Another Mountain Bike Topic!!
27 May 2002, 10:40 AM
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Hare it is at last,My "Volvo" !!!!
Its all Xt/XTR and the wheels are great.. But dont get tubeless ones they are terrible. Nice set of Hopes with semi slicks on for street work. The Brakes are 4.pots. But I might swap them for the new "Formula B4"'s.
Might get the frame painted... The "Stars and stripes" look a bit Pants!!!
Will get another pic of my Kona "Ah Ha" later today... My all time fravourite bike.
Update: THIS IS NOW FOR SALE. Will be Xt fitted out with Hope Sport hub wheels .Disk only rims. Hope brakes or Avid mecs
Its mint. £750.00
[Edited by Luke - 10/31/2002 6:57:31 PM]
27 May 2002, 12:36 PM
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Flat pedals - good to see you guys are keeping it real!
Luke, how about getting a white background SUBARU sticker to go over the of the VOLVO one, or perhaps you need a pink badge. LOL
Mike
Luke, how about getting a white background SUBARU sticker to go over the of the VOLVO one, or perhaps you need a pink badge. LOL
Mike
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27 May 2002, 07:47 PM
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Meaga Stream ...your right!!
Would like to air my opinion.... This bike and one other where taken to a Major Bike shop in Watford. They are Hope dealers. The work and finish they did on both bikes was terrible. I have told "Hope" about them. Make sure if you get your bike serviced the bike shop know what the hell they are doing....
I have just started to use "Race Face" grips. Very nice would reccomend them.
Would like to air my opinion.... This bike and one other where taken to a Major Bike shop in Watford. They are Hope dealers. The work and finish they did on both bikes was terrible. I have told "Hope" about them. Make sure if you get your bike serviced the bike shop know what the hell they are doing....
I have just started to use "Race Face" grips. Very nice would reccomend them.
27 May 2002, 08:10 PM
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Yes mate it is......... they looked good ,but failed as far as i was concerned. They had the bikes for ages...
Chris ,I look after my bikes.I have had one attempt to take the bike of me in Finchley... 2 guys and a van job. I threw the bike at one of them and they Fukked off!! The wheels set up cost nearly £500.00!!
if you have disks, take them off and have them engraved for about £8.00 pair. Name and postcode. Also take the sheels off and take the pads out from the calipers before giving the bike a good clean.These things dont like oil etc!!
Be lucky and WEAR A LID (HAT!!)
Yes mate it is......... they looked good ,but failed as far as i was concerned. They had the bikes for ages...
Chris ,I look after my bikes.I have had one attempt to take the bike of me in Finchley... 2 guys and a van job. I threw the bike at one of them and they Fukked off!! The wheels set up cost nearly £500.00!!
if you have disks, take them off and have them engraved for about £8.00 pair. Name and postcode. Also take the sheels off and take the pads out from the calipers before giving the bike a good clean.These things dont like oil etc!!
Be lucky and WEAR A LID (HAT!!)
27 May 2002, 09:19 PM
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Nice bikes
Don't get the frame repainted! I made that mistake with one of my cannondales and regretted it. It has to be sent back to cannondale to be done properly or the lifetime frame warranty is void.
Just get a sticker togoover teh Volvo bit and spray clear lacquer to seal it.
Don't get the frame repainted! I made that mistake with one of my cannondales and regretted it. It has to be sent back to cannondale to be done properly or the lifetime frame warranty is void.
Just get a sticker togoover teh Volvo bit and spray clear lacquer to seal it.
27 May 2002, 11:05 PM
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Luke - I love the Stars'n Stripes paintjob and certainly wouldn't paint over it.
Just out of interest, any thoughts on good, fast rolling XC tyres such as Panaracer Trailblasters? I need some new tyres and can't decide what to go for...
Just out of interest, any thoughts on good, fast rolling XC tyres such as Panaracer Trailblasters? I need some new tyres and can't decide what to go for...
27 May 2002, 11:41 PM
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Luke,
Nice 'dale. I say keep the paint job, but change VOLVO to something else (clue: change first O to another vowel *snigger*)
Marin,
I find WTB Motoraptors roll quick, but are very soft, so slime of thorn tape is necessary. Personally, I'm sticking to my Conti Vertical Pros, because although they 2.3 inch and heavy, I've had no flats all winter, so I'm staying with them
Cheers
Ian
Nice 'dale. I say keep the paint job, but change VOLVO to something else (clue: change first O to another vowel
*snigger*)Marin,
I find WTB Motoraptors roll quick, but are very soft, so slime of thorn tape is necessary. Personally, I'm sticking to my Conti Vertical Pros, because although they 2.3 inch and heavy, I've had no flats all winter, so I'm staying with them
Cheers
Ian
28 May 2002, 01:16 AM
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Marin,
I'd heartily recommend the Factory XC SL from Tioga. I've been running them for a while and they work real well, narrow, fast, reliably grippy and they even work in mud pretty good. Being so narrow they do need some serious pressure or you'll flat for sure. There are plenty good ones out there though just depends on your bike and riding style as to what will be best.
Mike
I'd heartily recommend the Factory XC SL from Tioga. I've been running them for a while and they work real well, narrow, fast, reliably grippy and they even work in mud pretty good. Being so narrow they do need some serious pressure or you'll flat for sure. There are plenty good ones out there though just depends on your bike and riding style as to what will be best.
Mike
28 May 2002, 01:18 AM
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28 May 2002, 06:30 AM
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For semi type slicks I love the "NOKIA.s" and "Verdistiens spiders"
Remember anyone who has a "Headshock" check its "Cover boot" for any damage... And holes get a new one (£9.00)
Remember anyone who has a "Headshock" check its "Cover boot" for any damage... And holes get a new one (£9.00)
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09 June 2002, 10:36 AM
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Luke,
Downhill the bike is a dream,mind u for what it cost it should do.The marin is still a lovely ride,however most of my time is dominated by the Foes! I will take some proper pics of the bike when i get my cam back and post them up.
till then.............happy riding all
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Downhill the bike is a dream,mind u for what it cost it should do.The marin is still a lovely ride,however most of my time is dominated by the Foes! I will take some proper pics of the bike when i get my cam back and post them up.
till then.............happy riding all
cheers
Nick Y
11 June 2002, 03:54 PM
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