, but I'll warn you it's very addictive :grin:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 19, 2014, 09:41:59 pm: I know mate it might get out of hand very quickly :ashamed: :signLOL:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: geordie56 on August 31, 2014, 03:47:34 pm: Well just to keep this thread going i have now purchased my new wheels and my choice of weapon is the Lapierre Zesty 327am. Loving it so far done 23 miles up at rivington today, to say im impressed is an understatement.

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Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: anduhchunkymonkey on August 31, 2014, 05:11:30 pm: My now ancient marin wolfridge built from scratch
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And a pic of my two toys together ;)
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Spec:
06 marin wolfridge
Fox suspension
XTR Drivetrain
Hope Brakes
Stans flow rims on hope pro 2 hubs

Both the car and the bike suck my wallet dry every month!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: chris s on September 03, 2014, 09:07:22 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on August 19, 2014, 07:06:19 pm
Is that TLDs new enduro lid Matt?

Cannock you can do the whole of follow the dog and the monkey trail in one probably take about 2 hours unless your stopping for breaks quite frequently?

There is also Stile cop at the lower cliff just over the train tracks, but best to get in car and go down to the other car park. Stile cop is more DH free ride stuff so is more of the bigger jumps drop offs and techy descents it's a good day out if your confident on your bike.

Had a great weekend at Cannock... Wet on the Friday but Saturday was spot on! Lower cliff is a real surprise but a great little downhill... Would b better still if I knew the track
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: MAT ED30 on September 03, 2014, 10:56:23 pm: Was in cannock the other weekend got a bit lost :signLOL:, did the red route at dalby that proved how unfit I am :signLOL:, did sherwood pines red route last weekend and found that a very fast route plus did lee quarry Sunday morning and found that good fun if not a little short and very rocky but it was always going to be :signLOL:. I am really enjoying it and loving being out and seeing places and have met some really nice people while out
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: gazrn on September 25, 2014, 03:20:01 pm: My new toy, picked up yesterday can't wait to blast it at the weekend !!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fn523%2Fgazbaileyrn%2FD165573B-E8DB-4AFA-BE28-1EEA46C764BA.jpg&hash=8c0355c1ade132c68790f8990681d1cf0bb34daa)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: JonnyM92 on September 26, 2014, 09:50:00 am: Quick one of my Intense 6.6 built by myself.. really enjoying this thing! Will put up some better pictures later if anyones interested. Some really nice bikes in here. :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F33.media.tumblr.com%2Fe84cd701a29a97d9b425a914f92cfa59%2Ftumblr_ncf7gstzvU1qflxq5o1_500.jpg&hash=5bc49059c45697453328e607a5642b5e755f1bea)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 29, 2014, 11:38:43 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on April 12, 2011, 08:20:42 pm
Nice, i have this

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2FIMG_0774.jpg&hash=b2be47d86b0de0c602cf614c9a9a2dfdf98f87d9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2FIMG_0717.jpg&hash=5d3550e6dc8a0abf1f2af2c214f26eb8804f5008)

Oh I do love Lapiere bikes - they look zoo good.. WOuldnt mind a zesty full susser!
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: iian on October 03, 2014, 11:53:28 am: My '14 Vitus Escarpe VR at Kodak Corner, Rostrevor, Co. Down.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz417%2Fiian050%2FUntitled_zps916bda08.jpg&hash=fdcf5634f3218580d4464c61496347d03946e0e1)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: iian on October 03, 2014, 11:55:15 am: Better pic of the bike itself:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fiian050%2FMobile_Uploads%2Fimage_zpsa7ec7930.jpg&hash=342cb291bf9fd8d1cbdd13de8f332fd736c55250)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on May 31, 2015, 04:51:45 pm: Old Orange P7 Hardtail:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10873387_10152461614340740_4976155994687919313_o.jpg)
XTR group / Fox Float 32 / Superstar Pedals+Grips / Hope headset / Avid BB7 160r/208f / Mavic XM719 with Nukeproof Gen Hubs / Nobby Nic Evo Tyres

Getting back into it a little bit, but want something lighter, just tried a Santa Cruz Superlight; lovely bike, much lighter than the Orange and Full Suspension too.

Any other suggestions? Perhaps a Giant Anthem? Don't really want the expense of Carbon but Aluminum over steel I think... just XC.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: col on May 31, 2015, 10:48:05 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F05%2F31%2Fc082cc687133eabaa3f22235e4b3ff74.jpg&hash=85eaf9972245116d9774af720a7778b4d8a46d4e)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: bluo on May 31, 2015, 10:53:20 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F05%2F31%2F285f02423ba4fe5274ae214587ad5f3c.jpg&hash=d4ff357ba60407f09a7bd76d894e0d7e668d0c26)

Just got me one of these bad boys... 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Evo Carbon 29"
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on May 31, 2015, 11:45:08 pm: 2015 Specialized Fatboy:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FflfcUVQ.jpg&hash=76dab34ca6952603469da7156d257399c21f5d2a)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on June 01, 2015, 12:08:33 pm: wow some awesome rides there, esp. like the FatBoy - you ridden it in the snow?

