justal
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| posted on 18-12-2008 at 15:31 |
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New Forks
I've just had to order some new forks for my bike ... Mine weren't worth repairing as doing so would have been more expensive than
buying new ones. I got some RockShox Recon Air Forks so at least they were a slight upgrade to the previous RockShox Recon coil
forks.
And I wasn't supposed to be spending any more money until after Xmas!!
Feels like ages since I've been out on it as well.
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
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shem
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| posted on 18-12-2008 at 16:14 |
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I just got some rockshock Toras Al, lock-out and 130mm travel from the under half price chain reactio sale, a grand total of
£85!!!!!!!!Although there a base level aluminium fork, theyve transfomed my bike and down hilling is even more of a joy than before.
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
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justal
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| posted on 18-12-2008 at 16:27 |
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Sounds good Shem. I think the RRP of those is around £160 so you got yourself a bargain!
I could have got something similar but didn't want to downgrade from what I had before. Also, I can only really go with 100mm travel
forks. The ones I got had a RRP of £350 reduced to £199.
The next thing I need is a full-suspension bike, but I think that will have to wait.
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
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Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales
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shem
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| posted on 18-12-2008 at 17:40 |
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I shudnt have gone more than 100 withb mine according to shops that I spoke to, but unless your worried about loosing the odd second
here and there i'd disagree, I did consider gettin a good pair of 100mm travel, but these where such a bargain, I thought Id risk it, I
just find the bike rolls over things so smoothly down hill now, and I can still get up technical up hills as well as before. Well
happy! I was gonna get some of the ones youve got myself, but though Id go the credit crunch sensdible option, lol. Mine where down
freom 175, but I did see your in the flod damaged sale at 160 quid, they prob sold out quick tho. When do u want a ride?? Be carefull
cutting down your riser bar on the forks!
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
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justal
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| posted on 19-12-2008 at 08:16 |
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I'm still waiting for the forks and the bike is still in the shop, so when the forks arrive I'll take them to the shop and they'll fit
them for me... Not sure if it'll all get sorted before Xmas though... Hope so as it would be good to get out for a ride soon.
Are you popping around for a mince pie tomorrow Shem?
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
Shop: Website Templates
Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales
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shem
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| posted on 20-12-2008 at 20:06 |
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Hi Al, worked till gone dark down the beach and am nackered so wont be making the mince pie sorry. Will c u soon, if your bike isnt
ready, just get it back off them, and I can fit the forks if u want.
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
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| posted on 20-12-2008 at 22:22 |
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forks & parts
hi all, nice to here you have got your new forks ,just incase any body is interested,i have a pair of fox rl 32 for sale ,used ,but in
good condition& thomson seat post & stem ,new ( yes new ,bought them but never fitted Or used )give me A call 07980570645 if
interested,
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justal
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| posted on 24-12-2008 at 07:11 |
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I've got my bike back now... I haven't ridden it yet, but the forks look good and feel much better so hopefully it will make a
difference.. Expensive business this mountain-biking!
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
Shop: Website Templates
Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales
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