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| Posted: 07/06/08 17:46:40 40 |
Just about finished stripped my aluminium frame ready for a re-spray by me - do I need special primer for aluminium or will any old primer do? Also, is there anyone as good as but cheaper than Merlin for building wheels? |
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| Posted: 06/06/08 12:21:54 54 |
Down once again.  I'm not out on Saturdays ride, might go for a local ride instead. Fitted a new BB & chain set to the SS this morning, a Merlin special - Truvativ Firex GXP. Removed the 24/36/bash and fitted the midburn 36 I normally run. Cheap, cheerful and solid. |
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| Posted: 19/01/07 21:59:12 12 |
Just got & read your E-mail Mike, thought the Welsh trails might have been a no go area. God knows how long it'll take to clear away all the trail debris...
Shame though, as I'm rostered to work the following two Saturdays, so I should see you all in three weeks time :D
Happy MTBing ;) |
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| Posted: 04/02/06 17:30:18 18 |
Try contacting the importers at www.hot-wheels.co.uk or just ask your LBS
Last year, Hot wheels had a demo bike that floated round the dealers, and could be booked on request |
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| Posted: 30/01/06 12:56:05 05 |
Ah, with a ruff riding style verging into the lightweight freeride territory or aggressive All Mountain (? too many labels) the Manitou 3-way swinger is proving a little too light weight, blasting through it's travel easily. I can live with the zero sag/high PSI setting when I'm playing locally, but not on a full ride. The 4-way swinger might be a better choice in the long run.
No new forks yet and the Splice are in dire need of a service, as there beginning to pack down while riding, knocking 20-30 mm of the travel - bad.
I'm in two minds at the moment as to spend money (£1200 roughly) upgrading it, or holding out a little longer and getting a new frame as well (G-Spot/Sin/Six Pack) decisions, decisions... |
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