I'd like a lightweight XC bike, any recommendations?, I'd like to get as close to 20lb as possible, my Orange (above) is closer to 30lb --- The Scott Scale ( @col (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10768) - is that a Scott Scale in your pic, what's the weight? How do you find it?)

The weight is not set in stone, just want it to be noticeably lighter than the Orange; Santa Cruz Superlight is noticebaly lighter too, think that was around the 24lb mark..?
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Pesky jones on June 01, 2015, 01:00:24 pm: Went BPW couple of weekends ago. first long trip for the golf - from Hertfordshire.

I have a Dartmoor hornet and a transition blindside. Both built from scratch and love both
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on June 01, 2015, 01:53:39 pm: Quote from: Scottymon on June 01, 2015, 12:08:33 pm
wow some awesome rides there, esp. like the FatBoy - you ridden it in the snow?

No sadly never had any snow just hard frost which is typical as every year for as long as I can remeber we've had some :laugh: Fingers crossed for this winter.
That said I have made use of it in the mud and it's great, rarely loses traction and has tonnes of grip downhill too, it feels very surefooted and rolls over roots etc like they are'nt there
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Powervalve Nige on June 01, 2015, 03:01:13 pm: Have a medium Scott ransom 10 (Full Carbon) in as new condition if you're interested :happy2:
Cheers
Nige
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on June 01, 2015, 07:14:45 pm: @Golf_GT_TDI (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10587) defo this Winter Re: Snow mate, great vid too, they look like controlled fun, on a tight trail too
@nige bcs (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=331): what's the kerb weight mate? not sure I need that much bike though
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: col on June 01, 2015, 09:35:38 pm: Alright Scotty
Yeah, it's a Scott scale 35 carbon frame. My bike weighs 10kg, that's about 22 lbs in old money I think. I bought it in 2012 so no idea where you'd find another now, but if you can find one I'd well recommend it. Top bike ....
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on November 28, 2015, 06:56:48 pm: Quote from: col on June 01, 2015, 09:35:38 pm
Alright Scotty
Yeah, it's a Scott scale 35 carbon frame. My bike weighs 10kg, that's about 22 lbs in old money I think. I bought it in 2012 so no idea where you'd find another now, but if you can find one I'd well recommend it. Top bike ....

Dragging this from the depths :)

22lbs is super light... bought a cheap Orange Crush frame and whacked on all the bits from the P7 and converted into a slick hybrid.

With decent tyres; Magic Marys and 140mm Fox, my old Crush is 31lb LMAO!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12247729_10153109024060740_4093621104168341769_o.jpg)

Thread revival because I want to see some new metal :)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Newbieintown on November 28, 2015, 07:28:25 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr634%2FJames_Emmings%2Fimage.jpg1_zpsrz5ezp8o.jpg&hash=0d01be33308e9c7563c7a11965b4988bc5e0238b)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on November 28, 2015, 07:45:23 pm: Love those S-Works :) Could never understand why they had Triples though, kinda like the Orange 5 of that era. You tempted to swap out for a Bash?

Grabbed this off fleabay the other day for £12! bargain...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FMTIwMFgxNjAw%2Fz%2FRzMAAOSwo6lWNkTI%2F%24_57.JPG&hash=723567381d91483ccd2ee88709b07db681752257)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: doylebros on November 28, 2015, 07:57:33 pm: Quote from: Scottymon on November 28, 2015, 07:45:23 pm
Love those S-Works :) Could never understand why they had Triples though, kinda like the Orange 5 of that era. You tempted to swap out for a Bash?

Grabbed this off fleabay the other day for £12! bargain...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FMTIwMFgxNjAw%2Fz%2FRzMAAOSwo6lWNkTI%2F%24_57.JPG&hash=723567381d91483ccd2ee88709b07db681752257)

Scottymon,since you seem like me to enjoy the Orange range of bike have you seen this http://singletrackworld.com/2015/10/orange-bikes-has-been-sold/
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Newbieintown on November 28, 2015, 08:17:15 pm: Think my next bike will be either a YT Capra or a spec Enduro, but I keep my s-works love it just want some more travel.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on November 28, 2015, 08:37:33 pm: Quote from: doylebros on November 28, 2015, 07:57:33 pm
Quote from: Scottymon on November 28, 2015, 07:45:23 pm
Love those S-Works :) Could never understand why they had Triples though, kinda like the Orange 5 of that era. You tempted to swap out for a Bash?

Grabbed this off fleabay the other day for £12! bargain...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FMTIwMFgxNjAw%2Fz%2FRzMAAOSwo6lWNkTI%2F%24_57.JPG&hash=723567381d91483ccd2ee88709b07db681752257)

Scottymon,since you seem like me to enjoy the Orange range of bike have you seen this http://singletrackworld.com/2015/10/orange-bikes-has-been-sold/

Cheers mate, I had heard something but not seen the full release, interesting times. My mates keep telling me to swap brands and get into a Yeti or Santa Cruz, they do make some nice metal for sure.

