good god, i jsut spent ages Bleeding my Strokers, got covered in DOT4 fluid and had to modify an existing kit to do so.. but at least they work now.. albeit a little too well..
I like those Identiti Mr hydes. Nice ride with the right suspension. Seen a few snap though after some fairly tough riding - at the back, near the seat post.
I officially hate Disc brakes! All mine does is rub constantly, disc get's really hot after a while. Anyone know what i can try to stop this? The discs & pads are new (i know they need bedding in, but rubbing that much isn't right?), and im getting pretty peeved at them. Bled them and everything. I must have lost about 2 stone riding with the front wheel not going round properly!
I like those Identiti Mr hydes. Nice ride with the right suspension. Seen a few snap though after some fairly tough riding - at the back, near the seat post.
I officially hate Disc brakes! All mine does is rub constantly, disc get's really hot after a while. Anyone know what i can try to stop this? The discs & pads are new (i know they need bedding in, but rubbing that much isn't right?), and im getting pretty peeved at them. Bled them and everything. I must have lost about 2 stone riding with the front wheel not going round properly!
hydraulic or cable actuated?
what brand, and have you aligned the caliper properly? be it with the post/IS adapter or spacers?
Yeap, aligned everything right, was all fine up until today. Found out earlier that it had ceased up!
Was pretty lethal, as it literally just locked on when i was going along!
when you next take the pads out.. forced the pistons out a bit by squeezing the lever, and apply some fluid to the edges of the piston../ when they retract, it should be easier, and to prevent the rub... push the pistons back in with a box spanner next time you bleed them
i decided to take on soem downhilers today, who had come all the way from sheffield on their super expensive bikes to show us cannock lot how to ride..
so i decided to show them how its done, on my XC bike.. i cleared a 25ft table, jumped off all of the large 6ft+ drops and generally made them look stupid..
it was my first time on the trails, and they come here once a month lol
although.. i was the only one to crash after a massive cross wind blew my over when i was 6ft in the air over a table..
I like those Identiti Mr hydes. Nice ride with the right suspension. Seen a few snap though after some fairly tough riding - at the back, near the seat post.
I officially hate Disc brakes!
Oops, I meant just a mr hyde frame, the forks are Toras. It's a custom built bike, one that is sold as a tough hardtail but I wouldn't be surprised if it snapped on me. Going to try some dirt jumping tomorrow so we shall see.
And how can you hate disc brakes? The alternative being rim brakes that get so hot after a few mins of hard riding they're non-existant!
Oops, I meant just a mr hyde frame, the forks are Toras. It's a custom built bike, one that is sold as a tough hardtail but I wouldn't be surprised if it snapped on me. Going to try some dirt jumping tomorrow so we shall see.
And how can you hate disc brakes? The alternative being rim brakes that get so hot after a few mins of hard riding they're non-existant!
After my experience last week with the disc brake on my bike, i just hate them! Seem quite heavy for what i do & have been so much hassle since i got them.
I prefer HS33's i think.
Those Mr Hyde frames take some major abuse mind.. Maybe it was just my mate landing on the back wheel like a tit on jumps, i don't know, they seem pretty solid, just not his..
i decided to take on soem downhilers today, who had come all the way from sheffield on their super expensive bikes to show us cannock lot how to ride..
so i decided to show them how its done, on my XC bike.. i cleared a 25ft table, jumped off all of the large 6ft+ drops and generally made them look stupid..
it was my first time on the trails, and they come here once a month lol
although.. i was the only one to crash after a massive cross wind blew my over when i was 6ft in the air over a table..
What was the biggest drop you've done then? Mine is around 10ft great feeling when you land it!
I hit a tree once when downhilling (small tree may i add), I thoroughly recommend it. Adrenaline rush is just immense
Anyone know if the Specialized P1 is any good? I need to change my bike (as it's trials only really), and need something like that or the Identiti Dr Jekyl - Watching one of those atm, but it's pink...
Can't afford a full sus at the moment, so one of these will have to do.
I hit a tree once when downhilling (small tree may i add), I thoroughly recommend it. Adrenaline rush is just immense
Anyone know if the Specialized P1 is any good? I need to change my bike (as it's trials only really), and need something like that or the Identiti Dr Jekyl - Watching one of those atm, but it's pink...
Can't afford a full sus at the moment, so one of these will have to do.
Lol a mate of mine did that and broke his collar bone
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