My New Bike (dh bike) few vids on page 3
13-07-2011, 10:23 PM
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lol you done the spring calculator on tf tuned?
http://www.tftunedshox.com/info/spring_calculator.aspx
i weigh less than 11 stone lol, but my bike isnt single pivot and only has a 2.5" stroke shock, so a 350 is a very light spring.
i reckon you should try a 400 mate
initially things feel way too soft, but ride it for a bit, as long as you aint a clumsy rider, you should feel the benfit!
http://www.tftunedshox.com/info/spring_calculator.aspx
i weigh less than 11 stone lol, but my bike isnt single pivot and only has a 2.5" stroke shock, so a 350 is a very light spring.
i reckon you should try a 400 mate
initially things feel way too soft, but ride it for a bit, as long as you aint a clumsy rider, you should feel the benfit!the 400 mAy be a tad to soft for me though im used to riding hardtails so like the back end to feel stiff ish lol
13-07-2011, 10:39 PM
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whys that? you have no idea whats on that bike from that single pic
the frame only retails at £2,000. add to that over £1,000 worth of forks on it and you are most of the way there already.
A shimano Saint groupset, chain guide, £100 worth of tyres and tubes,
thats before the you add wheels etc.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/speci...tem161783.html
i can almost guarantee that TEVs bike cost that too, as the 224 frame is well over 2k..
so i guess his was too. nice bike!
S2chris.. Nice jump bikes!
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13-07-2011, 10:57 PM
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cheers pee vee the intense is a bmx race bike the heavy part of the bike is the crank and still thats light.only thing i change when i race is the profile pedals come off for my clips
13-07-2011, 11:46 PM
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whys that? you have no idea whats on that bike from that single pic
the frame only retails at £2,000. add to that over £1,000 worth of forks on it and you are most of the way there already.
A shimano Saint groupset, chain guide, £100 worth of tyres and tubes,
thats before the you add wheels etc.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/speci...tem161783.html
i can almost guarantee that TEVs bike cost that too, as the 224 frame is well over 2k..
so i guess his was too. nice bike!
the frame only retails at £2,000. add to that over £1,000 worth of forks on it and you are most of the way there already.
A shimano Saint groupset, chain guide, £100 worth of tyres and tubes,
thats before the you add wheels etc.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/speci...tem161783.html
i can almost guarantee that TEVs bike cost that too, as the 224 frame is well over 2k..
so i guess his was too. nice bike!
Because you can get soooo much better! And the fact the forks can be bought dirt cheap even brand new. And it all seems to be running old spec stuff (grey mavics, the forks, etc.) And the fact the top of the range 2011 models aren't even that lol.
I know tev's is worth a lot, a good mate was one of the first people to crack a 224 evo lol.
14-07-2011, 06:52 AM
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whys that? you have no idea whats on that bike from that single pic
the frame only retails at £2,000. add to that over £1,000 worth of forks on it and you are most of the way there already.
A shimano Saint groupset, chain guide, £100 worth of tyres and tubes,
thats before the you add wheels etc.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/speci...tem161783.html
i can almost guarantee that TEVs bike cost that too, as the 224 frame is well over 2k..
so i guess his was too. nice bike!
S2chris.. Nice jump bikes!
the frame only retails at £2,000. add to that over £1,000 worth of forks on it and you are most of the way there already.
A shimano Saint groupset, chain guide, £100 worth of tyres and tubes,
thats before the you add wheels etc.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/speci...tem161783.html
i can almost guarantee that TEVs bike cost that too, as the 224 frame is well over 2k..
so i guess his was too. nice bike!
S2chris.. Nice jump bikes!
19-07-2011, 07:37 PM
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my new. bit of a strange design, but has 2:1 lever ratio.. so i now need a 175 lb spring LoL !
lookin forward to gettin it sorted properly and riding it!
LoL !lookin forward to gettin it sorted properly and riding it!
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19-07-2011, 08:29 PM
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literally just ridden it up the road to make sure the gears are set up ok!
the design is way more complicated than it looks
the main pivot for the rear end is at the top! there is a crazy linkage round the BB.
and it uses a 3.5" stroke shock, so nice and big! 'only' just over 7" travel still though.
the design is way more complicated than it looks
the main pivot for the rear end is at the top! there is a crazy linkage round the BB.
and it uses a 3.5" stroke shock, so nice and big! 'only' just over 7" travel still though.
Last edited by pee vee; 19-07-2011 at 08:30 PM.
19-07-2011, 08:36 PM
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literally just ridden it up the road to make sure the gears are set up ok!
the design is way more complicated than it looks
the main pivot for the rear end is at the top! there is a crazy linkage round the BB.
and it uses a 3.5" stroke shock, so nice and big! 'only' just over 7" travel still though.
the design is way more complicated than it looks
the main pivot for the rear end is at the top! there is a crazy linkage round the BB.
and it uses a 3.5" stroke shock, so nice and big! 'only' just over 7" travel still though.
they are never as simple as they look
then again are the piviotsSealed Cartridge?
if so you have nothing to worry about ha
7inch is more than enough imo especially in the uk, you always have your leggs when you go through all the travel
19-07-2011, 08:53 PM
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yeah all nice sealed bearings. yeah 7" bike seems nice, its what ive been used to for a little while now..
only need a few people and we could arrange a PF DH outing LOL
only need a few people and we could arrange a PF DH outing LOL
21-07-2011, 09:00 AM
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Miss my old Orange 222, but at the time I couldn't drive! Probably caused I'd spend £3,500 on a bike lol!
BMX is my current scene though!! Even that's expensive though. £1500 and still got no brakes or gears!
BMX is my current scene though!! Even that's expensive though. £1500 and still got no brakes or gears!
