The MTB thread - Page 136 - SV650.org

northwind · 17-11-11, 04:19 PM

Nice... just enough red

Drew Carey · 17-11-11, 04:32 PM

In case you were not aware.....Chainreaction are doing 20% off vouchers at the moment for XMas. Granted it can't be spent till after Xmas.....but if like me, you have asked relatives to buy Cycle Vouchers - worth a shout as get more for your wonga.

17-11-11, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Nice... just enough red

Yeah dont really want to overdo it. Think I'll stick with what there is for now, maybe get some red collars on the next set of grips and a red QR seat collar.

pookie · 27-11-11, 03:26 PM

finally out in the daylight..here's my e120 cobbled together from frame up

Still a few more bits to add

G · 27-11-11, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

In case you were not aware.....Chainreaction are doing 20% off vouchers at the moment for XMas. Granted it can't be spent till after Xmas.....but if like me, you have asked relatives to buy Cycle Vouchers - worth a shout as get more for your wonga.

There's a couple of discount codes for the checkout at the moment.

UK10% gets you 10% off any value until Tuesday.

UK25 gets you £25 of any spend over £100 at the moment.

Managed to get Evans Cycles to price match chain reaction including discount codes on a Garmin Edge 800 trail bundle today

maviczap · 28-11-11, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

finally out in the daylight..here's my e120 cobbled together from frame up

Still a few more bits to add

Are you running those wheels as tubeless?

I've got some Ultegra road wheels which I could run as tubeless, but I'm worried about punctures and getting home.

But I like the idea of lighter rotating mass from the wheels.

Just the price & choice of tubeless tyres that puts me off as well

pookie · 28-11-11, 07:16 PM

yep they are an old pair of wheels that were taken off a when new and equally old pair of tyres.
They are tuebless and i can honestly say the sealant does its job when you get a puncture. Ive taken out a few thorns. '

I'm also looking at fitting some tubes with sealant in to another set of wheels.

If your wheels are already setup up for tubeless then the cost really is the additional sealant plus tubeless tyres ( if you already have the tubeless kit of valves and strip)

14-12-11, 01:38 PM

Saving weight on the tyres and rims is a good place to shave off the grammes but it's worth bearing in mind that the gain over saving on 'static' weight only arises when accelerating under power. Of course that could be key if you're in the elite race bracket or burn rubber at the traffic lights to get the jump on cars.

Luckypants · 21-12-11, 11:01 AM

This looks a tad scary..... Nicked off Quedos' FB page...

Full link for Phil....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaNBuqSuNqk

pookie · 21-12-11, 12:24 PM

great if you have the skills.. would love to have the balls to do something but I have a feeling darwin would probably intervene if I were to give it a go

17-11-11, 04:19 PM	#1351
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: The MTB thread Nice... just enough red __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

17-11-11, 04:32 PM	#1352
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: The MTB thread In case you were not aware.....Chainreaction are doing 20% off vouchers at the moment for XMas. Granted it can't be spent till after Xmas.....but if like me, you have asked relatives to buy Cycle Vouchers - worth a shout as get more for your wonga. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

27-11-11, 03:26 PM	#1354
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The MTB thread finally out in the daylight..here's my e120 cobbled together from frame up Still a few more bits to add __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

28-11-11, 07:16 PM	#1357
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The MTB thread yep they are an old pair of wheels that were taken off a when new and equally old pair of tyres. They are tuebless and i can honestly say the sealant does its job when you get a puncture. Ive taken out a few thorns. ' I'm also looking at fitting some tubes with sealant in to another set of wheels. If your wheels are already setup up for tubeless then the cost really is the additional sealant plus tubeless tyres ( if you already have the tubeless kit of valves and strip) __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future Last edited by pookie; 28-11-11 at 07:21 PM.

14-12-11, 01:38 PM	#1358
trail guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread Saving weight on the tyres and rims is a good place to shave off the grammes but it's worth bearing in mind that the gain over saving on 'static' weight only arises when accelerating under power. Of course that could be key if you're in the elite race bracket or burn rubber at the traffic lights to get the jump on cars.

21-12-11, 12:24 PM	#1360
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The MTB thread great if you have the skills.. would love to have the balls to do something but I have a feeling darwin would probably intervene if I were to give it a go __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

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