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[Closed] Je pense .......... "what to do with bike?"

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It's a little story where I bought a Pitch in Nov '07, started upgrading it blah blah blah ended up with Fox 36 Van R's, Hope Hoops, Fox DHX 5.0 Air, Double n' Bash repeat to fade.

It's a bit "Overbiked" for most things I do and I don't think it helps that it's got ST Highroller on the front and a Maxpro on the rear, round the likes of Llandegla etc it drags like a good un, the bike doesn't weight that much (31-32lbs).

Do I:-
a) MTFU
b) Stick a set of Advatage 2.25" on there for more rolling-ness (?)
c) Flog the frame and forks and build summit else
d) Swap/Sell the Forks and put some 140mm jobbies back on there (probably combined with option [b]b)[/b])
e) Any other ideas on a limited budget [i]i.e.[/i] 2nd hand frame stley option


 
Posted : 08/05/2009 1:06 pm
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just swop the tyres! HR's at llandegla....! why?


 
Posted : 08/05/2009 1:20 pm
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change the forks


 
Posted : 08/05/2009 1:22 pm
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Paul,

Generally I CBA to change the tyres ๐Ÿ˜†

Brakes - that answers one question, saying that though the Van's are barely heavier than coil pikes, we're talking about 100g's


 
Posted : 08/05/2009 1:25 pm
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Llandegla - you'll be reet on some Racing Ralphs, preferably in a tubeless guise, an outer ring and you're there. The forks seem a bit much on paper - but they ride great (presumably) and weigh naff all more than the alternatives, so best hang onto them IMO.

Rotating weight is the thing to sort, I reckon. It's also relatively cheap so resolve, in part with tyres. Happy pedalling.


 
Posted : 08/05/2009 1:34 pm
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Looks like it's Advantages or the 2.35" Ignitor Exceptions I've got sat in the Shed then.

I hate not being able to make my mind up


 
Posted : 08/05/2009 1:35 pm