21-07-2011, 09:19 AM
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this was my bmx sold it a couple of months ago i loved it but it wasnt getting getting used 800 plus spent on this doesnt look much but it didn't make a sound or rattle when dropped ect it was abit of a sleeper bmx. It also had a better front wheel but i bukled it quite badly :S
it was a dirt bmx for sets
it was a dirt bmx for sets
21-07-2011, 09:25 AM
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21-07-2011, 09:29 AM
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Seriously improved my riding no end without brakes. Much smoother and makes you thinking more about rolling speeds etc.
21-07-2011, 09:31 AM
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found these pics of when i was younger this was how the bike looked when i first built it before i sprayed it red :P i miss riding 
this was just are local dj set not very big but was still a laff specially as theres a sharp berm at the end and if u are going to fast u fall off it in to the thorns 
this was just are local dj set not very big but was still a laff specially as theres a sharp berm at the end and if u are going to fast u fall off it in to the thorns
25-07-2011, 06:35 PM
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27-07-2011, 08:02 PM
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ha you are right they are 521s cd ceramic rims!!! in my opinion the best rim mavic have made so much so i bought 3 new old stock rims which i have laced on to hope hubs!!!!
i have riden with bang up to date stuff and these rims are in my opinion the best!!!! mavic must think they are still good enough to sell case they are still selling them re-branded as 719!!!!
d32s are over weight n over rated!!!
and tubeless is pointless for me im not worried about weight
cheers jay
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27-07-2011, 08:14 PM
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Nice bike that, i dont care for hope brakes but the rest of the build is sweet.
Ive just got back from a week in Morzine its the 2nd year we have been its absolutely awesome. Batters even the most bulletproof bike to bits though
Ive just got back from a week in Morzine its the 2nd year we have been its absolutely awesome. Batters even the most bulletproof bike to bits though
28-07-2011, 06:14 PM
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It is true... That 'rip off' demo 8 up there has saint everything, after a bit of bedding in, they are brutal!
So much so, he's bought some 'resin' pads as apparently they offer slightly less stopping power lol
up there has saint everything, after a bit of bedding in, they are brutal! So much so, he's bought some 'resin' pads as apparently they offer slightly less stopping power lol
28-07-2011, 07:10 PM
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Some realy nice bikes on here.
Love that orange one..
Mine, although not as up to date as some here.
i bought this in the states in 1989, been all over the states with it,
came down pikes peak lol. ( new goal, to driver back up ion something powerfull)
Then used it in competition in Ireland for a number of years
Just dug it out after nearly 15 years, ( off the fags a month or so now)
said id start getting fit again.
So i started a wee refurb on her:
*New Tyres, ( old one were cracked to bit. and narrow by today standards)
*Removed all the stickers, faded and cracked
*New chain
*New Front derail er
* need to get my rear sprocket looked at.
But looking better for the few hours work already.
Im looking into upgrading my brakes to disks, but may have to weld bracket for the rear setup.
Need to look at a newer version of the GT to see what i need
stickers iv ordered. although, not the exact same as before, but close
Love that orange one..
Mine, although not as up to date as some here.
i bought this in the states in 1989, been all over the states with it,
came down pikes peak lol. ( new goal, to driver back up ion something powerfull)
Then used it in competition in Ireland for a number of years
Just dug it out after nearly 15 years, ( off the fags a month or so now)
said id start getting fit again.
So i started a wee refurb on her:
*New Tyres, ( old one were cracked to bit. and narrow by today standards)
*Removed all the stickers, faded and cracked
*New chain
*New Front derail er
* need to get my rear sprocket looked at.
But looking better for the few hours work already.
Im looking into upgrading my brakes to disks, but may have to weld bracket for the rear setup.
Need to look at a newer version of the GT to see what i need
stickers iv ordered. although, not the exact same as before, but close
but not that expensive as the others!
28-07-2011, 08:27 PM
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haha im looking forward to getting these on the bike, although to much power at times is woes than not enough!
Ah some1 whos clued up on rims
as you say completely pointless on a disk wheel but they look amazing including the engraved ceramic logoI would have gone down the demo route if i hadnt have come across the 223 cheap ish
28-07-2011, 08:31 PM
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Some realy nice bikes on here.
Love that orange one..
Mine, although not as up to date as some here.
i bought this in the states in 1989, been all over the states with it,
came down pikes peak lol. ( new goal, to driver back up ion something powerfull)
Then used it in competition in Ireland for a number of years
Just dug it out after nearly 15 years, ( off the fags a month or so now)
said id start getting fit again.
So i started a wee refurb on her:
*New Tyres, ( old one were cracked to bit. and narrow by today standards)
*Removed all the stickers, faded and cracked
*New chain
*New Front derail er
* need to get my rear sprocket looked at.
But looking better for the few hours work already.
Im looking into upgrading my brakes to disks, but may have to weld bracket for the rear setup.
Need to look at a newer version of the GT to see what i need
stickers iv ordered. although, not the exact same as before, but close
Love that orange one..
Mine, although not as up to date as some here.
i bought this in the states in 1989, been all over the states with it,
came down pikes peak lol. ( new goal, to driver back up ion something powerfull)
Then used it in competition in Ireland for a number of years
Just dug it out after nearly 15 years, ( off the fags a month or so now)
said id start getting fit again.
So i started a wee refurb on her:
*New Tyres, ( old one were cracked to bit. and narrow by today standards)
*Removed all the stickers, faded and cracked
*New chain
*New Front derail er
* need to get my rear sprocket looked at.
But looking better for the few hours work already.
Im looking into upgrading my brakes to disks, but may have to weld bracket for the rear setup.
Need to look at a newer version of the GT to see what i need
stickers iv ordered. although, not the exact same as before, but close
Get your self over to www.retrobike.co.uk good bunch of guys who can help with any of your retro needs