Moley - its a really posh paint job - far nicer than powder coat and tougher than usual bike paintjobs
Paint is always less durable than powder coat even though it's a nicer finish. That's why powder coat was invented.
Matt, that definitely losses points for close but not matching fork.
I hadn't noticed, but now you say it I cannot unsee it... Different basecoat over the carbon perhaps?
Could you get an 'unpainted' frame and send it to somewhere like https://fatcreations.com/ to get a really special paint job.
His paint work is amazing, I'd love to be in a position to have a bike that justified it.
Ok - almost sorted the spec out - the only question someone here might know the answer for is about forks - is it worth £300 extra for a cane creek helm mark 2 or is the rockshox recon OK? Paying a huge amount for this bike so the extra money is no issue but I know nothing about cane creek forks.
thoughts?
A pal just got Helms as a free upgrade on his Sonder because the RockShox Pikes were delayed. All I can say is, the helms are super plush.
For your projected use I'd suggest the Helms are overkill. Of course it's up to you whether or not you want to splash the additional dosh.
Ta
I'd get the Helms. No point cost cutting in this situation and why spoil a dream bike with cheap forks.
Yeah there's only so much fork you need, especially on a bike with a 69 degree HA. On the other hand, for me on that bike it woudl depend on what lockout options are available. RS forks don't really lock out IME so you lose the nice rigid bike feel.
Also the CC site says they are on back order.
Any chance of getting one of the new sid’s ? A bike like that deserves a nice fork and the sids are meant to be pretty good , as are the helms but I believe a bit more fiddly to set up .
I'd be looking for something better than a recon, at 120mm and what you've described, probably Sids.
Re: Forks, I assume this is a 29er...
RS offer the Pike & SID in 120mm versions both with 35mm stanchions.
Pikes come in 42mm or 51mm offset, SIDS in 44mm.
The new SID do lock out, very firmly, they have rebound but no compression adjustment but work very well without it, getting the last 10mm of travel out of them is extraordinarily difficult due to the bottom out bumper, the Ultimate is 1500g which is damn light. There are reports of them having premature bushing play so having a warranty is a good idea.
Due any day now - its been painted so almost there. I told them not to rush it for christmas
Excited for you tj. Pics when it arrives.
Pics indeed required.
Also a ride out when this damn peak of infections is over.
I am SO hoping it is a cut and shut job done on one of "those infernal contraptions." As Hitler described his tandem.
Excited for you tj. Pics when it arrives.
I will - I expect however it will "divide opinions" 🙂
Lolz@duckman
I expect however it will “divide opinions”
You've never divided opinion tj, everyone disagrees with you! 🙂
And of course all that will ever matter is what you think of it and who you'll be thinking of when you ride it. I hope every mile on it will be special.
We all have bikes that are "just right" for no obvious reason, that we look forward to rising. I hope this is yours Jeremy, for very obvious reasons.
aaaaaaargggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
we just need the picture. we need to know
I'm hoping the paint job is a homage to 70s Irn Bru
????
I pick it up today. Get the train to shand and ride it back! Then of course it will need to be customised again in a TJ stylee. 🙂
For the first time in almost year I actually got excited when the phone call came. I did the happy dance around the flat
For the first time in almost year I actually got excited when the phone call came. I did the happy dance around the flat
👍 Looking forward to seeing it, enjoy the first ride!
Enjoy the first ride TJ!
This is going to be a good day!
Pitchers please (and no helmets....)
I have to wait until this afternoon tho. the temptation to be waiting outside the workshop when they open is huge.
I knew when I ordered it months ago that it would be good to have something to look forward to and also this bike is to replace the tandem we were going to tour on. I really had forgotton what it felt like to be excited about something. I am so glad I did it. How I feel today is worth allthat money!
I did the happy dance
I'm doing my own little happy dance for you as well. Can't wait to see pics. Still regret not getting a Stooshie when it was on my shortlist.
👍
I'm genuinely interested in seeing this bike, it is so similar to what I would want to buy..
Enjoy the collection and ride home TJ 👍
new bikes are great. have fun.
i’m looking forward to seeing some pictures.
still no photo? 🙁
He is on his way to get it.
Leisurely eggs benedict lunch on the way home....
What a lovely day to collect and ride your new bike TJ, well its lovely down south, hope its the same with you.
