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my (iron) horse...
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:11 pm
by mat
well, the DMR is sold and the horse is finally here, might not be everybodys thing but i'm over the moon with it...
unfortunately it means that at the end of the week (when it arrives) the civic will be sporting a roof rack... but, as they say, you've got to take the rough with the smooth!
anyway, enough talk... here she is!
Specifications
Frame 6069-T6 8" travel dw-link downhill frame, 1.5 head tube, 150mm x 12mm thru axle and 83mm BB shell. Replaceable derailleur hanger, ISCG05 and chain guide mount
Rear Shock RockShox Vivid 4.1
Fork RockShox Totem Solo Air
Cranks Shimano Saint
Rear Derailleur Shimano Saint
Front Derailleur E13 LG1 with Taco
Shifter Shimano Saint
Brakes Shimano SLX
Wheels Sun MTX-S type rims and alloy disc hubs
Tyres Maxxis Minion 2.5
Cassette PG950 9 speed 11-26
Saddle WTB Silverado
Seat Post Funn V3
Stem Funn Rippa
Handlebars Funn Fatboy
Pedals Crankbros 5050XX
image was taken on my mates flash canon camera (no idea what model it is or the settings or anything mind!) really pleased with how it came out.
comments/opinions welcome!
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:15 pm
by Sp1
Nice, shiney new toy! :thumbup:
Wont a roof rack maybe scratch your car?
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:21 pm
by mat
i have a plan, going to put a couple of layers of vinyl down in all the places where the rack makes contact with the car...
its when i put the 17kg bike on the roof in the rain and it slips out my hands that i'm worried about though!!!!
cheers!
mat.
:thumbup:
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:35 pm
by brenscivic
aah someone else who loves the same sport as me...
looks sweet mate.
i have a felt redemption 1 2008..cost me 2k.but well worth it.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:19 pm
by mat
i like that a lot, bet its easier up hill too! used to have a felt bmx back in the day, was very impressed with it!
the roof rack and cycle carriers are now on and i'm going to put up a couple of pics so people can take the P once the car and bike are polished!!
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:54 am
by COSMIC T.C
Looks stunning mate :thumbup:
How much travel on the forks?
Seriously considering the trex session 88 freeride. Cheapest I can find is £3500!!
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:22 pm
by foolserrand1985
Very nice
I have been meaning to get something sorted, roof rack wise for a while now, however I just deceided to buy a Merc Vito 7 seater thingy, lol, meaning I dont have to worry about scratching the Civic with this:
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:33 pm
by COSMIC T.C
both bikes are sexual.
althou please stop with the pics your making me very jelious as ive gota wait for the 2010 bikes to come out som i can get the 09 bikes cheaper
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:51 pm
by smartie
COSMIC T.C wrote:both bikes are sexual.
althou please stop with the pics your making me very jelious as ive gota wait for the 2010 bikes to come out som i can get the 09 bikes cheaper
Sounds like a stupid question, but when do next years bikes usually arrive, I am about to purchase a MTB albeit something a bit more entry level than those two, wonder if I should wait a bit.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:05 pm
by mat
foolserrand1985 wrote:Very nice
I have been meaning to get something sorted, roof rack wise for a while now, however I just deceided to buy a Merc Vito 7 seater thingy, lol, meaning I dont have to worry about scratching the Civic with this:
hahaha - i feel trumped! your frame is worth more than my whole bike!!!
the roof rack is all on now and it makes life so much easier...
now go out there and ride it like sea biscuit!
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:08 pm
by mat
smartie wrote:COSMIC T.C wrote:both bikes are sexual.
althou please stop with the pics your making me very jelious as ive gota wait for the 2010 bikes to come out som i can get the 09 bikes cheaper
Sounds like a stupid question, but when do next years bikes usually arrive, I am about to purchase a MTB albeit something a bit more entry level than those two, wonder if I should wait a bit.
yeah they normally start coming out towards the end of the year, just keep your eyes peeled!!
my advice would be to buy or borrow some mountain bike mags and do as much research as possible, also a trip to your local bike shops for some demo rides would be helpful too.
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:10 pm
by mat
COSMIC T.C wrote:Looks stunning mate :thumbup:
How much travel on the forks?
