New Bike (well, fra...
 

[Closed] New Bike (well, frame and wheels)

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This may not be true, but I imagine that some of you like to look at and/or ride bikes - so heres mine.

New frame arrived last week from D&D Cycles (highly recommended, nice guys and good communication) and I built it up at the weekend.

Thoughts on it coming from a 26" Soul - the slightly larger wheels definitely feel different, slightly better rolling once you get going, slight loss in maneuverability.

I like the XR3/4 combo, more grip than my old ralph/nic but similar rolling resistance.

The rear is slightly less compliant than the soul, but not uncomfortable, and it feels faster descending.

How much of this is the frame/new tyres and newbikeitis? hard to say.

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Kept my 26inch forks, may upgrade in the future, not really any need at the moment.
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Hope dropper seatclamp helps tidy non-stealth dropper.
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Mates kitchen - any comments will be duly passed on.
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Overall very happy with the bike - Soul will be up for sale shortly.


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 10:31 pm
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Like


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 10:40 pm
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Saaaweeeet


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 10:42 pm
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Looks great that enjoy .


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 10:44 pm
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Very nice! Love the colour scheme, especially compared to some other Production Privee efforts.


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 10:49 pm
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Your knob is dirty. (Third pic)
That wreath should have gone a long time ago and you're missing a sock (Fourth pic)


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 10:52 pm
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Is he keeping the Christmas wreath until next year?

Nice bicycle.


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 10:52 pm
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Just built mine up last night, haven't ridden it yet though! What size did you get, what size stem have you got and what travel forks are you using?

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Posted : 19/01/2015 10:53 pm
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Matt - I think so, economising.

PH1 - Medium, 70mm stem, 140mm forks.


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 12:09 am
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Very respectable.

Now aware of Hope Dropper Seat Clamp - thanks.


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 12:19 am