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[Closed] Mateys new bike, (apologies for Orange 5 content)

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It was just a matter of time before Steve succumbed to the delights of a FS after a long spell on a HT. Not only that, he only has to copy me & get a white 5 & go 2 better by getting 150 forks & a Reverb seatpost. Still, mines lighter than his so nurrr.

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He'll kill me on the descents now. 😥


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 6:55 pm
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Not much in the background to comment on. Could upgrade to Race Face Deus with the gold small chainring and crank arm detail, £119 at CRC. They'd go well with the Kashmina and fork decals. I like spending other people's money 😀


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 7:03 pm
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That looks tiny


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 7:05 pm
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Looks just right to me


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 7:08 pm
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That looks very nice.


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 7:09 pm
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Errm errrrrm...... no, struggling.

Looks good.

Hose on dropper could be shorter. :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 7:10 pm
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Did forget to mention that the wheels, drivetrain/shifters, brakes, saddle & grips are off his HT. He says his 1st upgrade will be XTR cranks.

It's a 16", same as mine BTW.


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 7:12 pm
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Is nice. I like.


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 7:13 pm
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Me likey!


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 6:42 am
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Looks well, did it come with a Maxle or Maxle-lite? can't wait to have mine finnished in the next couple of weeks.
Note to self, must get the pointing done.


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 7:00 am
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Not seeing a damp proof course - is that a garden wall. Pointing very tidy.

Bike is very nice!


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 8:42 am
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Damn, that looks solid - love it! 8)


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 9:11 am
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I suspect the damp proof course would be below the course with weep holes, although ideally it should be min 150mm above ground level.
Nice bike btw


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 9:15 am
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Yup like that too, although the Kashima look has a whiff of scouse ladies and sun beds.


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 9:56 am
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Great comments, I'll tell him (he doesn't 'do' forums). Came with Maxle, mine came with a maxle lite which has since been replaced with straight axle.
I'll mention the damp course but as he's a building surveyor & known as 'Set Square Desk' I'm sure he's made sure about damp course if neccessary. Thats the garage wall BTW.


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 10:30 am
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WAIT! I've spotted some moss on the tarmac floor, inbetween the wheels.


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 10:35 am
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There's also a face in one of the bricks - on pic 2 its directly above the top of the back wheel. It could be Jesus, or Bishop Brennan.


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 11:26 am
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I cant see that. I can only see the eyes above the saddle in pic 1 ;O)


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 11:31 am
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I can't believe no-one's spotted the ovbious!


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 11:37 am
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I rather like that...


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 11:41 am
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looking at that bike makes me feel all queezy and ill........ 😉


 
Posted : 20/02/2012 11:46 am
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Update on Steve's bike!!!
Did a 22 mile ride on the NYM today & back at the car(s) I noticed some dodgy lookin substance oozing from Steve's shorts, yes, he'd 'proper fallen in love' with it!
Now he's gonna spend £££'s on making it lighter (than mine, at 27.8lbs)
& I still passed him going down Turkey Nab.
Good day out, but I wish he'd stop being such a weight weenie. 🙄


 
Posted : 25/02/2012 8:01 pm

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