On the train to uphall right now! Just getting off.
following Livestream TJ new bike day.... much better than working !
Vicariously very excited.
no-one post on any other threads. don't want him getting distracted now
I've got to ride it home as well
Then clean it and take pics. Be patient. 🤣🚴♂️😎👌👍
no-one post on any other threads.
I'll save my 'mandatory helmets and branded clothing for NHS staff' thread for later then...
I’ll save my ‘mandatory helmets and branded clothing for NHS staff’ thread for later then…
Reports sc-xc so they get a temp ban
hits refresh
I’ve got to ride it home as well
Then clean it and take pics. Be patient.
Surely you could have taken photos outside Shand's building?
I've got a meeting at 3pm.....can you please hurry up?
😎🤡🙃
On my way home. There is a pic on Facebook if anyone is desperate feel free to steal the pic. I cant post a pic on here ontil i get to my computer. I don't know my Flickr password for my phone.
Its lovely
You tease !!
Is the chain going straight in the chip pan when you get home? 😀
Tease! There's no pic on your fb feed
I was wrong, it’s on Shand’s page
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That's lovely.
Well played!
Blimey that’s nice. Not sure it’s actually the bike in question though… suspension forks look a bit firm
That's not it.
(No it isn't TJ's, I'm just trolling. Can you imagine him on that?!)
The actual bike, looks lovely TJ
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Who did your cables? Wild Bill Hickock?
Beautiful frame though, black rims for me. Looks like a bike for great adventures.
lovely colour frame - what colour is it?
Its a Gentlemans ( or old mans 🙂 adventure bike. Classic with everything silver The rohloff needs a big loop of cable as do the funny bars - but not that much.so that will need a tinker.
Stem was a last minute thing - the one I supplied from the tandem was the wrong clamp - its a bit long and low. Might try flipping it
Nasty cheap pedals just for the ride home - needs some silver one. Needs mudguards as well
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what colour is it
294 from the colour chart IIRC.
I’ve never welled up over a bike before
I also want that wall map, where from?
That's an ace colour - and I love the Julie badge. ❤️
I also want that wall map, where from?
OS 1:250000 they dont do it as a flat or that edition any more
For Houns
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black rims for me.
told you it would divide opinion. I wanted something classic looking so all finishing kit silver hubs to headset
What size frame is it, and what height are you these days ?
even just on a pootle home along the canal it rides lovely and very comfy. Saddle needs to be replaced and a bit of tinkering with the bars / cables
I am delighted with it
Cheers TJ, having difficulty finding one that isn’t £££
What size frame is it, and what height are you these days ?
Medium as I am medium sized - 5' 9 3/4"
Cheers TJ, having difficulty finding one that isn’t £££
Map? BUy the 3 sheets as folded, iron them flat and paste to the wall with wallpaper paste. I did a set for my dad recently
told you it would divide opinion
Theres only one that matters
I am delighted with it
👍
Will speak to you another time about that…. For now…. bike!
The agonies I went thru deciding a colour! Decision making is hard enough anyway but had a choice of over 40 colours in the dark red area!
The dedication came out really well as well. Nice and subtle
Now to cover it in tat. reflectors front and rear, home made mudguards, bar ends, etc etc 🙂
tjagain
Full MemberWhat size frame is it, and what height are you these days ?
Medium as I am medium sized – 5′ 9 3/4″
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Thanks, for future reference, as we are same height.
That looks lovely, especially with all the silver bits. Makes a great change from everything being black!
Almost too nice to take on adventures but it's been made to go on them so go on adventures it must. Enjoy every second of them as well as all the inevitable scratches and dings that will remind you of them all.
The first year at least I will be touring with a trailer so as not to strap bikepacking luggage to it and scratch the paint - probably take my clickstand as well so as not to lean it up against stuff!
I was scared riding home thru wester hailes as well 🙂
That seat tube badge is beautiful. Really got me. Love it. Welling up.
The colour is lovely and that badge is top class.
I hope you have many, many happy miles with her
A lot of thought went into the badge and in the end the painter chap did a really good job I thought. Deciding on the wording was tricky. When I told her I was going to spend her money on a new bike she said " I won't be here, I dont effing care" but somhow that seemed wrong.to [put that on the bike 🙂
I wanted it to be subtle not to be in my face everytime I rode it but felt in needed something