Seriously considering the trex session 88 freeride. Cheapest I can find is £3500!!
session 88 is a very pretty bike! my forks are rockshox totem solo airs with 180mm travel, dont think you can get much better when it comes to single crown monsters!
COSMIC T.C wrote:both bikes are sexual.
althou please stop with the pics your making me very jelious as ive gota wait for the 2010 bikes to come out som i can get the 09 bikes cheaper
hahaha! cheers!
i would have waited but managed to save 700 pound off RRP so jumped at the chance!!!
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:41 pm
by foolserrand1985
heh, sorry mate didn't intend it to come across like that. :salut:
For a long time my bike was worth more than my previous cars
I do like the look of new saint cranks. I bought mine in 07, bit out dated now..
matwilliams wrote:foolserrand1985 wrote:Very nice
I have been meaning to get something sorted, roof rack wise for a while now, however I just deceided to buy a Merc Vito 7 seater thingy, lol, meaning I dont have to worry about scratching the Civic with this:
hahaha - i feel trumped! your frame is worth more than my whole bike!!!
the roof rack is all on now and it makes life so much easier...
now go out there and ride it like sea biscuit!
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:59 pm
by mat
foolserrand1985 wrote:heh, sorry mate didn't intend it to come across like that. :salut:
For a long time my bike was worth more than my previous cars
I do like the look of new saint cranks. I bought mine in 07, bit out dated now..
no offence taken chap, was just having a laugh, the ellsworth is a lovely bike though!
as for the new saints, tbh i prefer the old ones looks wise, a lot more subtle... awesome cranks though, properly fit and forget by all accounts!
my bikes have all been worth more than my cars too, never been any good at riding them though!
nice to see another rider here, seems theres a few of us lurking in the corners!
mat.
:thumbup:
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:21 pm
by COSMIC T.C
smartie wrote:COSMIC T.C wrote:both bikes are sexual.
althou please stop with the pics your making me very jelious as ive gota wait for the 2010 bikes to come out som i can get the 09 bikes cheaper
Sounds like a stupid question, but when do next years bikes usually arrive, I am about to purchase a MTB albeit something a bit more entry level than those two, wonder if I should wait a bit.
It depends what make your after as all the manufactures bring there new model out at different times.
Most manufactures bring the new ones out September time and the rest come out towards the end of the year.
As said above check the net for sales, plus have alook in MBUK or BIKE magazine for info.
What bike you lookin at?
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:26 pm
by COSMIC T.C
matwilliams wrote:COSMIC T.C wrote:Looks stunning mate :thumbup:
How much travel on the forks?
Seriously considering the trex session 88 freeride. Cheapest I can find is £3500!!
session 88 is a very pretty bike! my forks are rockshox totem solo airs with 180mm travel, dont think you can get much better when it comes to single crown monsters!
COSMIC T.C wrote:both bikes are sexual.
althou please stop with the pics your making me very jelious as ive gota wait for the 2010 bikes to come out som i can get the 09 bikes cheaper
£700 is a awesome deal mate.
If you don't mind me askin where did you get the iron horse from?
As you never hear people talk about them and can't see any shops that sell them.
You would have thought they would be abit more well known since Sam hill used to be sponsered by them
hahaha! cheers!
i would have waited but managed to save 700 pound off RRP so jumped at the chance!!!
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:40 pm
by mat
don't worry about the helmet, it's sat on the chequered vinyl and only there for the picture! + theres probably that much wax on it that its not actually sat on the car, i'm a bit of a detailing obsessive - cant you tell by how shiny it is
?
as for the horse, i bought it from rutland cycling for 2299, i dont think you can get a sunday anywhere now, especially not the elite!!
i'd try:
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk
http://www.rutlandcycling.com
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com - more for parts but still good
and... as silly as this may sound to some people, try your local halfords branch, as they can order in any bike from any brand (except some specialized and giant i beleive) very quickly and will match any price too.
mat.
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:20 pm
by COSMIC T.C
Look another keen detailer that has a nhb and is into downhill.
A man after my own heart!!
If some one else told me that, I would have laughed at them, thanks for the info I'll take a look :thumbup:
Re: my new horse... well pleased (Iron Horse)
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:53 pm
by Sp1
Car's looking good matt. Looks pretty
with bike and rack on.
Is the helmet for driving or cycling?
with bike and rack on.