@Newbieintown (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=14652) what's the max you can put on teh S-works? Looks like you have about 120mm there. My mate has a 575 Yeti which is a really nice but has a bit of limit front end... we looked at a Yeti SB5 today £4k with £2k off list... lovely machine, but waaay out of my price range.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: white91 on November 28, 2015, 08:45:42 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F28%2Fd78648e32dcf851bf6d61fc4c9de20ae.jpg&hash=20fac432a441d6dcf8d0f6e10a16ce0cb792b426)(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F28%2F98d02df831adeeb6ac1afebd1106ceed.jpg&hash=601a48392389feee6d369c39a4039e957dedd0e2)(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F28%2F27cfefcdef2475d15554a0555a04d398.jpg&hash=0fc1d15db976ef353371922825be54d85a6f4095)

My stable

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Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Newbieintown on November 28, 2015, 09:55:16 pm: I only have 100mm travel so not really able to go to crazy on it, doesn't help am big boned haha. To replace mine it's insuranced for 7.2k, more than my car is worth haha. I tried out loads before buying mine some bikes just didn't feel right, just wanted off as soon as I got on them.

This year got a cheap roadie for fitness and am liking it just this weather sucks.
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: lmannin8 on November 29, 2015, 04:54:16 am: Not the best picture but got an Orange Alpine 160 that I built up, 160mm travel fox front and rear. SLX groupset, ice tech brakes, dropper post, tubeless tires... She's a beast!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Flmannin8%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20150729_123002_zpsqzv7ym7a.jpg&hash=d51a94b8e02356cdede6a6d5970819d22c085520)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on November 29, 2015, 10:24:22 pm: Quote from: lmannin8 on November 29, 2015, 04:54:16 am
Not the best picture but got an Orange Alpine 160 that I built up, 160mm travel fox front and rear. SLX groupset, ice tech brakes, dropper post, tubeless tires... She's a beast!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Flmannin8%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20150729_123002_zpsqzv7ym7a.jpg&hash=d51a94b8e02356cdede6a6d5970819d22c085520)

Just yes :) awesome bike... :happy2:
Is that Llandegla?; came off there the other week in the snow/ice, did the Black run just fine then binned it behind the hut, hahaha.

Some mint bikes on here, love the Chameleon @white91 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=13025) is that a KMC chain, colour scheme is cool. :happy2:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on November 29, 2015, 10:46:38 pm: Quote from: Newbieintown on November 28, 2015, 09:55:16 pm
I only have 100mm travel so not really able to go to crazy on it, doesn't help am big boned haha. To replace mine it's insuranced for 7.2k, more than my car is worth haha. I tried out loads before buying mine some bikes just didn't feel right, just wanted off as soon as I got on them.

This year got a cheap roadie for fitness and am liking it just this weather sucks.

I hear that mate, I can't be assed with slick tyres in the winter, esp. if you use cycle paths... Dark nights, Wet leaves, dogs off leads, etc etc... Its one of the reasons I got back into mountain biking for the winter., grip :). I do love getting out on a crisp cold dry day for a blast though, nothing like the speed of a light bike with slicks after humping around a 30lb+ slack angle MTB.

We're doing Snowdon this December so I need to get on top of the cardio again, hmm. :)
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: white91 on November 29, 2015, 10:48:04 pm: Yes mate kmc goldie looking chain!

The chameleon is an amazing bit of kit, climbs well and can handle the downhill, everyone who rides it loves it! I'm more road these days tho

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Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: lmannin8 on November 30, 2015, 07:21:14 am: Quote from: Scottymon on November 29, 2015, 10:24:22 pm
Quote from: lmannin8 on November 29, 2015, 04:54:16 am
Not the best picture but got an Orange Alpine 160 that I built up, 160mm travel fox front and rear. SLX groupset, ice tech brakes, dropper post, tubeless tires... She's a beast!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Flmannin8%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20150729_123002_zpsqzv7ym7a.jpg&hash=d51a94b8e02356cdede6a6d5970819d22c085520)

Just yes :) awesome bike... :happy2:
Is that Llandegla?; came off there the other week in the snow/ice, did the Black run just fine then binned it behind the hut, hahaha.

Some mint bikes on here, love the Chameleon @white91 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=13025) is that a KMC chain, colour scheme is cool. :happy2:
Hi there, it is indeed Llandegla. That's actually where I got the love for Orange Alpines doing a demo day there. I'm planning on going up there before Xmas may see a few of you up there :laugh:
Title: Re: I want to see your mountain bikes, come on specs and pics
Post by: Scottymon on December 11, 2015, 08:52:58 am: Defo mate, will keep an eye out for you... Could've done with that bike yesterday on Snowdon :happy2:

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12299380_10153137028595740_7043106233978645802_n.jpg?oh=d471240716f90e07f4b415025a8978c1&oe=56E6E70E)

I think it's about time I got a full Sus ... Dear Santa, This year I'd like.... :innocent: